Self-indulgent brilliance.
This could not have been made without self-indulgence.
Self-indulgency is not a criticism, quality is, and TFTO is a work of the highest quality of music and musicianship.
I've often wondered what makes some people like a piece of music while others don't. It can't be the music, that's objective, it must be subjective.
I remember purchasing this when it was first released and have regularly listened ever since. I feel fortunate that my subjectivity is in tune with this work