intangible dopeness

Last.fm’s most recent stroke of genius.

canilbal ox

I remember having read a review somewhere which described the album as having an “intangible dopeness”. This is precisely right. I’m not completely sure what it is about this album that makes it so great; and that’s precisely what makes it so great. As soon as the greatness of something becomes tangible, understandable, it seems to vanish into thin air. It’s like discovering how a magic trick works. As soon as the secret is revealed, the mystery and sense of awe, instantly disappear. Thankfully, the greatness of the album is definitely there, but wrapped in a thick layer of secrecy which has thus far, for me, been impenetrable.