Maiden Voyage

Incredibly overrated. One of the most baffling critical darlings out there.

Bold artistic choices that mostly work. Rewarding for patient listeners.

Came to this late and wish I'd found it sooner. The way it balances experimentation with accessibility is remarkable — it never dumbs things down but it never alienates you either. Every listen reveals something I missed before. Absolutely essential.

This has some of the best individual songs of the decade even if the album has weak spots.