Has anybody really, really analyzed/broken this album down in terms of musical/lyrical thematic development/continuity? Seems like there's a real "concept album", or even an actual by-god "suite" to be had here, maybe.
Stepney taking Bacharach seriously as musical inspiration, not just commercial motivation (the irony is all too real).
Can you imagine the sessions for this record? November 24-26, 1969, three days to get this made. Skills!