I don't mind whether we are called 'dated' or 'old fashioned' or whatever. Show me one band in the world today that can produce a double album where one side is an original classical piano concerto, the secnd side is a collection of folk songs with incredible lyrics (Lend Your Love To Me Tonight) - a third side that has jazz/rock fusion along with classical percussive movements and a fourth side that combines all those elements, along with electronica, in two pieces that are nothing short of spectacular. There's a reason ELP's Works Volume 1 was the voted best album of 1977. The production and recording on this album has yet to be surpassed. Not to mention the musicianship. There is not a contemporary band around today that is anywhere close to this level.
'The purpose of life is a life of purpose' - Athena Orchard.