667: The Mystery of the Clocktower, Part 1

[Jimmy Barclay Fan]

Speaking of Andre Stojka, did yall notice Chris did not credit him at the end ??

5 stars. Very enjoyable and I am ready to see how it ends. It has me into it. I have a suspect in mind too. I like how it went back and forth in telling the story from 2 viewpoints.

[The Kings Daughter]

I still can't get used to Andre as Whit... He's just not Whit... I hope I get used to him soon!

I'll echo that.

[Marvin D.]

I still think Andre is doing a terrific job for Whit. He's a very talented actor.

Here's my review I should have posted yesterday....

And it's time for the kick-off of Album 52: Cause and Effect. Huzzah and Wooton! When Eugene tells Matthew about the effects of cause-and-effect, I wondered if there would be more mentions of it. Now onto the review.

Every single character was great: Eugene, Whit, Connie, Alicia, Michael, even Andrew. (I didn't mention Matthew on purpose though, because I'm already fazed out on the fact he's gonna be around a lot). The music was so much different from AIO, sort of electric, I think. But it definitely made the episode stand out. John Campell did a great job on it! Kudos to him. I'm glad we still have enough of Connie and her insatiable curiousity; that made her better. In fact, Eugene, Connie, and Whit all seem like themselves in this episode. Take it From the Top didn't make them seem like the good old ones. The mystery itself has gotten me well intriuged, and I'm dying to find out what happens. I wonder if Andrew has anything to do with it. Not because of Matthew's theory...but just a gut feeling that's driving me insane. Maybe I'll feel better next week. I enjoyed how the AIO team mixed the Eugene's conversation with Alicia, along with Whit and Connie's talk with Michael, together. It was more interesting. I have no real negatives for this show. The only one I can think of is that we have to wait till next week.

[Laurie]

Excellent episode!! 5/5 Can't wait for Part 2!!!

[Shennifer]

I have to admit, I was impressed by this episode. It had the old two-parter mystery feel to it. One thing though... in the promos for album 52, I thought I heard them say that the clocktower's time hadn't changed since it had been struck by lightening x years ago, which is not at all the problem in this episode. What?

I give it 5 stars, which the first of the newer episodes I've ever given a 5, I believe.

this line in your comment, and the title of the episode in general made me think of Back to the Future (anyone else think of that??)
Oh, and i gave it 5 stars too, which I don't normally do either. I think this album started off better than the last one.

[Smaug the Dragon]

Awesome episode! Anyone else here think that Anthony is secretly in love with Alicia?

Anyway... 5/5! Can't wait for part 2!

[Taps]

it worked thanks!

-- Sun Oct 03, 2010 6:05 pm --

and for the thoughts on the episode: I found it very strange that Alecia was being very mysterious saying the date.... imposible! no one and I mean NO ONE knows a bout it. and Eugenes just like : ok. you think he would have pryed more.

[orangie]

I think he would not have, because Eugene does not usually pry into people he does not know business.

[Taps]

hmm touche' good point.

[DanP740]

I have to admit, I was impressed by this episode. It had the old two-parter mystery feel to it. One thing though... in the promos for album 52, I thought I heard them say that the clocktower's time hadn't changed since it had been struck by lightening x years ago, which is not at all the problem in this episode. What?

I give it 5 stars, which the first of the newer episodes I've ever given a 5, I believe.

this line in your comment, and the title of the episode in general made me think of Back to the Future (anyone else think of that??)
Oh, and i gave it 5 stars too, which I don't normally do either. I think this album started off better than the last one.

Hah, yes, I immediately thought of Back to the Future when I heard it, and then quickly checked to see if the time they said was the same as in Back to the Future, but it wasn't.

[Laurie]

it worked thanks!

You are welcome.

[Termite]

Hmm... You guys have started me on listening now... =P

GAH! I want to know what happens next! I have my theories, but....

[Aaron Wiley]

If you haven't been listening to the Scoopcast, Kevin already summed up album 52

"Odyssey is back"

I think that pretty much covers everything.

[AIO Psyche]

WOW WOW!!!

Thoughts on this amazing episode:

As someone who hasn't listened to AIO in YEARS, thisis quite a pleasant and nice suprise. Amazing ep, actually feels alot like classic 90s Odyssey!

The music reminded me alot of Novacom. Loved it!!

I honestly have no clue what is gonna happen next. We don't have enough info!!!

Nice to hear they got rid of Ms. Faye!! Never did care for her too much......

Where is Harlow when you need him?? This would have been a great place to bring him into the story for some great comic relief.

I do agree though, that I'm just not diggin this new Whit. He just doesn't sound or feel like Whit in the least to me.

Overall, AMAZING episode! CANNOT WAIT for the second part!!

[The Top Crusader]

Yeah, Back to the Future was the first thing that came to mind when a clocktower was mentioned, specifically with the hands stuck at a certain time. Sadly it was not 10:04.

[Lee]

I just turned it on! i was gone over the weekend so I have been very impatiently waiting for this moment!! I am hopeful it will be WAY better than 51... I'll update this once i finish it and say how i thought.

It was FANTASTIC!! i really enjoyed the music. Its still hard to get used to the new Whit, but I think i'll eventually adjust. I think album 51 was sort of a test to see how people would react to the new changes and now they've got it a little more figured out and they're doing a great job! Keep it up! cant wait to hear the end... I almost want to order the album myself so I can hear it before Sat...

[Samitude]

I really enjoyed this episdode and hope Alicia becomes a permanent character. Does anyone else think she is a good match for Jason? Is Eugene still supposed to be married to Katrina? He never mentions her. No one does. If they mentioned Dreams by Constance surely Katrina still exists.

[American Eagle]

Is Eugene still supposed to be married to Katrina? He never mentions her. No one does. If they mentioned Dreams by Constance surely Katrina still exists.

Yes, Katrina is still around. According to AIOWiki, "Katrina will return for at least one episode in album 52 and play a bigger role in Album 53." I can't wait for her return.

[Samitude]

Is Eugene still supposed to be married to Katrina? He never mentions her. No one does. If they mentioned Dreams by Constance surely Katrina still exists.

Yes, Katrina is still around. According to AIOWiki, "Katrina will return for at least one episode in album 52 and play a bigger role in Album 53." I can't wait for her return.

Oh, good! I was sure they had decided to ignore the past or something. This is very good news.

[Taq]

Chris was a reporter in the middle, but it was just a commercial for Album 52 - a very clever one I might add. I like the Parker Jones detective commercial as well. The titles of their cases coming up this season are hilarious and all seem to be spoofs of old detective movies. I love it!

That part was great!

Haha, I was duped into thinking that Chris was actually part of the episode. As I mentioned before, I was tricked also by the Parker Jones detective commercial but caught myself on that one. Looks like I'll be having to pay extra attention so I can differentiate between episode and commercial.