Another reviewer mentioned that this music and album is dated. Well when I listen it comes across to me that it was ahead of its time. If it is dated then so am I. I really still enjoy this CD and think a lot of new listeners will enjoy the power and energy that all of these tracks have.Paradise Theatre is another great album and it is 3 years newer than the Grand Illusion and to me it sounds more dated. But I think in a way thats one of the reasons I like it. (not necessarily all tunes sound dated, some more than others)