Some bands produce albums that are so universally praised, so utterly associated with the band's identity, that follow-ups are cast aside as useless also-rans, destined for the great cut-out bin in the sky and fawned over only by the band's most ardent supporters. Examples of such juggernaut albums are Liz Phair's "Exile In Guyville," Jonathan Richman's first Modern Lovers album, and the first Elastica album. However, none have been so unfairly maligned as Television's "Adventure." "Marquee Moon" is justly celebrated as one of the finest moments, if not the apex, of the post-punk CBGB's movement. It might just be my favorite album ever. In comparison, "Adventure" is always given short shrift - an unworthy followup, a pale imitation of "Marquee Moon." Bollocks. It's not exactly right to compare the two - "Adventure" has a softer sound, with less focus on guitar epics and more emphasis on songwriting and production. There's so much to cherish on "Adventure, " from the pure pop bliss of "Glory" and "Days," the punky charge of single "Foxhole," and the absolutely ethereal "Carried Away." "The Fire" is the only song that sounds like it would fit on "Marquee Moon," and it too is a glorious listen. Give "Adventure" another chance. The pundits are right - it's not quite as good as "Marquee Moon," but it is a masterpiece unto itself.