Yes! They're too twangy when new. After a while they settle into a fantastic chunky thump, but with definition. Sound very good indeed with a pick. You can always EQ that 'piano' sound back in if you need it.
Given the time I could quite happily listen to all of CAN's output in one sitting, no problem. Their albums are so different from each other - in fact the tracks on each album are so different from each other - that it wouldn't be any kind of chore.
Surely as we get older and high cholesterol looms, we should be buying basses that play like a non-dairy spread? Or possibly something made from olive oil? Then you could advertise your bass as 'Top Benecol' or similar. Still bullplop - just different bullplop.
Only you can say. I wanted to try them for ages but was put off by the price. I'm glad I finally did, they're my favourite flatwounds. They are actually good value, unlike rounds they just sound better and better over time and they will outlast you.