Wow. "Don't Fear The Reaper" was actually the first record I ever bought (unless you count "Tubby The Tuba's Christmas Album", which I don't) and your post has inspired me to dig it out again and give it a few listens for the first time in years - and whaddya know, it still sounds as fresh as the day I heard it. Full on deja vu - relive yr childhood experience ahoy. Time for a cowbell solo!