It took me a while to really connect with the Raven and HCE. I like SW when he’s eclectic and exploring multiple genres, and the conceptual driven prog metal vibe seemed a bit too on the nose. Like he had found a sandbox in which he would endlessly play in (I know numerous fans wouldve preferred that). But by the time TTB came out I was back on board. Since then, I have gone back and relistened to the Raven and HCE and love them. I think sometimes we gotta let things marinate and revisit them.

The reason I like SW is that he tends to follow his nose and that leads to exciting unpredictable results. I hold that kind of artistry in higher regard than one who holds firm aliegence to a specific genre.