I think AHM is great album overall. I don't care much about Alan's thing, but the songs are perfect. Don't know which one I like more than others, they are just three wonderful songs.
As for the suite itself, it contains imho the best drum part by Nick (I can't say in which part of the suite, just don't remember titles). Those drums set shivers down the spine evry time I hear it.
But someone can find it too pompous (not me though).

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