Well, if I like the first two I'll eventually get to it!

Well, if I like the first two I'll eventually get to it!

That's what I was forgetting upon nominating "Echoes". I agree that 6+-minute tunes are long, but I was thinking of real epics. Like 10 minutes plus.

That's what I was forgetting upon nominating "Echoes". I agree that 6+-minute tunes are long, but I was thinking of real epics. Like 10 minutes plus.

Thanks for the encouragement, folks. I'm glad my comments didn't come off as annoying trolling. I think I will go with @avclub-f6f154417c4665861583f9b9c4afafa2:disqus 's strategy. That will make things much more manageable.

Thanks for the encouragement, folks. I'm glad my comments didn't come off as annoying trolling. I think I will go with @avclub-f6f154417c4665861583f9b9c4afafa2:disqus 's strategy. That will make things much more manageable.

I mean, I can understand the strong negative reactions, but when VanDerWerff consistently makes a point of mentioning how episodes are very low-key and anticlimactic, it just puts up warning signs for me. And I'm almost worried that I won't like the series, after it's been so highly praised. The things VDW sees in a…

I mean, I can understand the strong negative reactions, but when VanDerWerff consistently makes a point of mentioning how episodes are very low-key and anticlimactic, it just puts up warning signs for me. And I'm almost worried that I won't like the series, after it's been so highly praised. The things VDW sees in a…

I doubted I would ever have time to watch the entire series when these reviews debuted, so I figured I'd spoil myself and read them. It was a very good decision, as this coverage has been amazing. The writing is great, but it actually sort of makes the show sound kinda tedious and uneventful. (This may be because VDW…

I doubted I would ever have time to watch the entire series when these reviews debuted, so I figured I'd spoil myself and read them. It was a very good decision, as this coverage has been amazing. The writing is great, but it actually sort of makes the show sound kinda tedious and uneventful. (This may be because VDW…

I think the discussions about divisive or fiasco episodes are maybe more interesting than arguing over the best ones. It's revealing to see the differing opinions about stuff like:

I think the discussions about divisive or fiasco episodes are maybe more interesting than arguing over the best ones. It's revealing to see the differing opinions about stuff like:

Oops. You're right. That is just one of my favorite songs, period.

Oops. You're right. That is just one of my favorite songs, period.

"Heart Of the Sunrise", "South Side of the Sky" and "Roundabout" would all definitely be up there for me.

"Heart Of the Sunrise", "South Side of the Sky" and "Roundabout" would all definitely be up there for me.

That song never gets the adoration it deserves.

That song never gets the adoration it deserves.

Best long song? 
Off the top of my head, "Echoes" by Pink Floyd.

Best long song? 
Off the top of my head, "Echoes" by Pink Floyd.