Look at Yourself

The third time proved to be the charm for : on , the group perfects its fusion of power and majesty, and the result is one of the best albums in the catalog. The gauntlet is thrown down on the title track, a powerful rocker that layers its relentless attack with ornate vocal harmonies and quicksilver organ runs before climaxing with a tribal-sounding drum jam. The remainder of presents an effective blend of gutsy and organ-fueled excursions. In the arena, the gems are a powerful rocker driven by an almost -style riff that stops midway for a surprising vocal harmony break supported by smooth wah-wah guitar, and a short, punchy slice of built on an infectious, stomping rhythm. However, the best track on the album is one of the more -oriented ones: starts with a pastoral organ riff, then builds into a heavy yet symphonic tune that divides its time between gentle acoustic verses and emotional, organ-fueled choruses before climaxing in a monstrous jam dominated by a swirling Moog synthesizer lead. Special note should also be taken of 's vocal performance; his multi-octave, operatic style was no doubt an influence on later vocalists like . All in all, is both one of 's finest, most cohesive albums and a high point of 1970s . ~ Donald A. Guarisco