THE HUMAN EQUATION

'The Human Equation' is by far the most opera-like Ayreon record. This means that the story is the most important, even more important than the music itself. The lyrics are great, but this record isn't a music-masterpiece. There is just too few space for keyboard- and guitarsolo's! I do care a lot about great instrumental parts, and those are to few on this record; that's why 'The Electic Castle' is still the best Ayreon record for me.

So, why do I still give this record 4 stars. Because this is still a great record in general. It did not fit my needs, but that doesn't make this a bad record for everyone. This is the top of opera-rock, with a great story, much emotion and great singers.

But it makes me realize that I do care much about instrumental parts, and why I'd rather listen to bands like Magic Elf and Joe Satriani. The most instrumental tracks are 'Day 16: Loser' and 'Day 18: Realization', my highlights of the record. But there are to few of these moment when I think 'wow, what a great musicians'.