The first time I listened to this song, I didn’t know what to think. Actually I felt that way about the whole album at first. But it didn’t take long for me to absolutely love the whole thing. And pomp and circumstance really grew on me. United States is one of the best hard rock songs I’ve ever heard, what a powerful ending that just grabs you! But that first song that plays lets you know the pumpkins are back with a vengeance! Doomsday clock was a perfect choice to kick off the album. It delivered on all fronts for me, and i can't wait to listen again... i'm going listen to it right now actually.