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Title: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-11, 19:38:28
I started this topic on the Toto messageboard as well and it's quite popular.

Tell us what your latest cd or DVD purchase is. You can also add if you would recommend it to us, or that it is better to save the money in your pocket  ;).

My latest cd purchase is Stream of Passion - 'Embrace the Storm' and like I mentioned on the 'other bands' forum, I like it very much.

My latest DVD purchase is Electric Light Orchestra - 'Out of the Blue tour' (1978). Though the sound is not what we are used to nowadays, it's still a great DVD. 'Out of the blue' is my favorite ELO album and it's great to see the live performance of those beautiful tracks.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:59:45
My latest CD+DVD purchase was the 2 different versions of Stream of Passion :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-11, 21:01:34
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2005-11-11, 20:59:45
My latest CD+DVD purchase was the 2 different versions of Stream of Passion :D
Now that's a hardcore Arjen fan :D

My last was the new Neal Morse album "?".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2005-11-11, 21:44:08
My latest purchase was 3 albums of Frank Klepacki: 'Morphscape', 'Rocktronic' and his latest 'Virtual Control'.
They rock your socks of.
(That's why I don't want to wear socks when I'm listening to rock. (That's why I want to wear my red-black bathroom mules* to Kino))

* Can someone confirm that this is the right translation of the things you wear on your feet when going to a swimming pool or beach or something?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2005-11-11, 22:35:36
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2005-11-11, 21:44:08
My latest purchase was 3 albums of Frank Klepacki: 'Morphscape', 'Rocktronic' and his latest 'Virtual Control'.
They rock your socks of.
(That's why I don't want to wear socks when I'm listening to rock. (That's why I want to wear my red-black bathroom mules* to Kino))

* Can someone confirm that this is the right translation of the things you wear on your feet when going to a swimming pool or beach or something?

"flip-flops", I'd say....
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2005-11-12, 13:53:07
My latest are Neal Morse - ?, Riverside - Second Life Syndrome and RPWL - Start The Fire: Live

Comming up: Roine Stolt - Wall Street VooDoo and Dream Theater - When Day & Dream Re-unite, from DT's official bootlegs site "ytsejam records".

MAD.  8)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: marcello on Sat, 2005-11-12, 17:24:45
My latest CD purchase was The Cry - Arena

My latest DVD purchase was "The League of Gentlemen" complete box set
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-11-14, 20:34:13
My latezt CD purchase is Nolan and Wakeman "Jabberwockey".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-11-14, 21:01:16
Today I bougth Marillion - Best of 2 worlds and U2 - Best of 1980 - 1990
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Mon, 2005-11-14, 22:41:46
3 recent CD purchases:

Pink Floyd - Wish You were Here (back stocking!)
Fish - Bouillabaisse
Arena - Contagion (haven't had time to listen to it yet though) :(

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-11-14, 22:55:57
Quote from: HelenDo on Mon, 2005-11-14, 22:41:46
Arena - Contagion (haven't had time to listen to it yet though) :(
But have you heard it before?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Wed, 2005-11-16, 11:15:12
Quote from: HelenDo on Mon, 2005-11-14, 22:41:46


Fish - Bouillabaisse


Helenxxx

Having heard none of Fish's solo work - would you recommend this as a good starting point, what's his work like?

Si
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: JJ II on Wed, 2005-11-16, 12:48:21
QuoteHaving heard none of Fish's solo work - would you recommend this as a good starting point, what's his work like?

Shame on you! Personally I'd advise you to buy "Vigil in the Wilderness of Mirrors" and "Sunsets on Empire". Two real good studio-albums.

But you can always start with the best-off ofcourse.

My latest purchases: Stream of Passion - Embrace the Storm (CD/DVD) and IQ - Live in London (DVD)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Wed, 2005-11-16, 14:46:31
To answer both my questions:

Applemoes - No I hven't heard Contagion before and I still haven't had time to listen to it (busy in Aylesbury at a Marillion concert)

Rocker666 - Re Bouilllebasse - I still need to listen to it more, but I would say there are some really good tracks on it. Especially on the 2nd disc, which has the rockier tracks.

Sorry to disapoint you JJ II, but I suspect this will be the only solo Fish CD I buy. I saw him at the Mean Fiddler in London last Saturday and I have to say it was an excellent gig.

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-11-16, 21:50:50
I recently bought Arena's Live and Life cd.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2005-11-18, 02:38:34
I bought "Fear is the key" by Alistair MacLean...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2005-11-18, 12:13:08
I bought myself some birthday persents yesterday :)

- Back to the Future 4 DVD set
- Batman begins

- Racoon - Here we go stereo
- AC/DC - Blow up your video
- AC/DC - If you want blood
- Aerosmith - Greatest Hits 1978-1988
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-11-18, 18:00:15
I recently bought Nolan and Wakeman's "Hound of the Baskervilles"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2005-11-18, 19:55:54
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Fri, 2005-11-18, 18:00:15
I recently bought Nolan and Wakeman's "Hound of the Baskervilles"

...and very good it is too! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Higgins III on Sat, 2005-11-19, 15:41:13
I recently purchased 'the day after tomorrow'. Its a good film. The graphics are really good but the story behind it does need some work...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-11-19, 19:35:24
Quote from: Higgins III on Sat, 2005-11-19, 15:41:13
I recently purchased 'the day after tomorrow'. Its a good film. The graphics are really good but the story behind it does need some work...

Not that any work can be done to it now... ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 16:55:00
I was planning to complete my Arena collection, so today I bought Immortal?.

(And a Kino-Picture CD for Cyborg-Frask, my cousin, this is gonna cost you! LOL)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Spad on Wed, 2005-11-23, 18:24:36
Latest CDs purchase (all in once):

- Roger Waters "Amused To Death"
- John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess "An Evening With"
- Camel "Breathless"

Total amount: 25€ (not bad, isn't it?  :D ).

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 18:57:24
Bought:

AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC - For Those About to Rock
AC/DC - Fly on the Wall

Rammstein - Rosenrot

(Yes, I am building up a AC/DC collection :) )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:05:19
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 18:57:24
Bought:

AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC - For Those About to Rock
AC/DC - Fly on the Wall

Rammstein - Rosenrot

(Yes, I am building up a AC/DC collection :) )

What exactly is AC/DC? What genre? Like which band etc etc.?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:09:39
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:05:19
What exactly is AC/DC? What genre? Like which band etc etc.?
Are you serious ???

Never heard of AC/DC, the founding fathers of modern rock 'n roll? Never seen or heard Agnus?

You must know songs like 'thunderstruck' or 'let there be rock'.

Download Borrow those 2 songs and you will have an idea of their music.

(BTW, sometimes their lyrics can be considered a little... Naughty :o )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:16:24
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:09:39(BTW, sometimes their lyrics can be considered a little... Naughty :o )

:o  No, serious?

Then I'll check them out!.
Maybe I'll check it out sometime.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2005-11-23, 20:17:02
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:05:19
What exactly is AC/DC? What genre? Like which band etc etc.?

Erm, AC/DC is pretty much like.... erm AC/DC, yes, that's about it. Your youth excuses you :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 20:51:43
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2005-11-23, 20:17:02
Erm, AC/DC is pretty much like.... erm AC/DC, yes, that's about it. Your youth excuses you :P
But it is our job as 'Elders' to teach them... We flawed in PH case... AC/DC it to important for rock history. I feel the responability to make up for it... :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Thu, 2005-11-24, 10:19:23
Birthdays = money!!! = CD shopping
Just ordered this lot off internet.......

Redemption - The Fullness of Time
Sieges Even - The Art of Navigating By the Stars
Frameshift - An Absence of Empathy
Pain of Salvation - Perfect Element Part 1
Dead Soul Tribe - The January Tree
Porcupine Tree - Up The Downstair

Now waiting impatiently for postman!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2005-11-25, 19:59:09
Yesterday I received the album 'SantaMental', made by Steve Lukather & Friends. It is indeed a Christmas album with a lot of guitar solos.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2005-11-26, 14:04:24
I finally bought my "The Video Show" from 'Genesis'!! Whoohoo!!

Too bad I can't see it right now, 'cause my grandparents are here at the moment.
Tonight tonight tonight, I'm gonna make this right. Tonight I'll see this DVD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-11-28, 19:47:51
I recently bought Shadowland's Mad as a Hatter.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:13:31
Mad as a Hatter ... brilliant album.  Grinjoy!  8)

Our recent purchases in the Proglair on CD:

? by Neal Morse (yes the title is a question mark)
The Dreams of Men by Pallas
Aerial by Kate Bush
As is Now by Paul Weller (Xanxa personal grindulgence)
Confessions of a Dancefloor by Madonna (another Xanxa grindulgence)

(I say this because the other three are listened to by both of us)

DVD purchases:

Stargate SG1 Season 7 (Xmas gift Hoggie to Xanxa)  :-*
Voyager Season 6 (ditto)  :-*
Andromeda D.1 and D.3 (to fill gaps in my collection)
Critical Energy - brilliant live Threshold
R30 - Rush 30th Anniversary tour

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:15:46
Bought 3 cd's from AC/DC today and ordered Ecliptica from Sonata Arctica.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:18:01
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:15:46
Bought 3 cd's from AC/DC today and ordered Ecliptica from Sonata Arctica.

AC/DC ... Love them, brilliant choice.  Me and my brother are great fans.  He has most of their albums and has seen them live loads of times.  One time I went with him and his mates ... awesome grintertainment, Angus's energy in a live performance is amazing!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:21:16
Quote from: Xanxtuary on Sun, 2005-12-04, 00:18:01
AC/DC ... Love them, brilliant choice.  Me and my brother are great fans.  He has most of their albums and has seen them live loads of times.  One time I went with him and his mates ... awesome grintertainment, Angus's energy in a live performance is amazing!
They are releasing remastered albums, so now is a good time to collect their albums I thought :)

Their music is relaxed, rocking, bluesy, naughty :o and just 'plain old' cool!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:20:59
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:09:39
Are you serious ???

I was just about to write the same, but I realized there was another page to this thread... Wow. I never thought I'd see that. How ever can you manage to escape AC/DC? I've tried for the duration of my life, but with no success!! ;D ;D ;D

My latest DVD purchase is MAGNUM - Livin' the dream.
-A high value package, from what I can gather. I haven't seen it yet, but I've read the back of it, and it looks thrilling. I'm just waiting for the right moment to sit down and lose myself to the dream... :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:48:37
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 11:20:59
My latest DVD purchase is MAGNUM P I - Livin' the dream.
Wow, I never saw that episode, what's it like? :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 17:46:37
Ah, you've graduated into an honorary fuckwit, Eplemos!! Remember, it's a very high-ranking title in my circles!! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 17:56:36
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 17:46:37
Ah, you've graduated into an honorary fuckwit, Eplemos!! Remember, it's a very high-ranking title in my circles!! ;)
I'm honoured :)


I think... :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:03:01
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2005-12-05, 17:46:37
Ah, you've graduated into an honorary fuckwith, Eplemos!!
Oh, and err... Wouldn't your wife mind?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: NijntjeRocks on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:06:47
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:03:01
Oh, and err... Wouldn't your wife mind?
yuck! And you feel honored?? ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:59:06
I purchaesd Window of Life by Pendragon.  I hope to get some more Cds from their cataloge in the near future.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 20:11:10
Quote from: NijntjeRocks on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:06:47
yuck! And you feel honored?? ???
For graduating, not for the rest ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-12-06, 00:47:39
Quote from: NijntjeRocks on Mon, 2005-12-05, 18:06:47
yuck! And you feel honored?? ???
You're wacko, dude! :D
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2005-12-05, 20:11:10
For ejaculating, not for the rest ;)

Wow, you're worse than me... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-12-06, 11:42:41
Quote from: Deenfan on Tue, 2005-12-06, 00:47:39
You're wacko, dude! :D
Wow, you're worse than me... ;D
Aargh, stop it! Al those innocent little Arena-fan ears... :-[

Last thing I bought were 3 more AC/DC albums 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-12-06, 12:29:21
Got Fates Warning - Live in Athens DVD on Saturday..........fantastic! Amazing sound quality, picture a little bit amateurish but hey, just close your eyes and listen, way better than Still Life in my opinion

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2005-12-06, 16:16:51
Quote from: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-12-06, 12:29:21
Got Fates Warning - Live in Athens DVD on Saturday..........fantastic! Amazing sound quality, picture a little bit amateurish but hey, just close your eyes and listen, way better than Still Life in my opinion


That way you'd better buy a studio-album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-12-06, 17:12:36
No, the songs are different live, more energy, crowd interaction etc, if I had the choice I would have bought it as a live CD.....but they've only released a DVD so......I've ripped the audio to my iPod and will only watch the DVD occasionally

Threshold - Critical Energy has a similar problem, the sound is fantastic, live versions are great but the picture suffers from being filmed in a small club with light flare in camera, lack of space on stage etc
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2005-12-06, 17:24:38
Quote from: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-12-06, 17:12:36
Threshold - Critical Energy has a similar problem, the sound is fantastic, live versions are great but the picture suffers from being filmed in a small club with light flare in camera, lack of space on stage etc
Yet, that on is available on cd.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Tue, 2005-12-06, 17:47:26
 I got the box set  ;D

Si
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2005-12-07, 07:46:38
I want to try out Threshold...

But where to start?
I heard an mp3 of their latest album (of their official site) and it sounded really good to me. Very Pepper's Ghost-like.

Threshold is ProgMetal, isn't it? The only ProgMetal I like so far is Ayreon and Dream Theater, maybe it's time to expand that genre for me. ;D

Is Threshold somewhat in the lines of the bands I mentioned? Or maybe a bit like Arena? (Pepper's Ghost sounded very ProgMetal to me.)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: rocker666 on Wed, 2005-12-07, 10:59:18
Yes, Threshold is Prog Metal (ish) - kind of Dream Theater but wore melody and less showing off

Personally I'd start with Hypothetical, or Critical Mass. If you can get the live Critical Energy set (DVD or double CD) that's a greatest hits live style thing which is superb

Si
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2005-12-07, 11:58:29
I would advice to start of with Clone, imo this album best represents the band's music. But I think you can listen to samples on their site.

You can also read the Threshold topic on this forum.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2005-12-07, 19:03:43
I haven't been into a CD store for months. :'(
I'll have money soon though! *sniff*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:12:24
Arena - Live and Life
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:21:27
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:12:24
Arena - Live and Life
Listened to it yet?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:23:57
No, I have not had the opportunity to listen to it yet.  I hope to get to it this weekend! :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:35:15
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Thu, 2005-12-08, 22:23:57
No, I have not had the opportunity to listen to it yet.  I hope to get to it this weekend! :)
To busy to listen to music? (3 to's, :o )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2005-12-12, 20:25:40
Last saturday (KINO-gig) I bought the following albums:

- Arena: The Visitor (YES!!!)
- Kino: Cutting Room Floor

(And I bought a Kino T-Shirt.)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2005-12-13, 22:43:11
Mindgames - International Daylight
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2005-12-14, 02:57:19
Magnum - Livin' the dream

Oh joy, and almost had me in tears. Wonderful.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2005-12-14, 21:25:23
Cutting floor room on the KINO GIG  ;D

just as i expected: really good  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:59:26
3 -  Wake Pig
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2005-12-15, 07:25:05
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Wed, 2005-12-14, 22:59:26
3 -  Wake Pig

Ah, PorkRock.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-12-15, 19:38:19
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2005-12-15, 07:25:05
Ah, PorkRock.

I've seen some other posts about this 'Pork Rock' somewhere...
Let me see...

Errm...

No. Cant be bothered!

Nevermind.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2005-12-15, 21:51:11
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2005-12-15, 19:38:19
Nevermind.
That's a good album ;D

I haven't bought an album for at least a whole week! My body begin to shake, my temperature is rising.... I need a fix! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2005-12-17, 15:42:26
Nevermind is just boring to me now.

When I was at college that's all you'd ever hear about!  And then I would walk through the canteen and see a group of girls in the corner with an acoustic guitar singing "Lithium" from that album.

So these days I can't stand Nirvana's "Lithium", and I find the Nevermind album quite boring.

...And yes, I do have a copy.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-01-03, 18:15:45
Yesterday I was in Germany (buying some alcoholic drink ;D) and I saw the DVD 'Steve Lukather & Los Lobotomys - Live in concert (Ohne Filter)'. I couldn't resist buying it and I didn't regret it. Great concert, though way too short (nearly one hour).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Tue, 2006-01-03, 21:30:18
Karnataka - Delicate Flame Of Desire
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2006-01-03, 21:42:59
Bruce Cockburn - "Speechless"
Pat Metheny - "A Map of the World"
Ayreon - Electric Castle and Universal Migrator
Hall and Oates - "Abandoned Luncheonette" and  "The Very Best of"

music store going out of business, so I hit the sale pretty hard.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-01-05, 16:08:39
Waiting on Steve Hackett's first two albums (remastered) and Pallas' relatively new "The Dreams of Men." These disks are only recently available over here in the U.S. as non-imports.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-01-05, 22:38:55
Just recieved a copy of Riverside's Out Of Myself. Great stuff. Just like Second Life Syndrome, this is a really good album.

MAD.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Oliver Twist on Fri, 2006-01-06, 00:37:42
Bought by me in Dec - Joe Jackson Night And Day/Body And Soul (iTunes double album)

Bought for me at Xmas - The Old Grey Whistle Test (4 DVD boxed set) and Cream (2 DVD) - Royal Albert Hall 2005. The 200th Member reckons they look like the world's oldest pub band - women! they just don't understand do they?

Currently playing OGWT Disc 3 Track 1 Lindisfarne - Meet Me on The Corner 1971 - I saw them at Harlow College around this time. Oh, the memories, the flares, the crushed velvet  ;) and now David Bowie - Oh You Pretty Things 1972

Aaahh. . .

Ian
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Smegal on Fri, 2006-01-13, 04:54:59
i've recently aquired 'Labrinth' 'a David Bowie film' on DVD

on a side subject Clive has told me there is no 'Hound of the Baskervilles' cd's left at his studio at the moment can anyone one advise me on where i can get one?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2006-02-04, 10:16:01
I have just ordered Immortal and also Operation Mindcrime  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2006-02-06, 18:42:21
I have received the ROA DVD by Nick and Clive.  Very good!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-02-06, 19:40:07
Quote from: Wilford Jr. on Mon, 2006-02-06, 18:42:21
I have received the ROA DVD by Nick and Clive.  Very good!

ROA?? Nick and Clive?? ???
I don't know about this.. what is it? :o :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-02-06, 20:01:23
   
From Pendragon's official site...


Barrett/Nolan 'A Rush Of Adrenaline' DVD

A Rush Of Adrenaline - 2006
   

The Barrett/ Nolan acoustic live Dvd is now here and copies are available from the store.

It's an acoustic DVD filmed by a TV crew in Theatre Wyspianskiego in Katowice, Poland in June 2005. The show was as a support slot to Gordon Haskill, [great jazz guy!] so you'll understand why most of the audience look like something from a Tory Party conference!

The quality is great and for just a 2 piece band shows off some pretty nifty camera work and a wide spectrum of material. The whole thing is recorded for all regions, on NTSC [most UK PAL players will play this format no problem!] Also it's 5.1 sound mix, so hopefully it will fee like you are really there!

Nick and Clive had a lot of fun doing these shows and even joined in 'the apres gig disco' in Gydnia....



Now you know!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2006-02-07, 21:06:26
I recently brought 'Who's Next' by The Who. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-09, 04:16:51
Pink Floyd "Atom Heart Mother"
Pink Floyd "Ummagumma"
Supertramp "Crime of the Century"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-09, 04:17:34
Congratulations, Matt! I see you've been promoted to Impersonator





Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-02-09, 08:35:58
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-09, 04:17:34
Congratulations, Matt! I see you've been promoted to Impersonator

LOL!!! :D :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-02-10, 16:49:59
Toto - Falling in Between arrived today in my mailbox. Now I have the original one as well  ;), the Japanese version with a bonus track. It's a masterpiece, it may top my all-time favourite Toto album 'Kingdom of Desire'. Oh yes, it rules 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-02-10, 22:53:30
Today i bought the DVD of Spocks beard - The Making Of Snow.

MAD.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-02-11, 00:26:53
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-02-10, 22:53:30
Today i bought the DVD of Spocks beard - The Making Of Snow.

MAD.


And? What's it like? (Snow is my list of best 10 albums EVER!!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-02-11, 14:29:10
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-02-11, 00:26:53
And? What's it like? (Snow is my list of best 10 albums EVER!!)

Today i don't have the time to watch it, tomorrow i'll tell you how it was.  :)

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2006-02-19, 11:32:36
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-09, 04:17:34
Congratulations, Matt! I see you've been promoted to Impersonator

Sorry, I must have missed that...  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 14:15:30
Last two cd's I got are Cosmas and Disciple from Damian Wilson
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-02-19, 17:01:50
If I count in the ones my lady buys, those were

Aaliyah - Ultimate Aaliyah
Camouflage - Rewind
and here comes my favourite:
Eminem - Curtain Call  :o

Has it really been that long since we last talked :P

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2006-02-20, 16:28:33
Next DVD - Arena - Smoke & Mirrors, but then we'll all be getting that won't we?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-02-20, 17:14:42
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2006-02-20, 16:28:33
Next DVD - Arena - Smoke & Mirrors, but then we'll all be getting that won't we?
That, and the Stream of Passion dvd *ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-02-20, 23:01:26
Metal Church by Metal Church - i am on a bit of a "reliving my past" trip at the moment.

Some Exodus , Anthrax and Death Angel to follow - i should know better at my age , 36, but there you go  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-21, 18:28:32
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-02-19, 14:15:30
Last two cd's I got are Cosmas and Disciple from Damian Wilson
What do you find? I prefer his metal performances like on Ayreon and Threshold albums, but his voice on these albums rules as always. When you are in the mood for something 'softer', these are perfect albums. I play them so now and then.

Today I got a message that my 'Caught in the Act' DVD is on it's way to me  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-02-21, 19:21:07
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2006-02-21, 18:28:32
What do you find? I prefer his metal performances like on Ayreon and Threshold albums, but his voice on these albums rules as always. When you are in the mood for something 'softer', these are perfect albums. I play them so now and then.
I love them! I hardly ever have to be in the mood for specific kind of music so I've been listening to them quite a lot since I bought them at the SoP-gig. The music moves me emotional and that's something I only experienced before with Neal Morse's albums. The songs make me go from sad to very happy in a few minutes.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-02-21, 20:14:43
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-02-21, 19:21:07
I love them! I hardly ever have to be in the mood for specific kind of music so I've been listening to them quite a lot since I bought them at the SoP-gig. The music moves me emotional and that's something I only experienced before with Neal Morse's albums. The songs make me go from sad to very happy in a few minutes.

I got very emotional by the song 'The Creation' on Neal Morse's 'One'. I got tears in my eyes.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-02-21, 20:39:01
To me, 'Somber Days', 'It's all I can do', 'Cradle to the Grave' and 'Outside looking In' did the trick. Well not crying, but deeply moved by the lyrics and melody.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 01:47:57
The cds I bought within the last four weeks are:

Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Damian Wilson - Disciple
ARENA - Contagious
ARENA - Contagium
ARENA - Immortal?
Threshold - Wounded Land
Threshold - Extinct Instinct

I don't have the last two yet.  >:(
All the Arena cds and one of the Threshold ones were 30% off. I usually don't buy so many cds in such a short time. I'm just a bit too much hooked on Damians voice at the moment and those Arena ones I bought because those were cheap and I wanted more after having the Contagion.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-22, 10:02:59
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-02-21, 19:21:07
I hardly ever have to be in the mood for specific kind of music so I've been listening to them quite a lot since I bought them at the SoP-gig.
Good to read you love them. Was his last album 'Let's start a commune' not for sale there? When it was just released, it was only available by downloading it and he would try to make it available on cd's as well at the SOP-gigs. He said that on the Damian Wilson Forum.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Wed, 2006-02-22, 14:36:40
CD - Richard Ashcroft - Keys to the World

DVD - Arena - Caught in the Act - which I'm going to watch this afternoon  ;D

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:50:50
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-22, 10:02:59
Good to read you love them. Was his last album 'Let's start a commune' not for sale there? When it was just released, it was only available by downloading it and he would try to make it available on cd's as well at the SOP-gigs. He said that on the Damian Wilson Forum.
Well, I asked for the 'Damian album' and she said 'Which of the two?', So I guess only his first two were available, or his third was sold out at previuos gigs.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:31:24
Quote from: HelenDo on Wed, 2006-02-22, 14:36:40
DVD - Arena - Caught in the Act - which I'm going to watch this afternoon  ;D
This one was in my mailbox today. Until now I saw the Contagion tracks and it's awesome indeed  8). The sound level is low, but just tuning it up works  ;D. Tonight I'm going to watch the rest.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-02-22, 19:36:04
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:50:50
Well, I asked for the 'Damian album' and she said 'Which of the two?', So I guess only his first two were available, or his third was sold out at previuos gigs.
I see. Was curious about this. Want to have that album, but I don't like to download one from the internet, because I hate creditcards etc.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:46:26
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2006-02-22, 17:50:50
Well, I asked for the 'Damian album' and she said 'Which of the two?', So I guess only his first two were available, or his third was sold out at previuos gigs.

His third album wasn't available in Rotherham and that was the third show of the tour. So I think this one wasn't available at all. I hope I can buy it soon. Downloading sucks because it simply is not the real thing - a real cd with booklet.  :-\

But since the shows I can't stop listening to his two earlier albums as well. I love his voice.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:52:38
Quote from: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:46:26
But since the shows I can't stop listening to his two earlier albums as well. I love his voice.

So you have all of his Threshold CD's, plus his Landmarq CD's, the Ayreon CD's and the Nolan And Wakeman CD's?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:57:29
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:52:38
So you have all of his Threshold CD's, plus his Landmarq CD's, the Ayreon CD's and the Nolan And Wakeman CD's?

No, not yet.
I own all the Ayreon and Star One cds, the two Threshold ones and Damian Wilsons cds Disciple and Cosmas.

Not to bad for a start especially since I only bought the last four cds mentioned within the last four weeks.  ;D 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:59:10
Good job!
Buy the Nolan And Wakeman CD's first thing tomorrow!
You won't regret.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Thu, 2006-02-23, 00:01:46
Quote from: Obscyra on Wed, 2006-02-22, 01:47:57
The cds I bought within the last four weeks are:

Damian Wilson - Cosmas
Damian Wilson - Disciple
ARENA - Contagious
ARENA - Contagium
ARENA - Immortal?
Threshold - Wounded Land
Threshold - Extinct Instinct

I don't have the last two yet.  >:(
All the Arena cds and one of the Threshold ones were 30% off. I usually don't buy so many cds in such a short time. I'm just a bit too much hooked on Damians voice at the moment and those Arena ones I bought because those were cheap and I wanted more after having the Contagion.  ;)

I forgot one cd I also bought within the last four weeks.

Revenge Of The Ayreonauts: A Tribute To Arjen Anthony Lucassen

To those who don't know... it's an album made buy Arjen's fans for other fans and, of course, for Arjen.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Thu, 2006-02-23, 00:04:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-02-22, 23:59:10
Good job!
Buy the Nolan And Wakeman CD's first thing tomorrow!
You won't regret.

I don't know anything about them yet.. or wait do you mean Live In Rehearsal and Sampler both featuring Rick Wakeman? What's that one with Nolan about?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-02-23, 09:07:38
No, not Rick Wakeman... His son Oliver Wakeman.

These are the ones who contributed to the 'Jabberwocky' album:
Clive Nolan - Keyboards, backing vocals
Oliver Wakeman - Keyboards
Rick Wakeman - Narrator
Bob Catley - Vocals
Tracy Hitchings - Vocals
James Plumridge - Vocals
Paul Allison - Vocals
Peter Gee - Fretless bass
Ian Salmon - Guitar, bass
Peter Banks - Guitar
Jon Jeary - Acoustic guitar
Tony Fernandez - Drums

Choir:
Michelle Young, Michelle Gulrajani, Suzanne Chenery, Tracy Hitchings, Sian Roberts, John Jowitt, Dave Wagstaffe, Donald Morrison, Ian Gould, John Mitchell, and Clive Nolan

Hmm no Damian Wilson here...
The other album perhaps:

The Hound Of The Baskervilles:
Clive Nolan - Keyboards, backing vocals
Oliver Wakeman - Keyboards
Robert Powell - Narrator
Paul Allison - Vocals
Bob Catley - Vocals
Ian 'Moon' Gould - Vocals
Tracy Hitchings - Vocals
Ashley Holt - Vocals
Michelle Young - Vocals, Backing Vocals
Paul Wrightson - Backing Vocals
Peter Banks - Guitar
Karl Groom - Guitar
Arjen Lucassen - Guitar
Peter Gee - Bass
John Jowitt - Bass
Jo Greenland - Violin
Ewa Albering - Flute
Tony Fernandez - Drums


??????? Still no Damian??
I was almost sure he was on one of these albums...

Ahh well, there's enough other interesting musicians to help you make the decision. Such musicians as Ian Salmon, Paul Wrightson, John Jowitt, Karl Groom, Arjen Lucassen, Tracy Hitchings and Clive Nolan of course.
I'd suggest you buy them both!
(I'll have to too)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-23, 16:46:08
Just ordered Jadis' new album, "Photoplay"

anyone else have it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:26:24
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2006-02-23, 16:46:08
Just ordered Jadis' new album, "Photoplay"

anyone else have it?

Nope, not yet, but hopefully by monday  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2006-02-23, 18:27:58
I finaly got 'Christmas Eve and other Stories' and The Christmas Attic' from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Now I'll have to wait 10 months... (No I'm not, it's on right now ;D)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Fri, 2006-02-24, 00:32:51
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-02-23, 09:07:38
??????? Still no Damian??
I was almost sure he was on one of these albums...

Ahh well, there's enough other interesting musicians to help you make the decision. Such musicians as Ian Salmon, Paul Wrightson, John Jowitt, Karl Groom, Arjen Lucassen, Tracy Hitchings and Clive Nolan of course.
I'd suggest you buy them both!
(I'll have to too)

Mmh.., Arjen Lucassen might do the trick  ;D

Maybe I decide in a few months because I've bought enough cds for now. I still haven't listened to the Arena - Immortal? and Threshold - Extinct Instinct yet.

And I've just ordered another cd:
STREAM OF PASSION - OUT IN THE REAL WORLD (single cd)  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2006-03-04, 21:59:40
My new CDs are:

After... - endless lunatic great Band from Poland, with one Bandmember of Quidam and Colin Bass on one Track, he's from Camel (I think  ::) )

Abarax - Crying Of The whales  8) if you like Pink Floyd then you are going to like this one  ;D

Jadis - Photoplay  8) also good

Strangefish - Fortune Telling  8) Neo Prog and it has a very fresh sound, I love it  :-*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-03-10, 16:33:38
My latest DVD purchase is IQ - IQ20 (20th anniversary). One word: awesome! It contains 3 songs of my favorite IQ album 'The Seventh House': Erosion, Guiding Light and the title track 'The Seventh House'. Great footage and excellent sound!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-03-13, 16:02:09
I don't know if this one counts but:

I just purchased Command & Conquer: The First Decade
All Command & Conquer games are included!

These are in the First Decade:
Command & Conquer (C&C: Tiberian Dawn)
C&C: The Covert Operations (expansion)
C&C: Red Alert
Red Alert: Counterstrike (expansion)
Red Alert: Aftermath (expansion)
C&C: Tiberian Sun
Tiberian Sun: Firestorm (expansion)
C&C: Red Alert 2
Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (expansion)
C&C: Renegade
C&C: Generals
Generals: Zero Hour (expansion)

All on 1 DVD!!
And there's more!
Another bonus DVD with video features, like exclusive interviews and tribute videos.

(I know, this ain't music, but it's on a DVD ;))

I can't wait to buy a new computer (with a DVD-ROM player and a working videocard), so I can play these beauties again!! :D :D


EDIT: I forgot to mention that all games work on a XP system perfectly.
And All games can be played on LAN and Internet.
(But to play C&C1 and Red Alert, you'll have to download a program. You can find it through www.commandandconquer.ea.com)

This collection of games comes in a beautiful box and you get a poster with it. This all will cost you just 30 euros!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-03-13, 19:43:24
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-03-13, 16:02:09
I don't know if this one counts but:

I just purchased Command & Conquer: The First Decade
All Command & Conquer games are included!

These are in the First Decade:
Command & Conquer (C&C: Tiberian Dawn)
C&C: The Covert Operations (expansion)
C&C: Red Alert
Red Alert: Counterstrike (expansion)
Red Alert: Aftermath (expansion)
C&C: Tiberian Sun
Tiberian Sun: Firestorm (expansion)
C&C: Red Alert 2
Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (expansion)
C&C: Renegade
C&C: Generals
Generals: Zero Hour (expansion)



*Makes note on "most wanted" list*

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-03-13, 20:23:29
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-03-13, 19:43:24
*Makes note on "most wanted" list*

MAD.

I forgot to mention that all games work on a XP system perfectly.
And All games can be played on LAN and Internet.
(But to play C&C1 and Red Alert, you'll have to download a program. You can find it through www.commandandconquer.ea.com)

This collection of games comes in a beautiful box and you get a poster with it. This all will cost you just 30 euros!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-03-13, 20:25:22
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-03-13, 20:23:29
I forgot to mention that all games work on a XP system perfectly.

*Makes note (again) on "Most Wanted" list.  :-\*

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Mon, 2006-03-13, 21:17:03
*Removing from most wanted list*

Yup i also bought this really awesome dubble DVD sized pearl. ;D

It's really cool to have them all together in a special made box. (and you even get a poster for free with it !) :o
and you can play when all without inserting a single disk. Really handy 8) (exept for Generals and Yuri's Revenge)

Quote(But to play C&C1 and Red Alert, you'll have to download a program. You can find it through www.commandandconquer.ea.com)
yeah i've done that. just download a little "dll" file, put that in the red alert directory and done.
Really weird that they didn't fix that before they released the box.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Mon, 2006-03-13, 22:53:29
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Emerson Lake and Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition

Next on my list (when pay day comes)

Jadis - Photoplay

CD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Tue, 2006-03-14, 16:39:25
The latest cd I bought is the latest Coppelius single called To My Creator.

I bought it at their latest concert near my hometown. I got the new slipcase for free.  8) The slipcase contains all their singles now. I got it signed by all five bandmembers and the butler.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-17, 13:26:04
Apart from all the Arena cds I've been buying...

All of Symphony X's albums, love 'em
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Evergrey - The Inner Circle
Amplifier - Amplifier
Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
Anathema - alternative 4

and Deadwood season 2 on dvd  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Ian M on Thu, 2006-03-23, 01:50:36
Here we go again! Apocalyptica - Cult. Caravan - Live at Fairfield Hall 1974. Porcupine Tree - Deadwing. All courtesy of iTunes and nestling on my iPod. I'll need to get a bigger one at this rate, oo-er
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-03-23, 09:57:07
Arena - Smoke & Mirrors  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-03-23, 15:18:05
Pure Reason Revolution Cautionary Tales for the Brave  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2006-03-23, 16:11:15
Metal Hammer magazine sampler:-

Noise Inc. Volume 5...

The reason?

Arena are featured on here with an edit of "Chosen". ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-03-23, 16:27:24
And what's the difference between the edit and the standard version?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2006-03-23, 16:49:12
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-03-23, 16:27:24
And what's the difference between the edit and the standard version?
The edit version is shortened to 3:47 for radio play, etc...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Obscyra on Tue, 2006-03-28, 22:00:10
Quote from: Ian M on Thu, 2006-03-23, 01:50:36
Here we go again! Apocalyptica - Cult..

You've just made me go to my cd board, look for this one, put it into the cd-player which decided not to work...  :'(

But I still have a computer that works...  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-29, 22:09:19
Well, actually on pre-order:

Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime II
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel
O.S.I. - Free - Special Edition


That's it for now.  8)

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 08:38:44
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-03-29, 22:09:19
Well, actually on pre-order:

Queensryche - Operation:Mindcrime II
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel
O.S.I. - Free - Special Edition


That's it for now.  8)

ps. i also pre-ordered Fish - Return To Childhood CD

This already is a very interresting year.  :)

MAD.

Received my copy yesterday. Damn (sorry, had to do that) this album is so good.  ;D *horns*

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-04-01, 10:08:59
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 08:38:44
Received my copy yesterday. Damn (sorry, had to do that) this album is so good.  ;D *horns*

MAD.

Tell me what's so good about it. ;D
I 'obtained' the album 'Adam & Eve' and I thought it was a nice album, but I was not thinking "D**n, this album is so good". Maybe 'Paradox Hotel' can make me think that. So how is 'Paradox Hotel' better than 'Adam & Eve'?

I hear a lot about The Flower Kings lately, but I can't get myself to listen to them, maybe their latest is different.


I'm planning to buy:

- Arena - Contagion The Max (of course!!)
- A.C.T. - Last Epic
- Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory
- Dream Theater - Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
- IQ - The Seventh House
And some more

But WHERE IS MY MONEY?!?!?!?!?! :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 14:36:45
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-04-01, 10:08:59
So how is 'Paradox Hotel' better than 'Adam & Eve'?


It indeed is better than A&E which was a nice but standard, more rocky album than the previous, jazzy Unfold The Future album. The epic "Monsters & Men" for instance is marvelous, though as an epic fan i'm easily impressed.  ;)
By the look on the lyrics it seems to be a conceptual story but i haven't figure out yet what the story is. Heard it three times now.
The artwork is pretty weird though. Quite cartoonesque.

It's has all the ingredients you expect from The Flower Kings. Songs with humor and songs in sober earnest.
Most of the songs are not 'that' long though. The lion's share is below the ten minutes.

It's not their best album thusfar though, in my opinion that is, 'cos i think that Stardust We Are and Flower power are unbeatable but this album obtained the first place for me.  ;D

An old fashioned 2cd, like we are used to by TFK.

Hope this helps a bit.  ;)

Greetz,

MAD, reciding in room 333.  ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 15:22:39
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-01, 14:36:45

By the look on the lyrics it seems to be a conceptual story but i haven't figure out yet what the story is.


The answer:

Quote from: www.theflowerkings.seThematically, the record deals with the curiosity of existence, and the "Paradox Hotel" is a reference to people's life on Earth. "We are only guests here; we can't take much with us. We check in, we use the hotel bar, pay the bill – you get nothing for free – and then leave again sometime", Stolt explains the concept. "We live for a while, without having any real idea of our purpose. Good things as well as bad things apparently happen by coincidence, but they always happen when we least expect them. Nobody has ever seen God, the manager of this 'establishment' but most people suppose he is doing his job somewhere"

Just to inform you.  ;D

room 333  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Sun, 2006-04-02, 21:56:44
Taking a break from "prog" - Goldfrapp - Supernature.

A fantastic disco album.

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-04-03, 14:20:14
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime II and Jadis - Photoplay  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:15:32
I lived in the impression that i already ordered it, but just found out that i didn't.  :-[
So, second chance:

Arena - Smoke & Mirrors DVD

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-05, 09:17:15
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-04-03, 21:15:32
I lived in the impression that i already ordered it, but just found out that i didn't.  :-[
So, second chance:

Arena - Smoke & Mirrors DVD

MAD.
Any idea when it's being sent out? I ordered the Caught In The Act dvd on the same day as that (21/3) but neither order has been processed. Tried emailing Verglas a couple of days ago but haven't had a reply as yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-06, 20:05:12
Quote from: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-04-05, 09:17:15
Any idea when it's being sent out? I ordered the Caught In The Act dvd on the same day as that (21/3) but neither order has been processed. Tried emailing Verglas a couple of days ago but haven't had a reply as yet.

Well, at Progstore they mentioned 27/3 as the release date, so it can arrive here any moment i guess.

That'll be soo nice.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-04-07, 09:29:28
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-06, 20:05:12
Well, at Progstore they mentioned 27/3 as the release date, so it can arrive here any moment i guess.

That'll be soo nice.  ;D

MAD.
Still no reply from Verglas. Have they gone on holiday or something?  :D ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-12, 21:56:38
Quote from: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-04-07, 09:29:28
Still no reply from Verglas. Have they gone on holiday or something?  :D ;)

:D Maybe they got lost searching their way through the rain.  ;)

Well i did get an email from Verglas that it was despatched on ehm...*searching for date...ahh* on 9/4/06 so it can't be long now.

You'll get yours too.

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-13, 09:20:27
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-04-12, 21:56:38
:D Maybe they got lost searching their way through the rain.  ;)

Well i did get an email from Verglas that it was despatched on ehm...*searching for date...ahh* on 9/4/06 so it can't be long now.

You'll get yours too.

MAD.
Yeah, cheers MAD, it turned up yesterday, along with Caught In The Act  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-13, 12:13:35
Quote from: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-03-17, 13:26:04
Apart from all the Arena cds I've been buying...

All of Symphony X's albums, love 'em
Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue
Opeth - Ghost Reveries
Evergrey - The Inner Circle
Amplifier - Amplifier
Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
Anathema - alternative 4

and Deadwood season 2 on dvd  :)

Will , what is the Anathema like ? As a fellow Scouser i really should have checked them out a long time ago. Any recommendations mate ?

I have recently gone a bit "indie" and bought the best of The Smiths and Blur plus who killed the Zutons. They are all ok but .. it just isnt prog  8)

I am about 15 minutes away from winning Second life syndrome by Riverside on E bay so fingers crossed 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-13, 12:44:08
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-13, 12:13:35
Will , what is the Anathema like ? As a fellow Scouser i really should have checked them out a long time ago. Any recommendations mate ?
Hello mate  :)

I must admit that cd hasn't really grabbed me as yet, but I've only listened to it a couple of times so far so I wouldn't like to say "yay" or "nay" on that basis  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-04-13, 17:43:45
Quote from: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-13, 09:20:27
Yeah, cheers MAD, it turned up yesterday, along with Caught In The Act  ;D

Got mine copy today.  ;D Haven't had the time to whatch it though, maybe this weekend.  8)
Heard the first four tracks of the CD and it sounds awfully nice.  ;D

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-04-13, 21:30:37
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-04-13, 12:13:35
I am about 15 minutes away from winning Second life syndrome by Riverside on E bay so fingers crossed 

Is it new/sealed? If not, I'd step back from buying it, if I were you. If it's a used item, the band won't have any benefit from it. Indie bands like the one's we're listening to in here deserve our support, I find... Just my 2c, on a side note.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-15, 02:55:54
Harry Potter.

;D

Now i've got all four of them.  :D 8)

MAD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-04-19, 08:25:04
Credo - Field Of Vision

AND

Credo - Rhetoric

And

Kino - Picture (Special Edition with DVD)

I spent a few quid Saturday night!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 19:11:50
Ok... you name Credo and Kino in one post. I have never heard Credo but I absolutely love Kino.
If you name them both in one post, it has to mean that they're both good. Tell me more about Credo! Is it something like Kino? Or better?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Proglady on Wed, 2006-04-19, 20:39:53
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 19:11:50
Ok... you name Credo and Kino in one post. I have never heard Credo but I absolutely love Kino.
If you name them both in one post, it has to mean that they're both good. Tell me more about Credo! Is it something like Kino? Or better?

Credo - Rhetoric is great,I love this CD very much  :-*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-04-20, 13:41:06
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-04-19, 19:11:50
Ok... you name Credo and Kino in one post. I have never heard Credo but I absolutely love Kino.
If you name them both in one post, it has to mean that they're both good. Tell me more about Credo! Is it something like Kino? Or better?

More Arena/Marillion but mostly Credo!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-04-20, 15:32:32
Latest cd's  Arena - Live & Life
                Arena - Pepper's Ghost

Latest DVD   The Dark Crystal - Jim Henson
         
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: joost on Thu, 2006-04-20, 15:55:23
Latest CDs: Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
                Arena - Pepper's Ghost
Latest DVD: Arena - Smoke and Mirror's (I LIKE IT, mr mailman brought me it today)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-04-20, 16:17:47
Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel and Russell Allen - Atomic Soul  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-04-22, 23:51:36
Yesterday evening i bought the new The Gathering album called Home.

In one word: Marvelous!!! :) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-04-24, 22:47:56
I have some money now, so I can buy things again... (I still have to save for a Nord Lead 3 & a Kurzweil PC2, though! ;D )

Recent CD/DVD purchases, then...

TOOL 'Schism' on DVD

TRACEY CHAPMAN - 'Tracey Chapman' on CD

TYPE O NEGATIVE - 'Symphony For The Devil' (Live)

Still waiting for
DREAM THEATER - 'Octavarium'
*horns* *ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-25, 09:33:23
Joe Satriani - Super Colossal
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome
Pendragon - Not of This World
The Flower Kings - Unfold The Future
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-25, 16:36:28
This morning i (finally) recieved the new Lacuna Coil called KarmaCode.

Haven't heard it yet, but i hope it will be awesome.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-25, 16:41:54
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-25, 16:36:28
This morning i (finally) recieved the new Lacuna Coil called KarmaCode.

Haven't heard it yet, but i hope it will be awesome.  :)
I was listening to that at lunchtime, it's not bad at all. Track 2 To The Edge really stands out for me at the moment, Cristina's voice sounds amazing on it  8)

Just got:

Sieges Even - The Art of Navigating By The Stars
Sigur Ros - Takk
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-04-25, 16:43:48
Ahhh yes, I finally bought a cd again.
2 in fact.

- Neal Morse - ?
- Neal Morse - One (Special Edition)

Too bad there's no special edition of '?'. I like special editions. ;D


EDIT: Oh men... I totally forgot to buy Ayreon - The Human Equation for Cyborg-Frask... :( I'll do that next time! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-04-25, 22:46:02
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-04-25, 16:43:48

Too bad there's no special edition of '?'. I like special editions. ;D


I know what you mean. I was suprised after the release that it only was a single cd and no extra's.
That was probably the only thing of the new cd that i wasn't happy about. I also like the specials.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: marcello on Tue, 2006-04-25, 22:55:39
Smoke and Mirrors DVD, still ain't come yet  :'(

cant wait though  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:15:37
Recieved this morning:
DREAM THEATER - 'Octavarium' *horns*

I like this!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:50:32
Last week i've got a conformation mail about the order of this baby:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/dsotmmed1.jpg)

Can't wait.  ;D :) ;D 8) (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/201.gif)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-02, 17:44:15
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:15:37
Recieved this morning:
DREAM THEATER - 'Octavarium' *horns*

I like this!

Good choice!
It's one of the best CDs in my personal CD-collection.
And (I think) it's the best DT album so far.

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-04-28, 20:50:32
Last week i've got a conformation mail about the order of this baby:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/dsotmmed1.jpg)

Can't wait.  ;D :) ;D 8) (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/201.gif)
Wait a minute... Those are bootlegs... What about the quality of these bootlegs? I'm very interested in a Dark Side Of The Moon album from Dream Theater, but if the quality is bad, I think I'm not buying it.


I am going to mail my favourite CD-store to ask if they have Neal Morse - Testimony (Special Edition or regular edition) and if they have the Neal Morse DVD. If they DO have it, I'll go with Cyborg-Frask and buy it (Cyborg-Frask is gonna buy The Human Equation and some more, right Frank? ;D). If they DON'T have it... I'm gonna order it. And in the meantime I'll buy some more stuff.
Today I worked 8 hours (From 7 AM till 3 PM), so money is on the way. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-05-02, 20:26:06
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-04-25, 09:33:23
Riverside - Second Life Syndrome


Bout time  ;)

What do you think of it mate ? I personally think it is a stormer - the Steven gerrard of the prog metal midfield if you will 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:02:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-02, 17:44:15
I'm very interested in a Dark Side Of The Moon album from Dream Theater, but if the quality is bad, I think I'm not buying it.


Quality is shit hot, lots of work gone into it production wise, get it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:43:06
Quote from: johninblack on Wed, 2006-05-03, 12:02:27

Quality is shit hot, lots of work gone into it production wise, get it!

You got it already?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-03, 13:05:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-02, 17:44:15
Wait a minute... Those are bootlegs... What about the quality of these bootlegs? I'm very interested in a Dark Side Of The Moon album from Dream Theater, but if the quality is bad, I think I'm not buying it.


Well, i also have the Cover-series of them (Metallica-Master Of Puppets Cover and Iron Maiden's Number Of The Beast) and i must say that the quality of these two well, err...suck. Those are genuine bootlegs like in the old days.
Dark Side... however, heard a few tracks and i really like what i hear. Much better than the previous ones and getting close to a 'real' live-albums. Also they will release a DVD of that concert, which was by the way in London, sadly enough not were i was in Amsterdam.  :( But that beside the point.  ;)

On their site www.ytsejamrecords.com  (http://www.ytsejamrecords.com) you can find all the details and also the other series, which are the Demo series (red), Live series (purple), Studio series (green) and finally the already mentioned Cover series (blue)

Greetz,

M.

Oehe and ehm, by the way:

NP> The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: The Unorthodox Dancinglesson

;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:35:10
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2006-05-02, 20:26:06
Bout time  ;)

What do you think of it mate ? I personally think it is a stormer - the Steven gerrard of the prog metal midfield if you will 
I think it's excellent  ;D

Reminds me a lot of Porcupine Tree, which is a damn good thing, imo  8)

Excellent musicians, and I think his voice is great, too  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:49:57
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-03, 13:05:29Well, i also have the Cover-series of them (Metallica-Master Of Puppets Cover and Iron Maiden's Number Of The Beast) and i must say that the quality of these two well, err...suck. Those are genuine bootlegs like in the old days.
Dark Side... however, heard a few tracks and i really like what i hear. Much better than the previous ones and getting close to a 'real' live-albums. Also they will release a DVD of that concert, which was by the way in London, sadly enough not were i was in Amsterdam.  :( But that beside the point.  ;)

On their site www.ytsejamrecords.com  (http://www.ytsejamrecords.com) you can find all the details and also the other series, which are the Demo series (red), Live series (purple), Studio series (green) and finally the already mentioned Cover series (blue)

Greetz,

M.

Hmm that sounds cool. I'm lightly interested, but I think this is more some sort of collector's item. I'm not really a fan of Pink Floyd and I'm not sure if I can call myself a Dream Theater fan either. But I LOVE Octavarium by the way. (I give it a spin once in a while, and my dad liked it too!  :))
My dad on the other hand, LOVES Pink Floyd.

So maybe you can give me a 'where-to-start' for Pink Floyd? My dad had their whole discography once.
He gave them to my uncle a lot of years ago but much to his regret now. My uncle gave my dad a DVD full of Pink Floyd's discography in mp3 (two weeks ago), so he was very thankful. And so am I. Well, that is, if YOU can tell me which album to listen to and which can be unlistened.

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-03, 13:05:29Oehe and ehm, by the way:

NP> The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Track: The Unorthodox Dancinglesson

;D
LOL, you'd almost forgot. ;)

Now playing... HEY WAIT A MINUTE!! You almost got me there mate! This ain't the Now Playing Thread! :D :D :D


Nooooo indeed.
This is the what did you buy topic!
Yessss.

I just got an e-mail (a few minutes ago) from my favourite alternative music store. They still got 'Testimony (Limited Edition)' and 'Testimony Live' DVD!!! But one big problem... together it costs 56,90 euros... Ohhh men... And last week I already bought 'One' and '?', which costed me around 40 euros...
Which means THAT (when I'm gonna buy this (and I will)) I ALREADY SPEND MY SALARY!!!

Men.... I'll be very very dizzy when I give away so much money... I'm not even sure my debit card can handle it... I could use some donations, you can PM me if you're interested.

Ahhh well.

Quote from: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:35:10I think it's excellent  ;D

Reminds me a lot of Porcupine Tree, which is a damn good thing, imo  8)

Excellent musicians, and I think his voice is great, too  :)

Ahh yes, Riverside. Sounds like Opeth. They're both good! But I think Opeth has more grunts. So I'll like Riverside better. ;)
But Second Life Syndrome is a good one! I hope you'll enoy it! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:55:56
PH, I don't know what the quality of the cd/dvd is like yet (mine are on the way) but I can tell you that, having been at the gig at Hammersmith Odeon, DT's version of DSotM was absolutely awesome   :o

I actually thought the Cover Series release of Number of the Beast was excellent, so if Mad says this one is better then it should be great  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:09:58
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

A nice addition to my collection, really. Very laid back, still quite complex, superb Music, Vocals, Arrangement and production.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:13:40
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2006-05-03, 16:09:58
Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third

A nice addition to my collection, really. Very laid back, still quite complex, superb Music, Vocals, Arrangement and production.
I'm glad you like it, Peter  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2006-05-06, 05:42:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-02, 17:44:15
Good choice!
It's one of the best CDs in my personal CD-collection.
And (I think) it's the best DT album so far.

I'll agree with that.

I still have a major soft spot for Images And Words, though... :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-06, 18:01:03
Today I bought Testimony (Special Edition) and Testimony Live DVD.
But I have a problem... The first disc of Testimony Live is corrupt... It doesn't play.
The second disc has no problems by the way.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-06, 20:52:23
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-05-03, 15:49:57
So maybe you can give me a 'where-to-start' for Pink Floyd? My dad had their whole discography once.
He gave them to my uncle a lot of years ago but much to his regret now. My uncle gave my dad a DVD full of Pink Floyd's discography in mp3 (two weeks ago), so he was very thankful. And so am I. Well, that is, if YOU can tell me which album to listen to and which can be unlistened.

I think your father would perfectly know where to start but i'll give you some 'advices' anyway:

The Wall, The Final Cut, Wish You Were Here, Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals for instance. Note that these albums are the Waters-era albums. After 1983 when Roger Waters left the group, David Gilmour became the 'frontman' and i remember an interview in which Nick Mason ( the drummer ) explained that that was a role that didn't suited him, sadly enough. That explains why after Roger Waters' ehm...departure Pink Floyd only released two (!) studio albums in almost 12 years! :o :'(
These albums are probably the best they've ever done.
There's also a Syd Barret-era, but these albums, no mather how good they were, had nothing to do with the albums they released after that. But that is something a true PF fan wouldn't care.  8)

Quote from: PHLOL, you'd almost forgot. ;)

Now playing... HEY WAIT A MINUTE!! You almost got me there mate! This ain't the Now Playing Thread! :D :D :D


Nooooo indeed.
This is the what did you buy topic!
Yessss.

;D ;D ;D(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/Funny-Post1.gif) ;D ;D ;D




Ps. why would someone give the entire collection of Pink Floyd away? Was he in need of some money?  ??? ???

pps. Sorry for the late respons.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-05-07, 13:15:58
Yesterday i bought the dual disk version of Stream Of Passion - Embrace the Storm.. I'm REALLY happy with it.  *horns*

One thing that did suprise me (in a good way of course) was that the CD and the DVD are on one (dual) disk.
One side has the DVD written on it and the other side is a CD....man technology is improving  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-05-07, 13:48:48
My latest dvd purchase was Greg Lake in Concert. The concert footage was filmed in November at a gig i was at. Excellent evening! Last cd was Foreigner-The definative.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-07, 18:46:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-06, 20:52:23Ps. why would someone give the entire collection of Pink Floyd away? Was he in need of some money?  ??? ???

Well, no. He gave it away, he didn't sell it. I think it maybe had something to do with religion. I'm not sure though. Almost every christian comes to a certain point in life where he/she critisizes him-/herself. Maybe he could have thought it was 'bad music', you know.
I mean, I had something like that with playing GTA. GTA is that racing game with a lot of bad things in it. Theft of course, but also abusive talk, sextalk, swearing, murdering. Etc etc. Also getting points for running over some people.

I just had to quit that, I think it's not a good game. It's a decision I made. I also don't play WarCraft anymore. With the demons and curses and undeads and everything, you know. Sometimes it's hard, 'cause the idea behind the games are often very cool. I love driving in a car and seeing the car from birdsview. I also loved the fantasy game and the forests and elven and the orcs were funny. Not to mention the beautiful cutscenes of WarCraft.

Ahem... a whole story up here... ::)
I hope you respect my point of view.

Sooooo to get back to where I started:
My dad gave away those CD's (LP's) because he thought it may collide with his faith. But that's not always the case. Now he's enjoying it again.


BACK ON TOPIC: Does someone here have the Testimony Live DVD (Neal Morse)? If so, did you have problems with it? :(
I already saw the second disc with the tour documentary, which was great. I hope the first disc is great too, I'll see for myself as soon as it gets Tuesday. :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-05-08, 22:03:08
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-05-07, 18:46:43
[...]Ahem... a whole story up here... ::)
I hope you respect my point of view.


I most certainly do. I can understand both you and your father. It's a brave thing to do and a shows the strength of your character. At least, that's my opinion.  ;)


<<<ps- how wicked.  ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-09, 15:29:49
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2006-05-06, 18:01:03Today I bought Testimony (Special Edition) and Testimony Live DVD.
But I have a problem... The first disc of Testimony Live is corrupt... It doesn't play.
The second disc has no problems by the way.

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-05-07, 18:46:43Does someone here have the Testimony Live DVD (Neal Morse)? If so, did you have problems with it? :(
I already saw the second disc with the tour documentary, which was great. I hope the first disc is great too, I'll see for myself as soon as it gets Tuesday. :P

Well... Today I got another copy of the Neal Morse DVD. And guess what? Exactly the same problem. I can't believe it... WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!?! Is there anyone out there who also had the Neal Morse DVD?
Man, I'm not in a good mood today... >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-05-09, 22:06:43
Wrong Region or something like that?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-05-09, 22:57:17
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-05-09, 22:06:43
Wrong Region or something like that?

Yeah, in that case the second disc won't work either. but that's not the case.
By the way, the packaging says "region free". And it's PAL (which is Europe if I'm not mistaken).
The fact is that the second disc works and the first disc doesn't. So something else is happening here...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2006-05-10, 04:32:11
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-05-07, 18:46:43
...Maybe he could have thought it was 'bad music', you know.

Bad music???  How can Pink Floyd possibly be "bad music"?  That's so absurd I can't believe it! :o
I mean, Pink Floyd.

It's sacred stuff, that is! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-05-10, 08:23:17
Quote
Well... Today I got another copy of the Neal Morse DVD. And guess what? Exactly the same problem. I can't believe it... WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!?! Is there anyone out there who also had the Neal Morse DVD?
Man, I'm not in a good mood today...  >:(

??? ??? ??? HUH, that's weird. Hmm i'm starting to think that your DVD player needs to support "region free" instead of just PAL/NTSC support.

man... you always have bad luck   :(

QuoteSo something else is happening here...
Yeah.... sounds a bit scary.... that DVD isn't just a DVD if you ask me  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-10, 09:45:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-05-09, 22:57:17
The fact is that the second disc works and the first disc doesn't. So something else is happening here...
Have you tried pressing a chapter number, rather than trying to get the menu up or pressing "play"? I only ask because I had a similar problem with the Transatlantic Live in Europe dvd disc 1 (disc 2 was fine, of course  ::) ) - the menu wouldn't work, the disc wouldn't play, but I pressed "2" on the remote and chapter 2 started playing  ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-05-10, 10:57:12
Quote from: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-10, 09:45:47
Have you tried pressing a chapter number, rather than trying to get the menu up or pressing "play"? I only ask because I had a similar problem with the Transatlantic Live in Europe dvd disc 1 (disc 2 was fine, of course  ::) ) - the menu wouldn't work, the disc wouldn't play, but I pressed "2" on the remote and chapter 2 started playing  ???

I don't know, I'll try it out soon.
You brought it back? Or did you learn to live with it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-05-10, 14:36:59
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2006-05-10, 10:57:12
You brought it back? Or did you learn to live with it?
I returned one copy, but when the replacement was exactly the same I decided to live with it. It plays, I just don't get a menu, so if I want to change soundtrack/song etc I have to use the audio and chapter buttons on the remote.

I hope you manage to sort yours out  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-10, 21:52:47
To all the Transatlantic-live in Europe owners, i think i have an answer for you.

When i bought the DVD of Transatlantic, i had the same problem as you. By chance i stumbled into the site of Radiant records, and there i discovered an explanation about the DVD menu error. They also mentioned that there was a chance to get yourself a replacement disk, which i immediately ordered. Free of charge that is. Now, i hear you think "what's the catch??".

Well, here it is: While reading your messages, i visited the site again and started searching for it. There is a section which contains the replacement disc, but i can't figure out how to order it.  :( :-\

There may be a solution, but the only thing i can think of is to Email them yourselfs. Maybe the replacement disc are still available and, just like mine copy, are still free of charge.

The url is: www.radiantrecords.com (http://www.radiantrecords.com)

(Click on 'bands', then 'Transatlantic', and then second option 'Transatlantic 'Live in Europe' Replacement Disc 1 (DVD)')

I hope this is any good for you.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-05-11, 08:32:50
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-10, 21:52:47The url is: www.radiantrecords.com (http://www.radiantrecords.com)

(Click on 'bands', then 'Transatlantic', and then second option 'Transatlantic 'Live in Europe' Replacement Disc 1 (DVD)')

I hope this is any good for you.

I hope it also works with the Neal Morse Live DVD...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-11, 22:31:28
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-05-11, 08:32:50
I hope it also works with the Neal Morse Live DVD...

I wouldn't know :-\. I don't have any problem with that DVD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-13, 16:58:11
I brought my Neal Morse DVD back (again) and I got my money back. So instead of the DVD I bought the following:

Dream Theater - Awake
OSI - Office Of Strategic Influence (Special Edition)

Sorry Morse, but I think this is a far better deal!
By the way, I saw most of the DVD of Neal Morse anyway except the first song. It was cool, but I prefer 2 CD's + 1 BonusCD of music over 2 DVDs of videomaterial.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-05-14, 14:10:48
Yesterday at the Pendragon gig I bought two albums:

Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

I'm playing the latter one right now, and I like what I hear  8).

Funny story: I had the Nolan & Wakeman cd in my hand, the girl who was selling the stuff said: "If you like Ayreon, you will like this one too, do you like Ayreon?"
Then she saw my Star One/Ayreon t-shirt and she laughed, saying "I bet that you will like it". She convinced me and I don't regret it!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-05-14, 15:12:32
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-05-14, 14:10:48
Yesterday at the Pendragon gig I bought two albums:

Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz
Nolan & Wakeman - The Hound of the Baskervilles

I'm playing the latter one right now, and I like what I hear  8).

Funny story: I had the Nolan & Wakeman cd in my hand, the girl who was selling the stuff said: "If you like Ayreon, you will like this one too, do you like Ayreon?"
Then she saw my Star One/Ayreon t-shirt and she laughed, saying "I bet that you will like it". She convinced me and I don't regret it!!

Hehehe good one! ;)

I need to buy The Hound Of The Baskervilles quickly... It's sooo good! How does Inside/Out online work? Can you buy it from there? And do you need to have a creditcard?

By the way, I saw that Inside/Out has his distribution-office in Kleve in Germany, that's not too far from where I live :P. can you buy stuff straight from there? Anyone who knows?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-24, 22:33:08
Peter, i took your advice:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/sylvan.jpg)

And my gosh, even after the first spin (i received it today) i have to say: this is soo good.  *horns* 8) :'(


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-05-25, 11:03:13
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-05-24, 22:33:08
Peter, i took your advice:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/sylvan.jpg)

And my gosh, even after the first spin (i received it today) i have to say: this is soo good.  *horns* 8) :'(




Glad you like it :)
Do you have "X-Rayed" and "Aritificial Paradise", too?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-05-25, 13:11:09
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2006-05-25, 11:03:13
Glad you like it :)
Do you have "X-Rayed" and "Aritificial Paradise", too?

No, i haven't. Beside your praises i read some good reviews about this album, so i decided to order it. (the fact that it was a bargain also helped a bit.  ;))
I really like concept albums, Neal Morse's Testimony for instance or DT's Scenes From A Memory to name a few, especially when it's dramatical and orchestrated, if you know what i mean, and when i first heard the album, i was blown away.

It's a powerfull, soulfull, but also sad story. This is good. This album deserve a place in my top 10 list of 2006. A high place.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-05-26, 23:17:02
I bought Ayreon - The Human Equation Special Edition for Cyborg Frask today for only 10 euros! That's a bargain really!

So I bought one for myself too. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 10:46:21
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-05-26, 23:17:02
I bought Ayreon - The Human Equation Special Edition for Cyborg Frask today for only 10 euros! That's a bargain really!

So I bought one for myself too. ;D

That indeed is a bargain. With the DVD? If so, you've done CF a favour.  :)

Recently bought: Ehm, besides some groceries, i bought ehm...not much. Sylvan is the last.

Lets see...What shall i order next?  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-27, 10:53:48
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 10:46:21
That indeed is a bargain. With the DVD? If so, you've done CF a favour.  :)

Recently bought: Ehm, besides some groceries, i bought ehm...not much. Sylvan is the last.

Lets see...What shall i order next?  8)

It was the 2 CD's and a DVD release edition.
So that makes 4 CD's and two DVD's for only just 20 euros. The shopkeeper told me that InsideOut did that to a lot of CD's/DVD's lately. So be on the lookout! He said something about Paatos and Chroma Key, but I don't know them.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 11:20:03
Paatos is easily described as 'folk-prog' (lets say, Clanned combined with a touch of Porcupine tree, which is sometimes nice, and Chroma Key is the band of Kevin Moore, who is also know as one of the two/three members of OSI. Just some background information.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-05-27, 11:54:23
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-05-27, 11:20:03
Paatos is easily described as 'folk-prog' (lets say, Clanned combined with a touch of Porcupine tree

Aha, sounds good. I'll check it out!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-27, 12:45:49
QuoteI bought Ayreon - The Human Equation Special Edition for Cyborg Frask today for only 10 euros! That's a bargain really!

So I bought one for myself too.  ;D
Whahahaha cool that you bought one yourself too  8)

O YEAH  *horns* *horns* you better NOT forget to give it to me today.... or you there will be an 'accident' and you will end up in a coma :P

Hmm i'm already thinking about what to buy next ...

Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Ayreon - Into The electric Castle
Threshold - Subsurface
Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love (single)
Steam Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)

Man i'm glad that i get some extra money from my work because the holidays start... :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-05-28, 13:51:13
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-05-27, 12:45:49

Hmm i'm already thinking about what to buy next ...

Ayreon - The Dream Sequencer
Ayreon - Into The electric Castle
Threshold - Subsurface
Ayreon - Day Eleven: Love (single)
Steam Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)
I love posts like that!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2006-05-28, 20:34:43
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-05-28, 13:51:13
I love posts like that!

ack :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-06-08, 16:04:50
Tool - 10,000 Days
Opeth - Still Life and Damnation
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: mdread666 on Thu, 2006-06-08, 16:52:29
Communic - Conspiracy In Mind
Communic - Waves Of Visual Decay
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Thu, 2006-06-08, 17:47:45
QuoteI love posts like that!
Hehehe :D me too. But i also love it when i have enough money to make that post come true  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-06-08, 20:01:19
Quote from: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-06-08, 16:04:50
Opeth - Still Life and Damnation

Quite quite brilliant

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-06-09, 10:36:02
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-06-08, 20:01:19
Quite quite brilliant


Well I've really got into Ghost Reveries now (yes, even the growling) so I'm looking forward to hearing them. I'm following yours and Vambo's advice  ;D

Katatonia next  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-11, 00:25:41
Today I received the album Pendragon - The Window of Life. Though I had this album already, I bought it because it is my favourite album and it has been remastered now. And they put the mini album 'Fallen Dreams and Angels' on it, which I didn't have. Nearly 80 minutes of cool music  8).
Now I'm waiting for the Stream of Passion live DVD, which I have already ordered.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-06-11, 04:28:20
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-11, 00:25:41
I bought it because it is my favourite album and it has been remastered now.

So how much better is the remaster?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-11, 14:26:34
Quote from: johninblack on Sun, 2006-06-11, 04:28:20
So how much better is the remaster?
Frankly speaking I don't hear so much difference. The bass is more present, which is cool. But the 'Falling Dreams and Angels' tracks are great, so it was worth every eurocent anyway  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-06-11, 15:01:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-11, 14:26:34
Frankly speaking I don't hear so much difference. The bass is more present, which is cool. But the 'Falling Dreams and Angels' tracks are great, so it was worth every eurocent anyway  ;).

Thanks mate, might get it Saturday then.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-17, 18:16:53
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/200627mindseye1.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-06-17, 18:28:42
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-17, 18:16:53
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/200627mindseye1.jpg)

8)

Wow that looks good! What is it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-06-17, 23:38:48
That's most probably
Mind's Eye - Walking on H2O (http://www.roundrec.com/disc10.html),
which seems to be a great album, from what I've heard so far.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-06-17, 23:48:23
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2006-06-17, 23:38:48
That's most probably
Mind's Eye - Walking on H2O (http://www.roundrec.com/disc10.html),
which seems to be a great album, from what I've heard so far.

Indeed it is, Peter. Just bought it today and from what i heard, three times to be precise  ;), this is a great album.
I was a bit surprised to see it in the 'special offers-shelves' (it costed me 12.99 euri, not bad for a new release  8)) so that was a bargain, i'd say.

This is the first time i actually heard of them, it seems they're from Sweden,  so can't really say what their previous work sounds like and i'm not very good in compare bands so maybe it's better to hear for yourself what it's like.

Via their site you can download a full song from this album. You really should.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-06-20, 14:43:50
I'm listening to the soundclips on Mind's Eye now, sounds good! *horns*

Today I bought two more CD's...

Blackfield - Blackfield (including bonus disc with enhanced video track) (17,95 Euro)
Dream Theater - Metropolis Pt 2: Scenes From A Memory (7,99 Euro)

Ahhh I can't wait to convert my dad with Blackfield (he already heard some songs and liked it!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: jeffMc on Thu, 2006-06-22, 19:41:15
Just bought the 3 Shadowland CDs from Verglas. (Well Ring of Roses and Throught the Looking Glass. It said Mad as a Htter was out, but got mail from Mick saying they found another box, so now Mad as a hatter is on the way!) Good stuff
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-23, 12:45:39
I went to the SoP gig yesterday and I couldn't resist buying:

- Star One - Live On Earth
- Star One - Space Metal
- Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-23, 20:22:34
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Fri, 2006-06-23, 12:45:39
I went to the SoP gig yesterday and I couldn't resist buying:

- Star One - Live On Earth
- Star One - Space Metal
- Stream Of Passion - Out In The Real World (single)

8)
Good choice! Do you have the Live On Earth cd or DVD?

Tomorrow the postman will deliver my 'Live in the Real World' DVD. Very curious!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-24, 16:56:41
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-06-23, 20:22:34
Good choice! Do you have the Live On Earth cd or DVD?
I bought the DVD but that one also contains 2  CD's....
Pretty good deal of you ask me...and also pretty cheap at that Stream Of Passion gig...I was kinda lucky to get it tho..they didn't have many copies left.

QuoteTomorrow the postman will deliver my 'Live in the Real World' DVD. Very curious!
wise decision  8) that DVD is really worth the money...(even if it was 100 times the money it costs now)

And what I bought today: Dream Theater - Octavarium  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: JJ II on Sat, 2006-06-24, 22:29:00
QuoteI went to the SoP gig yesterday and I couldn't resist buying:

Sorry, we didn't meet. I was there as well!!

Bought the SoP-DVD, watched it today.... great!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-06-24, 23:28:10
QuoteSorry, we didn't meet. I was there as well!!

Ah what a shame...ah well....i'm sure there will be another opportunity....plenty more gigs to go to....
And i'm certainly going to Prog Passion 2 In "De Boerderij" ....hmmm maybe a huge meeting out there? any volunteers?  ;D ;D

Hmm a bit of topic there...oops
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-06-25, 15:12:16
Cool Frask that you've bought Dream Theater! It's a nice disc, especially the last track Octavarium is GRRRREAT!
And of course the others are cool too I think (I never listened to Star One, so I'm very curous now!).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-06-25, 16:21:38
QuoteCool Frask that you've bought Dream Theater! It's a nice disc, especially the last track Octavarium is GRRRREAT!
And of course the others are cool too I think (I never listened to Star One, so I'm very curous now!).
Indeed Octavarium is awesome...But about Star One...I discoverd something weird...On the CD Space Metal Disc two. That disk has 6 tracks on it, well at least according to the back of the CD cover it has...But when i put it in my computer...It has 7 tracks.....There is an extra track of 2:32 minutes....Does someone has discoverd this before? I'm sure that I ain't the first so ::)...who knows more about this?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-25, 18:48:50
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-06-25, 16:21:38
But about Star One...I discoverd something weird...On the CD Space Metal Disc two. That disk has 6 tracks on it, well at least according to the back of the CD cover it has...But when i put it in my computer...It has 7 tracks.....There is an extra track of 2:32 minutes....Does someone has discoverd this before? I'm sure that I ain't the first so ::)...who knows more about this?
That is a hidden track called 'Intergalactic Laxative'. A kind of joke from Arjen. It it a cover, don't know from which artist anymore.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sun, 2006-06-25, 20:03:00
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2006-06-25, 18:48:50
That is a hidden track called 'Intergalactic Laxative'. A kind of joke from Arjen. It it a cover, don't know from which artist anymore.
Aha now I know how to call that song  ;D Thanks....Hmm cool suprise...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: JJ II on Mon, 2006-06-26, 09:20:59
The Intergalactic Laxative  ;D
Words & Music by: Donovan Leitch - 1973
Performed by: Donovan
Album: Cosmic Wheels - 1973
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-06-26, 14:35:39
Gosh, bought loads while I was on holiday, might've said some of these beforehand, I can't remember...

Opeth - Morningrise and Blackwater Park - marvellous (plus tickets to see them in November!)
Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
Roine Stolte - Wall Street Voodoo
The Flower Kings - Flower Power
Pineapple Thief - Variations on a Dream - superb!
Wolfmother - Wolfmother - rocks!
Tool - Aenima, Lateralus and 10,000 Days - stunning  :o
Threshold - Critical Mass and Hypothetical

Apologies if I've mentioned any of them before!  ;)

Oh, and Underworld Evolution on dvd - Kate Beckinsale in leather, 'nuff said  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-06-26, 21:18:10
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-06-26, 14:35:39
Gosh, bought loads while I was on holiday, might've said some of these beforehand, I can't remember...

[Oh, and Underworld Evolution on dvd - Kate Beckinsale in leather, 'nuff said  ;D


Perv  ;)

I have not bought anything for a month which is a record , excuse the pun , for me.

Got Out of myself by Riverside for father's day which is abso bloody amazing

Apart from that i just dont know what to but next ?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-06-27, 09:30:38
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-06-26, 21:18:10
Perv  ;)
Yeah, and...?  :D

Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-06-26, 21:18:10Got Out of myself by Riverside for father's day which is abso bloody amazing

Apart from that i just dont know what to but next ?
If you haven't got Tool's 10,000 Days then you should be on your way to the shops before you finish reading this sentence  :D

Seriously, took me a few listens to get into it and now I can't stop listening. Tool and Opeth are my faves at the moment.

I'm glad you like Out of Myself!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-07-01, 16:54:44
QuoteIf you haven't got Tool's 10,000 Days then you should be on your way to the shops before you finish reading this sentence
Whahahaha LOL :D

Yesterday I made my collection a little bit bigger (again...)

- Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (the origional, not the revisited version)
I was really lucky to find this one...It was the last one and in that shop they useally don't sell concept albums... YEAH!!!! 8)

- Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory
What can you possibly say about this album....simply genius....

- Within Temptation - The Silent Force
Even my dad likes this....and YES that says a lot. Me and my dad always have other opinions about quite some things...such as cars and also quite some times about music...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-07-01, 17:34:13
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-07-01, 16:54:44
[...]

- Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory
What can you possibly say about this album....simply genius....

[...]


Nuff said.  8)

Recently (today that is) bought:

Presto Ballet - Peace Among The Ruins

Axamenta - Ever-Arch-I-Tech-Ture (with guest appearances of Daniell Gildenlow of Pain Of Salvation)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-07-04, 10:56:07
A couple of Coheed & Cambria CDs - haven't heard them before but I saw a video of theirs on the Scuzz channel that intrigued me  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-07-04, 11:01:53
*ola* Smoke & Mirrors  *ola*

Do I have to say more?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-07-04, 11:36:01
Frask my friend, you've made my day!
Amazingly brilliantly excelent choices!

How did you buy Smoke & Mirrors? Did you find it in a shop?
In that case we've got a lot to do when you come over here. I can't wait to see errr... you again (and your DVD's) :-X
O joy. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-07-04, 12:14:24
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Sat, 2006-07-01, 16:54:44
- Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (the origional, not the revisited version)
I was really lucky to find this one...It was the last one and in that shop they useally don't sell concept albums... YEAH!!!! 8)
You could have ordered the revisited version from the Ayreon site. Imo it's quite a lot better!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-07-04, 17:15:47
QuoteIn that case we've got a lot to do when you come over here. I can't wait to see errr... you again (and your DVD's)  :-X
O joy. ;D
WHAHAHAHHAHA ROFL.....hehe good to know that some people can't wait to see my CD's me :P. But I hope we will be able to finish all the DVDs I think we have to skip sleeping (again) ::)

QuoteYou could have ordered the revisited version from the Ayreon site. Imo it's quite a lot better!
Hmm I did it a bit differend....I returned to that store 2 days later and guess what... they had a new load of CD's, including "Actual Fantasy revisited"

Ahh well...I do have both now ^_^ Now I can compare  ;) And that DVD that comes with the revisited version is always a good bonus...
pretty funny footage
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2006-07-04, 21:51:59
Quote from: Cyborg-Frask on Tue, 2006-07-04, 17:15:47
Ahh well...I do have both now ^_^ Now I can compare  ;) And that DVD that comes with the revisited version is always a good bonus...
pretty funny footage
LOL. well it gives Arjen a little bit more money to keep up the good work ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-07-05, 09:20:15
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :D :D
Frask, you have a hole in your hand! ;)
But you also have an eye for good music. It's no shame to buy two the same CD's in a very short period of time. 8)
Take the DVD with you next week! Today I'm going to give "de Nootzaak"* a call for Smoke & Mirrors, I WANT IT!!! ;D

*an alternative music store in Amersfoort, The Netherlands.


By the way, I want to buy Frost - Milliontown in France so I'm checking the internet now for any prog stores around Grasse, Cannes, Nice etc. etc.
EDIT: Any help appreciated......  :( Man, this is difficult... There must be a way to find an alternative music store in Grass...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-07-05, 09:49:54
Rush - Replay x3  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Cyborg-Frask on Wed, 2006-07-05, 18:40:51
QuoteLOL. well it gives Arjen a little bit more money to keep up the good work  ;D
Yeah...I'm just supporting him  8) afther this i'm going to set up a support action..."Help Arjen to keep up the good work, giro 555"...I hope it's going to work  ::)

QuoteFrask, you have a hole in your hand! ;)
Indeed I do....and i'm going to fill that hole up with new albums :P.

QuoteBut you also have an eye for good music.
Hehehe  :D....you too ;D, actually it's thanks to you that I got into music :D without you I wouldn't even have heard of Arjen and I wouldn't even know the word "Prog" :D

So please 3 big hooray-s for our acid friend :D  *ola*

QuoteTake the DVD with you next week! Today I'm going to give "de Nootzaak"* a call for Smoke & Mirrors, I WANT IT!!!
Of course i'll take it with me... 8) Just make sure your DVD player is working and ready to go  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Herben on Wed, 2006-08-02, 14:21:07
It was Queensryche 2 cds Tribe I got that for 5 euro and Empire for 10 euro
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-08-02, 14:34:02
Hmm aparently I haven't posted here since my vacation...

So:

Ray Wilson
- Ray Wilson Live [15 euros]
- An Audience And Ray Wilson (Limited Live Acoustic Solo Album) [15 euros]

Stiltskin
- She [because I bought the other two Ray albums I got this one for free]

Frost*
- Milliontown [15 euros]


And I also ordered via Verglas' website:
- Nolan & Wakeman's The Hound Of The Baskervilles
- The Urbane's Neon
- Arena's Songs From The Lion's Cage
- Arena's Smoke & Mirrors (Limited Edition)

Can't wait! I already saw a little bit of Smoke & Mirrors because Cyborg-Frask already got it. And to be honest... About the other ones, I know what I'll get! ;) And it's awesome!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2006-08-05, 15:11:53
Millenium - Something bestofandunreleased...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 14:46:18
I couldn't resist and bought three more CD's today... :'(

Genesis - Calling All Stations for 8,99 euro.
Ray Wilson - Change (Special Edition) and
Ray Wilson - The Next Best Thing for 20,00 euro.
Ha! ;D

I hope I won't find myself buying any more stuff soon... :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:06:25
Roger Waters - Ca Ira

I really have no idea what to expect...  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:30:31
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:06:25
Roger Waters - Ca Ira

I have really no idea what to expect...  :-\

The single or double disc?
Please tell me as soon as you know how good/bad it is!
I might give this to my dad as a (belated) birthday-present!
(Or maybe Anthony Phillips latest album, or David Gilmour's.)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:35:37
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:30:31
The single or double disc?

The double english version.

QuotePlease tell me as soon as you know how good/bad it is!
I might give this to my dad as a (belated) birthday-present!
(Or maybe Anthony Phillips latest album, or David Gilmour's.)

Are you sure? It seems to be a classical album. It's got nothing to do with any of the previous works of Mr. Waters or Pink Floyd.

Read this review:

Quote from: amazon.com
I definitely enjoy classical music, and I do appreciate the opera genre, but I didn't own any classical operas on CD. Until now: I've just bought "Ça Ira" by former Pink Floyd bassist/composer Roger Waters. Like many other longtime Waters/Pink Floyd fans, I had known about Roger's "Ça Ira" project for some time. In the pipeline for 15 long years, it almost seemed as if "Ça Ira" would never see the light of day. But Roger has finally finished it and released it to the world, and, I must admit, it's a very impressive work. Basing his classical opera on an original libretto by Etienne & Nadine Roda-Gil, Waters' "Ça Ira" is the story of the French Revolution, with the opera metaphorically set inside a circus ring, complete with a ringmaster, clowns, and acrobats acting out the tale. To make a long review short, I'll just say this: I think the music is quite powerful, the libretto (in english) is very intriguing, and the vocal performances by such opera veterans as Bryn Terfel, Paul Groves and Ying Huang are all superb. I also like the various sound effects, such as guns & cannons being fired, dogs barking, and the falling of the guillotine, as they all add to the mood & atmosphere of the piece. And the sound quality is great, too."Ça Ira" may not be for everybody, as some of Roger's fans may have set their expectations of it too high. My advice to them is this: don't expect to hear "The Wall Part II," or anything "Floydian" for that matter. This is a *classical* opera, not a rock opera. There's no guitar solos, no rock elements whatsoever, and Roger doesn't sing on it, either. But Roger HAS done an incredible job here, and, after waiting 15 years for it, I'm just happy to finally hear "Ça Ira" at last. And it is very, very good stuff indeed. I hope I can see it performed on the live stage in the near future, too. I strongly recommend picking up Roger Waters' "Ça Ira"!
Quote

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 20:58:08
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 17:35:37The double english version.

Are you sure? It seems to be a classical album. It's got nothing to do with any of the previous works of Mr. Waters or Pink Floyd.

Read this review:

Quote from: amazon.comreview

Alright then. I can say that I wasn't sure indeed. But my dad likes Pink Floyd and since Roger Waters was a Pink Floyd member I thought this could be something he'd like. I have no idea what it is.
Have you heard it by yourself? Or did you buy it via internet and don't have it yet?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:07:14
Dudes, get your quotes straigt... Well, at least the codes for it ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:09:56
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 20:58:08
Alright then. I can say that I wasn't sure indeed. But my dad likes Pink Floyd and since Roger Waters was a Pink Floyd member I thought this could be something he'd like. I have no idea what it is.
Have you heard it by yourself? Or did you buy it via internet and don't have it yet?

I don't have it yet. I know he's been at this for almost 15 or 16 years and from what i heard he is really glad that it's finished. I already knew it was an opera but since i'm not really an opera fan, like some classical parts though like Bach for instance or Rosini, i'm a bit scarred for this, so to say. :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:12:19
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:07:14
Dudes, get your quotes straigt... Well, at least the codes for it ;D

It looks good, doesn't it?  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:18:54
I felt like you were putting yourself in little boxes! Don't do that, other people do that enough with people how like our kind of music ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:23:25
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:07:14
Dudes, get your quotes straigt... Well, at least the codes for it ;D

:-[ I'm sorry... :'(
:( I've edited my post, I hope you're pleased now... :-\

I also don't really like operas, but I do like classical music too. My dad also likes classical music, don't know his view on operas though...
I'm sure I can listen to some samples somewhere.
But I think my dad likes David Gilmour more. (hehehe Gilmour more, hehehe) ahum.
It's a tie between David Gilmour and Antony Phillips then.
I think in the end I'll decide to chose good ol' Ant, but you never know.

We're slightly getting offtopic now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:29:21
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:23:25

But I think my dad likes David Gilmour more. (hehehe Gilmour more, hehehe) ahum.

;D

If you are refering to Gilmour's latest, be ready for a suprise. It's not bad, on the contrary, it is quite good, but it's also is an album which can make you really really easily fall to sleep.  :-\
Don't expect prog or something like that, it's a bit Floydish but in a really really slow way.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:39:13
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:29:21;D

If you are refering to Gilmour's latest, be ready for a suprise. It's not bad, on the contrary, it is quite good, but it's also is an album which can make you really really easily fall to sleep.  :-\
Don't expect prog or something like that, it's a bit Floydish but in a really really slow way.

;D

I know! ;)
Sssshhh :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:40:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 21:39:13
;D

I know! ;)
Sssshhh :o

I won't tell.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:13:13
Oops, i did it again ( ;D):

Forgot to mention that i also ordered both the DVD and CD of Score, the new (!) live thingy from Dream Theater.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:17:09
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:13:13
Oops, i did it again ( ;D):

Forgot to mention that i also ordered both the DVD and CD of Score, the new (!) live thingy from Dream Theater.  8)
Whoa!! Tell me all about it as soon as you have it! That way I'll know wether I want to have it or not... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:19:57
It's DT, ofcoarse you want it ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:23:47
What moosey said.  :D

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-07, 22:17:09
Whoa!! Tell me all about it as soon as you have it! That way I'll know wether I want to have it or not... ;)

Check this. *horns* (http://www.dreamtheater.net/)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-11, 18:44:51
Bought today: SAW I + II

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 18:53:34
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-11, 18:44:51
Bought today: SAW I + II

8)

Ah two movies which are filled with blood, sawn off heads, legs, arms (etc.), murder, cruelty and gore.
I hope you'll enjoy it...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2006-08-11, 23:25:02
I see limbs/organs every day at work, I don't need to see that stuff for entertainment :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-08-12, 00:08:51
While on holidays, the postman brought two cd's. So unfortunately I had to wait for two weeks to hear them:

Frost* - Milliontown
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part one

Both albums are not absolutely a 'wowser' after two listenings, but they will definitely grow on me. I have heard some great tracks.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-08-12, 17:10:20
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-08-11, 18:53:34
Ah two movies which are filled with blood, sawn off heads, legs, arms (etc.), murder, cruelty and gore.
I hope you'll enjoy it...

Sure i will.  :D

Nice relaxing movies for a Saturday evening.  *horns*

Quote from: AppelmoesI see limbs/organs every day at work, I don't need to see that stuff for entertainment  :-\

I can imagine that.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-08-13, 00:42:53
I could contribute to this thread, medically... but I'm gonna shut up, other than telling that I've got the RUSH 3xReplay thing lying on my desk here. Maybe I mentioned it already...? ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Sun, 2006-08-13, 21:54:06
Recently bought Pendragon - Believe (re-mastered) and I'm liking it a lot  :D

Helenxxx

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-13, 21:57:32
Quote from: HelenDo on Sun, 2006-08-13, 21:54:06
Recently bought Pendragon - Believe (re-mastered) and I'm liking it a lot  :D

Helenxxx



Re-mastered? Allready? Tell me, besides that it has been re-mastered, what's so different about it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-08-14, 11:41:24
Deep Space Nine Complete Series 1 - 7 box set  8)
Frost* - Milliontown
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Mon, 2006-08-14, 13:52:03
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2006-08-13, 21:57:32
Re-mastered? Allready? Tell me, besides that it has been re-mastered, what's so different about it?

I can't tell you what's different, because I don't own the original. It does include 2 bonus tracks "Armageddon" & "Insomnia" which have been re-recorded.

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-14, 16:34:41
Ehhmm I think you've made a mistake. ;)
I guess Helen means The Jewel (Remastered). That one has Armageddon and Insomnia on it.
Of course there isn't a remastered version of Believe. :D

Oh by the way, I'm not really a Pendragon fan. ;)
I think Believe is too spacey with just a few (3 or something) good songs on it, I might try the other albums though.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:25:56
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-08-14, 11:41:24
Deep Space Nine Complete Series 1 - 7 box set  8)
Frost* - Milliontown

What is the Frost* album like mate ?

My last purchase was Saturday night fever OST and have i been strutting my funky stuff or what!!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-08-14, 20:44:47
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:25:56What is the Frost* album like mate ?

Imagine a bit of Wind & Wuthering-Genesis in a 2005 shape with a bit of Kino and a bit of OSI or Porcupine Tree mixed with Atomic Kitten.

Or something like that. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Mon, 2006-08-14, 22:03:56
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-08-14, 16:34:41
Ehhmm I think you've made a mistake. ;)
I guess Helen means The Jewel (Remastered). That one has Armageddon and Insomnia on it.
Of course there isn't a remastered version of Believe. :D

Oh by the way, I'm not really a Pendragon fan. ;)
I think Believe is too spacey with just a few (3 or something) good songs on it, I might try the other albums though.

You are so right, I do mean The Jewel  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: HelenDo on Mon, 2006-08-14, 22:06:35
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:25:56
What is the Frost* album like mate ?

My last purchase was Saturday night fever OST and have i been strutting my funky stuff or what!!!!

I think the Frost* CD is fantastic, but hey what do I know, I can't even remember which Pendragon CD it is I've just bought  ;D

Helenxxx
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-08-14, 22:19:04
Quote from: HelenDo on Mon, 2006-08-14, 22:06:35
I think the Frost* CD is fantastic, but hey what do I know, I can't even remember which Pendragon CD it is I've just bought  ;D

Helenxxx

A temporary lapse of confusion.  ;)

Don't worry. You'll get passed it.  :D




Ps> one step away from the illusive and omniscient realm of the imperator (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/icon_twisted1.gif)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2006-08-15, 04:38:37
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:25:56
What is the Frost* album like mate ?

My last purchase was Saturday night fever OST and have i been strutting my funky stuff or what!!!!

Listen to Black Light Machine (http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=2542)

It's all shiney and modern and this track  has John Mitchell at his very best.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-08-15, 09:33:57
Sounds very very good  :)

Maybe this will be my next purchase when i get paid next week

Rock on Gem
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:01:19
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-08-14, 17:25:56
What is the Frost* album like mate ?

My last purchase was Saturday night fever OST and have i been strutting my funky stuff or what!!!!
Okay, that's a very disturbing image  :o :D ;)

The Frost* album is excellent, mate, especially the first and last two tracks. The title track is brilliant  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:02:57
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-08-15, 10:01:19
Okay, that's a very disturbing image  :o :D ;)

The Frost* album is excellent, mate, especially the first and last two tracks. The title track is brilliant  ;D

Good job i didnt mention my take on Burning love then  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Oliver Twist on Wed, 2006-08-16, 19:43:40
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

Ian
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-08-16, 22:51:16
Quote from: Oliver Twist on Wed, 2006-08-16, 19:43:40
Rocket Scientists - Oblivion Days

Perfect choice! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-08-17, 08:50:10
Rocket Scientists... I know that name... Can't really remember though...

What is it like?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-08-17, 11:41:11
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-08-17, 08:50:10
Rocket Scientists... I know that name... Can't really remember though...

What is it like?

A progressive rockband with Erik Norlander on keyboards, Mark McCrite on vocals, Tommy Amato on drums and Don Schiff on the Chapman Stick. The album 'Oblivion Days' is quite heavy, Erik's wife Lana Lane does some harmony vocals and Arjen Lucassen plays rhytm guitars on several tracks and solo guitars on one track. I think that's why you remember the name of the band  ;). Other guest players on this album are Neil Citron, Greg Ellis and Tony Franklin. Difficult to describe the music, but the keyboards are the most present.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-08-18, 14:37:33
Just ordered Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass. Very curious, it's my first Shadowland album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-08-18, 15:18:14
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2006-08-18, 14:37:33
Just ordered Shadowland - Through the Looking Glass. Very curious, it's my first Shadowland album.

I listened to that one this morning. Great stuff! Very much Arenalike where they tried to be more mainstream.
It is absolutely GREAT and a MUST for an Arena fan!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-20, 19:36:28
Seventh Avenue
- Eternals
- Between the Worlds

Saviour Machine
- Saviour Machine
- Saviour Machine II
- Legend Part I
- Legend Part II
- Legend Part III.I
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-08-20, 20:08:04
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-08-20, 19:36:28
Saviour Machine
- Saviour Machine
- Saviour Machine II
- Legend Part I
- Legend Part II
- Legend Part III.I

Hmm... didn't think it was that good.
The Legend series are somewhat better though. And the Saviour Machine track on ProgArchives "Carnaval Of Souls" is also very good!
Although, I prefer the voice of Eric Clayton (which is absolutely EXCELLENT, don't get me wrong! Among the best voices I've heard!) with Ayreon.

Ehhmmm... I haven't bought anything between now and the last time... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-25, 23:32:16
Suprise:

My latest pre-order:

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death incl DVD.

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Tue, 2006-08-29, 11:54:21
DVD Monsters & Co

CD Nightwish - End of an Era *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-08-29, 12:06:02
Quote from: debsss on Tue, 2006-08-29, 11:54:21
DVD Monsters & Co

CD Nightwish - End of an Era *horns*

Monsters & Co (the English version is Monsters Inc. btw).
I've seen the English version and when Sullivan says "You go to sleep" I always wondered how the dutch (or any other language) would translate that, since Sullivan is using gestures. (Jij gaat twee slapen...?)

Please let me know as soon as you (and your son) watched it! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-08-31, 13:21:50
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-08-25, 23:32:16
Suprise:

My latest pre-order:

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death incl DVD.

*horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8) *horns*  :P
Same here  8)

Also pre-ordered the new Audioslave and Mars Volta albums, plus about a million dvds...  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-31, 17:17:15
Quote from: willowroolz on Thu, 2006-08-31, 13:21:50

...plus about a million dvds...  :o


:o :o :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Fri, 2006-09-01, 09:49:40
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-08-31, 17:17:15
:o :o :o
Okay, that might have been a slight exaggeration  :D

Although I have been in the process of replacing all my Region 2 Farscape DVDs with the Region 1 Starburst editions, plus there was Smallville season 5 and Battlestar Galactica season 2, and maybe some Voyager and Enterprise...  *horns*

Okay, not such an exaggeration after all  ::)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-09-01, 16:54:11
GPS - Window To The Soul

GPS is the new band of former Asia singer John Payne. The album arrived today, I'll be listening it tonight. The soundbytes are very promising and the complete track, also on their website http://www.musicbygps.com/ is awesome  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-09-01, 22:39:44
Today finally arrived two long awaited items:

Iron Maiden - A Matter Of Life And Death

*Nothing new under the sun, which isn't really strange from a band that exist for almost 30 years (!) but a very nice album indeed. Better than D.O.D.
Beware: i only heard it twice today so my opinion may be different in a week from now.  :D

Dream Theater - Score DVD & CD

*Just saw the DVD and i must confess that this is an amazing trip through the archives of DT. Simply the best DVD i bought this year.
Must admit that i skipped "I Walk Beside You" since i really don't like this song but even a less likeable song like "Innocence Faded" is simply amazing.  8)

I'm a happy man right now.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-09-02, 13:57:33
V for Vendetta

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/lexaco/vforvendetta.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-09-02, 20:15:48
How is it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2006-09-02, 20:29:13
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-09-02, 20:15:48
How is it?

Fine, and how are you?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-09-03, 14:02:13
I'm ok, bit tired... :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Herben on Sun, 2006-09-03, 16:34:08
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-09-03, 14:02:13
I'm ok, bit tired... :P
Do LP's also count on this purchase forum, I bought an LP from Mike Oldfield, never heard this music before, not too bad in fact.
The Album was named Earth Moving
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-09-03, 16:42:07
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-09-02, 20:15:48
How is it?

If you mean my last purchase ehm...i don't have a clue.  :-\ I haven't seen it yet.  :(

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2006-09-03, 20:38:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2006-08-29, 12:06:02
Monsters & Co (the English version is Monsters Inc. btw).
I've seen the English version and when Sullivan says "You go to sleep" I always wondered how the dutch (or any other language) would translate that, since Sullivan is using gestures. (Jij gaat twee slapen...?)

Please let me know as soon as you (and your son) watched it! ;)

So Sorry... you're right.... English version it´s monters Inc.
I forgot about it, but next time i watch it i´ll let you know how they translated it..

But haven´t you seen the movie yet??? Allready an old movie....
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 20:45:39
Quote from: debsss on Sun, 2006-09-03, 20:38:04
But haven´t you seen the movie yet??? Allready an old movie....

I've seen the English version without subtitles a long time ago. (We ehhmm downloaded it... ::))
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2006-09-03, 20:51:54
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 20:45:39
We ehhmm downloaded it... ::)


Tssssssssssssk....... :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 21:03:09
In the quote box you have made it visible!! :o

;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2006-09-05, 17:10:55
OK I've done it again...
Why can't I keep my promises?!?!?!?! :'(

Anyway I've spent too much money again...

Dream Theater - Score [I was complaining about the price, it was 24,99.... But at my Progstore I bought it for only 17,95]
Dream Theater - Score DVD [21,95, a bargain really it's soooooo good! Better than I expected!]
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-09-07, 13:11:06
I have just downloaded via HMV the following -

Frost - Milliontown
Sylvan - Artificial paradise
Katatonia - the great cold distance
Anathema - Alternative 4

Prog rock metal tastic

And all for £14.99 per month and i only signed up today  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Thu, 2006-09-07, 19:35:32
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2006-09-03, 21:03:09
In the quote box you have made it visible!! :o

;)

Hehehehe I know....hehehe ;D
I may be blondT but it's only out of a jar  :D hehehe
sometime i can be such a B...H  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-09-07, 20:36:40
Quote from: debsss on Thu, 2006-09-07, 19:35:32
sometime i can be such a B...H  8)

You mean a bra? ???

I wonder how then! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-09-30, 13:13:47
cd: Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

I admit: the title is a bit strange, but it remains progressive rock  ;).

Line-up: Steve Christey: Drums, Gary Chandler: Guitar, Martin Orford: Keyboards, John Jowitt: Bass guitar
Guest musicians: David Kilminster, John Wetton, Tony Wright, Michael Holmes, Paul Cook, Peter Nichols.

DVD: IQ - Stage (Dark Matter tour)

It's a double DVD, containing two concerts: Nearfest USA and Burg Herzberg Festival Germany.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-02, 21:53:11
Last saturday i bought the new Blind Guardian album called A Twist In the Myth.
Heard a lot of people about this band but somehow i never heard a tune of them in my life, eventhough they exist for almost twenty years.
I wanted to know what they sound like so i bought the album.

It's nice. Reminds me a bit of the early Helloween but with a twist. If i bought this album twenty years ago it would be an amazingly great album. Twenty years later/older/wiser (? ::)) i think it's quite enjoyable. Not outstanding but rather nice.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-10-05, 12:18:34
74,79 euros...

74,79 bloody euros!!!!


That's the price I paid for:

IQ - Seventh House
IQ - Dark Matter
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Genesis - And Then There Were Three
Pendragon - Masquarade Overture

Oh well...

And I paid 17,50 for a ticket to the Frost*gig for next week. And I'll have to pay the train from Amersfoort to Helmond...
And a lot of Frost merchandise will be going with me.

October is expensive...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2006-10-05, 15:10:38
.... another one ... caught inside the WEB!   :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-07, 17:01:41
Pendragon - And now everybody to the stage

Limited editon: 1 DVD + 2 cd's  *horns*

Arrived today  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-10-09, 16:36:55
The Flower Kings - Instant Delivery
Derek Sherinian - Mythology
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2006-10-09, 20:48:05
Dream Theater - Score .... for my best man's birthday ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:15:56
Quote from: willowroolz on Mon, 2006-10-09, 16:36:55
The Flower Kings - Instant Delivery


Great choice, Willow. Don't know if you watched it already or even noticed it, but there might be problem with it if you have the Pal version.

Read this:

Quote from: insideOutDear music lovers! The latest The Flower Kings DVD Instant Delivery doesn't work properly on older DVD players.
Sometimes the menu on DVD1 freezes and the 5.1 mix on DVD2 is faulty.
If you detect these errors on your discs, you can exchange them by sending the DVDs (without packaging) to:

InsideOut Music GmbH
-Flower Kings DVD-
Landwehr 4-6
D-47533 Kleve
Germany

Kindest regards,

InsideOut Music

Just to inform you.  ;)

I just ordered the DVD/2CD set by the way, so i'm anxiously waiting if i will have any problem with it. Hopefully not.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:56:12
A couple by Anathema - A fine day to exit and a natural disaster plus Masquerade overture by pendragon as recommended by PH - no pressure then mate  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:12:01
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:56:12
plus Masquerade overture by pendragon as recommended by PH - no pressure then mate  :D

You won't regret it! I think it's really good and a worthy addition to any prog collection.

Man, how I was blinded by their 2005 release called "Believe". In my opinion Masquerade Overture is soooo much better.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:13:45
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:12:01
You won't regret it! I think it's really good and a worthy addition to any prog collection.

Man, how I was blinded by their 2005 release called "Believe". In my opinion Masquerade Overture is soooo much better.

Then wait till you've heard Not Of This World. In my humble opinion this album is the best that they've ever done. Allong with The World.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:52:50
PH and Maddox , you two are going to have me spending all my sort of hard earned cash soon  ;) 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 23:27:15
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2006-10-09, 22:52:50
PH and Maddox , you two are going to have me spending all my sort of hard earned cash soon  ;) 

;D I feel sorry for your bank account.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-10-10, 10:09:37
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2006-10-09, 21:15:56
Great choice, Willow. Don't know if you watched it already or even noticed it, but there might be problem with it if you have the Pal version.

Read this:

Just to inform you.  ;)

I just ordered the DVD/2CD set by the way, so i'm anxiously waiting if i will have any problem with it. Hopefully not.  :-\
Oh, thanks for that Mad - I haven't watched it yet. Fingers crossed it'll be okay as my dvd player's quite new  :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-10, 23:14:08
Quote from: willowroolz on Tue, 2006-10-10, 10:09:37
Oh, thanks for that Mad - I haven't watched it yet. Fingers crossed it'll be okay as my dvd player's quite new  :(

Than you wouldn't have a problem with it. Mine is a bit older ( aprox. 2 and a half years ) so... :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-10, 23:59:12
The Spider forced me to do this:

Just ordered Sylvan's Artificial Paradise.

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-11, 09:42:41
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-10, 23:59:12
Just ordered Sylvan's Artificial Paradise.

Good choice, I assure you that you won't regret it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2006-10-11, 11:47:51
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-11, 09:42:41
Good choice, I assure you that you won't regret it!

true, that one rocks byg tyme !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-10-11, 17:05:41
..................
...............
............
.........
......
...
...I just got to see what's on my bank account, and I can tell you this... :o
The amount on my bank account has reduced with 350 Euros!!

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

I've got to stop myself...

Hopefully my salary will increase as soon as I get to the age of 19 next month.
And since next month is my birthday, I feel forced to set *money* on my wishlist...

I guess I won't be posting in this topic anytime soon...

Hopefully... Or else I'm doomed...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2006-10-11, 23:30:27
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2006-10-11, 09:42:41
Good choice, I assure you that you won't regret it!

And:

Quote from: Petertrue, that one rocks byg tyme !

It should be delivered in three days so i'm a bit anxious now. Wish it was Friday.  *horns*

But off course, with my luck it probably arrive in my mailbox on friday the 27th.  :-\  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2006-10-12, 04:58:01
Sting - Songs from the Labyrinth
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: cabo on Thu, 2006-10-12, 08:21:12
Mostly Autumn - The V shows.

I'm a bit disappointed. Bad soundquality, makes me wonder how well Arena is produced.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:11:19
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2006-10-11, 23:30:27
It should be delivered in three days so i'm a bit anxious now. Wish it was Friday.  *horns*

But off course, with my luck it probably arrive in my mailbox on friday the 27th.  :-\  ;)

You see? I told you so.  >:( Didn't recieved in my mailbox yesterday.  >:(

I got it today.  ;D

*horns*  *horns*  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:25:27
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...

Absolutely great!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:29:00
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-14, 16:25:27
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...

Absolutely great!

Due to the problem of having too many items on my rather long list, i haven't ordered the DVD yet(!).  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: CygnusX1 on Sat, 2006-10-14, 17:30:07
In the supermarket yesterday, managed to actually find some decent cds for the car stereo.  Picked up an Ultravox compilation and "Know Your Enemy" by the Manic Street Preachers, for a grand total of £10.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-10-14, 19:21:50
The Open Door from Evanescence
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2006-10-15, 23:57:35
Virgin Steele - Visions of Eden (+ the five or so albums I didn't have)

Brother Firetribe - False Metal

Marty Friedman - Loudspeaker

Chris de Burgh - The Storyman
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-10-17, 21:33:45
Of course:

Arena - Ten Years On

8) *horns* 8) *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: marcello on Wed, 2006-10-18, 12:40:03
Olias of Sunhillow - Jon Anderson
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2006-10-21, 13:50:53
Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road (2 cd)

Sounding great  *ola* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2006-10-27, 13:46:10
I have a reservation at thew nearest cd-shop...
Tomorrow i'll get pink floyd - pulse, eagles- farewell tour and..... over the hedge  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-27, 21:16:50
Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2006-10-27, 13:46:10
pink floyd - pulse


Great choice, debsss. Though i don't quite understand why they postponed it so much. It didn't made the DVD any better.  :-\



Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2006-10-27, 21:17:01
Not exactly a purchase, but last night I recorded a one-hour show by David Gilmour, a kind of "semi-unplugged concert", with guest appearances by Michael Kamen and Robert Waytt, and a "Sam Brown" is doing backings, don't know if it's the one we all know...

Fabulous, fantastic, awesome. Love it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-28, 16:10:21
Quote from: Peter on Fri, 2006-10-27, 21:17:01
and a "Sam Brown" is doing backings, don't know if it's the one we all know...


Yes it is, she has been a backing vocalist for years, she says she prefers to be part of a band rather to be out front on her own.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2006-10-28, 20:11:24
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2006-10-28, 16:10:21
Yes it is, she has been a backing vocalist for years, she says she prefers to be part of a band rather to be out front on her own.

Ah, thanks for the info then. This is the first time I really enjoy having bought a DVD recorder. Great.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2006-10-29, 09:29:11
I received a late birthday present the other day. The dvd Peter Gabriel- Play: The videos, so im looking forward to giving that a spin. Not had a chance yet!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: jeffMc on Sun, 2006-10-29, 19:07:40
Latest CD purchases:

Caamora
IQ - The Wake
Frost - Milliontown  (Ok, so I am late... ;) Figured I get it now that they are on leave )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-10-29, 20:23:30
I just ordered the new Spocks Beard album, simply called 'Spocks Beard'.
Unfortunately they won't release any special edition so i have to settle with this.

And ordered a new release of Fates Warning's A Pleasant Shade Of Gray CD/DVD.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Mon, 2006-10-30, 13:19:31
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-10-27, 21:16:50
Great choice, debsss. Though i don't quite understand why they postponed it so much. It didn't made the DVD any better.  :-\






Thnx... but personally I like the eagles better!!!

Damn everytime i play that dvd I get "kippevel" all over....

those old guys still play superb at their age... !!!! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2006-10-30, 14:32:45
Quote from: debsss on Mon, 2006-10-30, 13:19:31

Thnx... but personally I like the eagles better!!!

Damn everytime i play that dvd I get "kippevel" all over....

those old guys still play superb at their age... !!!! ;)

I think that you mean "goosebumps"  ;D

Know that feeling ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: willowroolz on Wed, 2006-11-01, 10:20:49
Opeth - Ghost Reveries special edition  *horns*

And pre-ordered Joe Satriani's new dvd  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2006-11-01, 14:50:13
Quote from: jeffMc on Sun, 2006-10-29, 19:07:40
Latest CD purchases:

Caamora
IQ - The Wake
Frost - Milliontown  (Ok, so I am late... ;) Figured I get it now that they are on leave )


With Milliontown you're late indeed... But then you're much later with The Wake as well boy... ;)

And Caamora... yes... I really want to know how it sounds...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-04, 19:24:53
Today i bought Opeth's Ghost Reveries Re-issue which includes a bonus track and a bonus-DVD. 

And i bought a new PC.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2006-11-05, 13:35:46
Anemo - Slowburn, check out the samples on thier website http://www.anemo.co.uk/audio.htm

Chimpan A - Another one with Sam Brown on it...lead and backing vocals this time. More details here (http://www.musicaldiscoveries.com/digest/digest.php?a=viewr&id=686)
and here (http://www.chimpana.com)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2006-11-05, 23:33:30
I just became a member of Voices.UK. Does that count too?  *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Ile2006 on Sun, 2006-11-12, 02:36:40
Arena -  LIVE & LIFE Contagion Tour 2003 Pack: 2CDs and 1 short DVD
Frank Zappa - Best Of Frank Zappa
Jeff Healey - See The Light
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2006-11-12, 03:21:36
Welcome Ile2006! Rock on! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Ile2006 on Sun, 2006-11-12, 03:35:31
Thanks Appelmoes and Rock On *horns* to you too!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2006-11-18, 00:36:06
Today i finally got my hands on Pure Reason Revolution's The Dark Third.

Highly recommended to anyone who likes Porcupine Tree. (darn, i'm categorising again. :-\ )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2006-11-19, 22:09:27
Speaking of Porcupine Tree...

Because I'm almost turning 19 (Tuesday) I got Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream (Expanded 2 Disc Edition) from my parents today! :)
Which comes with a DVD with 5.1 surround sound versions of the songs.
Problem is, it won't play the songs...
(I don't have a 5.1 surround set but it HAS to give SOME sound, or what?)

Anyway, the music is nice whatsoever. ;D

Thanks Mom and Dad! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 20:47:59
This week i ordered and received Yellow Matter Custard.  8)

For anyone who is wondering what the heck i'm talking about, check this. :D (http://www.radiantrecords.com/catalog.asp?Item=169&ID=16)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2006-12-08, 23:02:33
Yeah that's cool Maddox, a cover band. ::)
Just kidding, these guys are brilliant! I really liked their brilliance(?) on the Morse Bonus discs. The covers are even so good that I think they're better than the original.
For example U2's Where The Streets Have No Name, I don't like U2 but Morse and co did a good job on it!

I like your new avatar by the way! It's very... Christmas-ish.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 23:08:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2006-12-08, 23:02:33

For example U2's Where The Streets Have No Name, I don't like U2 but Morse and co did a good job on it!

Well, opinions differ. I prefer the original. But then again, i'm a fan of U2.  *horns*

Not that i don't like Mr. Morse btw. He's brilliant too.

QuoteI like your new avatar by the way! It's very... Christmas-ish.

Obviously it's a temporary one. I'm really getting into the Christmas spirit. The only thing missing is...SNOW.  :-\
But then again, it's not Christmas yet so...

*doing the snow-dance.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2006-12-09, 01:24:13
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-08, 23:08:48
Well, opinions differ. I prefer the original. But then again, i'm a fan of U2.  *horns*
I think the're both ok, mainly because the're so alike. I expected a little more from Neal though, he could have made a great progversion of it, but I guess the song is hard to cover and still keep that unique sound. Compliments for U2 for making such a unique song then *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2006-12-11, 23:17:18
I thought it was about time I brought my own copy of DREAM THEATER - 'Metropolis 2: Scenes From A Memory', and give my mate his copy back. (He was missing it y'see!)

I purchased 'Ten Years On' as well.

...amongst other things... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2006-12-15, 22:52:13
I just ordered myself a copy of Cryptic Vision's In A World and the DVD of Porcupine Tree's Arriving Somewhere... 8)  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2006-12-21, 11:30:23
Yesterday I shamelessly bought:

Kaipa's "The Decca Years" which consists of:
- Kaipa (1975)
- Inget Nytt Under Solen (1976)
- Solo (1978)

Furthermore I thought it would be cool to buy:
- Notes From The Past
- Keyholder
- Mindrevolutions

Got all the Proggy albums of Kaipa now!
And besides that I also bought:

Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard - Octane
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere...
The Flower Kings - Paradox Hotel

Funny thing to say: The Flower Kings' Paradox Hotel costed me 10 euros only.


That was 1,5 times my month salary...

Ahh well, it's great stuff anyway!
I REALLY like the Kaipa stuff.
Especially the old 70's stuff is VERY nice. Very childlike playing, but with passion!

Next time I buy something it will be Neal Morse's new album.
Untill then I WON'T BUY ANYTHING!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Thu, 2006-12-21, 13:51:32
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-12-21, 11:30:23
Next time I buy something it will be Neal Morse's new album.
Untill then I WON'T BUY ANYTHING!!!

Are you sure about that?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-12-21, 16:48:31
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2006-12-21, 11:30:23


Next time I buy something it will be Neal Morse's new album.
Untill then I WON'T BUY ANYTHING!!!

Let's wait and see.  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2006-12-26, 14:24:56
This week i received my copy of:

Kamelot - One Cold Winter's Night 2CD/DVD

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2006-12-28, 19:33:12
Believe  by Pendragon and Milliontown by Frost

A top proggin time to be had by me when they arrive  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-28, 19:47:27
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2006-12-28, 19:33:12
Believe  by Pendragon and Milliontown by Frost
Both great choices  *horns* 8)

I've got a mail that my order: 'Shadow Gallery - Room V' was sent today  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2006-12-28, 20:42:29
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2006-12-28, 19:47:27

I've got a mail that my order: 'Shadow Gallery - Room V' was sent today  8)

Don't know if you're familiar with the work of Shadow Gallery but believe me...You'll like it.  8)

If not. Don't blame me.  :P  ;)

NP> Kamelot - One Cold Winter's Night

Track: CD I # 04 - The Edge Of Paradise
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2006-12-29, 22:18:43
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2006-12-28, 20:42:29
Don't know if you're familiar with the work of Shadow Gallery but believe me...You'll like it.  8)

If not. Don't blame me.  :P  ;)
Wasn't familiar with their work, only heard soundbytes. I don't have to blame anyone, got it today and it rocks  *horns* *ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-01-07, 21:05:53
Last week, actually it's last year  ::), i preordered the new Pain Of Salvation CD called Scarsick and after a lengthy consideration i ordered...

...

...

Magenta's Home incl. New York Suite.

I liked Seven but wasn't really stunned by their music. But since i heard so many good things about Home and ehm.. obtained a track other than the usual way  ::) that i really liked, i finally ordered the CD. Am really curious.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-01-12, 21:14:10
Just ordered myself a copy of the new Sylvan album 'Presets'.

And...

a...

Sticker.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2007-01-13, 08:59:47
A couple more by Pendragon - Not of this world and Window of life

Cant wait  :D

End of the month i will order Contagion
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-13, 18:25:14
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2007-01-13, 08:59:47
A couple more by Pendragon - Not of this world and Window of life

Cant wait  :D

End of the month i will order Contagion
Wow, all three albums are masterpieces  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-01-16, 12:33:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2007-01-13, 18:25:14
Wow, all three albums are masterpieces  *horns* 8)

If you like it mate then that is good enough for me  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-20, 14:49:38
Hope this counts too:

Blade Runner Director's Cut (film)

Command & Conquer: The First Decade (pc games)

Splinter Cell - Chaos Theory (pc game)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-01-22, 12:11:00
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-01-20, 14:49:38Command & Conquer: The First Decade (pc games)

_O_


Hail to our great leader Kane! ;)
Kane lives in death! ;D

C&C: The First Decade is amazing, I tell you!
Great choice, do you've got the Bonus DVD with it? I think that was awesome!

(I'm a true C&C fan!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-22, 20:18:05
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-01-22, 12:11:00
_O_


Hail to our great leader Kane! ;)
Kane lives in death! ;D

C&C: The First Decade is amazing, I tell you!
Great choice, do you've got the Bonus DVD with it? I think that was awesome!

(I'm a true C&C fan!)

Yes, i also have the bonus DVD with it. It came with a rather large box which looked pretty nice if you ask me. Pretty strange that i bought it though. Already have C&C I, II, Tiberium Sun + Firestorm and Renegade.
I am playing C&C I again and though it was was nice when it came out, it now seems a bit out of date.  :-\ Also played Red alert II and that one is so great.  *horns* Haven't finished it yet though.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-01-22, 21:03:28
Oh, i forgot: my latest acquisition:

Trijntje Oosterhuis - The Look of Love with Metropole Orchestra.

;D

Edit:

How could i forget this?  :o

I just ordered, well pre-ordered to be precise: Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura
(Darn. There only will be one version of the album.  >:()

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-02-19, 20:29:08
Just pre-ordered the new Marillion album 'Somewhere Else'. Will be released with a limited edition DVD.

*horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Mon, 2007-02-19, 21:42:19
Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-02-20, 08:14:00
Aerial by Kate Bush and Bllood Mountain by Mastodon
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2007-02-20, 12:33:51
Blind Ego - Mirror

It rocks!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-02-27, 17:39:35
Yesterday I ordered the following:
- Stream Of Passion - Embrace The Storm (Special Edition)
- Spock's Beard - Snow (Limited Edition)
- Pure Reason Revolution - The Dark Third (2 CD)
- Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

Secretly I already know them all! ;)

They're all amazing, and to be honest, Neal Morse's newest solo release is the best he has done yet. It's the best album I've heard this year and it currently is #1 on my Top 10 of 2007.
(And that was just MP3 quality...)

Can't wait to have PRR's album in my hands so I can read the lyrics. I absolutely had no idea what they were singing at all.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-03-03, 22:20:04
26 February I placed an order and yesterday (2 March) I got the package!

Just four days! Amazing! :D
I'm very happy with the addition!
Especially "Snow" is in a very beautiful box. And I got stickers with it. ;D
By the way, I also got this single of Ryo Okumoto called "Winners Of The Heart". That was a very nice surprise but then again it's nothing really special actually. The title song sounds very Gospel-like and the second is an instrumental which is nice and very much Prog. ;)

Pure Reason Revolution came with two discs, so now I've got every song they ever recorded (as far as I know). It has the songs from the UK version plus the two songs (from the US version) that replaced two songs from the original... So I got both. ;D And some songs from the EPs along with it.
Yup, it's very nice! Very clever music! And finally I have the lyrics with it so I can actually see what they sing! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2007-03-06, 18:37:41
I found the cd 'Carved in Stone' of Shadow Gallery on Marktplaats.nl (second-hand). Because I like their last album 'Room V' so much, I decided to buy it.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2007-03-06, 21:39:29
ALICE COOPER - 'Schools Out'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Wed, 2007-03-07, 19:10:23
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2007-03-06, 21:39:29
ALICE COOPER - 'Schools Out'

Matt, you're what we call "Old School"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-03-07, 23:18:55
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2007-03-06, 21:39:29
ALICE COOPER - 'Schools Out'
Funny, I bought his greatest hits a couple of days ago :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-03-09, 22:35:51
A 2disc version of Monster.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: jorja on Mon, 2007-03-12, 17:12:25
Both John Young cd's
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2007-03-15, 14:25:52
Opeth - "Blackwater Park: Deluxe Edition" with the two pretty acoustic tunes on it. These guys are closet folkies, I think.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-03-15, 16:59:08
Quote from: kmorse on Thu, 2007-03-15, 14:25:52
Opeth - "Blackwater Park: Deluxe Edition" with the two pretty acoustic tunes on it. These guys are closet folkies, I think.

Mikael is a fan of Nick Drake so you could be right.

Ell of an album Blackwater park is and a real grower.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-15, 20:37:21
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-03-15, 16:59:08
Mikael is a fan of Nick Drake so you could be right.

Ell of an album Blackwater park is and a real grower.

You're right, Funkster. The Drapery Falls for instance is one of the best tunes Opeth ever made. Chill factor 10 i'd say.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2007-03-15, 20:49:26
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-15, 20:37:21
You're right, Funkster. The Drapery Falls for instance is one of the best tunes Opeth ever made. Chill factor 10 i'd say.  ;D

Amen to that Brother  ;D

And how could we have forgotten Damnation  :-[ Almost an acoustic album but no death metal vocals and some genuinely moving songs.

Opeth  = best and most innovative metal band on the planet 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-15, 21:08:43
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2007-03-15, 20:49:26
Amen to that Brother  ;D

And how could we have forgotten Damnation  :-[ Almost an acoustic album but no death metal vocals and some genuinely moving songs.

Opeth  = best and most innovative metal band on the planet 

Oh yeah. When i first heard Windowpane i was stunned. What a marvellous album and a contrast to the other album Deliverance. But that was the idea of course.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-03-20, 20:35:28
Acquired myself the Limited Edition of Transatlantic's SMPTe. Saw it on marktplaats.nl and didn't hesitated for a moment. Apparently some lady had enough of it and gave me the opportunity to buy it.  :D

*Happy*   ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-21, 15:36:39
Shadowland - Ring of Roses, bought it at the same website as Maddox  ;D. It arrived today, tonight I'm going to enjoy it  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Thu, 2007-03-22, 13:31:43
Lana Lane   -    Secrets of Astrology -  my first LL CD, she is a great singer. Good music from Erik Norlander too.

Walking on Ice   -  No Margin for Error - Never heard of them before but bought this on a whim for 99p off Amazon (great prog)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-29, 22:20:16
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-03-21, 15:36:39
bought it at the same website as Maddox  ;D.

;D

Just pre-ordered the new Porcupine Tree album 'Fear Of The Blank Planet'. Would you believe that it will cost me €11.99 euro's?  :o  ;D

*Happy again  :D*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-03-29, 22:33:22
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-29, 22:20:16
;D

Just pre-ordered the new Porcupine Tree album 'Fear Of The Blank Planet'. Would you believe that it will cost me €11.99 euro's?  :o  ;D

*Happy again  :D*

How? Care to share? ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-03-29, 22:38:01
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-03-29, 22:33:22
How? Care to share? ;D

Of course i care to share, mr. PH.  ;)

Just visit www.cd-wow.nl, type porcupine tree in the search thingy and see what happens. Mind that it's the regular version.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Silhouette on Thu, 2007-03-29, 23:26:21
Recently ordered:
Diablo Swing Orchestra - The butcher's ballroom

Recently received:
Saga - Trust
Arena - Smoke and mirrors (unfortunately CDon f**ked up and sent me and old unsync one, but I'm trying to make them replace it)
Threshold - Dead reckoning
A.C.T - Last epic

Still waiting for:
Fates Warning - Disconnected

Silhouette
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-03-30, 13:57:48
The two albums I mentioned in the 'Yay' thread:

Knight Area - Under a New Sign
Steve Thorne - Emotional Creatures part two

I'll be hearing them tomorrow  *ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2007-04-03, 16:57:46
Stopped by the used-CD place last night. Picked up:

"Seconds Out" - Genesis
"Silent Nation" - Asia
"In-a-gadda-da-vida" - Iron Butterfly (released 40 years ago this year!)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Silhouette on Fri, 2007-04-06, 13:31:24
Recently ordered:
Arena - Caught in the act
Dark Tranquillity - Fiction limited edition
Dragonland - Astronomy
Kamelot - One cold winter's night (for a friend)

Still waiting for:
Arena - Smoke and mirrors (fixed version)
Fates Warning - Disconnected

Silhouette
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-04-13, 14:26:06
I went and bought Porcupine Tree's "Fear Of A Blank Planet".
And Blackfield II.


Yup, it's good stuff! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-04-19, 19:20:35
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2007-04-13, 14:26:06
I went and bought Porcupine Tree's "Fear Of A Blank Planet".
And Blackfield II.


Yup, it's good stuff! *horns*
Yep, Blackfield II is a great album, but a little bit short (42 min). Porcupine Tree is a band that really doesn't grab me  :-\.

Just ordered my third Shadow Gallery album called 'Tyranny'  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-04-21, 18:49:21
Today I received the Neo DVD 'Broadcast'. A mix of Arena/IQ/Nolan&Wakeman/Pallas/Shadowland songs:

Track Listings
1. Overture - IQ
2. Erosion - IQ
3. For the Greater Glory - PALLAS
4. Hide and Seek - PALLAS
5. Crown of Thorns - PALLAS
6. The Hanging Tree - Arena
7. The Enemy Smacks (End Section) - IQ
8. Mindgames - SHADOWLAND
9. Outer Limits - IQ
10. Shadows of Fate - NOLAN/WAKEMAN PROJECT
11. Paintbox - PENDRAGON
12. Masters of Illusion - PENDRAGON
13. Nostradamus - PENDRAGON

Line-up/Musicians
- John Jowitt / bass guitar, vocals
- Mark Westwood / guitar
- Clive Nolan / keyboards, vocals
- Andy Edwards / drums
- Alan Reed / vocals
- Nick Barrett / guitar, vocals
- John Barnfield / keyboards

The music is great  8) (no news with this line-up of course), but sometimes you get a little bit dizzy by the change of camera positions, if you know what I mean :-\. But a great addition to my DVD collection  *horns*. I was impressed by John Jowitt's LEAD vocals on 'Erosion' and Alan Reed is a great singer too! Clive does the lead vocals on 'Mind Games'. Weird to see Clive without his keyboards  ;D.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-25, 19:46:19
Cd purchase: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

DVD purchase (arrived today in my mailbox):
(http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/images/sleeves/medium/medium_past_and_presence.jpg)

Haven't seen it yet, but that is just a matter of time  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-04-25, 22:13:21
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2007-04-25, 19:46:19
Cd purchase: Shadow Gallery - Tyranny

DVD purchase (arrived today in my mailbox):
(http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/images/sleeves/medium/medium_past_and_presence.jpg)

Haven't seen it yet, but that is just a matter of time  8) *horns*

And what a beautiful DVD cover it has! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: jorja on Thu, 2007-04-26, 06:56:19
true... it is very cute ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-12, 22:40:31
Maybe i've mentioned it before but i pre-ordered both versions of Dream Theater's Systematic Chaos a while ago. Release date is June so it's getting closer.  ;D

Can't wait.  *horns*





*PS: a blatant attempt to raise my post count.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-05-20, 19:57:35
Oh, by the way. I bought After Forever's After Forever (that sounds stupid  ::)) yesterday.

It rocks.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-26, 20:10:04
I pre-ordered the first DVD from Swedish prog-metallers Andromeda called Playing Off The Board and i also ordered the new Kamelot, Ghost Opera.  *horns*

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-05-28, 09:50:46
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-05-26, 20:10:04
I pre-ordered the first DVD from Swedish prog-metallers Andromeda called Playing Off The Board 8)

Now I haven't seen this DVD, but I had a strange experience with Andromeda.  On the recom of Amazon reviewers, I bought the original Extension Of The Wish. This turned out to be a tremendous album, with lots of power, melody, imaginative riffs, interesting lyrics, even fine vocals, the latter usually being the weak spot with Scandinavian music (that's why they growl so much).

Being very excited about this album, I straightaway purchased the following three albums of Andromeda. They were unfortunately disappointing. (I've heard that from other people too.)

As I know some people who have personal relations with Andromeda, being a band of my fiancée's home town Malmö, I enquired about the group and music. It turns out that the first Extension was a very personal album of Johan Reinholdz, the amazing guitarist of Andromeda, being the result of many years of creativity, practice, and planning on his side, with excellent musicianship contributed by the others in the band.

Once the group got down to business, with managers, record companies, and everybody in the band wanting to contribute equally to both the composition, lyrics, and everything else, the excitement and creativity got planed out.

But let's keep our eyes open to them. They could very well come up again with a revenge.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-28, 12:51:27
I ordered the Hound of Baskervilles yesterday! Nolan & Wakeman with guitars of Lucassen, this must be a great album!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-28, 13:03:40
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-28, 12:51:27
I ordered the Hound of Baskervilles yesterday! Nolan & Wakeman with guitars of Lucassen, this must be a great album!

It is.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-28, 13:06:47
I was surprised they had it at Bol.com btw. I just decided to check and there it was 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2007-05-28, 18:52:40
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-28, 12:51:27
I ordered the Hound of Baskervilles yesterday! Nolan & Wakeman with guitars of Lucassen, this must be a great album!





You will not be dissapointed, an excellent album and way better than Jabberwocky!

Last night I brought Solar - Dark Places.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-05-28, 19:30:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2007-05-28, 13:06:47
I was surprised they had it at Bol.com btw. I just decided to check and there it was 8)

Funny. I was searching for it two years ago and really couldn't find it at Bol.com. Than by chance i stumbled into nlstore.nl and found it immediately.  :D

I agree with John here. It's marvellous.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-05-29, 17:57:54
Appelmoes?? I can't believe you haven't got it already! :o
The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a must-buy for Arena-fans!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-05-29, 18:51:43
John In Black, I also bought Solar-Dark Places on sunday. Also Skeletons in the Cupboard by Clive
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-05-29, 21:11:50
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-05-29, 17:57:54
Appelmoes?? I can't believe you haven't got it already! :o
The Hound Of The Baskervilles is a must-buy for Arena-fans!
:-[ How about Ayreon-fans?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-05-29, 21:51:03
Ayreon fans? Absolutely!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-06-05, 02:16:16
Quote from: bellanova on Tue, 2007-05-29, 18:51:43
John In Black, I also bought Solar-Dark Places on sunday. Also Skeletons in the Cupboard by Clive


So, what were your first impressions on Dark Places.

I thought it was superberb, I get the feeling that this could become an all time favourite!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-06-07, 22:53:34
Dark Places is brilliant! *horns*
You remind me that I need to buy it! ;D


Today I bought:
Marillion - Misplaced Childhood (2 disc version) (finally...)
Marillion - Anoraknophobia (finally, I love this album, couldn't find it anywhere)
Dream Theater - Train Of Thought (after playing the mp3s on my pc for years...)
Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos (Special Edition (after all) :D)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 14:37:20
Yesterday i received three copies of the new Marillion single 'Thank You Whoever You Are'.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:16:19
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 14:37:20Yesterday i received three copies of the new Marillion single 'Thank You Whoever You Are'.  ;D

Why three? ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:19:37
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:16:19
Why three? ???

It was a package of three singles. To promote the single, Marillion gave the listeners the opportunity to buy this for a cheaper price.
The last time i actually bought a cd single was quite some time ago. :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:21:08
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:16:19
Why three? ???

To get it into the charts  :)

My most recent purchases are variations on a dream and little man by The Pineapple Thief
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:22:16
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:19:37
It was a package of three singles. To promote the single, Marillion gave the listeners the opportunity to buy this for a cheaper price.
The last time i actually bought a cd single was quite some time ago. :D

By the way, i must add that all three singles are different.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:50:04
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-06-09, 15:22:16By the way, i must add that all three singles are different.  ;)

Ahh now I get it.

Well, send the singles to Radio 538, SkyRadio and all the other Dutch radiostations, I want something fresh in the ether.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2007-06-11, 11:04:24
My last buy : Transatlantic Live in Europe 2 CD-2 DVD special edition boxset.

I consider it the ultimate luxury for a prog fan and this is freaking AWESOME  *horns*

By the way, I have never tried to get into the Flower Kings so far. Do they sound like Transatlantic a bit ? I ask the question because Transatlantic doesn't remind me neither of DT, Marillion or Spock's Beard (well, maybe Spock's Beard a little but I find Transatlantic much more inspired) so I am wondering whether the Flower Kings' music has more similarities with Transatlantic ?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2007-06-11, 14:27:22
Currenty waiting for the IQ debut cd 'Tales From The Lush Attic', which I ordered last week. Some tracks of this album I only know from the awesome live DVD's of IQ, now it's time to hear the original tracks  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-06-11, 16:57:45
The third sunday of June is Father's Day here in Holland. So I bought a present already.
The present I'm gonna give him sunday is:
David Gilmour - On An Island

He will like this! And on his birthday which is in July I want to give him Dream Theater's Dark Side Of The Moon DVD. 8) I hope I can still find that DVD...

After that he has enough material to become an active progger again! :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-06-11, 17:11:02
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-06-11, 16:57:45
The third sunday of June is Father's Day here in Holland. So I bought a present already.
The present I'm gonna give him sunday is:
David Gilmour - On An Island

He will like this! And on his birthday which is in July I want to give him Dream Theater's Dark Side Of The Moon DVD. 8) I hope I can still find that DVD...

After that he has enough material to become an active progger again! :P

Great. You're lucky to have such a dad, Paco (sorry) PH. I stopped long ago getting music for my parents, but if I did today, it would have to be something like Best Of Heintje (maybe a bit exag). ;D

Besides, Dave's solo albums are pearls. This guy's one of the real greaties of rock. He was recently voted by members of some big internet forum to be the best alltime guitarist, and one can't disagree much with that.

If you get hold of DT's Dark Side, then tell us where. It seems to have become a bit of a collecter's item.

If your dad can play bass or drums, or even bongo drums, tell him that he can join my coming old boys prog band Anera.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-11, 21:59:31
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2007-06-11, 11:04:24
My last buy : Transatlantic Live in Europe 2 CD-2 DVD special edition boxset.

I consider it the ultimate luxury for a prog fan and this is freaking AWESOME  *horns*

You're soo right about that one, Bupie. It's one of the best live Dvd's i've ever seen. And where i've been to.  ;D

[Mike-mode]Nothing but epics, nothing but f***ing epics.  *horns*[/mike-mode-off]  ;D

Quote from: BupieBy the way, I have never tried to get into the Flower Kings so far. Do they sound like Transatlantic a bit ? I ask the question because Transatlantic doesn't remind me neither of DT, Marillion or Spock's Beard (well, maybe Spock's Beard a little but I find Transatlantic much more inspired) so I am wondering whether the Flower Kings' music has more similarities with Transatlantic ?

Comparisons suck but take a bit of the old Genesis and mix it with Yes and you'll end up with a touch of the Flower Kings. I deliberately say 'touch' because although they have Genesis/Yes influences they do have a sound of their own. First heard of them in 1998 and bought everything ever since. Personally i'm not really impressed by Roine's guitar sound on Transatlantic but with the Flower Kings he really does impress me.  8)

You definitely should give them a try. Especially FlowerPower* and Stardust We Are are jewels.  *horns*


*FlowerPower holds one of the best epics ever written: Garden Of Dreams. Thankfully not too long. Only 59 minutes.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-06-12, 08:24:41
Ok, I've made an order and soon the CDs will be delivered to my home! ;D

Happy The Man - The Muse Awakens
RPWL - The World Through My Eyes (Special Edition)
The Jelly Jam - The Jelly Jam
Solar - Dark Places
Kaipa - Angling Feelings
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through (Special Edition)
Neal Morse - Testimony Live (2 DVD)

That was through InsideOut.

And I also bought (through soundoo.com) the following:
Bjorn Lynne - The Gods Awaken
Bjorn Lynne - Return To Witchwood


I have to stock a bloody lot of shelves in my supermarket to get to a reasonable bank account again...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-06-12, 09:01:06
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2007-06-11, 21:59:31
You're soo right about that one, Bupie. It's one of the best live Dvd's i've ever seen. And where i've been to.  ;D

[Mike-mode]Nothing but epics, nothing but f***ing epics.  *horns*[/mike-mode-off]  ;D

Comparisons suck but take a bit of the old Genesis and mix it with Yes and you'll end up with a touch of the Flower Kings. I deliberately say 'touch' because although they have Genesis/Yes influences they do have a sound of their own. First heard of them in 1998 and bought everything ever since. Personally i'm not really impressed by Roine's guitar sound on Transatlantic but with the Flower Kings he really does impress me.  8)

You definitely should give them a try. Especially FlowerPower* and Stardust We Are are jewels.  *horns*


*FlowerPower holds one of the best epics ever written: Garden Of Dreams. Thankfully not too long. Only 59 minutes.  ;D


You saw them ? God, I envy you ... Where was it ?

Thanks for the advice on the Flower Kings : I am going to check those albums  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-06-12, 19:28:17
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-06-12, 09:01:06
You saw them ? God, I envy you ... Where was it ?

Thanks for the advice on the Flower Kings : I am going to check those albums  ;)

I saw Transatlantic in 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. The DVD was recorded there. It was one of those moments in life where you can proudly say 'i was there'.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2007-06-21, 15:19:56
I recently got hold of ERIK NORLANDER "Music Machine" on CD.  It's very good.  Rick Wakeman even put a few comments in the sleeve for it. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2007-06-22, 10:46:08
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2007-06-21, 15:19:56
I recently got hold of ERIK NORLANDER "Music Machine" on CD.  It's very good.  Rick Wakeman even put a few comments in the sleeve for it. :)

He might be a good keyboarder, but he's being frowned upon by quite a few for the "Arjen thingie", a few years ago.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-06-24, 00:44:56
Today i ordered the debut album of 'supergroup' Amaran's Plight called Voice In The Light.

It's a project by Gary Wehrkamp (shadow gallery), DC Cooper (ex-royal hunt), Nick D'virgilio (spocks beard) and Kurt Barabas (no, i never heard of him either but it seems he use to play in a band called Under The Sun to name one).

Am very curious. Heard some bits and i like it thusfar though i never was a fan of DC's singing capabilities.  :-\

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 10:36:11
Impulsive as I am, I bought Satellite's Evening Games through Bol.com.
Just one CD this time...

And I probably have to wait 4-6 weeks for it. But that doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: JJ II on Mon, 2007-06-25, 12:10:42
I think I'm going out somewhere this week to buy the new McCartney....
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:03:54
Lately i bought the new Symphony X album called Paradise Lost and i also bought the new album of ehm...Paradise Lost.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:18:05
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:03:54
Lately i bought the new Symphony X album called Paradise Lost and i also bought the new album of ehm...Paradise Lost.  ;D

And how about the original book by Milton, Maddox?

What's the group PL up to nowadays?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:20:57
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-06-25, 10:36:11
Impulsive as I am, I bought Satellite's Evening Games through Bol.com.
Just one CD this time...

And I probably have to wait 4-6 weeks for it. But that doesn't matter.

The great thing about not having a credit card is that you really get to wait for your presents. It's like Advent all through the year.  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:21:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:18:05
And how about the original book by Milton, Maddox?

What's the group PL up to nowadays?

Nicky.

They're back in form. The new album called IN REQUIEM is reaching back to the old days like Draconian Times and Icon for instance. The last few albums were not very good to say the least but i really like this one.

Oh and  maybe a stupid question ( ::)) but who is Milton? An author i presume?  ???

Or is this just one of your fancy jokes? :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:32:00
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:21:54
Or is this just one of your fancy jokes? :D

Time to do some image repair, I guess.

> Oh and  maybe a stupid question ( ::))

Won't comment that.

> but who is Milton? An author i presume?  ???

John Milton was an English poet (1608-74). Pretty famous guy. Wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost. Proggies and classical literature?...!... (I guess I ended up commenting somehow)  ;D

> They're back in form. The new album called IN REQUIEM is reaching back to the old days like Draconian Times and Icon for instance. The last few albums were not very good to say the least but i really like this one.

Great to hear. My fiancée was a big fan of the group some years back. Might get the new album as a birthday present (don't tell her).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:49:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:32:00Pretty famous guy.
A very subtle way to make Maddox feel stupid! Hahaha I love it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:51:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-12, 22:49:38
A very subtle way to make Maddox feel stupid! Hahaha I love it!

Hmm, no. Can't say i do. [/shrug]
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-07-13, 19:02:51
Just ordered two cd's:
Buggles - The Age Of Plastic
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky (remastered 2006 version with bonus tracks)

Once I had lp's of these albums, never bought the cd's. Until now  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-07-18, 12:47:23
Ahem...

I have received today "Transatlantic - Live In Europe DVD".
But "Bjorn Lynne - The Gods Awaken", "Bjorn Lynne - Return To Witchwood" and "Satellite - Evening Games" haven't arrived yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:12:37
The Prestige
Perfume
Ice Age 2

I still have to watch Perfume though, the other two are great :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:31:44
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:12:37
I still have to watch Perfume though, the other two are great :)

A.O. Scott, the leading film critic of the New York Times, calls Perfume the worst cinema film of 2006. He writes i.a.:

Mr. Tykwer's [the director] method is one of stupefying literalism. Exploiting the lush, lurid tones of Frank Griebe's cinematography, he rubs our noses in Grenouille's [the protagonist] world by assaulting our eyes with what he smells. Thus the camera lingers on rotting fish, on animal skins at the tannery where Grenouille serves an early apprenticeship, and then on the lissome ladies who become his victims. But the only smell produced by these long, breathy close-ups is a metaphorical one, a foul, stale odor traceable back to the movie itself.

Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2007-07-18, 20:20:44
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:12:37
The Prestige


Bought that one too last weekend. Haven't seen it yet so sst.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:19:43
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2007-07-18, 12:47:23
Ahem...

I have received today "Transatlantic - Live In Europe DVD".


You'll have a great time watching it, I promise you  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:32:59
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:19:43You'll have a great time watching it, I promise you  *horns*

Yeah indeed!
It's brilliant! I've seen the DVD up till the beginning of the Suite Charlotte Pike Medley.
But then my parents came in the room and I had to turn "that noise" off.

It's hard to live in this world when you're a progger. :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:40:55
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-19, 10:32:59

But then my parents came in the room and I had to turn "that noise" off.

It's hard to live in this world when you're a progger. :'(

It's a good lesson to learn so I guess that when you have kids, you'll be more tolerant with the music they like.

I listen to some prog with my two sons (5 and 9 years old) and they don't complain. They even headbang to Pull me Under and love those "Jesus choirs" on Opera Fanatica. The little one wants me to take him to a DT gig but he's definitively to young to become deaf ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-21, 15:34:24
I recently came across a Myspace site of a band that really blew my socks off. The band's name is Apple Pie and obviously I've never heard from them but from what i heard, four songs, i was really convinced. To me it was the missing link between Dream Theater and Spocks Beard, two bands i truly like.

The only problem was that the band, coming from Kursk in Russia, was really unknown so the only way i could find to order their album was to pay and download it. Obviously i didn't do that since i want the 'real thing'. By chance a good friend from another forum found a site where i could buy the album, the real album that is, no downloading soo...

To make a long story short: Just ordered the album of Apple Pie called Crossroads.  ;)

Look here (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=212539099) for more info if you're interested. Trust me, it'll be worth it.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-07-21, 15:55:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2007-07-18, 18:31:44
A.O. Scott, the leading film critic of the New York Times, calls Perfume the worst cinema film of 2006. He writes i.a.:

Mr. Tykwer's [the director] method is one of stupefying literalism. Exploiting the lush, lurid tones of Frank Griebe's cinematography, he rubs our noses in Grenouille's [the protagonist] world by assaulting our eyes with what he smells. Thus the camera lingers on rotting fish, on animal skins at the tannery where Grenouille serves an early apprenticeship, and then on the lissome ladies who become his victims. But the only smell produced by these long, breathy close-ups is a metaphorical one, a foul, stale odor traceable back to the movie itself.

Sounds delicious, doesn't it?

Nicky.
Sorry, from now on I will make my decisions on what to buy based upon the opinion of some dude in New York ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-07-21, 18:45:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-07-21, 15:34:24
I recently came across a Myspace site of a band that really blew my socks off. The band's name is Apple Pie and obviously I've never heard from them but from what i heard, four songs, i was really convinced. To me it was the missing link between Dream Theater and Spocks Beard, two bands i truly like.

The only problem was that the band, coming from Kursk in Russia, was really unknown so the only way i could find to order their album was to pay and download it. Obviously i didn't do that since i want the 'real thing'. By chance a good friend from another forum found a site where i could buy the album, the real album that is, no downloading soo...

To make a long story short: Just ordered the album of Apple Pie called Crossroads.  ;)

Look here (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=212539099) for more info if you're interested. Trust me, it'll be worth it.  ;)

That really sounds like another Pie I like...
I'm quite interested, first I'll eat pizza (again) and then I'll check this out.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-07-21, 18:49:18
By the way, I'm happy to tell you all that I finally decided to buy something again! ;D :D

I'm now the proud owner of "Gazpacho - Night"!
Man, I'm so happy! There's so much good prog coming our way in 2007!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-07-26, 21:55:18
And three in a row now!

At last, finally my order from Soundoo.com is in.
I recommend everybody NOT to buy anything from Soundoo.com.
It took almost two months... (bastards...) without even replying to my emails (even more "bastards!").

Anyway, today I finally received the following:

- Børn Lynne - The Gods Awaken
- Børn Lynne - Return To Witchwood

And I like it very much!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-07-27, 11:06:58
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-26, 21:55:18
Børn Lynne - The Gods Awaken

Sounds interesting, PH. What's it about?

By the way, "børn" is children in Scandinavian. The right word here is "Bjørn". (Can't help it.) But I'm happy that you got the slash in here. (So we might not hang you - for a while)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-07-27, 17:49:36
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-07-26, 21:55:18
And three in a row now!

At last, finally my order from Soundoo.com is in.
I recommend everybody NOT to buy anything from Soundoo.com.
It took almost two months... (bastards...) without even replying to my emails (even more "bastards!").

Anyway, today I finally received the following:

- Børn Lynne - The Gods Awaken
- Børn Lynne - Return To Witchwood

And I like it very much!

Tell us,  was it worth the wait?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-07-27, 20:27:46
Yup, it was worth the wait!
The sound quality is amazing. And the compositions are beautiful!

"The Gods Awaken" is a musical version of a book. I have no idea actually. The music is entirely instrumental and very cool.
"Return To Witchwood" is also entirely instrumental (as is all of Bjørn Lynne's albums). Imagine you're in a wood and little elfs are playing music for you. Wow!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 10:39:58
I bought the book Lifting Shadows, which is the official biography (just look at my sig ;)) of Dream Theater. It comes with a 'best off' cd with a few songs they recorded over the years, starting with the Ytsejam ( :P) period.

It costed a bit but i'm sure it'll be worth it.  *horns*

Did you buy it too, Tom?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 10:51:50
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-07-21, 15:55:46
Sorry, from now on I will make my decisions on what to buy based upon the opinion of some dude in New York ::)

Some dude! We're talking about A.O. Scott, one of the leading film critics in the world. I've read several hundreds of reviews by him. I don't always agree with him, but I always get something to think about, and I avoid wasting time on crap movies; just as I read masses of music reviews to focus in on the quality stuff.  :)

Appy, when you reach my age, you get more concerned about using your time properly, making it quality time, so you really want to avoid senseless culture, gatherings, jobs etc.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:06:57
Today, although it has nothing to do with music, i bought 5 films. Fantastic Four, Das Boot (really extended and deluxe box set, War Of The Worlds, Saw III and The Departed.

Tonight, obviously when my daughter's asleep, i will watch Saw III.  ;D
Even my wife liked Saw I & II so i'm sure she'll like this one too.  :D
Nice film before bedtime.  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:17:02
Maddox, tell me what you think bout The Departed (after you've seen it). I'm thinking bout getting it.

>Even my wife liked Jaw I & II so i'm sure she'll like this one too. 

Is that the way she bites you?  ;D

By the way, it's Jaws.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:20:27
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:17:02
Maddox, tell me what you think bout The Departed (after you've seen it). I'm thinking bout getting it.

I will.  ;)

QuoteBy the way, it's Jaws.

Nicky.

Sorry, my mistake. I didn't meant Jaws at all. I meant: Saw.  :-[  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:24:19
Jaw, Saw, more gore  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:27:16
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-08-04, 15:24:19
Jaw, Saw, more gore  ;)

Nicky.

Indeed.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-08-16, 18:32:31
Shadowland - Mad As A Hatter. Again, 'Marktplaats' was the place to be  ;). After 'Through The Looking Glass' and 'Ring Of Roses' my third Shadowland album. Played it once, it has to grow on me. The other ones seem to be better, but it is not fair to say that after one spin.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-17, 09:29:04
'Tenacious D in The Pick Of Destiny' - as a birthday present for my brother - does that count?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 09:46:59
What does bro think of Arena, Bluey?

My latest DVD purchase (or one of them), and one of my best, was Baraka (Dir. Ron Fricke), an extraordinarily gripping film, slapping some of the most extremes of humanity right in your face. I was spellbound during the whole film, and wiped out afterward.

http://movies2.nytimes.com/movie/131202/Baraka/overview

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-17, 10:18:17
> What does bro think of Arena, Bluey?

To be honest, I don't really know, but he probably thinks they're 'just one of those dreadful poser groups my sister likes'...  :(
(As far as I know, to him all bands that don't play tuned down 7-string guitars are posers.  >:( )

Of course I'll be happy for him to prove me wrong and tell me that he changed his mind and loves them as much as I do!  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-08-17, 11:49:26
Quote from: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-17, 10:18:17
Of course I'll be happy for him to prove me wrong and tell me that he changed his mind and loves them as much as I do!  :)

One of the things that make Arena great is their tremendous variety, i.a. they can both rock hard and be gossamer delicate.

I suggest that you burn a CD for bro with A-songs that rock hard, and betcha, he'll come back for more, and he'll be ready for the lighter stuff.

Anybody who doesn't like Arena after giving them a proper run doesn't belong on this earth  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2007-08-17, 12:09:48
Then my brother must be banned from this planet - I made him listen to various Arena stuff whenever I got the chance, for example when he was in a car with me and couldn't get out (I'm pure evil, I know!  ;D ) but so far I didn't get any positive reactions...  >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-08-25, 19:38:20
Today I bought my first Sylvan cd:
Presets

I like it very much!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2007-08-25, 20:31:07
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-08-25, 19:38:20
Today I bought my first Sylvan cd:
Presets

I like it very much!
Great choice!

Just ordered the new Shadow Gallery album called 'Prime Cuts'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-26, 14:03:43
I went to Kleve, Germany last Friday and that was not good for my bank account.  :-\

On the way to Kleve we were spotted by a strange vehicle in the verge of the road and suddenly we saw a familiar flash through the window screen ( ::) >:().
When we arrived in Kleve we discovered that a lot had changed since the last time we visited the place. The parking place was very unknown to us ( yes, it's been a long time since we've been there ).

Went to a shop called Saturn which is actually almost the same as the Media-markt over here in Holland so i had a great time there ( ;D):

Bought:

Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Circus Maximus - Isolate
Queensryche - Mindcrime At The Moore
Kaipa - Angling Feelings

We had a delicious dinner over there with a Jagerschnitzel for my wife and daughter (the meat is so big, a whole kindergarden could eat from it) and a Schnitzel Phantasia for me.  ;D

But...

ehm...

On our way back, just before we would cross the border...

I had a flat tyre. Result: €150,- for two new tyres.  :-\

Overall...It was quite expensive.  :'(

But nevertheless fun.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-26, 15:11:28
I'm curious to hear your opinion of Isolate, Maddox aka Xoddam. I found The 1st Chapter very exciting, and I'm looking forward to listening to Isolate.

Sounds like you had a nice trip to Kleve. What do wifie and kiddie do while your feasting on the CD's?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-26, 15:22:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-08-26, 15:11:28
I'm curious to hear your opinion of Isolate, Maddox aka Xoddam. I found The 1st Chapter very exciting, and I'm looking forward to listening to Isolate.

Heard it three times now. Some songs are a bit 'mainstream' but overall it's quite good. The best track by far is the 'epic' of the album Mouth Of Madness. The band surely did evolved on this album. On The First Chapter some ideas and Frickelorgies (thank you, proglady  ;D) were just 'too much'.

QuoteSounds like you had a nice trip to Kleve. What do wifie and kiddie do while your feasting on the CD's?

Nicky.

Waiting for me, have some icecream, search for new (baby) clothes. You know, the usual women stuff.  ;D
No just kidding. The last remark that is.  ;)
My wife was looking for a new LCD tv for our bedroom and little maddy was just following us.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2007-08-26, 23:49:41
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-08-26, 14:03:43
I went to Kleve, Germany last Friday and that was not good for my bank account.  :-\

On the way to Kleve we were spotted by a strange vehicle in the verge of the road and suddenly we saw a familiar flash through the window screen ( ::) >:().
When we arrived in Kleve we discovered that a lot had changed since the last time we visited the place. The parking place was very unknown to us ( yes, it's been a long time since we've been there ).

Went to a shop called Saturn which is actually almost the same as the Media-markt over here in Holland so i had a great time there ( ;D):

Bought:

Knight Area - Under A New Sign
Circus Maximus - Isolate
Queensryche - Mindcrime At The Moore
Kaipa - Angling Feelings

We had a delicious dinner over there with a Jagerschnitzel for my wife and daughter (the meat is so big, a whole kindergarden could eat from it) and a Schnitzel Phantasia for me.  ;D

But...

ehm...

On our way back, just before we would cross the border...

I had a flat tyre. Result: €150,- for two new tyres.  :-\

Overall...It was quite expensive.  :'(

But nevertheless fun.  :D


First off, Mediamarkt is also a German shop.
Second, where is the Saturn in Kleve?
Third, InsideOut (the distribution of prog in Europe) is in Kleve, have you seen it? I've seen the old building there, couldn't find the new one. ;)

I go to Kleve very often actually. It's a very nice city.


Oh, and Angling Feelings is wonderful!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-08-27, 00:04:51
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2007-08-26, 23:49:41
First off, Mediamarkt is also a German shop.

I know.  ;)

Quote from: PHSecond, where is the Saturn in Kleve?

When you go up to the main street (pass Woolworth on the left and a bit further the big kaufhaus on the right) you find a fountain. Just behind the fountain across the street there is a big new shopping mall where you find Saturn. It's on the second floor.  ;)

Quote from: PHThird, InsideOut (the distribution of prog in Europe) is in Kleve, have you seen it? I've seen the old building there, couldn't find the new one. ;)

No, i haven't. Thought about going to search for it but since i wasn't alone and we were getting pretty hungry i decided not to.
Maybe next time.

Quote from: PHI go to Kleve very often actually. It's a very nice city.

It indeed is.

Quote from: PHOh, and Angling Feelings is wonderful!

You're absolutely right.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-08-27, 17:52:42
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2007-08-26, 23:49:41

Second, where is the Saturn in Kleve?

Hmmm...

QuoteI go to Kleve very often actually. It's a very nice city.



Which reminds me PH, why ask this question if you are a regular visitor of Kleve? You must have known then.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-08-27, 20:42:52
Wow that took a while before it landed. ;) :D

Well let's clear that up.
I was in Koblenz two weeks ago and saw a Saturn shop there. But first I thought it was a shop for only washing machines and such, but when I got in I saw it was like Mediamarkt.
I didn't know the Saturn was in Kleve because I wasn't aware of it being the shop that it is. I must have came across it, but didn't take notion of it at that time.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-08-27, 22:25:16
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-08-27, 20:42:52
Wow that took a while before it landed. ;) :D


Not as long as you think.  ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-08-31, 22:02:33
Just ordered the pre-order of the first season, and no it has nothing to do with music whatsoever  ;D, of Heroes.  8)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2007-08-31, 22:19:24
Just ordered, (don't tell the wife), Fish 13th Star, Manning Ansers Tree, Two tickets for Fish at The Brook, CRS Membership, Hokum Cd, Two Alex  Body cd's, Around £115, Thats all my spending gone in one day , for the month  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-10, 22:04:27
I ordered this beauty:

(http://www.dprp.net/news/2007/2007_36/ytse4.jpg)

and this one:

(http://www.dprp.net/news/2007/2007_36/ytse3.jpg)

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 09:55:27
How about if you invite us all over for a DT-fest some fine day, Maddox?

I'd even teach you some English spelling then  ;D

I'll take the bus from the station to your place, with all your speeding tickets :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 10:24:51
Recent purchases include:-
Draconian - Where Lovers Mourn
Heaven and Hell - Live at the Radio City Music Hall
As I Lay Dying - An Ocean Between Us
Amorphis - Silent Waters

In post:-
Iced Earth - Framing Armageddon

On order:-
Fish - 13th Star
Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

To order
Him - Venus Doom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-09-11, 11:31:12
Quote from: mdread666 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 10:24:51
Him - Venus Doom
Uuuhhh, Ville and his guys - that's certainly worth checking out!  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-09-11, 18:48:08
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-09-11, 09:55:27
How about if you invite us all over for a DT-fest some fine day, Maddox?


Good idea!  :)

Unfortunately it stays with a good idea.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Tue, 2007-09-11, 19:36:17
Fish 13th Star, A cracking album, Now on it's second play, Believe the Hype ;D

Fish is for life!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2007-09-14, 18:46:17
John Wetton & Geoffrey Downes - Icon II (Rubicon)

With John Mitchell on lead guitar  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2007-09-17, 22:37:27
Recently ordered: Fish - 13th Star & The Flower Kings - Sum Of No Evil special edition.

What a year!  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2007-09-18, 13:55:39
Received today from Amazon

Savatage - hall of the mountain king
Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Porcupine tree - Signify

A bit of metal and a bit of prog - lovely  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Tue, 2007-09-18, 16:34:55
Rubicon isnt bad at all.

I recently got Solar (Robs project) The Mitchell influence on that is so apparent. Some of the guitar parts are reminiscent of Neon and Glitter by The Urbane!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-18, 16:56:02
Quote from: bellanova on Tue, 2007-09-18, 16:34:55
Rubicon isnt bad at all.

I recently got Solar (Robs project) The Mitchell influence on that is so apparent. Some of the guitar parts are reminiscent of Neon and Glitter by The Urbane!!!

Yeah, Solar is a very nice band. But unfortunately it's all there is, and I'm hopelessly waiting for some more of Robert Sebastian, but probably he's too busy with his family, which is a good excuse!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: CompanyCroydon on Fri, 2007-09-21, 14:10:40
Just Ordered, MANNING The Ragged Curtain and The View From My Window, I will slowly get the back catalogue, That's now Three down and one Ordered...lol,  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-09-25, 19:42:42
Today I bought the following:

- Steve Hackett - Voyage Of The Acolyte (2005 Remaster)
- Marillion - Script From A Jester's Tear (24 bit digitally remaster 2 CD)
- Spock's Beard - V


Wonderful!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-09-29, 17:11:34
Just ordered: Sieges Even - Paramount

Have i mentioned the fact that this is a very expensive prog year?  :'(  :D ;D  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-01, 10:59:17
Credo - Rhetoric (excellent stuff)
Neo - Broadcast (again excellent, although not that keen on stuff by IQ !)

Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle - special edition (thought I'd try them out - never heard anything by them before - perhaps it's just me but I find this rather silly - I couldn't even make it to the end of disc 1 let alone try out disc 2 - this'll be heading onto ebay soon !!)

Nightwish - Dark Passion Play - (just dropped through letter box - will listen to shortly - currently playing Credo again !)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:38:14
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-01, 10:59:17
Ayreon - Into The Electric Castle - special edition (thought I'd try them out - never heard anything by them before - perhaps it's just me but I find this rather silly - I couldn't even make it to the end of disc 1 let alone try out disc 2 - this'll be heading onto ebay soon !!)
:o  ??? Best Dutch prog album in my opinion. But everyone's a critic of course! Doesn't sound like there's any chance of convincing you of the merits of this album, too bad! :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:50:51
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:38:14
:o  ??? Best Dutch prog album in my opinion.

Really !?!? - Well I must be missing something as it just didn't do it for me !

Perhaps it's just a case that it really wasn't what I was expecting to hear - try as we might to listen to something new with a completely open mind, I think we all have preconceived ideas of what we expect or hope to hear and that makes the impact of falling short of those expectations even harder.

Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:38:14
Doesn't sound like there's any chance of convincing you of the merits of this album, too bad! :-\

Now I know what it's like perhaps I'll give it another try in a couple of days - just can't stop playing Credo at the moment though  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:56:20
Quote from: mdread666 on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:50:51
Perhaps it's just a case that it really wasn't what I was expecting to hear - try as we might to listen to something new with a completely open mind, I think we all have preconceived ideas of what we expect or hope to hear and that makes the impact of falling short of those expectations even harder.
Agree with you on that, especially impossible with bands/artists you really like and that have done great albums.

QuoteNow I know what it's like perhaps I'll give it another try in a couple of days - just can't stop playing Credo at the moment though  :)
Ok, let us know if you happen to change your mind! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-02, 13:00:56
H.I.M. - Venus Doom  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2007-10-02, 14:26:00
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-02, 19:05:14
I just bought:
The Tangent - A Place In The Queue (2005)
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence (2006)
Hidria Spacefolk - Symetria (2007)

I spend quite some money lately...
But I'm now (again) listening to Hidria Spacefolk! Wow! Very refreshing music! And a nice cd case or sleeve if you like to call it that. A bit strange too.
Sylvan, yes I like this album. But I think I'd prefer Presets, it's just more my taste. Initially Posthumous Silence (and Artificial Paradise) have put me off, but then I decided to try Presets and that was nice!
PS is very cool too.
Can't believe I once said that I didn't like Sylvan!
Now I want to try Artificial Paradise again! :D
The Tangent is something I don't really like from the beginning, but I knew it had something, so I bought the latest album and I will listen to it soon.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-02, 19:09:42
I was just thinking, Paco: Your Dad's divorced, and my Mom's too, so if they got married with each other, your Dad would become my stepfather, and he could start paying for my CD's too. Hm, let's see, how do we bring them together .........

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-02, 19:23:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-02, 19:09:42I was just thinking, Paco: Your Dad's divorced, and my Mom's too, so if they got married with each other, your Dad would become my stepfather, and he could start paying for my CD's too. Hm, let's see, how do we bring them together .........
He doesn't pay my cds... (that would be cool).

And we're already brothers! ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-05, 10:04:16
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2007-10-01, 11:38:14
:o  ??? Best Dutch prog album in my opinion [Electric Castle]

Are you guys familiar with the Dutch-American prog group Sun Caged? They're more DT-style. Their album Artemisia is my fave Dutch album.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-05, 14:40:06
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2007-10-05, 10:04:16
Are you guys familiar with the Dutch-American prog group Sun Caged? They're more DT-style. Their album Artemisia is my fave Dutch album.

Nicky.

Agree. Sun Caged are really good for a Dutch band.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-10-05, 15:04:50
Yesterday i bought the following items:

Dream Theater - Official Bootleg demo series: Falling Into Infinity
Dream Theater - Official Bootleg live series: New York City, 3/4/93

And a T-shirt. Like this one:

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-13, 15:26:02
Just bought: Special Edition of The Divine Conspiracy of Epica.  *horns*

My bank account is getting angrier by the hour.  :-\  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-10-13, 18:06:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2007-10-13, 15:26:02
My bank account is getting angrier by the hour.  :-\  ;D

In any case, noone can accuse us proggies for being in it for the money.

On the other hand, I haven't met the proggie who regrets having paid for his/her collection of albums with Arena, Dream Theater, IQ etc.

And we wouldn't have all this fun in the Room were it not for our musical passion.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2007-10-13, 19:26:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-10-13, 18:06:29
IQ


Speaking of IQ, I've just brought tickets for IQ in January at the CRS awards.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:54:27
What I don't understand bout you marsh monsters is that you ignore Sun Caged so completely - in fact it almost looks like a conspiracy. This group is in my opinion easily the most exciting Dutch group, the closest to groups like DT and SyX. Have they stolen your women or your beers or somethin?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:57:02
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2007-10-13, 19:26:20
Speaking of IQ, I've just brought tickets for IQ in January at the CRS awards.

That shows that your IQ is high, Johnny. And remember to ask the woofies if they'd like to join. That I have to do family therapy here  ::)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:59:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-10-14, 09:57:02
And remember to ask the woofies if they'd like to join. That I have to do family therapy here  ::)


BEHAVE!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2007-10-16, 17:52:44
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2007-10-13, 19:26:20

Speaking of IQ, I've just brought tickets for IQ in January at the CRS awards.


They arrived today! Me happy! *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:02:59
21 days after my latest purchase I thought it was time to bring one collection closer to perfection:

Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity
As bought by Paco


And also I couldn't resist to buy:

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: The Trilogy
- Splinter Cell
- Pandora Tomorrow
- Chaos Theory

9,99 euros! :o

Now I need a pc that can play those games! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-23, 19:13:11
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 16:02:59
21 days after my latest purchase I thought it was time to bring one collection closer to perfection:

Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity
As bought by Paco


And also I couldn't resist to buy:

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: The Trilogy
- Splinter Cell
- Pandora Tomorrow
- Chaos Theory

9,99 euros! :o

Now I need a pc that can play those games! ;D

-Paco

Darn, i only have the first two games. Still have to get my hands on the Chaos Theory. Great games by the way.

Good choice, P.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-23, 19:22:25
ThNx Maddy!

I haven't played them yet.
I think I'm gonna like them though, but Metal Gear Solid is always gonna be the best in its genre! *horns*

-MGS fanboy
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-10-24, 00:00:02
Metal gear rules 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2007-10-24, 00:22:49
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Wed, 2007-10-24, 00:00:02
Metal gear rules 8)

Definately!! *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-10-25, 14:46:28
Agua de Annique  8)

(Anekke van Griesbergen, former The Gathering)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-30, 09:29:21
This beauty:

(http://www.roundrec.com/images/agh_285bord.jpg)

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-10-30, 09:37:30
Mmm, nice!  :)

I'm afraid I won't buy any CDs or DVDs for a while... I just brought my car to the garage for inspection and I fear I won't have any money left until end of the year.  :(  The preliminary price they gave me was - sit down, guys - 291 Euros! (add the VAT to that, and I'm sure they'll also charge me for changing tyres)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-30, 10:58:36
OK, Maddox, tell us what it's like.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-10-30, 12:48:49
Yeah Maddox, tell us! The cover looks nice, but how's the music?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-30, 13:17:43
Click here (http://www.roundrec.com/) to enter their site and hear some samples of their albums.

Mind's Eye is a Swedish band that i 'discovered' two years ago when i bought Walking On H20.Also a great album. It was a bargain so i couldn't resist and i don't regret it. The music is somewhat a mixture of several prog/metal/AOR ( :P) bands. A bit of Sylvan in it, some harder stuff like Queensryche during Op:Mindcrime I and a bit of Shadow Gallery.
Really amazing.  8)

This album is a concept* album, which i always like, and i'm sure it's a great album. The artwork is done by Mattias Norén by the way.

*About a hit man that at the end of his 'career' confesses to a priest all the things he has done, in search for absolution.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-10-30, 14:11:51
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2007-10-30, 13:17:43
A bit of Sylvan in it, some harder stuff like Queensryche during Op:Mindcrime I and a bit of Shadow Gallery.
Really amazing.  8)

Sounds real promising, Maddox. I'll sure giv'm a run.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-11, 17:23:41
Opeth's The Roundhouse Tapes and i'm going to order the first ever live album of Neal Morse which will be filled with the entire Question Mark album + some tracks of One + some Spocks Beard/Transatlantic songs.  8)

Release date apparently is November 16th and details can be found here.  8) (http://www.radiantrecords.com/catalog.asp?Item=257)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 21:36:35
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-11, 17:23:41Opeth's The Roundhouse Tapes and i'm going to order the first ever live album of Neal Morse which will be filled with the entire Question Mark album + some tracks of One + some Spocks Beard/Transatlantic songs.  8)

Release date apparently is November 16th and details can be found here.  8) (http://www.radiantrecords.com/catalog.asp?Item=257)

Isn't that just the official bootleg? (talking about Neal by the way).


I think I've waited for too long and tomorrow I'll buy Fugazi and Clutching At Straws.
I mean, these albums are a must for a progger eh?

Tomorrow I'll tell you whether I actually did it or not.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-13, 09:12:42
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2007-11-12, 21:36:35

I think I've waited for too long and tomorrow I'll buy Fugazi and Clutching At Straws.
I mean, these albums are a must for a progger eh?


Well, the answer is a big ... YES !!!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 11:01:12
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-13, 09:12:42
Well, the answer is a big ... YES !!!  8)
No, Bupie, Paco wasn't talking about Yes, but about two Marillion albums! :P

Yep, Paco, definitely must haves, go get them indeed! Fugazi is a logical successor to Script, but with some harder edges (say Pride compared to Lions Cage). Clutching At Straws is also a classic.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-11-13, 12:37:28
I really don't like Fugazi and Script :o They are so different from Misplaced Childhood, which is one of the best albums ever made imo.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 12:48:31
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-11-13, 12:37:28
I really don't like Fugazi and Script :o

:o But you do like Songs From The Lions Cage right? I.e. Script 2.0?

Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2007-11-13, 12:37:28
They are so different from Misplaced Childhood, which is one of the best albums ever made imo.

Well if you want to buy only one Fish era Marillion album it should of course be Misplaced Childhood, no arguing about that. It's also one of the few flawless albums (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg25396#msg25396) around.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:23:10
Shoo... shooo! Off with you to a Marillion forum!!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:49:38
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:23:10
Shoo... shooo! Off with you to a Marillion forum!!  ;)  ;D
Sorry Bluey, you're probably right, it's just that once you get met started on Marillion I just can't stop myself :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:52:56
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:23:10
Shoo... shooo! Off with you to a Marillion forum!!  ;)  ;D
Still, as Script features Mick it falls in the solo & side projects category and we're very much entitled to discuss it here in the forum ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 14:09:04
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:49:38
Sorry Bluey, you're probably right, it's just that once you get met started on Marillion I just can't stop myself :P
Well... same here with Arena I guess...  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 14:10:19
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:52:56
Still, as Script features Mick it falls in the solo & side projects category and we're very much entitled to discuss it here in the forum ;D
Sure - I was just kidding. After all, I'm the (uncrowned) Queen of off-topicness.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-13, 14:42:43
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 13:49:38
Sorry Bluey, you're probably right, it's just that once you get met started on Marillion I just can't stop myself :P

Well, I would be glad to discuss in a general topic about Marillion in the Other Bands section. An if I am lucky enough, I will be able to review a Fish show featuring the entire CaS album soon  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 15:32:52
Today I bought Fugazi.
I wanted to buy Clutching At Straws too, but the remastered edition was gone already and I really want the 2CD version. But I will get it sometime.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 16:32:04
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 14:10:19
Sure - I was just kidding. After all, I'm the (uncrowned) Queen of off-topicness.  ;D
I know ;) But now you've got me confused, I thought you were a princess (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=548.msg25423#msg25423)?

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 15:32:52
Today I bought Fugazi.
I wanted to buy Clutching At Straws too, but the remastered edition was gone already and I really want the 2CD version. But I will get it sometime.
Yeah definitely go for the 2cd version, the bonus disc features very interesting demos of the Marillion album that might have been ("Seasons End with Fish on vocals and some Vigil stuff"). So what do you think of Fugazi? I just LOVE that killer intro of Emerald Lies, should add that in the great moments in music thread!

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-13, 14:42:43
Well, I would be glad to discuss in a general topic about Marillion in the Other Bands section.
Bupie, there is indeed such a thread  (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=191.0t) in the poll section! And I believe there are other Marillion topics/threads. Let's revive them! Or am I going too far now, Bluey? ::)

Edit: whadda y'know, I actually did restrain myself in that thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=191.msg4564#msg4564) :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-11-13, 17:09:39
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 16:32:04
I know ;) But now you've got me confused, I thought you were a princess (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=548.msg25423#msg25423)?
Well, that's up to Peter in the end - at the moment I'm still a 'prince'...  ;)

Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 16:32:04
Bupie, there is indeed such a thread  (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=191.0t) in the poll section! And I believe there are other Marillion topics/threads. Let's revive them! Or am I going too far now, Bluey? ::)
Nope, not at all - but I hope you don't mind me NOT discussing Marillion...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2007-11-13, 17:16:55
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 16:32:04
Bupie, there is indeed such a thread  (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=191.0t) in the poll section! And I believe there are other Marillion topics/threads. Let's revive them! Or am I going too far now, Bluey? ::)

Edit: whadda y'know, I actually did restrain myself in that thread (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=191.msg4564#msg4564) :P

I should have remembered since I have participated in those threads. Elzheimer begins ...  :-X

I am going to try to reactivate them but please don't restrain yourself then  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 17:19:57
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2007-11-13, 16:32:04So what do you think of Fugazi?

Now listening to it.
Sounds great!
The keyboards in the first song remind me very much of Arena indeed. Maybe it's a good thing that I didn't buy both albums at once, since this is very difficult music to get into.
Now I am forced to listen to the album. Otherwise I would say "ok, I'll first try the other one."

Or something...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-11-13, 19:02:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-11-13, 17:19:57
Now listening to it.
Sounds great!
The keyboards in the first song remind me very much of Arena indeed. Maybe it's a good thing that I didn't buy both albums at once, since this is very difficult music to get into.
Now I am forced to listen to the album. Otherwise I would say "ok, I'll first try the other one."

Or something...


-Paco

Assassins is awesome, PH. Probably the only reason why i got 'into' symphonic rock/prog.  *horns*

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2007-11-17, 10:10:30
Now that you know Script and Fugazi, you definitely need to get or at least take a listen to "Real to Reel". It's those 2 albums combined, and performed in absolutely gorgeous live performances. Really really fantastic.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-11-17, 13:22:10
Nah... I don't really feel the need for live albums. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sat, 2007-11-17, 17:14:46
I've bought Asrai - Pearls in Dirt, and it has a really cool case and great artwork. I love it when artists pay attention to such stuff :)

Also - Shadow Gallery - Prime Cuts. I figured this album would give me a good sense of their music, so I'm very curious to how it sounds.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2007-11-18, 17:13:46
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2007-11-17, 13:22:10
Nah... I don't really feel the need for live albums. :)

Believe me, this one will make a difference.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2007-11-18, 20:16:40
And Live & Life is a very special treat too - particularly on the background of a full experience of Contagion, so get Contagion first, Paco, pretty good album, tellya, sounds better on CD than on harddisk :D ;D

The live version of The Spirit Carries On on Score is also breathtaking, whew  *horns*

Nicky.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2007-11-18, 20:57:51
Indeed, you must at least get the Arena live albums. They are very special and make me think even better of the band, as they are as good live as they are on an album. And the live music has it's own atmosphere.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-23, 10:33:43
Finally offered to myself Enchant's Live at Last DVD.

And believe me, it's great : if there was not a lot of overdubbing, it is REALLY impressive because everything sounds almost perfect, especially Ted Leonard's voice.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6pjbZHX8HA
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2007-11-23, 20:40:32
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2007-11-23, 10:33:43
Finally offered to myself Enchant's Live at Last DVD.

And believe me, it's great : if there was not a lot of overdubbing, it is REALLY impressive because everything sounds almost perfect, especially Ted Leonard's voice.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6pjbZHX8HA


Good choice, Bupie. Glad you like it.  :)

I personally think it's one of the best live albums i have.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-25, 19:40:39
Time to order some stuff again:

David Gilmour - Remember That Night Live At The Royal Albert Hall DVD

Steve Vai - Visual Sound Theories DVD

8)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2007-11-26, 00:39:14
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2007-11-25, 19:40:39
Steve Vai - Visual Sound Theories DVD

Yeah, Mad, I'm also a big Vai fan, and I'm considering gettin this DVD. However, I'v read rather varied reviews of it. Tell me what you think about it (after you'v heard it)  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2007-12-01, 13:45:17
I had a coupon for 7,50 euro, to spend in VanLeest... (because of my birthday)

Problem is that there isn't much interesting music in VanLeest... :(

But, I found a special "Vangelis - The Collection" 3-disc, so I bought it.
I'm not really a Vangelis fan, but why not experimenting a bit...?

In this collection there was the following full albums:
- Albedo 0.39
- Beaubourg
- Spiral

6,99 euros. ;D

I'm giving it a spin right now.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-12-01, 19:49:16
I find Vangelis' solo stuff rather boring, but the four albums he did with Jon Anderson after their debut album are all great. Lots of melody, beautiful singing, and atmosphere.

Surely something for you, Paco  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2007-12-02, 17:10:10
Yesterday I bought the 'Forever Live' DVD of IQ at the gig  *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:19:25
"The Simpsons" - The Movie (DVD)  ;D
(not for me, though - it's gonna be a Christmas present for my little brother)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:20:06
Oh, and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" for my colleague (she's a huge HP fan...)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:43:17
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:20:06
Oh, and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" for my colleague (she's a huge HP fan...)

Hmm, i wonder why i haven't bought that one too.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:46:44
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2007-12-01, 19:49:16I find Vangelis' solo stuff rather boring, surely something for you, Paco  :)
Thanks Nick... ;)

I'm not really into Vangelis either, but some songs are pretty stunning! Spiral for example.


I ordered Satellite's Evening Games 5 months ago.
A few days ago I got an email that it was cancelled...
Oh yes...

So I bought The Universal Migrator 1&2 (special edition) via bol.com.
Hopefully it will be here tomorrow or the day after.
And then I'll just need Actual Fantasy and 01011001 to have the full Ayreon studio albums cataloge.
Then of course I'm going to get my hands on Ambeon and Star One. ;)


...And Satellite's Evening Games!!

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2007-12-04, 22:17:00
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2007-12-04, 21:46:44
Thanks Nick... ;)

I missed a bit of significant text between the comma and the s, Paco ....... but then again, I played the same trick on Bluey, so I guess it's tit for tat, since you and Bluey are two sides of the same ....... (I didnt say "monster")   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-12-06, 16:25:56
I'm now the proud owner of Universal Migrator Part I & II (Special Edition).

Playing it now. Some songs are clearly better than others...
I wonder how the second disc will be.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2007-12-06, 18:32:21
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-12-06, 16:25:56
I'm now the proud owner of Universal Migrator Part I & II (Special Edition).
I wonder how the second disc will be.
Heavier than part I  :D. Anyway, great choice. My favourite song on part I is 'And the Druïds turn to stone'. Damian rules  8).
On part two the best Ayreon song ever: 'Dawn of a million souls', just great  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2007-12-06, 19:46:54
Yeah "Dawn On A Million Souls" is brilliant.

Still I have trouble with some of Part I (Part II works better for me)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2007-12-06, 20:55:06
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2007-12-06, 19:46:54
Yeah "Dawn On A Million Souls" is brilliant.

Still I have trouble with some of Part I (Part II works better for me)


-Paco

And that's what i like about music interests. The way opinions differ is just great.  :)
Personally i'm more of a PT I type. There some amazing mellow songs on it, like 2084 and The Shooting Company. Brilliant stuff.

And i really agree with you there that Dawn Of A Millions Souls is amazing.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-12-21, 11:28:59
I also bought Satellite - Evening Games (with a Video Bonus...)
I'm really happy to finally put this in my listening profile as a real cd! ;)
It is really great music and if anyone hasn't heard it already: what are you doing on an Arena forum?
This music is absolutely fantastic and in the same "style" as Arena.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2007-12-28, 15:42:25
And now I also have:
Rebecca St. James - If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something (Special Edition)

And it's extremely good! :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2008-01-03, 08:36:31
I am back in a prog mood now  ;) so i ordered Rapid eye movement and Fear of a blank planet which should arrive tomorrow

Prog and roll

Contagion is next on the list by the way
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:27:23
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2008-01-03, 08:36:31
Contagion is next on the list by the way

??? Should be first, Funkster !

Contagion is Arena's best (imo) and one of the best albums eva  *horns*

Rapid Eye Movement is a masterpiece too. Lots going on in Riverside-world.

With PT I find that they havent evolved sufficiently. I have all their studios, and there's lots of beautiful atmosphere and melody, but all along the way it's been too much atmosphere and too little drama, too expansive music so to say. That of course makes them more accesible to the masses - and they have become one of the most popular prog groups - but less exciting to prog afficionados.

I know that Paco and other roomies will request my head on a tray for saying this, but it's my honest opinion, and I have God on my side  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:57:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:27:23With PT I find that they havent evolved sufficiently. I have all their studios, and there's lots of beautiful atmosphere and melody, but all along the way it's been too much atmosphere and too little drama, too expansive music so to say. That of course makes them more accesible to the masses - and they have become one of the most popular prog groups - but less exciting to prog afficionados.
Well, they DID evolve. First they were quite the psychedelic band. Then they became really poppy, and then very rocky.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:27:23I know that Paco and other roomies will request my head on a tray for saying this
Nah, each to their own. I really love this band, but to be honest, I don't have all their studio albums (although I want to!). And of course I can see their evolution, I can also see what you mean. Porcupine Tree has a very strict formula which is very recognisable.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-01-03, 11:27:23but it's my honest opinion, and I have God on my side  :D
Phew.... that's what the pope said in crusaders time... And we all know that that was truly the dark ages of christianity. Something we (christians) should feel guilty about. Let God decide which party He'll choose. I think He rather listens to Neal Morse, since Neal Morse listens to Him! :D

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-01-07, 15:49:25
I wanted to pre-order the Caamora CD/DVD, but it seems all I did was confusing the guys at the record store... ah well... I'll get it, one way or another!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-01-07, 18:11:10
Bluey, I can recommend you to use Amazon, honestly - unless you've made it a sport to confuse guys  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-08, 09:52:44
Thanks for the recommendation, Nicky, but I thought it cannot hurt to bring Caamora to my record store's attention.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:05:46
OK, today I pre-ordered "01011001" from Ayreon. It's the Limited Edition which means that I get the double cd, a bonus DVD, extended artwork and a 36-page booklet (instead of 28 pages). This all in a DVD sleeve. ;D I cannot wait to have it!

I also ordered Threshold - Subsurface (Special Edition) and Star One - Space Metal (Special Edition).


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:15:40
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:05:46
OK, today I pre-ordered "01011001" from Ayreon. It's the Limited Edition which means that I get the double cd, a bonus DVD, extended artwork and a 36-page booklet (instead of 28 pages). This all in a DVD sleeve. ;D I cannot wait to have it!

I also ordered Threshold - Subsurface (Special Edition) and Star One - Space Metal (Special Edition).


-Paco

Good boy.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 17:26:11
Ok, I forgot to tell you all, that I won a DVD of Blackfield.
I participated in a competition of DPRP and I won! ;D

I'm happy! But I heard this DVD isn't really that special... But it's nice to get it for free anyway!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Micha on Tue, 2008-01-22, 19:27:15
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 17:26:11
Ok, I forgot to tell you all, that I won a DVD of Blackfield.
I participated in a competition of DPRP and I won! ;D

I'm happy! But I heard this DVD isn't really that special... But it's nice to get it for free anyway!


-Paco

I told you that a long time ago, but you won't believe it!  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-22, 19:33:54
Quote from: Micha on Tue, 2008-01-22, 19:27:15I told you that a long time ago, but you won't believe it!  ;)

Hahaha LOL!

I absolutely didn't know what you were talking about at that moment. We were talking about Spock's Beard's Snow and I thought that you gave me a link to something about that. So I was searching for Spock's Beard on that page and didn't find it. So then I clicked away to the reviews and after that I never took a look at the competitionslist again.
Until I got an email from DPRP a week ago.

LOL, the pieces fall into their places.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Micha on Wed, 2008-01-23, 23:01:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-01-18, 17:05:46
OK, today I pre-ordered "01011001" from Ayreon. It's the Limited Edition which means that I get the double cd, a bonus DVD, extended artwork and a 36-page booklet (instead of 28 pages). This all in a DVD sleeve. ;D I cannot wait to have it!


-Paco

Same for me, I hope I'll get the LE on Friday. In the meantime I've to read the interview with Captain Future (http://www.dprp.net/specials/2008_ayreon/)  :) on DPRP.

Michael
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-01-23, 23:23:53
Quote from: Micha on Wed, 2008-01-23, 23:01:48Same for me, I hope I'll get the LE on Friday. In the meantime I've to read the interview with Captain Future (http://www.dprp.net/specials/2008_ayreon/)  :) on DPRP.

Hey thanks for the link to the interview.
It was a nice read.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2008-01-25, 20:03:25
Beyond the Blue (http://www.beyond-the-blue.eu/) - The Ray of Spring
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-01-27, 20:31:32
No cd, no DVD but...

An Ayreon T-shirt and with that a free poster, that i already had, and a button.

And by the entrance we all received a promo card, which i already had btw  ;D, and a pen.  *horns*

*Woe to you who dares to touch that pen. (http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif)(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif)(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/board/images/smiles/icon_twisted.gif)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-28, 16:15:38
Today my order arrived!!
It brought me:
- Ayreon - 01011001 (Limited Edition) [2 CD + DVD]
- Star One - Space Metal (Limited Edition)
- Threshold - Subsurface (Special Edition)
- Spock's Beard - All On A Sunday [single]
- An Ayreon "01011001" button
- An Ayreon "01011001" pen
- An Ayreon "01011001" postcard
- A Ritual "The Hemulic Voluntary Band" postcard
- An Evergrey "Monday Morning Apocalypse" Sticker

Cool.... 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-28, 16:51:06
That is indeed an eclectic order ...  ??? :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-01-28, 16:57:31
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-01-28, 16:51:06
That is indeed an eclectic order ...  ??? :)

Well, I only ordered 01011001, Space Metal and Subsurface.

The rest came for free! 8)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: GillianW on Mon, 2008-01-28, 17:44:10
Just received -
Ayreon 01011001 CD + DVD
Knight Area           Under a new Sign
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:26:46
He PH. Just wondering.

Did you buy those at the Inside Out store?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:59:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-01-28, 16:57:31
Well, I only ordered 01011001, Space Metal and Subsurface.

The rest came for free! 8)


-Paco
Cool!  8) Where did you order this, that they sent you so many goodies?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:23:03
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:26:46He PH. Just wondering.

Did you buy those at the Inside Out store?

Yup. 8)

Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2008-01-29, 12:59:52Cool!  8) Where did you order this, that they sent you so many goodies?
At the Inside Out store. 8)

-Paco :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:25:56
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:23:03
Yup. 8)


Then tell me, what do you think about the shipping cost?

I personally think they're insanely high.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:35:09
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:25:56Then tell me, what do you think about the shipping cost?

I personally think they're insanely high.  :-\

Yup. :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:46:49
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 14:35:09
Yup. :(

Just to pay €9.- euro's for shipping costs are...gruesome.  >:(

And above that, from 'our' country we can only order things from €25,- or more.  >:(

Inside out has a great store with lots of goodies but this is the main reason why i don't ever order there anymore.

Or it has to be for a good reason.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:54:16
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:46:49Just to pay €9.- euro's for shipping costs are...gruesome.  >:(

And above that, from 'our' country we can only order things from €25,- or more.  >:(

Inside out has a great store with lots of goodies but this is the main reason why i don't ever order there anymore.

Or it has to be for a good reason.  :-\

Well, once in a while I order along with a friend of mine. Together we try to make an order of 100 euros and then the shipping costs are free. If I remember correctly, you live in Vianen, which is next to Utrecht. If you want to order something through InsideOut, we can do so together when we both want to order something. I have an "OV-kaart", so for me it's not a problem to get to Vianen. Of course when school allows to.

Of course the buttons and stickers would still be for me. ;D ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:59:48
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-01-29, 15:54:16
Well, once in a while I order along with a friend of mine. Together we try to make an order of 100 euros and then the shipping costs are free. If I remember correctly, you live in Vianen, which is next to Utrecht. If you want to order something through InsideOut, we can do so together when we both want to order something. I have an "OV-kaart", so for me it's not a problem to get to Vianen. Of course when school allows to.

Interesting. That might work.
Good idea.  ;)

QuoteOf course the buttons and stickers would still be for me. ;D ;)

-Paco

Only if they are buttons and stickers from Ayreon.  :P :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-31, 18:47:58
Visited 'Marktplaats' again. I'm waiting for the album 'Glitter' from The Urbane. And I have made a bid for Nolan/Wakeman's 'Jabberwocky'. No reaction yet. Don't make a better bid please  ;). And I have ordered 'Awakenings' from 'The Reasoning'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 22:21:00
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-31, 18:47:58Visited 'Marktplaats' again. I'm waiting for the album 'Glitter' from The Urbane.

Yeah, I still need that one too. Not every song on it is good. Just like with Neon. But the songs that ARE good, are REALLY cool. When I have both discs I'll make my own compilation CD! 8)

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-31, 18:47:58And I have made a bid for Nolan/Wakeman's 'Jabberwocky'. No reaction yet. Don't make a better bid please  ;).

LOL, that's like participating in a competition and posting on a forum "Hey you people, here you can win prizes!"
Anyway, I already have Jabberwocky, and it's GOOOOOOOOD!! :) It really is.

Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-31, 18:47:58And I have ordered 'Awakenings' from 'The Reasoning'.
Well, I wonder what that's like...

Last monday I made an order on NLStore.nl, and I hope to get soon the following CDs:
- Solas - Another Day
- Solas - Waiting For An Echo
- Ritual - The Hemulic Voluntary Band

I'm really excited about it. I'm especially very curious about Solas.

-Paco

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-02-01, 16:36:27
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-01-31, 18:47:58
And I have ordered 'Awakenings' from 'The Reasoning'.

Good choice, Teunis  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2008-02-01, 17:16:02
12 stops and home by the feeling - more non prog but bloody good in a 70s way  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-02-01, 18:59:38
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 22:21:00Yeah, I still need that one too. Not every song on it is good. Just like with Neon. But the songs that ARE good, are REALLY cool. When I have both discs I'll make my own compilation CD! 8)
I'm curious, I like the three tracks of this album on their MySpace site  *horns*

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-01-31, 22:21:00
LOL, that's like participating in a competition and posting on a forum "Hey you people, here you can win prizes!"
Anyway, I already have Jabberwocky, and it's GOOOOOOOOD!! :) It really is.
Well, I wonder what that's like...
;D. I've read the comparison between 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' and 'Jabberwocky' on this forum. 'The Hound' seems to be the favourite of the two, but I wanted to buy it anyway.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-02-04, 11:56:50
The Hound is much more darker (with excellent guitarwork from Arjen, btw.) while Jabberwocky is actually quite jolly at times.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-02-04, 15:46:36
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-02-04, 11:56:50The Hound is much more darker (with excellent guitarwork from Arjen, btw.) while Jabberwocky is actually quite jolly at times.

Yeah, but Jabberwocky has an extremely nice ballad which brings me to tears whenever I hear it.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-02-10, 16:03:29
I don't know if this has been thoroughly discussed on here, but why is it DVD in capitals and cd in small cases?! ??? :o :( :-\ :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-02-10, 17:21:14
The DVD's need more Lebensraum, Deenfan !

;D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-10, 17:40:06
Quote from: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-02-10, 16:03:29
I don't know if this has been thoroughly discussed on here, but why is it DVD in capitals and cd in small cases?! ??? :o :( :-\ :P

Hmmm, good point.  :-\

I used to say CeeDee but someone addressed me with the possibility of using fewer eh lesser eh not so much letters.

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-02-10, 20:57:37
Just ordered: The Lens - A Word In Your Eye.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-02-11, 10:38:56
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-02-10, 17:40:06
Hmmm, good point.  :-\

I used to say CeeDee but someone addressed me with the possibility of using fewer eh lesser eh not so much letters.

;D

A topic as good as it ever was, apparently! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 11:42:57
Just ordered:
DVD's: Toto - Falling in Between Live and Caamora - She
Cd: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

And yes, probably I'll be receiving Nolan & Wakeman's 'Jabberwocky' today. No one made a better bid  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-02-16, 17:29:32
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 11:42:57
And yes, probably I'll be receiving Nolan & Wakeman's 'Jabberwocky' today. No one made a better bid  8).

You can thank me for that later.  ;) :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-18, 10:46:52
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 11:42:57
Cd: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

Pre-ordered it from Amazon one month ago. Can't wait to have it in my mailbox  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-02-18, 19:55:56
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-02-18, 10:46:52
Pre-ordered it from Amazon one month ago. Can't wait to have it in my mailbox  ;)
In about a week it'll arrive I hope, just like the FIB Live DVD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-02-18, 22:02:15
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-02-16, 11:42:57Cd: Steve Lukather - Ever Changing Times

Ehhmm....
I don't know wether I should say this, but ok...

I thought you said Steve Lukatheter...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-19, 10:04:17
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-02-18, 22:02:15
Ehhmm....
I don't know wether I should say this, but ok...

I thought you said Steve Lukatheter...

??? I don't get the pun, PH. Could you explain it for me (as you did for Nicky's "my threshold lies at ten").

Lukatheter sounds a bit like Dream Theater but I guess it was not your idea. Anyway, I read a recent interview of Steve Lukather where he pretends to be friend with John Petrucci (they share the same guitars supplier). But I didn't read any Petrucci's interview confirming it ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:02:00
Well, it´s a very lame joke actually... But when it's late, I always get a bit corny...

Steve Lukatheter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catheter)

Oh, and my girlfriend is studying nurse education.


Dull...

-Paco



EDIT: This is my 3000th post!! Woohoo!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:08:16
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:02:00
EDIT: This is my 3000th post!! Woohoo!!

And how about the quality ?

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:20:39
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:08:16And how about the quality ?

You ask me?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-19, 18:05:39
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:02:00
Well, it´s a very lame joke actually... But when it's late, I always get a bit corny...

Steve Lukatheter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catheter)

Oh, and my girlfriend is studying nurse education.

Dull...

Let's see it in a positive way. Yes, the joke is lame but you have accomplished one of the oldest male fantasies : you are dating a nurse  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-19, 18:06:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 17:20:39
You ask me?

It's better to ask you than to ask me, especially after your last joke ...  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-19, 18:57:01
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-02-19, 18:05:39
Let's see it in a positive way. Yes, the joke is lame but you have accomplished one of the oldest male fantasies : you are dating a nurse  ;)

How about Look-at-her ?

;D  or  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 19:55:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-02-19, 18:57:01How about Look-at-her ?

;D ;D ;D

"Steve! Look at her!"

:D :D :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-02-20, 10:53:11
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-02-19, 19:55:05
;D ;D ;D

"Steve! Look at her!"

:D :D :D

:D Indeed ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-02-20, 12:14:29
Nlow, ask the norse-studying nurse what Norwegian word is pronounced like "Steve", and what it might mean... :D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 12:33:26
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-02-20, 12:14:29
Now, ask the norse-studying nurse what Norwegian word is pronounced like "Steve", and what it might mean... :D ;D

It prob means the same as in Danish.

In Denmark we have the joke that the brother of Gregory Peck is Steve - better not translate  :-[

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 16:35:54
Steve Peck?

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:39:34
Hey Paco, don't ever say that when you come to Scandinavia  :o

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:49:04
Steve Peck! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-02-20, 17:57:16
Looks like it's soon partytime for los chickonos  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Thu, 2008-02-21, 23:16:55
Hi all !

Recently bought my first Ayreon CD, Universal Migrator - Special addition.

Was a bit wary of what to expect since I was not sure that using so many different vocalists would work but the whole thing hangs together very well and the music is amazing.

So, overall have been very impressed and will get the latest release as soon as pay-day comes around.

All the Best

CD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-02-22, 19:40:27
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Thu, 2008-02-21, 23:16:55
Hi all !

Recently bought my first Ayreon CD, Universal Migrator - Special addition.

Was a bit wary of what to expect since I was not sure that using so many different vocalists would work but the whole thing hangs together very well and the music is amazing.

So, overall have been very impressed and will get the latest release as soon as pay-day comes around.

All the Best

CD

:o

Your first?  ???

Have you got a lot of catching up to do.  :D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-02-23, 10:42:18
What a lucky guy...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Micha on Sun, 2008-02-24, 18:37:59
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-02-23, 10:42:18
What a lucky guy...

As lucky as Paco...

Today on DPRP:

Ayreon Competition : January 2008

The winner of the limited edition Ayreon 0100110 was:

Paco Hagenaars - NL


Congrats again, Paco! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-02-24, 22:20:48
Yes. I must say, I'm one lucky b*****d.
Actually, I feel a bit embarrassed... Since I already have that album... :-[
But I already know what to do with it. :)

But recently I decided to participate in any competition when they get on my way.
Sort of New Year's Resolution actually...

You can't lose what you can't win. Or something like that...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-02-25, 16:43:30
Congratulations!!! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-02-25, 17:17:27
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-02-24, 22:20:48
You can't lose what you can't win. Or something like that...

So you better watch out, Paco, because since you actually won, you can lose what you won  :D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-03, 18:17:22
Today I bought the new Ayreon album (the digipack including DVD) and the new Avantasia album (also the limited edition with DVD).  :)

Couldn't get the new Caamora album "She" though...  :( ...they didn't even want to pre-order it for me!  >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-03, 20:55:59
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-03, 18:17:22
...they didn't even want to pre-order it for me!  >:(

That's not very nice.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2008-03-05, 18:14:52
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-03, 20:55:59
That's not very nice.  :-\
Nope, but that's life. I guess I'll have to go to the UK and get it there!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-03-06, 16:22:58
Today I bought:

Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light
Ayreon - Actual Fantasy (Revisited)

I'm especially happy with Amaran's Plight. It's an amazing record, this one.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-07, 00:41:39
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-03-06, 16:22:58
Today I bought:

Amaran's Plight - Voice In The Light


I so agree with you there, Paco.
It's an amazing album and highly recommended to anyone who likes Shadow Gallery as well.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-03-07, 19:30:29
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-03-07, 00:41:39
I so agree with you there, Paco.
It's an amazing album and highly recommended to anyone who likes Shadow Gallery as well.  *horns*
Like me  :D, it's indeed a rocking great album.

I've got a mail that the Toto 'Falling in Between Live' has finally been shipped to me, so tomorrow I'll be enjoying it  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:54:51
A few minutes ago I bought the Caamora "She" box set. I'm so excited!!  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-16, 02:14:30
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-10, 21:54:51
A few minutes ago I bought the Caamora "She" box set. I'm so excited!!  :)

I bought that one as well though i must say that it's a bit expensive.  :'(

But nevertheless very good.  ;D

And the Tangent - Not As Good As The Book deluxe edition.

*horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-03-17, 21:00:33
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-16, 02:14:30
I bought that one as well though i must say that it's a bit expensive.  :'(
Well, yes, but didn't you say somewhere else on this forum that you wanted to financially support one of your favourite musicians?  ;D

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-03-16, 02:14:30
But nevertheless very good.  ;D
Have you already got it?!  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2008-03-23, 13:51:30
Yesterday I ordered the Pallas live DVD 'Moment to Moment'. I love Alan Reed's voice  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-03-24, 10:13:37
Threshold's Ravages Of Time although i haven't got yet of course.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-04-07, 20:58:51
I have ordered the new Asia album called 'Phoenix' today.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2008-04-08, 20:07:23
I have recently purchased 'Airplane' and 'The Naked Gun' on DVD.

I LOVE comedy!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-08, 21:14:54
Oh, er... I guess I should mention that I recently bought Evanescence's "The Open Door" - thanks to Applemoes?? !  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 22:16:50
 :)

How's the album? I actually started to listen to some old demo songs from Evanescence again.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-08, 22:20:11
It's great so far - but I've only got 10 km to drive to work, so I didn't get very far yet...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Tue, 2008-04-08, 22:22:01
Take the scenic route :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2008-04-08, 22:22:31
...via Ittervoort?! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-10, 18:56:11
Ordered the Jadis album 'More Than Meets The Eye' (special edition).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-11, 11:48:16
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2008-04-10, 18:56:11
Ordered the Jadis album 'More Than Meets The Eye' (special edition).

Great, Teunis  8) The second CD is very interesting, including two versions of my favorite Jadis song This Changing Face. Enjoy !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2008-04-14, 23:35:33
New DVD:- Red Dwarf VIII

I'm watching it now...

Laughing my tits off!!! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Sergey on Tue, 2008-04-15, 14:54:20
After Forever "After forever"(2007),Nuclear Blast,digi book  *horns*
After Forever 'Energize me"(2007),Nuclear Blast,single
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-04-17, 20:16:56
Today I bought:

The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book (Special Edition) 8)
Marillion - Clutching At Straws (2 disc version) 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2008-04-20, 10:23:01
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-04-17, 20:16:56
Marillion - Clutching At Straws (2 disc version) 8)

yessss, one of the greatest albums on my... no, on anyone's shelf.... good choice :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-20, 15:17:57
I ordered and received Magenta's new album called Metamorphosis.

A brilliant album and highly recommended.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2008-04-20, 15:36:41
New DVD, The Naked Gun.

I watched this last night.

Brilliant!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: AnsOnkruid on Sun, 2008-04-20, 19:38:41
Spock's Beard - Spock's Beard
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun (2 disc edition)
;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Sun, 2008-04-20, 22:37:05
At the Threshold gig:

- Headspace cd
- Damian Wilson & band, live in rehearsal
- A Day's Work - A Home in the Rain (AMAAAAAZING singer!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-21, 14:07:42
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-04-20, 15:17:57
I ordered and received Magenta's new album called Metamorphosis.

A brilliant album and highly recommended.

Could you tell me a little more about the music, Mad ? I have to order it soon ...

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Sergey on Thu, 2008-04-24, 16:04:26
Threshold "Critical energy"(2004),DVD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-04-25, 09:23:58
Quote from: Sergey on Thu, 2008-04-24, 16:04:26
Threshold "Critical energy"(2004),DVD

Yes, maybe I should order this one too ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-04-25, 17:54:40
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-04-21, 14:07:42
Could you tell me a little more about the music, Mad ? I have to order it soon ...



It's good.  ;D

No, just kidding.  :D

I like the album a lot. It has the same ingredients as Home but because it's a epical album (two songs that clocks above 20 minutes) it's far more complex then Home.
Actually, i've read that on the album are only two songs because Prekestolen and Blind faith can be considered as two final parts of the other two songs.
If you like big epical songs and thought highly of Home  i think you'll like this album too.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-04-27, 00:18:47
Latest DVD - Arena's 'Caught in the Act' which turned up this morning from Verglas.  OK, I know I'm a bit late with this one, but I don't buy DVDs as religiously as I do CDs.  :-[

Latest CD - Sausage - 'Riddles Are Abound Tonight'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-04-27, 11:44:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-04-27, 00:18:47
... I don't buy DVDs as religiously as I do CDs.  :-[

Same here, Steve. With music I'v become extremely meticulous. It means sooo much to me.

And welcome. Looks like you're already adding your mustard  *horns*

Mind telling us bit more bout yourself in the various threads ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-04-27, 18:35:24
Might do, might do  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 18:22:29
Roine Stolt - Wallstreet Voodoo

Is it true that this one came without booklet? ???


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:52:20
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-04-29, 18:22:29
Roine Stolt - Wallstreet Voodoo
Is it true that this one came without booklet? ???

Nope.  Mine's got a little bookletty-thingy-jobby.

Was listening to 'Hydrophonia' earlier - another cool RS album  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:54:13
Latest purchase: The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow.

ProgCred rating of zero, but what the heck...  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-04-30, 00:18:38
Last addition to my ever expanding cd collection is the new album of Everon called North.

A bit more mainstream following in the wake of one of their previous albums Bridge but nevertheless quite nice.
Not earth shocking or ground breaking and definitely no classic but nice.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-30, 02:14:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-04-29, 23:52:20Nope.  Mine's got a little bookletty-thingy-jobby.

Well, it depends on what you call "a little bookletty-thingy-jobby".
Mine also came with "a little bookletty-thingy-jobby", but that means no lyrics, just a piece of paper with on one side the album cover art, and on the other side the tracks of the album.

What a rip-off...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-04-30, 20:37:58
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-04-30, 02:14:37
Well, it depends on what you call "a little bookletty-thingy-jobby".

20 page bookletty-thingy-jobby, if you're a stickler for detail.  ;)

The lyrics are even printed large enough for twilight-years proggers to read...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-04-30, 23:34:29
Then I've been cheated...

Shit...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 00:07:30
Unfortunately it's one of those things, CDs tend to have more packaging when they're new.  Then it dwindles away to something minimal, before expanding again for the obligatory re-issue with extra tracks.

As I've had my Wall Street for some years now, I've fortunately got the more elaborate booklet.  But I often wonder how many other albums are missing bits that I don't even know about...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 20:55:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 00:07:30
But I often wonder how many other albums are missing bits that I don't even know about...

Any financial offers on an ORIGINAL Genesis - Foxtrot with a 3+ hour version of Suppers Ready?  ;D

OK - so the CD plays, but then gets stuck at "...human bacon..." !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:02:01
Quote from: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 20:55:44
a 3+ hour version of Suppers Ready?

3 hours? No thanks.  As a confirmed Flower Kings fan, I no longer buy short stuff.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:04:02
Through the letterbox today:

Beardfish - 'Sleeping in Traffic Part One'
Ritual - 'The Hemulic Voluntary Band'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: gelert on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:12:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:02:01
3 hours? No thanks.  As a confirmed Flower Kings fan, I no longer buy short stuff.  ;D

LMAOROF!  :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:01:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-01, 21:02:01
3 hours? No thanks.  As a confirmed Flower Kings fan, I no longer buy short stuff.  ;D

Hahahahahaha :D :D :D

Good one on the Hemulic Voluntary Band. It's an amazing album! The Epic is one of the best songs of 2007 in my book.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-02, 08:33:00
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-05-02, 00:01:26Good one on the Hemulic Voluntary Band. It's an amazing album!

Not arf.  It completely blew me away on first listen last night, so I dread to think how obsessive I'll be once I get to know it!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-02, 10:03:16
Just dropped through the letterbox this morning (I'm working from home today, hurrah!).....

Mostly Autumn's new 'Glass Shadows'
Sieges Even's 'A Sense of Change'

The latter I ordered from Amazon Germany, as the UK arm seems to be increasingly useless.  If it's not Britney or Whitney then it's not in stock  >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 12:04:38
A BIG experience is awaiting you, Steve, as ALL Sieges Even albums are pure genius.

How about using the stores connected to Amazon ?  I used them a lot with great benefit (before my credit card was cancelled a year ago).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-02, 13:10:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 12:04:38
A BIG experience is awaiting you, Steve, as ALL Sieges Even albums are pure genius.

Completely agree.  I'd got all their stuff apart from 'A Sense of Change' and 'Sophisticated' so was just plugging the last couple of holes in the collection.  8)

Personally I think they've really perfected their art in the last two albums - stunning stuff.


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-05-02, 12:04:38
How about using the stores connected to Amazon ?  I used them a lot with great benefit (before my credit card was cancelled a year ago).

Pretty much what I normally do, it's just that amazon.de happened to be the link I clicked on this time around.  Oh, the joys of internet shopping.  In the old days, bankrupting yourself used to take a lot of dedication and hard work.  ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 20:22:39
A couple of movies:

A two disk SE version of Seven.
The Killing Fields
Dead Poets Society
Domestic Disturbance
Band Of Brothers steel-can.
Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow
Doinny Brasco

And.
..
.

Bassie en Adriaan.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:31:23
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 20:22:39
And.
..
.

Bassie en Adriaan.  ;D

Oeh oeh oeh!! Which one?! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:44:23
The one with 25 children songs on it. Covers of course.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:49:38
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 21:44:23
The one with 25 children songs on it. Covers of course.  ;)


Liedjes uit grootmoeders tijd????

Ah man! I had hoped that you would say something like "De Plaaggeest" or "De huilende professor"...

Ah well, any Bassie en Adriaan is ok with me! ;D

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-05-05, 23:59:56
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-05, 20:22:39
A couple of movies:

Seven, The Killing Fields, and Dead Poets Society are great movies. The others, dunno.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:11:10
Def Leppard - 'Songs from the Sparkle Lounge'
RPWL - 'Trying to Kiss the Sun'
Ten - 'Return to Evermore'

Repeat until convinced: "Working from home today doesn't mean I can devote my attentions to these new arrivals"  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:23:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:11:10
Def Leppard - 'Songs from the Sparkle Lounge'
RPWL - 'Trying to Kiss the Sun'
Ten - 'Return to Evermore'

What do you think of the new Def Leppard album ? I am one of the few that really enjoyed X ?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:28:23
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:23:39
What do you think of the new Def Leppard album ? I am one of the few that really enjoyed X ?

I'm literally just about to take the shrink-wrap off the thing, so the jury is still out.  I do tend to like Def Leppard, though (even X!) so I'm not expecting to be disappointed.  First time I saw them was supporting Sammy Hagar (I think?) way back before they got anywhere.  They didn't have much material and so played Rocks Off several times.  Still enjoyed them, even though they looked about 12 years old  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:55:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:28:23
I'm literally just about to take the shrink-wrap off the thing, so the jury is still out.  I do tend to like Def Leppard, though (even X!) so I'm not expecting to be disappointed.  First time I saw them was supporting Sammy Hagar (I think?) way back before they got anywhere.  They didn't have much material and so played Rocks Off several times.  Still enjoyed them, even though they looked about 12 years old  ;D

Maybe they were actually 12 !  ;D

My first souvenir of them is the Photograph's video that I watched accidentally on French TV. Wow, what a riff, I thought ... Then I saw them live during the Pyromania Tour but the sound was really bad.

A great band IMHO with a few unforgettable songs like Bringin' on the Heartbreak. Let me know when you have given the new album a few spins  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-05-06, 11:00:53
Poirot, part 1 box.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-07, 20:58:12
Knight Area - Under a New Sign
RPWL - Stock
Satellite - Evening Games
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-07, 21:07:12
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-05-06, 10:55:24
A great band IMHO with a few unforgettable songs like Bringin' on the Heartbreak. Let me know when you have given the new album a few spins  ;)

Enjoyable.  Other than that, not much I can say that you can't work out for yourself, it's Def Leppard - it does what it says on the tin.  If you like Def Leppard, then you'll like 'Sparkle Lounge', if you don't then it probably won't change your mind.

A tad rockier than some Leppard CDs is about the only comment I think is worth making.  Fewer tracks that will surface in a couple of years on 'Now That's What I Call Power Ballads, Volume 69' and more that will appear on 'Now That's What I Call Music To Do Some Fast Driving To, Volume 69'  ;)


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-09, 11:04:17
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-07, 21:07:12
Enjoyable.  Other than that, not much I can say that you can't work out for yourself, it's Def Leppard - it does what it says on the tin.  If you like Def Leppard, then you'll like 'Sparkle Lounge', if you don't then it probably won't change your mind.

A tad rockier than some Leppard CDs is about the only comment I think is worth making.  Fewer tracks that will surface in a couple of years on 'Now That's What I Call Power Ballads, Volume 69' and more that will appear on 'Now That's What I Call Music To Do Some Fast Driving To, Volume 69'  ;)

Thanks for the report, Steve  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-09, 15:43:50
I hadn't bought anything for a while but I couldn't resist this time.

Ordered Metarmophosis and She from progrock.co.uk ...

... plus Unia, Ecliptica and Songs from the Sparkle Lounge from priceminister.com

Don't give the names of the bands to let you search a bit  ;D

And now I am ruined  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-09, 20:05:10
Threshold - Subsurface.  And very good it is, too  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-05-10, 11:05:23
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-09, 15:43:50
Ordered ... She

Wonder where you got that idea from, Bups  ::)


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-09, 15:43:50
And now I am ruined  :P

It's not the cd's, Bups, it's all the m'elles  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Mon, 2008-05-12, 16:35:52
Been scooping up Dan Fogelberg CDs. Had his stuff on vinyl but never on CD. Got some remastered ones that sound pretty good. He died last December. It's not prog, but his music is a guilty pleasure of mine.

Looking forward to picking up Porcupine Tree's "Lightbulb Sun," Opeth's "Watershed" next month when they're available in the U.S.

Anyone have PT's "Nil Recurring"? Is it worth having?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-05-12, 22:01:39
Quote from: kmorse on Mon, 2008-05-12, 16:35:52
Anyone have PT's "Nil Recurring"? Is it worth having?

If you like 'Fear of a Blank Planet' then it's very much worth having - more of the same kind of thing.  Personally I enjoy 'Nil Recurring' a little bit more, but only a tiny little bit!  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-12, 22:20:48
The new live album and live DVD of Sylvan's Posthumous Silence show.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Ian M on Tue, 2008-05-13, 02:59:53
Cream - Disreali Gears
Renaissance - Scheherazade and Other Stories
Rush- A Farewell To Kings
Catching up on CDs!

Patrick Moraz - Story of I
Kate Rusby - Awkward Annie
iTunes

Ian
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-13, 18:32:42
A.C.T Silence (as recommended by 007)
RPWL World Through My Eyes (I can't enough RPWL at the moment!)
Credo Rhetoric (been meaning to try Credo for ages)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-05-13, 20:21:59
Three great choices, Steve.  8)

Especially Credo and RPWL are magnificent.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2008-05-14, 07:20:43
Anyone ordered the new Opeth - Watershed yet ?  Think i may give it a go.

Last one i bought was a compilation - edge of the eighties and very good it is as well
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-14, 11:58:40
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2008-05-14, 07:20:43
Anyone ordered the new Opeth - Watershed yet ?  Think i may give it a go.

I've not ordered it yet, but it's only a matter of time.  Despite the death-metal-growl vocals there's quite a bit of more melodic stuff on the average Opeth album, a mix of quiet and loud bits that works well for me.  As long as the new album doesn't stray too far from this established formula I reckon it'll be a safe bet.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-05-14, 19:53:16
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-05-12, 22:20:48
The new live album and live DVD of Sylvan's Posthumous Silence show.  8)
I am waiting for that one too. Going to order the DVD for sure  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-05-15, 18:52:49
Spock's Beard Feel Euphoria
Sieges Even Sophisticated, which finishes off my Sieges collection at last  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-16, 10:07:53
Opeth 'Still Life' (Re-issue with DVD)
RPWL 'Start the Fire' (I've been so impressed with RPWL that I've bought most of the albums in about a month - just need 'God has Failed' now.  Awesome band.  Shine on you crazy Germans!  *horns* )

I've got the day off work today, and absolutely no demands on my time whatsoever.  What ever shall I do?  I know, how about some music...  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Sergey on Sun, 2008-05-18, 08:15:20
Royal Hunt "Collision course"(2008),digi book
Alan Morse "Four o'clock and hysteria"(2007)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-05-20, 20:56:30
Opeth - 'Lamentations' Live DVD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-21, 23:06:23
Magenta Home/New York Suite/Night & Day (3 CD bundle)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-05-22, 09:07:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-21, 23:06:23
Magenta Home/New York Suite/Night & Day (3 CD bundle)

I was deceived by those three but I have to give New York Suite a few more proper listens.

Ordered Porcupine Tree's DVD Arriving Somewhere yesterday and I hope it will help me to dig PT better since so far I only have Signify and Deadwing and am not impressed  :(  despite a few good/great songs here and there (i.e. Dark Matter  *horns*).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Sergey on Thu, 2008-05-22, 16:26:05
Saga "Trust"(2006) ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-05-22, 21:04:22
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-05-22, 09:07:59Ordered Porcupine Tree's DVD Arriving Somewhere yesterday and I hope it will help me to dig PT better since so far I only have Signify and Deadwing and am not impressed  :(  despite a few good/great songs here and there (i.e. Dark Matter  *horns*).

Oooooo! That's a very good DVD!
Gavin's drumskills are  :-*.
And the rest of the band is good too.
And a good list of songs.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-24, 10:13:11
Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime (Deluxe Edition)

I'm filling some gaps in the Queensrÿche collection at the moment.  This is the 3 disc version which includes Mindcrime itself, plus a Hammy Odeon 1990 live CD and the 'Video Mindcrime' DVD.  8)

Edited for a second delivery:

Queensrÿche - Tribe.  The only Queensrÿche studio album I hadn't got, or even heard.  :-[
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic: Part Two.  Hurrah!  After being knocked out by progtastic part one, I've been eagerly awaiting the second CD.  I think I'll cancel all plans for the rest of the weekend and just sit listening to Beardfish.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-05-28, 18:47:24
Demians - Building An Empire
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-30, 10:38:49
Joe Jackson - Look Sharp
Joe Jackson - Night And Day
Joe Jackson - Body And Soul

Most of my Joe Jackson collection never made it onto CD, something I've now taken steps to correct thanks to Amazon selling the above titles for a mere 2.98 UK pounds  8)

It's ironic that Body and Soul was one of the earliest albums I heard on CD back when they first came out, but it was a copy loaned from a friend.  It's been on my 'Buy Soon' list for over 20 years!  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-30, 14:24:28
Great. I don't see I'm the Man on your list, my favorite album of his. The double CD Live 1980-1986 is also a must-have  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-05-30, 15:35:42
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-05-30, 14:24:28
Great. I don't see I'm the Man on your list, my favorite album of his.

Certainly one I want, however the object of the exercise was to snap up the 2.98 items while they were going cheap.  I can't resist a bargain.  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-05-30, 18:57:39
Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live
Opeth - Watershed CD/DVD
Pre -ordered the DVD of Neal Morse (Sola Scriptura)
Pre-ordered both live CD and DVD of Sylvan's Posthumous Silence show.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 07:37:12
Royal Hunt - Collision Course
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-05-31, 07:42:06
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-05-30, 18:57:39
Opeth - Watershed CD/DVD

Official release date in the UK is monday, and I note that the status of my order with Amazon has changed to 'dispatching soon' which is encouraging.  It's already available as an iTunes download, but I've managed to resist the temptation as the sound quality isn't as good.  48 hours to go for me... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-03, 21:44:23
Opeth - Watershed.  I'm a bit disappointed to find the bonus tracks are on the DVD rather than the CD, but otherwise I'm looking forward to playing this later on.  And probably most of tomorrow, too!  *horns*

Dream Theater - Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York DVD.  I've been playing the triple live CD so much lately that I thought I'd treat myself to the DVD.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-03, 22:17:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-03, 21:44:23

Dream Theater - Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York DVD.  I've been playing the triple live CD so much lately that I thought I'd treat myself to the DVD.  8)


The bonus features on that one are soo  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-06-04, 22:24:00
Caamora  She
The Lost Attic IQ
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-06-04, 22:56:54
Demians - Building An Empire
The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Thu, 2008-06-05, 04:44:47
Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb Sun
Dan Fogelberg's entire discography up through "The Innocent Age" (not prog, but a guilty pleasure of mine).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-06-05, 10:06:15
I am very excited because, after many unsuccessful researches, I finally found a CD version of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons' album Screaming Targets which I enjoyed a lot, hum, almost 30 years ago  :-X

Not prog at all but a very good australian light rock album with a reggae touch. I hope it will sound as good to my ears now that it did back then. Dont know if some the oldest roomies even heard of Jo Jo Zep  ???

Can't wait to receive it !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 09:42:34
The Young Ones Series 1 DVD
The Young Ones Series 2 DVD

Classic British comedy, high time I replaced my worn VHS copies, I thought...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 09:51:49
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-06-05, 10:06:15
I am very excited because, after many unsuccessful researches, I finally found a CD version of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons' album Screaming Targets which I enjoyed a lot, hum, almost 30 years ago  :-X

I was similarly impressed recently when Money's 'First Investment' eventually made it onto CD.  I loved that band and saw them loads of times, but they never managed to get anywhere  :(

Also, a couple of years back, all three albums by a 1970s band called Dirty Tricks appeared - much to my suprise.  Saw them supporting Budgie and also Streetwalkers - they made a lasting impression but I never thought I'd get replacements for my vinyl.  8)


Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-06-05, 10:06:15
Dont know if some the oldest roomies even heard of Jo Jo Zep  ???

The name seems to ring a vague bell, but I might be thinking of Jo Jo Gunne. :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-06, 11:58:55
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-06-05, 10:06:15
Dont know if some of the oldest roomies even heard of Jo Jo Zep  ???

Nope Bups, never heard about him/her/them. I'v heard about Zep, heard them (again and again), and herded them (all official cd's and dvd's) onto my racks. But Jo Jo, no no  ;D

Thanks for commenting on'm, Bups  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-06-06, 16:32:28
Not of this world by Pendragon
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-06, 16:32:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-06-06, 11:58:55
Thanks for commenting on'm, Bups  :)

Well, I would lie if I told you they were the best band in the world but they had their moment ... that didn't last for long ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Jo_Zep
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-06, 22:23:05
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-06-03, 22:17:58
The bonus features on that one are soo  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Yes indeed.  Awesome version of 'Change of Seasons', even better for being able to see them as well as hear them.  *horns*

I've just finished listening to the band commentary - really illuminating.  I'd not noticed most of the influences they mention, such as Genesis's 'Counting Out Time'  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-07, 09:34:00
Dream Theater - Images & Words Tokyo/5 Years in a Livetime double DVD.

I'm gradually plugging the gaps in my Dream Theater DVD library.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-10, 20:10:15
Joe Satriani - Dreaming #11
Joe Satriani - Engines of Creation
Joe Satriani - Live in SF DVD

More Amazon cheapies  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-06-11, 10:25:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-07, 09:34:00
Dream Theater - Images & Words Tokyo/5 Years in a Livetime double DVD.

I watched 5 years in a Livetime with the audio comments from the band on and it was very funny and rather interesting. A very good idea IMHO. Well, of course, you won't hear JM much ...  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-11, 19:43:19
Uriah Heep - Wake the Sleeper.

It's about 10 years since their last new studio album, so I'm looking forward to giving this one a spin.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-06-11, 19:55:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-11, 19:43:19
Uriah Heep - Wake the Sleeper.

It's about 10 years since their last new studio album, so I'm looking forward to giving this one a spin.  :)


I hardly ever post my purchases in this thread but I always thought that I bought many cd's and dvd's......Until you joined the Room! :o

;D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-11, 20:11:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-06-11, 19:55:31
I hardly ever post my purchases in this thread but I always thought that I bought many cd's and dvd's......Until you joined the Room!

LOL, yes!  I have been going a bit mad lately.  :-[  In my defence I think I should point out that I bought very little last year - be sure to mention this if you ever meet my other half  ;D

Also, I'm pretty fired up about music of late.  There's loads of good stuff around and lots of low price offers as well.  I spend around 4 hours a day travelling, plus am fortunate enough to be able to listen to my iPod at work as well, so I've got a bigger than ever urge to consume.  For the last year I've worked close to a railway station and, for the first time in my life, I've not needed to own/run a car.  The money is much better spent on music  8) 8)

BTW: you should post your purchases on here, I for one find it useful to get an idea of what's around as I don't buy any music mags these days.  Just read somewhere else that there's a new Judas Priest album coming out next week...



Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 09:49:56
Stand by, Tom, incoming... ;D ;D

Caamora - She.  At last!  It's taken me a while to get around to ordering this one.
Magenta - Metamorphosis
Magenta - Another Time... Another Place...

The two Magenta items were an attractively-priced bundle at http://www.progrock.co.uk/ (http://www.progrock.co.uk/) so I couldn't resist  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-13, 15:03:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 09:49:56

The two Magenta items were an attractively-priced bundle at http://www.progrock.co.uk/ (http://www.progrock.co.uk/) so I couldn't resist  :-[


Hope they will send you their free compilation CD which is very good, including Credo and Magenta songs amongst others.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-06-13, 15:20:52
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-06-13, 15:03:55
Hope they will send you their free compilation CD which is very good, including Credo and Magenta songs amongst others.

Yes, I think I had that the first time I ordered from them.  A welcome treat.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:29:13
Just ordered two albums of the Polish band 'Satellite':
'A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset'
'Evening Games'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:36:12
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:29:13
Just ordered two albums of the Polish band 'Satellite':

Nice one.  I've been getting into 'Satellite' this year, too  *horns*

Just noticed that my new Spock's Beard live DVD now says 'despatched' on Amazon.  Hurrah!  The CD seems to be lagging behind, though...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 12:23:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-14, 16:36:12
Nice one.  I've been getting into 'Satellite' this year, too  *horns*

Just noticed that my new Spock's Beard live DVD now says 'despatched' on Amazon.  Hurrah!  The CD seems to be lagging behind, though...


Not heard any Satellite could you compare their sound with anyone?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:42:24
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 12:23:26
Not heard any Satellite could you compare their sound with anyone?

Difficult to say, as they're one of those bands that seem to have an awful lot of influences, both rock and prog rock.

A little more guitar-led than keyboard, but still very melodic.  Some of the guitar parts have that wonderfully fluid Camel/Floyd sound to them, but then there's at least one bit I can think of that reminds me of Golden Earring!  Some of the vocal sound a little like Fish or earlier Arena, but others don't.

If this wishy-washy answer makes them sound like a band with no identity then don't let this put you off - it's more my inability to put music into words than anything to do with the band.  This is full-on prog, no doubt about it.  I bought "Into the Night" a few months back and was immediately hooked.  I picked up "Evening Games" and "Street" pretty quickly afterwards.

Certainly recommendable  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 17:13:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 15:42:24
Difficult to say, as they're one of those bands that seem to have an awful lot of influences, both rock and prog rock.

A little more guitar-led than keyboard, but still very melodic.  Some of the guitar parts have that wonderfully fluid Camel/Floyd sound to them, but then there's at least one bit I can think of that reminds me of Golden Earring!  Some of the vocal sound a little like Fish or earlier Arena, but others don't.

If this wishy-washy answer makes them sound like a band with no identity then don't let this put you off - it's more my inability to put music into words than anything to do with the band.  This is full-on prog, no doubt about it.  I bought "Into the Night" a few months back and was immediately hooked.  I picked up "Evening Games" and "Street" pretty quickly afterwards.

Certainly recommendable  *horns*

It was a mean question. Thanks for the answer.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:05:06
Of course, a clearer thinker would have sent you to look at http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland (http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland)  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:46:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:05:06
Of course, a clearer thinker would have sent you to look at http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland (http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland)  ::)


That's always useful, yes.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:50:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-06-15, 22:05:06
Of course, a clearer thinker would have sent you to look at http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland (http://www.myspace.com/satellitepoland)  ::)


Ta very much
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 11:53:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-11, 20:11:54
BTW: you should post your purchases on here, I for one find it useful to get an idea of what's around as I don't buy any music mags these days.

Okay, I'll try to list my purchases here from now on :).

I bought Coldplay - Vida La Vida last weekend. Sound promising so far!

Tom

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:00:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 11:53:20
I bought Coldplay - La Vida Vida last weekend. Sound promising so far!

Comon, Tom  :'( :'( :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:04:58
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:00:44
Comon, Tom  :'( :'( :'(

What??? ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:19:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:04:58
What??? ???

Just between us two, Tom:  Take your Coldplay back to the cd-store and exchange it with The Twilight Chronicles. You'l luuuuuv me forever if you do that  :-* :-* :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:28:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:19:01
Just between us two, Tom:  Take your Coldplay back to the cd-store and exchange it with The Twilight Chronicles. You'l luuuuuv me forever if you do that  :-* :-* :-*

I think it's time to get over your preconceptions regarding 'my' Coldplay, Nicky! Once you're hooked, you'll give away your copy of The Twilight Chronicles to me for free! ;)

BTW, The Twilight Chronicles is an album from Ten, right? :P

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-06-16, 15:10:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:28:05
I think it's time to get over your preconceptions regarding 'my' Coldplay, Nicky!

A couple of years ago, there was so much ravin about X&Y that I decided to get the cd. I suffered thru it thrice and couldnt take any more; the playing left me cold. I thought, f*, how can people listen to this j* when we have DT, Arena, and Ten. Not only did I experience it as totally run-of-the-mill, but there wasnt even any real melody ala e.g. Robbie Williams or even Christina Aguilera.

Just a (f*in) opinion  :D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:28:05
BTW, The Twilight Chronicles is an album from Ten, right? :P

OK, it took ten allusions to sink in with you, Tom  ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-06-16, 12:28:05
Once you're ... you'll give away your copy of The Twilight Chronicles to me for free! ;)

Great, now at least you're aware that there's some goody awaitin you, Tomboy  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-06-16, 19:20:02
The new Coldplay is indeed very good.  8)

Though the single Violet Hill does little to me. In fact i think it's the weakest song on the album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-16, 20:59:31
Manning - Songs from the Bilston House (progrock.co.uk)
Manning - Anser's Tree (progrock.co.uk)
Judas Priest - Nostradamus (amazon.co.uk)

I was expecting to get the Spock's Beard live CDs and DVDs today, but Amazon have f*ck*d up on the new releases yet again.  >:(
I've received 2 copies of Judas Priest, despite my account showing only one, and the Spock's DVD didn't turn up.  Might arrive tomorrow, or perhaps the second copy of Judas Priest is instead of it - ***holes!  >:( >:(

On top of that, despite pre-ordering the Spock's CD, that has gone straight to 'available in 1 to 2 weeks'.  They used to be reliable, but these problems are becoming more frequent - I don't think I'll bother with Amazon for new releases any more.  >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-06-16, 22:05:47
Ordered 5 Savatage albums, so within a couple of weeks I'll have that collection complete 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-06-16, 22:47:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-16, 20:59:31
Manning - Songs from the Bilston House (progrock.co.uk)
Manning - Anser's Tree (progrock.co.uk)
Judas Priest - Nostradamus (amazon.co.uk)

I was expecting to get the Spock's Beard live CDs and DVDs today, but Amazon have f*ck*d up on the new releases yet again.  >:(
I've received 2 copies of Judas Priest, despite my account showing only one, and the Spock's DVD didn't turn up.  Might arrive tomorrow, or perhaps the second copy of Judas Priest is instead of it - ***holes!  >:( >:(

On top of that, despite pre-ordering the Spock's CD, that has gone straight to 'available in 1 to 2 weeks'.  They used to be reliable, but these problems are becoming more frequent - I don't think I'll bother with Amazon for new releases any more.  >:( >:( >:( >:(

Play.com don't seem much better.

they sent me the wrong thing 3 times in a row    ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 12:15:14
I recommend you guys to try Amazon.com. It ran smoothly a couple of years ago when I used it heavily. The postage is higher, but prices are lower for us in Europe, so in total it amounts to about the same as ordering from Amazon-UK.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-06-17, 17:49:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-06-17, 12:15:14
I recommend you guys to try Amazon.com. It ran smoothly a couple of years ago when I used it heavily. The postage is higher, but prices are lower for us in Europe, so in total it amounts to about the same as ordering from Amazon-UK.

Nicky.

I do use amazon market place alot especially caiman who are very reliable ( a little slow but patience is a virtue  ;D)

Most of the time though Amazon.co.uk are pretty good to me. They have recommended all sorts of great music.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-06-18, 22:50:27
Manning - The Ragged Curtain
Manning - The View From My Window

I'm getting hugely into Manning http://www.guymanning.com/ at the moment, hence even more purchases.  I'm still a bit of a novice, but if anyone wants a place to start then the most recent 'Songs from the Bilston House' is most impressive. Available from http://www.progrock.co.uk/
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-21, 13:48:20
Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Proglady on Sat, 2008-06-21, 14:51:03
Amaseffer - Slaves For Life
Sensitive To Light - From the Ancient World
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 09:47:40
Spock's Beard - Live.  Turned up at last! 8)
Joe Jackson - I'm the Man.  Another Amazon 2.98 offer  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-06-24, 22:02:13
Nova - Wings of Love.  Late 70s Jazz-rock outfit that I once saw supporting Steve Hillage.  Why is it I seem to have seen most bands supporting Hillage?  I thought I was imagining it, but I checked my gig-list and it's all there in writing.  :o

Sieges Even - Lifecycle.  I'd already got it on iTunes download, but have just managed to get a proper copy for a reasonable price.  Already ripped to much better quality mp3s.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 11:35:21
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-06-15, 17:13:53
It was a mean question. Thanks for the answer.

Good call

NP Evening games by Satellite
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 11:36:55
Doh didn't get the whole quote ah well never mind   ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-06-27, 10:20:29
Ordered a long time ago, but received yesterday:

Sylvan - Posthumous Silence, The Show (DVD)
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage (cd)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Fri, 2008-06-27, 12:34:00
Quote from: Appelmoes?? on Mon, 2008-06-16, 22:05:47
Ordered 5 Savatage albums, so within a couple of weeks I'll have that collection complete 8)
They came in. I must remind myself to update my album cllection list :o Lot's of new stuff!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-06-27, 15:35:42
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-06-26, 11:35:21
NP Evening games by Satellite
Got a mail today that this one is on its way to me  8). First Satellite album still in backorder.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 09:51:33
Thompson Twins - Into The Gap
Thompson Twins - Quick Step & Side Kick

OK, it's embarassing 'skeletons in the closet' time.  These clearly aren't prog, metal or even rock - just plain old pop tunes.  I do, however, think they are particularly good pop tunes and I have a soft spot for the Thompson Twins - unlike most of the hairspray and make-up bilge from the 80s.  Besides, they were 4.98 UK pounds from Amazon, for the recent double-CD re-issues with all the bonus tracks and cassette extras - extreme value for money.

I'm looking forward to the re-release of 'Here's To Future Days' which is looming in the current months.

I'm also looking forward to the return of my prog credibility, which might take a little longer... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-06-28, 11:55:48
Got some Pendragon stuff in the post today to finish off my collection. Purchased off their web site support your local band!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 12:15:08
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 09:51:33
I'm also looking forward to the return of my prog credibility, which might take a little longer... ;D

As long as you dont fall prey to the latest albums on Mad's LP   ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-06-28, 13:04:17
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 12:15:08
As long as you dont fall prey to the latest albums on Mad's LP   ;D
LOL - I'd sooner remove my own reproductive organs with a Bosch sander.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sun, 2008-06-29, 19:54:55
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-06-23, 09:47:40
Spock's Beard - Live.  Turned up at last! 8)
Joe Jackson - I'm the Man.  Another Amazon 2.98 offer  *horns*


8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-06-29, 20:40:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-06-28, 12:15:08
As long as you dont fall prey to the latest albums on Mad's LP   ;D

Nicky.

Trust me, you will revise your opinion when you hear Like A Virgin with a hammond solo.  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-06-29, 21:00:20
With you on the hammond, Mad  ???

Well OK, if one's been virgin for tooo long ......  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-01, 14:03:44
From Stoke Row to Ipanema has just arrived
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-01, 14:12:56
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-01, 14:03:44
From Stoke Row to Ipanema has just arrived

Then you're in for a treat. Have fun watching!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 16:41:06
I got a great bargain today at Axel Music in Copenhagen, three cd's on my SL:

Peter Gabriel:  So
Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill
Cream:  Wheels Of Fire

all classics, for a bit more than the standard price for a new cd   :)

So Yes will have to wait a bit - but I'll get down to it, Iggy, promise   :-*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 13:52:37
Just arrived

Ten -  Essential collection
Magenta Metamorphosis
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-02, 16:46:24
Simon Says - Tardigrade
Glass Hammer - Culture of Ascent
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:38:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-07-01, 16:41:06

Pantera:  The Great Southern Trendkill


That one should blast your socks off.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 22:10:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-01, 14:12:56
Then you're in for a treat. Have fun watching!

I certainly did.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2008-07-02, 22:37:16
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-07-02, 13:52:37
Just arrived

Ten -  Essential collection
Magenta Metamorphosis


Iggy, will be interested what you think of Metamorphosis, I bought it soon after release and was a bit disappointed on first listen - but it has really grown on me. It is probably their most complex ambitous album yet. I remember the same feeling when I first heard Yes's Relayer, I thought, what the **** is this ?, now I regarded as a classic !

By coincidence my latest purchase is Magenta - The Singles, first impressions are good !

Andy
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-02, 23:27:48
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-02, 21:38:28
That one should blast your socks off.  :D

O-K-, I was just wondering why I was barefooted  ;D  or rather  :D

Trendkill is quite a rough ride. Can't play it thru yet.

Mad, whadaya make of it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 00:05:37
Quote from: Crazy Diamond on Wed, 2008-07-02, 22:37:16
Iggy, will be interested what you think of Metamorphosis, I bought it soon after release and was a bit disappointed on first listen - but it has really grown on me. It is probably their most complex ambitous album yet. I remember the same feeling when I first heard Yes's Relayer, I thought, what the **** is this ?, now I regarded as a classic !

By coincidence my latest purchase is Magenta - The Singles, first impressions are good !

Andy

I'll give it a go soon.

Spocks Beard / Frost concert tomorrrow.   ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-07-03, 11:50:58
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 00:05:37
I'll give it a go soon.

Spocks Beard / Frost concert tomorrrow.   ;D



I saw them last sunday. Amazing, especially Frost*. Make sure to pick up the 'gig-cd' as they'd like to call it. It features 2 songs from the forthcoming album! Or check their MySpace where you can hear 3 new songs. www.myspace.com/planetfrost

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:23:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-07-03, 11:50:58
I saw them last sunday. Amazing, especially Frost*. Make sure to pick up the 'gig-cd' as they'd like to call it. It features 2 songs from the forthcoming album! Or check their MySpace where you can hear 3 new songs. www.myspace.com/planetfrost

Tom

yep I can't wait it will be the first time I have been out since my operation (apart from going back to hospital).

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:52:22
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:23:22
yep I can't wait it will be the first time I have been out since my operation (apart from going back to hospital).

Well I hope you have a damnably good time, then.  8)
In fact, have one for me - I decided I couldn't afford the travel/hotel costs involved for any of the gigs where both bands were billed.  :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-03, 16:49:28
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-03, 14:52:22
Well I hope you have a damnably good time, then.  8)
In fact, have one for me - I decided I couldn't afford the travel/hotel costs involved for any of the gigs where both bands were billed.  :(


That is a shame but it is an expensive experience going to gigs although you cant beat (imo) 17.50 for Frost and Spock's Beard.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2008-07-03, 20:40:05
'Songs From The Sparkle Lounge' by Def Leppard and Nightwish's 'Dark Passion Play' (special edition with DVD).

I didn't get a chance to listen to Lep, but Nightwish rock!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Appelmoes?? on Thu, 2008-07-03, 22:31:55
Long time no see, Bluey!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:09:57
Threshold - Critical Energy DVD/CD set.

Only my 4th Threshold purchase.  I'll try to do better in the future.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:46:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:09:57
Only my 4th Threshold purchase.  I'll try to do better in the future.  ;)

Hmm, Steve, could you tell us how many CDs you own approximatively ? No, wait, it's probably better if you don't tell me ...  :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:00:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:09:57
Threshold - Critical Energy DVD/CD set.

Only my 4th Threshold purchase.  I'll try to do better in the future.  ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:46:20
Hmm, Steve, could you tell us how many CDs you own approximatively ? No, wait, it's probably better if you don't tell me ...  :'(

I know I said this before but I'm really amazed by the amount of cd's/dvd's you buy every week Steve!! :o

Tom

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:58:11
Ritual live

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 12:00:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:00:25
I know I said this before but I'm really amazed by the amount of cd's/dvd's you buy every week Steve!! :o

Tom



maybe cd's are the only items that are cheaper in the UK.

As Steve said earlier there are loads of CD's that we can pick up for 4 or 5 pounds and trust me 4 or 5 pounds isn't worth much over here can't buy 20 cigs or a gallon of petrol
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 12:19:57
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 10:46:20
Hmm, Steve, could you tell us how many CDs you own approximatively ? No, wait, it's probably better if you don't tell me ...  :'(

Not enough!*


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-07-04, 11:00:25
I know I said this before but I'm really amazed by the amount of cd's/dvd's you buy every week Steve!! :o

Well, you're only on this planet once* so I reckon you should make the most of it.

* My other half, if asked, may give a slightly different answer.  This should be discounted.
* Although I do try to keep an open mind on the subject of reincarnation.  There's always a chance I might get to come back as Kate Beckinsale's bicycle seat.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:28:21
Fish 13th Star has just arrived.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:31:22
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 12:19:57
There's always a chance I might get to come back as Kate Beckinsale's bicycle seat.

You'd be in diapers when she's a granny, so I think you'd regret it, Steve.

Btw what's so special bout her ?  Never saw a movie with her. Are they any good (the movies, Bups) ?  Just curious  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:40:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:31:22
Btw what's so special bout her ?

Nothing really, although I did like her outfit in Van Helsing.*


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:31:22
Never saw a movie with her.

Keep it that way.  She fidgets and talks all the way through - I much prefer to go on my own.  ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:31:22
Are they any good (the movies, Bups) ?

Nothing must-have that I can think of.  I found Van Helsing decidedly average.

* I've been trying to get one in my size ever since.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:30:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:31:22
Btw what's so special bout her ?  Never saw a movie with her. Are they any good (the movies, Bups) ?  Just curious  :D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 13:40:13Nothing must-have that I can think of.  I found Van Helsing decidedly average.

She is the most beautiful vampire I've ever seen. I love her but I think that every heterosexual male who has seen Underworld loves her too !

I enjoyed both Underworld I & II but to be honest, if Celine Dion had played Kate's role, I don't think I would have watched till the end  ;D  The very beginning of Underworld II is very well made, though.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:37:11
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:30:10
I enjoyed both Underworld I & II but to be honest, if Celine Dion had played Kate's role, I don't think I would have watched till the end  ;D  The very beginning of Underworld II is very well made, though.

There are a lot of suggestive insinuations there, Bups   ;D


Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:30:10
She is the most beautiful vampire I've ever seen. I love her ...

Watch out when you kiss her, Bupsie  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:43:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:30:10
She is the most beautiful vampire I've ever seen. I love her but I think that every heterosexual male who has seen Underworld loves her too !
I enjoyed both Underworld I & II but to be honest, if Celine Dion had played Kate's role, I don't think I would have watched till the end  ;D  The very beginning of Underworld II is very well made, though.

Celine playing Selene would have been just toooooo confusing.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 16:06:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:37:11
Watch out when you kiss her, Bupsie  ;D

He'd be lucky to catch a glimpse of her bupsie, yet alone kiss it!  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-07-04, 16:19:05


Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:37:11
There are a lot of suggestive insinuations there, Bups   ;D

Ok, from now I will replace Wicky Nicky by Dirty Nicky, it suits you better  ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 15:43:01
Celine playing Selene would have been just toooooo confusing.  ;)

:D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-04, 16:06:45
He'd be lucky to catch a glimpse of her bupsie, yet alone kiss it!  :P

As a good citizen, I am used to give my blood for the community. In this special case, I am OK to give up to 5 liters ... as long as she takes it slowly.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-05, 12:53:14
Gillan Glory Road and Future Shock.

I've been waiting for these for a while. I saw Gillan several times with the amazing Bernie Torme on guitar and Colin Towns on keyboards.

Thank god I'm back at work on Monday it might curtail my spending for a while.   :o

(can't believe I said that)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-06, 01:07:59
Equilibrio - A Rock Opera  8) 8) 8)



Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:26:01
Just in from progrock.co.uk:

Tinyfish - Tinyfish
Sylvan - Encounters
Beardfish - The Sane Day

And a couple of 'under three quid DVDs' from Amazon:
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Judge Dredd

I'm looking forward to seeing 'Do Not Adjust Your Set' again as it's a comedy series I recall watching as a child in the 1960s.  Featuring an all-star cast (before they were all stars) it'll be interesting to see if it makes me laugh now I'm pushing fifty!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-12, 11:14:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-12, 10:26:01
Just in from progrock.co.uk:

Tinyfish - Tinyfish
Sylvan - Encounters
Beardfish - The Sane Day

And a couple of 'under three quid DVDs' from Amazon:
Do Not Adjust Your Set
Judge Dredd

I'm looking forward to seeing 'Do Not Adjust Your Set' again as it's a comedy series I recall watching as a child in the 1960s.  Featuring an all-star cast (before they were all stars) it'll be interesting to see if it makes me laugh now I'm pushing fifty!  8)


I will be interested to know as well.

As you say the cast was unbelievable.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:50:08
Got a good bargain at Malmö SH again:

Caamora She   *horns* *horns* *horns*
Queens Of The Stone Age:  Rated R  (one of my fave groups)  (Tom  8) )
Mike Oldfield:  Five Miles Out  (one of my faves 25 years ago, Mount Teidi swept me away, let's see what it does today)
Magnum:  On A Storyteller's Night  (to stay friends with Deenie  ;D  no, actually looking forward to delve into it)   *horns*

and got a few pennies for my three Dragonforce cd's  ::)  (superficial showmanship), Secret Sphere (spaghetti thrash that didnt do it for me), and Coldplay X&Y (sooo uninspired).

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 01:28:26
I bought the Genesis - When In Rome DVD today. My first ever Genesis purchase. That's one I look forward to watch tomorrow! 8)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-12, 12:50:08
Queens Of The Stone Age:  Rated R  (one of my fave groups)  (Tom  8) )

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 09:17:09
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-12, 11:14:36
I will be interested to know as well.
As you say the cast was unbelievable.

Well, it shows it's age in that it's in black and white and has production values from the dawn of television.  It was a show aimed at children, although some of the stuff is clearly above such heads.  It's not Monty Python.  But...

There's an awful lot of Python in there and enough good sketches to make it a worthwhile purchase.  Palin/Idle/Jones already have all the mannerisms and methods we knew later in Python.  I've watched all of disc one and, although I've not laughed out loud in a 'ranks as high as any in Rome' kind of way, I've grinned a lot.  One sketch that would have worked very well in Python concerns the French contingent visiting the British to see 'how are you getting on with Concorde?'  Reply, in a vey Python voice, was 'HMS Concorde, yes..." - turned out the brits had got the deck-chairs done so far.  :)

For any fan of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band, who do a number in each episode and appear in sketches as well, the asking price of 2.97 UK pounds for Do Not Adjust Your Set (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Not-Adjust-Your-Set/dp/B0009U5CCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215932615&sr=1-1) will probably be a no-brainer. 8)

But don't hang about...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 10:12:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 09:17:09
Well, it shows it's age in that it's in black and white and has production values from the dawn of television.  It was a show aimed at children, although some of the stuff is clearly above such heads.  It's not Monty Python.  But...

There's an awful lot of Python in there and enough good sketches to make it a worthwhile purchase.  Palin/Idle/Jones already have all the mannerisms and methods we knew later in Python.  I've watched all of disc one and, although I've not laughed out loud in a 'ranks as high as any in Rome' kind of way, I've grinned a lot.  One sketch that would have worked very well in Python concerns the French contingent visiting the British to see 'how are you getting on with Concorde?'  Reply, in a vey Python voice, was 'HMS Concorde, yes..." - turned out the brits had got the deck-chairs done so far.  :)

For any fan of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band, who do a number in each episode and appear in sketches as well, the asking price of 2.97 UK pounds for Do Not Adjust Your Set (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Not-Adjust-Your-Set/dp/B0009U5CCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1215932615&sr=1-1) will probably be a no-brainer. 8)

But don't hang about...


Ah if it's got the bonzo's in it's a must.

Hooray more stuff on the way.   :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 19:58:28
Today I bought:

- Riverside - Schizophrenic Prayer (Single)
- Sieges Even - Paramount

Especially Paramount is excellent!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 20:08:35
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 19:58:28
Especially Paramount is excellent!

Right, Tom.

One of the great things about SE is that they're sooo elegant. Everything is sooo perfectly in place. You just can't imagine any note placed differently. Isnt that so ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 21:01:55
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2008-07-13, 19:58:28

- Sieges Even - Paramount

Especially Paramount is excellent!

Tom

It sure is Tom but did you ever listened to The Art Of Navigating By The Stars?

That one is bloody awesome eh very amazingly good.  *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:15:14
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 21:01:55
It sure is Tom but did you ever listened to The Art Of Navigating By The Stars?
That one is bloody awesome eh very amazingly good.  *horns* ;D

Sure is.  *horns*  The problem I have with Sieges Even is that (with the possible exception of Lifecycle) their best album is always the one I've just listened to.  I do wish they'd stop this!  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:18:28
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-13, 10:12:54
Ah if it's got the bonzo's in it's a must.
Hooray more stuff on the way.   :D

Streuth!  It seems to have sold out today, I wonder if I'll get a percentage?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-15, 09:01:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-07-13, 20:08:35
Right, Tom.

One of the great things about SE is that they're sooo elegant. Everything is sooo perfectly in place. You just can't imagine any note placed differently. Isnt that so ?

It sure seems that way! Listened to the album a couple of times now and so far I like it, although I have to say that I think the first part of the album is slightly better.

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-07-13, 21:01:55
It sure is Tom but did you ever listened to The Art Of Navigating By The Stars?

No, but tell me about it. Is it better than Paramount?

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 19:30:30
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-07-15, 09:01:04

No, but tell me about it. Is it better than Paramount?

Tom

Way way way way better than Paramount.
It's more Rush-like then Paramount is. When i first listened to it literally blew me off my feet.

Lots of technicalities on this album while Paramount is more mainstream.
Maybe you can compare it with the two last albums of Sylvan. Though Presets was good, PS was a total different story music wise. 

Now i'm not saying that Paramount is bad though since it's not but TAONBTS is a league of its own.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:59:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-13, 23:18:28
Streuth!  It seems to have sold out today, I wonder if I'll get a percentage?  ;)


Probably only had one left. It turned up today so gonna give it a spin later.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 22:04:56
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-07-15, 21:59:47
Probably only had one left. It turned up today so gonna give it a spin later.

There were 5 left when I posted the link.  I wonder if all 5 went to Splatterd Loonies?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-15, 22:12:08
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 19:30:30
Now i'm not saying that Paramount is bad though since it's not but TAONBTS is a league of its own.  *horns*

I know what you mean there, in fact I often think that myself - normally after I've just played Navigating, unsurprisingly!  Trouble is, when I play Paramount, I start to think that, no, Paramount is better in some ways.  Hell, I just can't make up my mind these days.  ;D

On the Rush comparison front, I hereby nominate 'A Sense of Change' as the keeper of that particular flame.  The first time I heard it I was blown off my feet, as you say.  I was half expecting to see Alex Lifeson listed as guitar tech.  ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:36:30
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry. (The 3 disc version)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:58:23
Not a cd or DVD, but certainly a purchase.

A Panasonic Headphone.
Much better than my cheap HEMA thingies.
I'm now listening to Gazpacho'z Night with it. Oooohhhh that's soooo brilliant!!
Bloody brilliant, I would say if I were an Englishman. ;)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 19:04:34
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:58:23
Bloody brilliant, I would say if I were an Englishman. ;)

Sorry, but we're not recruiting at the moment.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 19:32:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 19:04:34
Sorry, but we're not recruiting at the moment.  ;) ;)


Bummer...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:17:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 18:36:30
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry. (The 3 disc version)


oooohhhh, what's on those, then??
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:18:39
Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:17:39
oooohhhh, what's on those, then??

Yeah, i'd like to know that too.  ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:44:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 19:04:34
Sorry, but we're not recruiting at the moment.  ;) ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 19:32:25
Bummer...

We don't need any backdoor Englishmen  ;D


Quote from: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:17:39
oooohhhh, what's on those, then??

Yeah, I was curious too, being a big FW fan ... so I looked it up on Amazon. Here's Spooky's review, June 11, 2008 :

"Fates' best re-release so far

Let me start out by saying I am a huge Fates Warning fan and think this is one of their best albums. I think the album was originally mastered superbly so the reason for purchasing this was not for the re-mastered main disc, but because of the extras. In this case, the demos are much higher quality recordings than the demos on the previous re-releases. They are also a lot more enlightening because this was a real transition album for the band and the demos really show the band still searching for an updated sound. Their new sound really gelled on the final recording but was still falling into place on these demos. The songs are a lot less developed than on the actual album and especially the demos of the songs with Steve Zimmerman on drums they still sound like "old" Fates Warning. The demos on the previous re-releases were interesting to listen to, but not something I cared to listen to more than once or twice because of the sound quality. So in this regard, this is the best re-release so far in my opinion. I have not watched the DVD yet, but I did watch the trailer, and based on what they showed there, it looks pretty much like bootlegs with rare glimpses at Ray doing some John Arch songs, but overall bootleg-quality audio.

For the price, this is a bargain for 2 CDs and a DVD and the demos CD is worth the price alone."


I was fortunate to see Ray sing at the Redemption concert at the Headway Festival (in this weird flat country with weird people, who'd actually prefer to be Englishmen) and talk with him afterwards - pretty special fellow, real cool and 100% musician.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:09:04
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:44:53
We don't need any backdoor Englishmen  ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:44:53
Yeah, I was curious too, being a big FW fan ... so I looked it up on Amazon. Here's Spooky's review, June 11, 2008 :

Well, that certainly saved me some typing. ;)

The bonus DVD was the deciding factor for me with this one, although I won't get chance to watch it until the end of the week.  A good while ago I picked up the version of APSOG with the extra DVD featuring the whole album played live on stage.  Now that's what I call a bonus!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:47:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-16, 21:44:53We don't need any backdoor Englishmen  ;D
And what about you? Are you back-up?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-07-17, 08:29:49
Cool stuff. I still think "Perfect symmetry" is their best album ever, and I have them all. I am relieved they changed drummers, 'cause the old one was a lot of work in a neanderthal way, while Zonder is exquisite and subtle.

Come to think of it, I think "Perfect symmetry" is one of the best albums I've ever heard.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-07-18, 10:50:40
No music, but a selection of Sci-Fi/Fantasy movies on Blu-Ray:


I've vowed not to duplicate stuff in hi-def if I've already got it on DVD, but there will be one or two exceptions.  Bladerunner is just such an exception as it's one of my all-time favourite films. *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-07-18, 15:53:59
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-07-16, 23:47:30
And what about you? Are you back-up?

Good riposte, Paxi  ;D

Guess I'l have to cover my back up when I meet you one fine day  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 16:32:07
Savatage Streets

Poped through the letterbox this afternoon.

Thanks to the guys (and gals)  in the room who recommended it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:09:47
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-07-19, 16:32:07
Poped through the letterbox this afternoon.

Buying new music has always been a near-religious experience for me, but even so I've never managed to get his holiness to personally deliver my CDs.  Respect!  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:43:17
Ah, creative pickyishness. Respect. 8) :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-07-19, 20:43:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-19, 18:09:47
Buying new music has always been a near-religious experience for me, but even so I've never managed to get his holiness to personally deliver my CDs.  Respect!  ;D

:D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-07-21, 10:51:55
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-15, 19:30:30
Way way way way better than Paramount.
It's more Rush-like then Paramount is. When i first listened to it literally blew me off my feet.

Lots of technicalities on this album while Paramount is more mainstream.
Maybe you can compare it with the two last albums of Sylvan. Though Presets was good, PS was a total different story music wise. 

Now i'm not saying that Paramount is bad though since it's not but TAONBTS is a league of its own.  *horns*

Okay, sounds interesting, I think I may have to check it out. :) Great album-title by the way.

After many listens I can say that I'm in love with Paramount. Superb melodies and great singing all along. Really like it! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-07-21, 23:59:33
I bought Marco Sfogli - There's Hope.
Which is brilliant intrumental guitar driven prog rock/metal/fusion!

I love it! 8)

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-07-22, 19:42:48
Arrived today: Nevermore - This Godless Endeavor.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-07-22, 21:12:38
I bought something today. 8)
It's not a cd or dvd, but it's still worth to mention.
I bought a new MP3 player: MPIO MG300.
No iPod crap, just a nice little thing that does exactly the same, but has some more advantages:
It has 8 GB storage space, but there's an SD slot, so I can take several SD cards with me. ;D This is something I always have wanted!!
It has a voice recorder and an FM radio (which I can also record from).

Oh yes, the cost: 105 euros. ;D

Man, this thing is cool.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-07-22, 21:23:37
Looks good, much data storage and cheap.

All of this in one player.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-23, 12:05:19
Once again I had sin  :-[

On Amazon US (best price I found) : Kansas Two for the Show freshly re-released on a 2 CD version, which means about one hour of previously unreleased Kansas' best period live material  *horns*   If you don't know this great band yet, it's a very good place to start (yes, I know, I swore I would never practice  prosenickylytism  ;D but this time I can't resist ...).

On Amazon France :

Helloween - Keeper Pt1  because of Deenfan writer's talents  ;)  When do you finish your Helloween's tales, by the way ?

The Cranberries - No Need to Argue : The Complete Sessions because I had nothing from them so far and it's was time to correct this lack at a low price.

Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night to expand my collection and get to the free shipping total amount  :)

Dolores O'Riordan - Are You Listening ?  because ... no, Nicky, not because of THAT  >:(  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-07-23, 13:28:43
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-07-23, 12:05:19
When do you finish your Helloween's tales, by the way ?

Deenie, you can continue with the movies where the guy slices up everything in his range. That's a bit your style too  ;D


Just ordered

Gary Hughes:  Once & Future King, Part 1

about King Arthur, with all the great singers:  Gary Hughes, Damian Wilson, Bob Catley, Dougie White, Sean Harris, Danny Vaughn, Lana Lane, Irene Jansen, DC Cooper, Sabine Edelbacher, & Harry Hess.

Now don't get goin on your usual a*s & b*s stuff, guys, cause dat aint de issue here (tryin to be a bit marshy) :D

Was hard to find at Amazon, but now I was informed that it was sent to me from Japan.

So, curious to see what it's like  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 18:44:32
Just unwrapped Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle.  If this is only half as good as the other one then I'll be in prog-heaven.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-07-23, 22:03:40
Ah, thanks for asking in a requesting manner that must mean that you enjoy the read. I love that. What has been so peculilar about work the last week is that I've had to DO STUFF!?!! :o ??? >:(

If I don't get too tired too early tonight, I'll provide the Legacy and the Devil. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Proglady on Thu, 2008-07-24, 13:43:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-23, 18:44:32
Just unwrapped Osada Vida - Three Seats Behind a Triangle.  If this is only half as good as the other one then I'll be in prog-heaven.  *horns*


"The Body Parts Party" by Osada Vida is much better.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-07-24, 19:49:07
Beardfish Sleeping in traffic.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-07-24, 20:55:28
Quote from: Proglady on Thu, 2008-07-24, 13:43:27
"The Body Parts Party" by Osada Vida is much better.

My first couple of plays of Triangle today certainly suggest it's not quite as good as Body Parts, mainly because it didn't give me the same "Wow!  I'll never play any of my other CDs ever again!" adrenaline rush.   ;)  But I think that if I'd not heard Body Parts I'd still be enthusing wildy about the band on the strength of this earlier release.  8)

Arrived today but not yet played: Amaseffer - Slaves for Life.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:39:34
Ten - The Twilight Chronicles.  I've been a little more AOR-friendly of late, largely down to the release of Journey's new album.  Indeed I've even bunged a bunch of older Journey albums on the iPose.  I'm sure it'll pass.  ;)

Within Temptation - Mother Earth.  Another mood swing - I've been listening to more 'Nymphonic Metal' lately.

Gentle Giant - Octopus.  I've been meaning to do something about my vinyl-only GG capability for a while.  It's kind of embarassing when folk compare Beardfish to GG and I can barely remember what they sound like.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:41:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:39:34
It's kind of embarassing when folk compare Beardfish to GG and I can barely remember what they sound like.  :-[


Yeah, that is really getting to me every time... ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 13:21:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:39:34
Ten - The Twilight Chronicles.  I've been a little more AOR-friendly of late, largely down to the release of Journey's new album.

OK, new times here, a twilight zone  *horns*

You'l be surprised at how much more than AOR this album is  ;)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:39:34
I'm sure it'll pass.  ;)

It'l crush all your walls tellya !!!


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-07-26, 12:39:34
Gentle Giant - Octopus.  I've been meaning to do something about my vinyl-only GG capability for a while.  It's kind of embarassing when folk compare Beardfish to GG and I can barely remember what they sound like.  :-[

Yeah, I gotta get down to that one too. I purchased it cause everyone was arty-dartyin bout it. Let's figure what its true musical qualities are, Stevie  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 14:46:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-07-26, 13:21:12
Yeah, I gotta get down to that one too [Gentle Giant]. I purchased it cause everyone was arty-dartyin bout it. Let's figure what its true musical qualities are, Stevie  :)

In A Glass House and the live album Playing The Fool (with a large Octopus section) are both highly recommended!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 16:02:33
I must admit, as indicated above, that I have no idea about any of these bands, spare their names.

Therefore, I hesitate to ask.... what on earth (or indeed, in the sea) is a large octopus section?! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 16:25:57
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-07-26, 16:02:33
I must admit, as indicated above, that I have no idea about any of these bands, spare their names.

Therefore, I hesitate to ask.... what on earth (or indeed, in the sea) is a large octopus section?! :o

Allow me to elaborate then to enlighten you ::)

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentle_Giant) says
QuoteGentle Giant were a British progressive rock band, one of the most experimental of the 1970s. Textually inspired by philosophy, personal events and the works of François Rabelais, the group's compositional purpose was to "expand the frontiers of contemporary popular music at the risk of becoming very unpopular."

Gentle Giant was formed by Derek, Ray and Phil Shulman in 1970 after the dissolution of their soul/pop band Simon Dupree and the Big Sound in 1969 . The brothers joined with Gary Green, Kerry Minnear, and a succession of drummers to produce a series of twelve albums throughout the 1970s, finally dissolving quietly in 1980.

Their earlier albums were more eclectic and experimental than their later ones. By 1974, as they started to gather an American following, they simplified their songs (which, compared to other rock artists at the time, were still very complex) to gain a wider audience. Free Hand reached the Top 50 in the U.S.

By 1977, as cultural trends saw the mainstream of music shifting towards punk and New Wave, the band developed a much more commercial sound. In 1979, they relocated to America to record their twelfth and most mainstream album, Civilian, after which the group disbanded.

Several recent progressive rock bands claim to have been greatly influenced by the music of Gentle Giant, including Spock's Beard and Echolyn.

Though Gentle Giant's music has a unique sound it also has many aspects in common with other progressive rock bands:

- Frequent changes in tempo
- Frequent use of syncopation
- Non-standard time signatures, including polymeters (2 or more time signatures played simultaneously)
- Complex melodies, frequently contrasting harmonies with dissonance
- Unconventional use of numerous classical and medieval instruments
- Musical structures typically associated with classical music, like the madrigal "Knots" and the fugal exposition in "On Reflection"
- Multi-part vocal harmonies
- Extensive use of instrumental and vocal counterpoint
- Complex lyrics
- Concept albums (on the occasion)
One Gentle Giant album listed a total of 46 instruments in the musician credits.

With the large Octopus section I'm referring to the track "Excerpts from Octopus" which is a medley from that classic album by Gentle Giant found on said live album
Quote...which was released in 1977. Many consider it to be one of the best live albums of the 70s progressive rock bands. It demonstrates the band's complex musicianship and talent as well as showcasing versions of songs which are often greatly modified from the original album versions.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:01:05
Fates Warning Perfect Symmetry
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:38:37
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:01:05
Fates Warning Perfect Symmetry

Is that the 'Something for the weekend' packet of three version?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:54:50
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-07-27, 10:38:37
Is that the 'Something for the weekend' packet of three version?


Yes it is. It seemed rude not to buy the extended version.

I hadn't heard gentle giant until recently. I also purchased Octopus about a year ago. It is weird I love Roger Dean artwork and I like prog but never bought GG.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-07-28, 09:55:34
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2008-07-26, 16:25:57
Allow me to elaborate then to enlighten you ::)

Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band, one of the most experimental of the 1970s. Textually inspired by philosophy, personal events and the works of François Rabelais, the group's compositional purpose was to "expand the frontiers of contemporary popular music at the risk of becoming very unpopular."

So the name Gentle Giant would refeer to Gargantua, the giant who is the main character of some of the most popular Rabelais' novels ?

Thanks for the info, Erik ! I even thought GG was an american band  :-[   I haven't checked them so far, fearing that their music would be too esoteric for my taste ...

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-07-28, 10:40:16
I must thank my semi-namesake erik for the elaborate, yet dense and interesting guide to GG, which in my book will always bring the thoughts to Gregg Giuffria! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Mon, 2008-07-28, 12:34:06
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-07-28, 10:40:16
I must thank my semi-namesake erik for the elaborate, yet dense and interesting guide to GG, which in my book will always bring the thoughts to Gregg Giuffria! ;)
You're welcome! now I had to look up Gregg Giuffria ::)

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-07-28, 09:55:34
So the name Gentle Giant would refeer to Gargantua, the giant who is the main character of some of the most popular Rabelais' novels ?

Thanks for the info, Erik ! I even thought GG was an american band  :-[   I haven't checked them so far, fearing that their music would be too esoteric for my taste ...
I don't know exactly about the origins of the name, but your thesis does make sense, Bupie.

Their music is indeed an acquired taste, but it's worth trying (one of their albums is actually called.. Acquiring The Taste!).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-28, 16:05:17
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2008-07-28, 12:34:06
You're welcome! now I had to look up Gregg Giuffria ::)

I don't know exactly ...

... what I'm thanking for or welcoming, but I also had to look him up. Pretty freaked out, huh guys, that Deenie just like that can get us to look up all the guys in his freak parade  ::) ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-07-28, 19:17:42
 :D

Gregg Giuffria:

In his rocking days:
(http://park2.wakwak.com/~zep/lovely/handsome02/s02_03greg_85_04.jpg)

In his current life:
(http://www.angelrocks.com/vintage/gregggiuffria.jpg)

The company he used to keep:
(http://www.laut.de/bilder/wortlaut/artists/h/house_of_lords/defimage1.jpg)

The company he always kept, and still seem to keep: (It's his car...)
(http://www.ferraricluboflasvegas.com/cars/Gregg_Giuffria_Murcielago.jpg)

:D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-07-28, 20:32:22
You can't blame him for not sticking to metal, although it's a tie  ;D

With all that female company, you can't either blame him for not needing a big car  :D  (hm, a bit convoluted)

Deenie, did he ever do anything exceptional (or is he only famous thru association with Gentle Giant) ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-07-29, 11:48:46
Now, this calls for a topic of it's own, with some words about a whole bunch of albums, doesn't it?! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-07-30, 18:30:54
Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant.
Satellite - Evening Dreams. (Live DVD & CD)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2008-07-30, 19:44:06
Just ordered Sylvan - "Posthumous Silence - The Show"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:36:54
Shadow gallery Room V
Wintersun Wintersun
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 14:27:38
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 13:36:54
Shadow gallery Room V
Now that is a spooky coincidence!  I haven't played it yet, but have high hopes...  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:01:52
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 14:27:38
Now that is a spooky coincidence!  I haven't played it yet, but have high hopes...  8)


Quite enjoyed it but need to spin it some more.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:41:38
I do hope you both have the Second Edition of Room V.

There are some several, mostly acoustic tracks on it which is pretty nice but the best artefact on that second disk is Floydian Memories.
An epic of 25 minutes of the best bits and pieces of Pink Floyd songs. Amazing.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:31:50
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:41:38
I do hope you both have the Second Edition of Room V.

There are some several, mostly acoustic tracks on it which is pretty nice but the best artefact on that second disk is Floydian Memories.
An epic of 25 minutes of the best bits and pieces of Pink Floyd songs. Amazing.  8)


Doh!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:39:55
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 16:41:38
I do hope you both have the Second Edition of Room V.

Nope.  Much as I prefer CDs with extras, in this case it would have cost me twice the price!  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:43:04
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:31:50

Doh!

I'll take that as a 'yes'.  ;D

Thumbs up, Iggy.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:44:11
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:39:55
Nope.  Much as I prefer CDs with extras, in this case it would have cost me twice the price!  :o


So?

You practically buy five CD's a week, that shouldn't be a problem for you.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:53:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:44:11
So?
You practically buy five CD's a week, that shouldn't be a problem for you.  :D

LOL, yes, you have the measure of me, kind sir!  ;D  I could argue that the reason I manage to buy a lot of CDs is I look for the bargains (got an Anthrax 2.98 bargain coming tomorrow from Amazon  8) ) but I must admit I can never resist the lure of the bonus disc - no matter what the cost.  Sucker!!!!!  ;)

In this case I bought the CD off a mate - 'give me a fiver and it's yours'  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:12:28
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:43:04
I'll take that as a 'yes'.  ;D

Thumbs up, Iggy.  ;)

No it was a homer simpson doh. I bought the wrong one   >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:43:22
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:12:28
No it was a homer simpson doh. I bought the wrong one   >:(

That's a shame, Iggy.  ;)

You could sell it on Ebay and buy the SE right after.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:47:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 17:53:08
LOL, yes, you have the measure of me, kind sir!  ;D  I could argue that the reason I manage to buy a lot of CDs is I look for the bargains (got an Anthrax 2.98 bargain coming tomorrow from Amazon  8) ) but I must admit I can never resist the lure of the bonus disc - no matter what the cost.  Sucker!!!!!  ;)

In this case I bought the CD off a mate - 'give me a fiver and it's yours'  *horns*

http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/6120263/Shadow-Gallery-Room-V-Bonus-Edition-Limitee-CD-Album.html     ;)

Not too expensive for a double CD.

I also can sell you mine. No, wait, I keep it  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:08:06
I benefit from living in a country with people who settle for mediocre music, so I get some great bargains, like the one today, all cd's for 60 DKR (8 Euros) a piece:

Nevermore:  Dead Heart In A Dead World  (2000)
                    Dreaming Neon Black  (1999)
                    The Politics Of Ecstasy  (1996)
                    Self-titled  (first full-length album, 1995)
Arch Enemy:  Rise Of The Tyrant  (2007)
                     Doomsday Machine  (2005)
Steve Hackett:  Please Don't Touch  (1978, remastered)
Cream:  The Very Best Of Cream  (1995, recordings from 1966-69)

Comments:  Nevermore's This Godless Endeavor is in my book the strongest contender for toppling Systematic Chaos off the throne. I only had TGE, so getting these 4 albums is a some coup for me. My first spins of DHIADW tell me that this is gonna be a BIG adventure  *horns*

I had seen so may recoms for Arch Enemy on the Amazon pages I visited, also on the Nevermore pages, that I decided to give'm a run, particularly for that money  ;D  The first spins have been promising.

Steve Hackett is always exciting. I had Wild Orchids from 2006, so I thought it would be interesting to see what he was doing back in the 70's. I become more and more convinced that if he'd stayed in Genesis, he would'v ensured that they had stayed on a prog track. Any opinions on this matter, guys ?

I was a big Cream fan back in the 60's. They were actually one of the first rock groups that I got properly into. When I heard my old vinyl copy of Disraeli Gears again recently, I was surprised at how good they still sounded - well, more precisely, some of the songs, not all. I purchased Wheels Of Fire recently and experienced the same. I only seldomly buy Best Of albums, cause the groups that I like are usually album oriented. However, the Cream albums don't seem to me to be particularly AO. So, good reasons to get this Best Of.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:31:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:08:06
all cd's for 60 DKR (8 Euros) a piece:

Just my kind of deals.  Yay for bargains!  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-08-01, 23:14:13
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-01, 18:47:30
http://www.priceminister.com/offer/buy/6120263/Shadow-Gallery-Room-V-Bonus-Edition-Limitee-CD-Album.html     ;)

Not too expensive for a double CD.

I also can sell you mine. No, wait, I keep it  ;D

Indeed looks a bargain.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 09:08:31
Sieges Even - Playgrounds.  Yes!!!!!! I shall be hanging a 'Do Not Disturb!' sign on the door.  *horns*
Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King.
Anthrax - Among The Living.  One of those Amazon 2.98 bargains that I can't resist!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-02, 09:44:27
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-02, 09:08:31

Anthrax - Among The Living.  One of those Amazon 2.98 bargains that I can't resist!


I was really fond of these guys during my Metal-years.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:24:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:08:06
Steve Hackett:  Please Don't Touch  (1978, remastered)

Steve Hackett is always exciting. I had Wild Orchids from 2006, so I thought it would be interesting to see what he was doing back in the 70's. I become more and more convinced that if he'd stayed in Genesis, he would'v ensured that they had stayed on a prog track. Any opinions on this matter, guys ?

The big what if... Yeah, I think so too. Of all the (ex-)Genesis members he's definitely the most progressive and versatile (and also productive, wow!) in his solo works. Wild Orchids is a stunning album, gets regular play here.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:48:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-01, 21:08:06
I become more and more convinced that if he'd stayed in Genesis, he would'v ensured that they had stayed on a prog track. Any opinions on this matter, guys ?

Alternatively, perhaps Steve Hackett might have ended up sounding like Earth, Wind & Fire?  :o ;D :o  Call me Mr Conservative, but I'll play safe and vote to stick with things just the way they are!  ;)

IMO, if you've not already got it, 'Spectral Mornings' is a must if you're sampling early/classic Hackett.  Also, from a live point of view, the little boxed 'Archive' thing is excellent - captures exactly what I remember hearing on stage at the time.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2008-08-03, 13:14:05
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:48:50
Alternatively, perhaps Steve Hackett might have ended up sounding like Earth, Wind & Fire?  :o ;D :o  Call me Mr Conservative, but I'll play safe and vote to stick with things just the way they are!  ;)


:D I thought Phil Collins was the one who introduced the EWF horns into the Genesis sound ;)
The good thing of the departures is that is has probably delivered us more albums than we would've got if they had all stayed in Genesis. But we proggies prefer quality over quantity and Genesis is all about the whole being more than the sum of the parts, so the what if question is always an interesting (although pointless at the same time) one.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:48:50
IMO, if you've not already got it, 'Spectral Mornings' is a must if you're sampling early/classic Hackett.  Also, from a live point of view, the little
boxed 'Archive' thing is excellent - captures exactly what I remember hearing on stage at the time.

Spectral Mornings and Voyage Of The Acolyte are both must have's!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 13:20:48
Yeah, I also think that the music scene would have been more exciting had Gabriel and Hackett stayed in Genesis, even if they would'v had a lot of asides like the Yes guys. (After all, the Ladder is quite a monster album, and a lot more exciting than anything by Genesis after Abacab).

Thanks for the recom, guys:  I'v added Spectral Mornings to my SL  :)


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 12:48:50
Alternatively, perhaps Steve Hackett might have ended up sounding like Earth, Wind & Fire?  :o ;D :o

Well, that's what he sounds like to me:  earth, wind & fire - and occasionally some real cool and smooth water  ;D 8) *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:21:32
Just picked up two albums that I had ordered a couple of weeks ago, and added three that I just had to have, all for about 1/2 price:

Styx:  Pieces Of Eight
Foreigner:  4
Helloween:  Gambling With The Devil
Iced Earth:  Framing Armageddon
Nevermore:  In Memory

The first two are old classics. POE was a joyous reunion for me after some twenty years.

Strangely, I missed out on Foreigner in those days. Since they're so famous, I thought I should become a bit familiar with'm, and 4 seemed to be the album to get.

I got Gambling on Deenies recom. Thanks, mate  :)

I'd heard so much about Iced Earth that I had to give'm a try too. I sure havent regretted it, and I'l be on the lookout for more albums by'm  *horns*

In Memory is the second studio album by Nevermore. Nuff said  ;)


The reason why I could afford to buy all these albums is that I got some heating money paid back from our apartment administrators. Prog kept me warm all thru the winter, and thus I could acquire more prog, so it's a self-amplifying system ;D

Nicky.


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 20:46:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:21:32
The first two are old classsics. POE was a joyous reunion for me after some twenty years.

If you like Styx and haven't already got it, might I recommend Tommy Shaw's solo 'Ambition' ?  IMHO this is the greatest AOR album ever recorded.  *horns*  Might not be to everyone's taste, of course, but there's some exceptionally strong material on there - slays me everytime I hear it.  Quality.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-08-03, 21:27:26
Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel

Finally!
I ordered it through their website a few weeks ago and yesterday i finally received it.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2008-08-04, 16:28:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-03, 19:21:32
The reason why I could afford to buy all these albums is that I got some heating money paid back from our apartment administrators. Prog kept me warm all thru the winter, and thus I could acquire more prog, so it's a self-amplifying system ;D

:D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 19:01:01
Just ordered:


WinterStrain:  Return To The Mirror

Deenie, ever heard of these guys ?  It's said that they got one crazy s.o.b. of a drummer  ;D

My now friend at Malmö Skivhandel was convinced that he could get it for me over the immediate internet ordering system, so it looks like you guys are public (with the 'l' this time) now.

http://www.amazon.com/Return-Mirror-Winterstrain/dp/B000A2H0N8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1217869990&sr=1-1


Ten:  Far Beyond The World

Just to prove to you guys that I'm not a total metalhead, and moreover, the more you guys hate Gary, the more I gotta love'im  ;D


Bianca Ryan:  Self-titled

This is one minx of a twelve-year old. She sang some r'n'b songs with such arrant passion that she simply blew over the whole jury and audience at America's Got Talent, received a standing ovation, and took the first price. When asked what was behind all this, she simply answered something like "I just like singing". Another standing ovation.

Gotta be seen to be believed !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozDh4NQveJs


Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:07:29
Non-prog corner:
Thompson Twins - Here's To Future Days.  Remastered, expanded and, above all, cheaper.  ;D
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise.  A personal fave from the early 80s and long overdue for vinyl replacement.  I've also got their 'Going Deaf for a Living' on order from Germany, should hopefully be here by the end of the week.

Prog-ish corner:
Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-08-04, 21:19:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:07:29

Prog-ish corner:
Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit.


8)

Thumbs up, Steve.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 09:58:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-04, 20:07:29
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise.  A personal fave from the early 80s and long overdue for vinyl replacement.  I've also got their 'Going Deaf for a Living' on order from Germany, should hopefully be here by the end of the week.

I think I had this one on tape a long time ago.

I also think that a Fischer-Z song features on the soundtrack of Streets of Fire. The movie is not unforgettable  (even if Diane Lane is really cute there  :)) but it has a fairly nice soundtrack including two bombastic songs in the Meat Loaf vein that I am very fond of (the two songs, not Meat Loaf).

The proof for one of the songs ... and Diane  :-*   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEUqT9PThTg&feature=related

The other "Meat Loaf" song is easy to find on youtube too   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Tue, 2008-08-05, 11:21:00
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-04, 19:01:01
Just ordered:


WinterStrain:  Return To The Mirror

Deenie, ever heard of these guys ?  It's said that they got one crazy s.o.b. of a drummer  ;D

My now friend at Malmö Skivhandel was convinced that he could get it for me over the immediate internet ordering system, so it looks like you guys are public (with the 'l' this time) now.


That may be well and good, but he's a dick, nonetheless. I wish he'd made it an easier job for me to do the songs live! >:(

Seriously, thanks, COOOL and all that. Hope you'll find it's connecting with you. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-05, 20:22:42
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-08-05, 09:58:20
The movie is not unforgettable

You said it!  ;D  I was vomitting copiously within the first minute of the uPube clip.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-06, 19:27:30
Fischer-Z - Going Deaf for a Living.  YAY!  Ordered on Sunday night from Amazon Germany, turned up today - pretty good service.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-07, 23:48:02
Kansas - Point of Know Return.

Mercenary's 'Architect of Lies'  didn't turn up as expected - perhaps tomorrow.  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-08, 09:45:17
Mercenary - Architect of Lies.  I'm looking forward to hearing this, after Nevermore's TGE I'm very definitely in the mood for some 'Intellimetal', for want of a better term.  It's a good job my Postal Delivery Executive didn't try to sneak past a second time without delivering this - I might have been forced to administer a thorough beating.  ;)

Howard Jones - Human's Lib.  Someone mentioned this here recently, and I realised all of my Howard Jones stuff was still vinyl.

Greenslade - Bedside Manners are Extra.  Breaking out yet another band from vinyl.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-08-08, 10:11:40
Dire Straits - Alchemy

A live classic that I only had on vinyl ... at my parents' house  :(

"A lovestruck romeo sings a streetsus serenade ..."  Don't know if those are the exact lyrics but it makes me cry anytime  :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 18:00:37
Not a CD or DVD but a nice server to store them all on.

A gnat's whisker from being able to stream anything anywhere in the house. A bit indulgent but why on Earth  do we work?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 22:46:27
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 18:00:37
Not a CD or DVD but a nice server to store them all on.

Details please, kind sir!   :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:10:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 22:46:27
Details please, kind sir!   :D

HP Media smart server with 1TB
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:25:19
Toys for boys are always cool!  :)  I've got a 0.5TB network attached storage jobby here and it's pretty damned useful.  Still got zillions of CDs to rip, mind you...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:27:05
I have ripped all mine. However i decided to up the bit rate so I am on the second pass.  :-\

I'm glad I started the re rip before all my purchases this year.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:30:16
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:27:05
I'm glad I started the re rip before all my purchases this year.  ;D

Yes, I'm doing the re-ripping thing at the moment.  I could do with a bigger iProng, 30GB doesn't go far if you're into Dream Theater and Flower Kings!  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:32:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:30:16
Yes, I'm doing the re-ripping thing at the moment.  I could do with a bigger iProng, 30GB doesn't go far if you're into Dream Theater and Flower Kings!  ::)

Indeed you need to go large and they are relatively cheep compared to when they first came out.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:37:21
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:32:48
Indeed you need to go large and they are relatively cheep compared to when they first came out.

Indeedy.  And I'd get half my life back that I currently waste shunting digital files around.  Things were easier in vinyl days, although I'll concede it was a bitch trying to carry your record player to work.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:49:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:37:21
Indeedy.  And I'd get half my life back that I currently waste shunting digital files around.  Things were easier in vinyl days, although I'll concede it was a bitch trying to carry your record player to work.  ;D

It was bad enough lugging tapes around for the walkman quite frankly.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:53:51
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:49:06
It was bad enough lugging tapes around for the walkman quite frankly.

And batteries.  "Have you got plenty of spare AA cells in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?"  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 11:25:34
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-09, 23:27:05
I'm glad I started the re rip before all my purchases this year.  ;D

Yeah, it's stressing and sometimes distressing being a proggie - and the mistress(ing) has to wait  ;D or :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:37:35
My better half has seen the need for more boys toys hooray.

;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:55:17
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:37:35
My better half has seen the need for more boys toys hooray.
;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) *horns* *horns* *horns*

Good news indeed.  Is she available for hire?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:11:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-03, 20:46:18
If you like Styx and haven't already got it, might I recommend Tommy Shaw's solo 'Ambition' ?  IMHO this is the greatest AOR album ever recorded.  *horns*  Might not be to everyone's taste, of course, but there's some exceptionally strong material on there - slays me everytime I hear it.  Quality.  8)

Yeah, Stevie, I like Pieces Of Eight, and I consider it a classic masterpiece. However, I don't think I need more Styx albums at the moment, and instead I'v added Ambition to my SL, on your recom. Thanks  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:38:30
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 19:55:17
Good news indeed.  Is she available for hire?  ;)


Obviously your training techniques are inferior.    :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:58:27
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:38:30
Obviously your training techniques are inferior.    :o

I have a nagging feeling you might be right.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 22:17:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 21:58:27
I have a nagging feeling you might be right.  ;)

However I may be in big trouble after that last comment.   :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 23:12:05
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2008-08-10, 22:17:49
However I may be in big trouble after that last comment.   :(

Ouch!  You don't mean the dreaded 'new earrings' scenario?  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-11, 17:53:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2008-08-10, 23:12:05
Ouch!  You don't mean the dreaded 'new earrings' scenario?  :o :o :o

And maybe shoes as well.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-08-11, 23:37:39
Now what's goin on here  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:42:02
Alcatrazz - Disturbing the Peace.

Another one in the VRP (Vinyl Replacement Program) I was suprised to see Stevie Vai as the guitarist on this one.  Either I've forgotten the fact over the years (senior moments!) or I never knew it in the first place.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 14:25:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:42:02
... I was suprised to see Stevie Vai as the guitarist on this one ... 

Stevie, forget about what Steve Vai did before he went solo. His studio albums Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, and "Real Illusions: Reflections" are masterpieces imm. There's also a lot of fine stuff on his other solo albums. He's not only one of the most exciting guitarists around, but also a great composer.

You (guys) can read my Amazon reviews of these three albums (+ a few other reviews) here:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A88MRQ0UXD16Y/ref=cm_pdp_reviews_see_all?ie=UTF8&sort%5Fby=MostRecentReview

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 15:10:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-08-12, 14:25:24
Stevie, forget about what Steve Vai did before he went solo.

No chance!  I've only just remembered it! ;D  At my age you learn to hold onto these thoughts and cherish them while they last.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 18:02:48
Just (pre)ordered the new Pendragon album from http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/files/store.htm (http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/files/store.htm)

Top marks to Pendragon for allowing you to just order the thing without jumping through hoops.  I gave up trying to order the next Marillion as I can't remember what login/password/email I used for the last album, etc, etc.  Why make it difficult for people to give you money?  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 19:29:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 18:02:48
Just (pre)ordered the new Pendragon album from http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/files/store.htm (http://www.pendragon.mu/uk/files/store.htm)

Top marks to Pendragon for allowing you to just order the thing without jumping through hoops.  I gave up trying to order the next Marillion as I can't remember what login/password/email I used for the last album, etc, etc.  Why make it difficult for people to give you money?  ::)

Curious about the new Pendragon album, really liked Believe which was a new direction for them. The artwork for the new album hints at more change, very different!

Had the same with the Marillion preorder, but I sent them an email about it and got a prompt reply with the info needed, they really have a smooth running HQ and excellent service. *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:05:38
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2008-08-12, 19:29:40
Had the same with the Marillion preorder, but I sent them an email about it and got a prompt reply with the info needed, they really have a smooth running HQ and excellent service. *horns*

Fine as long as you have access to a working e-mail account, which I don't at the moment.  :o  It's not a matter that's without a solution, given time, but I certainly find Pendragon's system much more customer friendly. *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:06:47
Steve Hackett - Defector (Remastered)
Steve Hackett - Cured (Remastered)

My latest dose of Amazon cheap deals.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:36:57
Steve, you definitely should start saving money for when you retire.  ;)
You might need it then. CD's won't bring the bread on the table.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-13, 22:13:21
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:06:47
Steve Hackett - Defector (Remastered)
Steve Hackett - Cured (Remastered)

My latest dose of Amazon cheap deals.  8)


I got Defector and Dark town.

Damn you and your bright ideas  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-08-14, 22:29:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-08-12, 11:42:02
Alcatrazz - Disturbing the Peace.

Another one in the VRP (Vinyl Replacement Program) I was suprised to see Stevie Vai as the guitarist on this one.  Either I've forgotten the fact over the years (senior moments!) or I never knew it in the first place.  :-[

Either way, you need to feel ashamed of yourself. Steve Vai replacing Yngwie Malmsteen in Alcatrazz was probably the biggest source of heated debate and wild wonder once, as it would be. I remember Vai saying "There's no way I'm gonna compete with Yngwie on his own turf, so I knew from the start I would better do my own thing." And he did. I have never heard him play cooler than he did on this album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 07:38:00
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-13, 21:36:57
Steve, you definitely should start saving money for when you retire.  ;)
You might need it then. CD's won't bring the bread on the table.  ;D

Yes, mother.  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 07:52:18
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-08-14, 22:29:02
Either way, you need to feel ashamed of yourself.

Rest assured I am suitably chastened.  ;)

Still can't remember a f*****g thing about it, though! I've seen Vai many times over the years, solo, in bands and in G3 mode, yet Alcatrazz just doesn't register in a Vai sense.  Perhaps because I never saw them live, he says, desperately fumbling for an excuse that doesn't involve senile dementia.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Fri, 2008-08-15, 08:56:48
My latest purchase was Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers (for the 2nd time)

The most spiritual uplifting album i own  8)

Next on the agenda are the new Pendragon , maybe Marillion if i get round to it , It Bites , The Pineapple Thief and then awaiting the newies from IQ and Anathema.

I have given the old prog a miss for a few months so i am seuffering from withdrawl symptoms at the mo  ;) 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 11:23:44
Quote from: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-08-14, 22:29:02
I have never heard him [Steve Vai] play cooler than he did on this album.

I havent listened much to Alcatrazz, but enough to know that it's pretty regular hard rock.

What Steve Vai has done from Passion And Warfare on is groundbreaking, not only guitarwise, but also compositionally, melodically, lyrically and musicianshipally (the last word I just made up).

Problem is:  Noone cares. Proggies have their routines too, a bit wider than other rockers, and hardly anybody is on the lookout for adventurous stuff like Steve Vai's.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-15, 11:33:35
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 11:23:44
I havent listened to much Alcatrazz, but enough to know that it's pretty regular hard rock.

It is.  However, there are an awful lot of trademark Vai licks and runs going on whilst the hard is being rocked.  More than one 'Bad Horsie' moment, for example.  Possibly a tad jazzier than when he was with DLR.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-08-15, 12:20:20
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 11:23:44
I havent listened to much Alcatrazz, but enough to know that it's pretty regular hard rock.

What Steve Vai has done from Passion And Warfare on is groundbreaking, not only guitarwise, but also compositionally, melodically, lyrically and musicianshipally (the last word I just made up).

Problem is:  Noone cares. Proggies have their routines too, a bit wider than other rockers, and hardly anybody is on the lookout for adventurous stuff like Steve Vai's.

Nicky.

What I find interesting and rewarding about the Alcatrazz work he did, is what I think it all comes down to in the end, always: How to put creativity to use for the purpose of the song, as opposed to for the purpose of being inventive. To me, extreme or outrageous musical ideas or performances are great in the same way the antics of the people that put on a show in a circus are. But none of what they do is really very useful, if you get my drift. It's the fact that it's done that is the point.

I like songs. Vai did some very fine songs, too, but invariably, those where the ones where his originality was enhancing the song, and the song had a purpose of it's own to begin with. Some of his Flexable (?) work was not really songs, but showcases of what could be done on a guitar, which is fine for what it is.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-08-15, 12:27:00
Deenie, I'm not talking about Flex-Able, which never gripped me much; no, I'm talkin bout Fire Garden, The Ultra Zone, and above all, "Real Illusions: Reflections". These are ingenious !  And SV is a master of composition; he simply doesnt just noodle about on these albums; everything is very tight and superprofessionally played and recorded.

If ya dont know these albums, then get'm and play'm to fatigue; they're worth it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-08-16, 09:56:13
Quote from: funkster on Fri, 2008-08-15, 08:56:48
I have given the old prog a miss for a few months so i am seuffering from withdrawl symptoms at the mo  ;) 

I believe it, Funkster. Life atrophies without good music (and vegetables)  :)

How's the church work goin ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-16, 19:00:17
Genesis - In London
Recorded & filmed live in concert at the Lyceum Ballroom, May, 6th 1980.
Excellent! With songs like Dancing With The Moonlit Knight and One For The Vine and lots of other great songs from The Lamb till Duke.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
Really awesome melodic, symphonic, proggish, female fronted metal.
Karl Groom plays a guitar solo on one song, and the whole album is filled with amazing songs!
The band is from Austria and they are very good at writing melodies that stick in your head.
An excellent addition in my collection!
I'm really going to look for more albums by this remarkable band.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:06:53
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-08-16, 19:00:17
Genesis - In London
Recorded & filmed live in concert at the Lyceum Ballroom, May, 6th 1980.
Excellent! With songs like Dancing With The Moonlit Knight and One For The Vine and lots of other great songs from The Lamb till Duke.

What's the picture and sound quality like on this one?  I have fond memories of that tour (saw them twice *horns*) and also watched the edited highlights of the Lyceum gig on TV not long afterwards.  Trouble is, a lot of reports aren't very positive when it comes to the quality of the DVD - so I've never bought it in case a treasured memory becomes tarnished.  :o


Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-08-16, 19:00:17
Edenbridge - MyEarthDream
Really awesome melodic, symphonic, proggish, female fronted metal.

They've been on my Check Out Real Soon list for some time now.  Unfortunately something else always seems to jump ahead of them in the queue. :(

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:21:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:06:53What's the picture and sound quality like on this one?  I have fond memories of that tour (saw them twice *horns*) and also watched the edited highlights of the Lyceum gig on TV not long afterwards.  Trouble is, a lot of reports aren't very positive when it comes to the quality of the DVD - so I've never bought it in case a treasured memory becomes tarnished.  :o
Well, to be honest, it's nothing like your common DVD of course. But it's just as you say a brilliant concert, with nice songs.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:06:53They've been on my Check Out Real Soon list for some time now.  Unfortunately something else always seems to jump ahead of them in the queue. :(
Well, don't wait any longer. This is highly addictive stuff.
I've played this album everyday since I bought it in Koblenz, Germany. In fact, I'm listening to it right now!

It often reminds me of Threshold (very often). But where Threshold is more proggy, Edenbridge is heavier and more focusing on melodies you will remember.

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:36:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-08-16, 20:21:29
Well, don't wait any longer.

I didn't.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-16, 21:31:25
Devin Townsend - Terria.

I thought: What the heck, lets give this fellow a chance.
I don't regret it for now. Very Tonwsend-ish but with a groove. A proggy groove.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2008-08-17, 11:14:38
I bought Townsends Ocean Machine two years ago (on Amazon recoms), but I didnt listen much to it at the time - it was too heavy for me. But times change, and people too, and thus me too. So thanks for reminding me, Mad; gonna give OM some spins when I get back to Cop.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-19, 22:37:53
Coheed and Cambria Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV, Vol. 2: No World for Tomorrow.

Can't remember why I ordered it but there you go.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-20, 20:49:22
I went to Kleve today and had surprisingly enough quite some fun but i had to enter the Saturn store to buy me some new things:

Spock's Beard - Live 2CD
Spock's Beard - Live 2DVD
Fates Warning - Perfect Symmetry Reissue.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:32:11
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-20, 20:49:22I went to Kleve today and had surprisingly enough quite some fun but i had to enter the Saturn store to buy me some new things

Ahhh you found it! ;)
You had a nice day?

-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:39:37
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2008-08-19, 22:37:53
Coheed and Cambria Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV, Vol. 2: No World for Tomorrow.

Can't remember why I ordered it but there you go.

But do you like it? I know I do, although I think their previous album is slightly better.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:09:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:39:37
But do you like it? I know I do, although I think their previous album is slightly better.

Tom

I think it has potential after the first spin.

The vocal style takes a bit of getting used to.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:28:02
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:09:05
I think it has potential after the first spin.

The vocal style takes a bit of getting used to.

Yeah I know, but after you're used to the singing it rocks! For those that don't know: Their music is a great blend of prog, pop and punk. Check http://www.myspace.com/coheedandcambria if you are interested!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-08-20, 23:34:25
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-08-20, 22:32:11
Ahhh you found it! ;)
You had a nice day?

-Paco

Sure. Found it the last time i was in Kleve too.  ;)

I indeed had a nice day.  *horns*
Kleve is such a nice town to wander in.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-22, 10:52:48
DVD: St Trinians box set.  The proper St Trinians, not the modern chav-fest.

DVD: I Didn't Know you Cared, series 2.

Blu-Ray: Apocalypto.

No music this week  :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-23, 19:07:38
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-22, 10:52:48

DVD: I Didn't Know you Cared, series 2.


Is that the series with Liz Smith and Robin Bailey?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 20:00:56
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-23, 19:07:38
Is that the series with Liz Smith and Robin Bailey?

That's the badger.  Robin Bailey is superb as Uncle Mort and the series is up there with the Blackadders and Pythons as far as I'm concerned.  Not unreasonably priced at Amazon, either...  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-23, 20:13:20
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 20:00:56
That's the badger.  Robin Bailey is superb as Uncle Mort and the series is up there with the Blackadders and Pythons as far as I'm concerned.  Not unreasonably priced at Amazon, either...  ;)

Awesome. I'll av a half.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-23, 21:41:24
Finding Nemo DVD
The Incredibles DVD
Cinderella DVD
4400 box season Three
The Interpreter

And...

..

.

10 Kilo Spare Ribs.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:00:11
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-08-23, 21:41:24And...

..

.

10 Kilo Spare Ribs.  ;D

Have you listened to that one yet?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:08:14
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2008-08-23, 20:13:20
Awesome. I'll av a half.

Aye...
Well...
Ummmmmm...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 10:27:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-08-23, 22:08:14
Aye...
Well...
Ummmmmm...

I assume you have series one. I haven't seen that for 30 years I guess.

Just purchased a new hard drive for the server.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:40:24
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 10:27:40
I assume you have series one. I haven't seen that for 30 years I guess.

Oh yes, and it won't be long before I get 3 & 4.  8)  Classic series, the humour hasn't aged at all.


Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 10:27:40
Just purchased a new hard drive for the server.

Didn't take you long to fill a terabyte, did it.  ;D  Must be all those Yes bootlegs.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:57:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-08-25, 11:40:24
Oh yes, and it won't be long before I get 3 & 4.  8)  Classic series, the humour hasn't aged at all.


Didn't take you long to fill a terabyte, did it.  ;D  Must be all those Yes bootlegs.  ;)


Indeed
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-08-26, 17:20:04
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through Special Edition - already have the regular version but this one was pretty cheap so what the heck.  ;)

30 Seconds To Mars - S/T - First album of this band with actor Jaret Leto. Already had the regular version too but it was pretty old and due to the fact that it was parked inside my car for about a decade or so ( ::)) it won't play properly anymore.

And it was cheap too.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 10:52:13
Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunrise-Festival-Ozric-Tentacles/dp/B00166QJLQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1219913775&sr=8-1).

Live CD and live DVD for the price of just a CD.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-28, 14:59:13
I bought Radiohead - The Bends today. Great album, and now I finally have it on cd! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:12:13
<Snipped!>  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:13:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:12:13
Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival.

Only playing this for the second time, but already giving it the *horns*

Ehm.....wrong topic? ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:17:05
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:13:26
Ehm.....wrong topic? ;)

Doh!!!  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-08-28, 23:20:18
We need an admin to do that sort of things for us...

Oh wait a minute! We DO have an admin! :D

Well, ok, yeah... before I get too much off topic about it...


Today I finally bought the Sola Scriptura And Beyond DVD from Neal Morse.
Man, it's soooo good and I've just seen the first two (three) songs: "The Creation" (beautiful!) and "The Good Don't Last/Open Wide The Flood Gates".
Tomorrow I'll try to watch the rest of the DVD, but I doubt that I will succed since it's almost 6 hours of material!!!
Amazing! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Oh I almost forgot:
I also bought a little harddisk drive of 500 GB, and I'll install it tomorrow.
Hopefully it won't take almost 6 hours...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2008-08-28, 23:21:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-08-28, 15:12:13
<Snipped!>  :-[

Vasectomy?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-08-29, 11:50:31
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2008-08-28, 23:21:09
Vasectomy?

Eek!  Don't even say the V word!!!  :o

Just arrived: Extreme - Extreme.  Technically I've already got this one, but as the person who borrowed it has shown no sign of giving it back for some years I thought I'd avail myself of a brand new copy for four quid.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-08-29, 11:54:32
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-08-28, 23:20:18
Today I finally bought the Sola Scriptura And Beyond DVD from Neal Morse.
Man, it's soooo good and I've just seen the first two (three) songs: "The Creation" (beautiful!) and "The Good Don't Last/Open Wide The Flood Gates".
Tomorrow I'll try to watch the rest of the DVD, but I doubt that I will succed since it's almost 6 hours of material!!!
Amazing! :) :) :) :) :) :)

Then you're in for a treat! I'm curious what you think about it after hearing the guitarsolo at the end of The Door! :o

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-08-29, 20:55:54
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-08-29, 11:54:32

I'm curious what you think about it after hearing the guitarsolo at the end of The Door! :o



I thought it was kinda weak.  :-\











;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-09-01, 13:52:06
Well, I've seen another part of the Sola Scriptura And Beyond DVD (I have to watch it in parts... :'() and, man oh man, am I amazed!
I've just finished watching The Door and The Conflict/The Conclusion and there were moments that my eyes were filled with tears. Only Neal can do that to me. (Or maybe Someone behind him?)
I feel so touched by his music, and live he is just as good.
He truly believes in what he sings and he's singing with such devotion, it's coming right from his heart. So honest.

But beside all this, there are magnificent musicians and everyone is having much fun. It's so much fun to watch this DVD. It really is.
Paul Bielatowicz is indeed a gifted guitarist, and his facial expressions are really cool. ;) The 'Paul' solo at the end of The Door has been done justice by the other Paul. It sounded really good. And it looked pretty cool too.
Neal's next: 'Lifeline', will have both Pauls on it. So I'm curious... Perhaps a little guitar duel?

I'm looking forward to see the Question Mark Medley and the Testimedley, as well as the remaining Transatlantic and Spock's songs.
And don't forget the bonus material...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-01, 17:00:29
Just pre-ordered the Chaos in Motion 2 DVD + 3 CD special edition. Couldn't resist to the "reasonable" price : 24,98 € shipping included   :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-01, 20:08:46
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage. (At last!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 20:32:16
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-01, 17:00:29
Just pre-ordered the Chaos in Motion 2 DVD + 3 CD special edition. Couldn't resist to the "reasonable" price : 24,98 € shipping included   :-[

What? Where?  ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-02, 10:06:46
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2008-09-01, 20:32:16
What? Where?  ???

Here : http://www.amazon.fr/Chaos-Motion-2007-2008-Dream-Theater/dp/B001ECE5AO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1220342607&sr=8-1 ... but the free shipping is for France only  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-02, 11:41:35
Maddox, check here:
http://www.nl.bol.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/nl/-/EUR/BOL_DisplayProductInformation-Start?BOL_OWNER_ID=1002004006272946&Section=VIDEO&lgl=1&plid=sxGR5JsYApwAAAEcBEkiOiJt&lgl_BOL_OWNER_ID=1&lgl_Section=1

24,99

And when you need free shipping, search for a coupon in google.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 14:24:58
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-09-02, 11:41:35
Maddox, check here:
http://www.nl.bol.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/nl/-/EUR/BOL_DisplayProductInformation-Start?BOL_OWNER_ID=1002004006272946&Section=VIDEO&lgl=1&plid=sxGR5JsYApwAAAEcBEkiOiJt&lgl_BOL_OWNER_ID=1&lgl_Section=1

24,99

And when you need free shipping, search for a coupon in google.


-Paco

Paco, you're the man!  *horns*

Guess what i just ordered???  ;D


Oh and also thank you, Bupie.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-02, 21:34:18
Kim Mitchell - Ain't Life Amazing.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-03, 07:45:01
I bought The Verve - Forth yesterday.

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-09-02, 14:24:58
Paco, you're the man!  *horns*

Guess what i just ordered???  ;D

Although it's tempting to order the DT-cd/dvd package, I just want to have it on (or even better before) the releasedate and my experience with on-line ordering is that they can't always deliver on time. Besides, the shops normally tend to sell cd's/dvd's a couple of days prior to their official releasedate anyway.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-09-03, 22:54:49
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-09-03, 07:45:01I bought The Verve - Forth yesterday.

What the [insert random word] is that?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 12:46:55
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-09-03, 22:54:49
What the [insert random word] is that?

That's the band that had a massive hit in, I think it was, 1997 with the song Bittersweet Symphony. I'm sure you'll recognise it when you hear it. http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx3m4e45bTo

Now Forth is their latest album. It has beautiful artwork and the music isn't too bad either! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-09-04, 14:22:22
Strange video clip. ;D
The violin-thing they're repeating all the time sounds good.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-09-04, 19:20:45
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2008-09-04, 14:22:22
Strange video clip. ;D
The violin-thing they're repeating all the time sounds good.

You didn't already know the song? Wow! :o You should head over to http://www.myspace.com/theverve and maybe you'll like them! :)

Today I bought the following:

Anathema - Hindsight
Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance
Saybia - Eyes On The Highway

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 08:27:36
By coincidence, given the mentions in this thread...

The Verve - Forth.

I've not heard it yet (it's literally just turned up) but they're a band I'm fond of and I've got all of their earlier stuff.  Despite also appealing to a somewhat juvenile indie fanboy audience (see some of the silly online squabbling being passed off as reviews on Amazon and the like) there's plenty to entertain the normal (non-prog) rock fan.  On a day when I'm in the right sort of mood, I can believe the sublime 'Reprise' from 'A Northern Soul' is one of the finest pieces of music ever written.  8)

On other days, I prefer prog!  ;D *horns* ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-09-05, 08:43:37
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-05, 08:27:36
By coincidence, given the mentions in this thread...

The Verve - Forth.

I've not heard it yet (it's literally just turned up) but they're a band I'm fond of and I've got all of their earlier stuff.  Despite also appealing to a somewhat juvenile indie fanboy audience (see some of the silly online squabbling being passed off as reviews on Amazon and the like) there's plenty to entertain the normal (non-prog) rock fan.  On a day when I'm in the right sort of mood, I can believe the sublime 'Reprise' from 'A Northern Soul' is one of the finest pieces of music ever written.  8)

On other days, I prefer prog!  ;D *horns* ;D

Well, the last track, Appalachian Springs, is prog(gy) in my book... Have fun listening, I think it's as good as the previous album.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-11, 22:37:38
Ian Gillan - Glory Road.
Ian Gillan - Future Shock.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-09-12, 10:32:51
Cinderella - Night songs

(I think it's the fourth time I buy this, and it was originally my first cd.)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:17:44
Anathema - Hindsight.
Styx - Cyclorama.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-09-13, 14:43:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-09-13, 09:17:44
Anathema - Hindsight.


Yep, bought that one as well.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2008-09-15, 14:10:26
Just pre-ordered It Bites' The Tall Ships and I can't wait to get it ... late October  :(

Also ordered Lou Reed's The Blue Mask to reach the free shipping amount but it's a fairly decent album worth buying (if I remember correctly from my vinyl years  ::))
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-09-16, 20:46:22
Legacy Shadow gallery
Greenslade Bedside manners are extra.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Wed, 2008-09-17, 09:40:33
White Lion - Big game

Had this on cassette, and never tired much of it, so...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2008-09-17, 12:48:50
For the total amount of 21,82 euros :

* Porcupine Tree - FOABP

So far, I have three PT albums : Signify (that I don't like at the exception of Dark Matter), Deadwing (that I don't like neither at the exception of Lazarus) and In Absentia (that I like moderately). So, in regard to all those ( ), I was not too warm on buying another of their albums ... but after listening to Anesthetize, and considering the amount of rave reviews, I fell for an Amazon offer at 6,99 euros

* Scorpions - Lovedrive (remasterized)

We already talked about this one with Steve in another thread. Even if you are not a metal fan, Worth buying for the two greats ballads, Always Somewhere and Holiday (IMHO waaaaaaay better than Still Lovin' You or Winds of Change). 6,99 euros too.

* Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

Could be an option to share music with my non prog girlfriend but she doesn't like Matt Bellamy's voice  :-X  Didn't I mention that life sometimes sucks in another thread ?  :P   :D  Anyway, I like what I heard from it and it got me to the 20 euros free shipping mark since it's sold for 7,99 euros.

But my banker is going to take away my credit card one day ...  :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:22:34
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2008-09-17, 12:48:50
For the total amount of 21,82 euros :

* Porcupine Tree - FOABP

So far, I have three PT albums : Signify (that I don't like at the exception of Dark Matter), Deadwing (that I don't like neither at the exception of Lazarus) and In Absentia (that I like moderately). So, in regard to all those ( ), I was not too warm on buying another of their albums ... but after listening to Anesthetize, and considering the amount of rave reviews, I fell for an Amazon offer at 6,99 euros

* Scorpions - Lovedrive (remasterized)

We already talked about this one with Steve in another thread. Even if you are not a metal fan, Worth buying for the two greats ballads, Always Somewhere and Holiday (IMHO waaaaaaay better than Still Lovin' You or Winds of Change). 6,99 euros too.

* Muse - Black Holes and Revelations

Could be an option to share music with my non prog girlfriend but she doesn't like Matt Bellamy's voice  :-X  Didn't I mention that life sometimes sucks in another thread ?  :P   :D  Anyway, I like what I heard from it and it got me to the 20 euros free shipping mark since it's sold for 7,99 euros.

But my banker is going to take away my credit card one day ...  :(

I didn'tlLike Porcupine Tree much at the beginning. I hope you'll continue to listen to deadwing it definitely grows on you as does the band.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2008-09-17, 22:10:58
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:22:34
I didn'tlLike Porcupine Tree much at the beginning. I hope you'll continue to listen to deadwing it definitely grows on you as does the band.

With that i do agree.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2008-09-18, 07:44:07
Dream Theater - systematic chaos
Sabbat - history of a time to come
Sabbat - dreamweaver
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-09-18, 09:53:14
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-09-17, 21:22:34
I didn'tlLike Porcupine Tree much at the beginning. I hope you'll continue to listen to deadwing it definitely grows on you as does the band.

I certainly will. I am planning a PT evening where I will play back-to-back all the albums at my disposal. I also have the Arriving Somewhere DVD that I do enjoy a lot  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-09-18, 18:40:50
Marillion - Made Again.

For some reason, I always thought this was a best-of and so had never bought it.  I felt a total arse when someone pointed out my error, so ordered it from the Marillion site immediately.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Thu, 2008-09-18, 23:28:26
But then you're a lucky guy today!?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-09-19, 10:36:02
Marillion - Popular Music.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-22, 21:22:40
Marillion - Marbles on the Road DVD.
Marillion - Colours and Sound DVD.

Whilst others are prophesizing the end of the world because Marillion have released the free download version of their album, it's certainly fired up my interest of late.  I've spent over 100 UK pounds in Marillion online shop in the last week.  They must be doing something right in the marketing department! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2008-09-23, 07:30:04
Sex and the city on DVD for my wife

Arn't i sweet  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-23, 10:37:51
King's X - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

Don't know anything about this band (apart from the fact that the vocalist appears on DT's Lines in the Sand  *horns*) but I read so many rave reviews that I wanted to give them a try. We'll see ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2008-09-23, 12:57:34
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-23, 10:37:51
King's X - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

Don't know anything about this band (apart from the fact that the vocalist appears on DT's Lines in the Sand  *horns*) but I read so many rave reviews that I wanted to give them a try. We'll see ...

It is a good album from what i can remember 20 years ago  :-[  That and out of the silent planet were good and i ahve lost touch with them since - enjoy.

The bassist/singer , Doug Pinnick , is a black gay christian who likes to indulge in a spot of weed. Rock and roll eh  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-09-23, 13:14:38
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2008-09-23, 12:57:34The bassist/singer , Doug Pinnick , is a black gay christian who likes to indulge in a spot of weed. Rock and roll eh  :D

Serious??

Oh man...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-23, 14:08:47
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2008-09-23, 12:57:34
It is a good album from what i can remember 20 years ago  :-[  That and out of the silent planet were good and i ahve lost touch with them since - enjoy.

The bassist/singer , Doug Pinnick , is a black gay christian who likes to indulge in a spot of weed. Rock and roll eh  :D

Thanks for the comment. I mean, about the album  ;D

I'll let you know what I think of it ... I mean, of the album  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-23, 19:00:45
The Godfathers - Hit by Hit (2008 reissue with extra disk)
Groundhogs - Black Diamond/Crosscut Saw (2 LPs on 1 CD)
Scorpions - Lovedrive.

Lovedrive proved elusive in this country so I ended up ordering from Germany.  Ironically it turned up in exactly the same time as the other two that I'd ordered from the UK.


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-09-23, 22:24:27
Shadow Gallery Legacy and Tyranny
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-09-29, 13:04:32
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2008-09-23, 10:37:51
King's X - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

Don't know anything about this band (apart from the fact that the vocalist appears on DT's Lines in the Sand  *horns*) but I read so many rave reviews that I wanted to give them a try. We'll see ...
Good choice - they're maybe a bit weird sometimes, but generally speaking I like their songs.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-09-29, 18:49:38
Just got:

The Reasoning - Dark Angel.  Their previous release was one of my albums of the year in 2007, so I'm looking forward to this *horns*
Sylvan - Posthumous Silence the Show DVD.  Yes, I know it's been out ages if you buy direct, but today was the official UK release.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-09-30, 17:21:52
Ooooooohhhh!  Busy time of year!  Just arrived home to find the doormat harbouring my copy of Pendragon - Pure  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:18:17
Amaran's Flight - Voice in the dark
Beardfish Sleeping in traffic pt2
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:27:41
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:18:17Amaran's Flight - Voice in the dark
Are you sure?
I didn't know they had a new album out already. ;D

By the way, I ordered two Threshold albums: Hypothetical and Replica. I probably said that already, but why not mention it again? 8)
I hope it will arrive tomorrow!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:30:01
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:27:41
Are you sure?
I didn't know they had a new album out already. ;D

By the way, I ordered two Threshold albums: Hypothetical and Replica. I probably said that already, but why not mention it again? 8)
I hope it will arrive tomorrow!


-Paco

;D ok.  light, dark what is the difference?

Was thinking about the new Reasoning cd.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:39:27
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2008-10-01, 21:30:01
;D ok.  light, dark what is the difference?

Was thinking about the new Reasoning cd.

Amaran's Plight - The Voice In The Pure Reasoning Revolutionary Dark Light Of The Pendragon

Do you know that album? It's amazing! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-02, 10:27:21
 ???  You surely mean "The Voice In The Presence Of The Pure Reasoning Revolutionary Dark Eternal Light Of The Pendragon"   ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 10:31:39
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-02, 10:27:21
???  You surely mean "The Voice In The Presence Of The Pure Reasoning Revolutionary Dark Eternal Light Of The Pendragon"   ;D

Remastered ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 10:40:09
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion, 5 disc set.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-02, 20:44:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 10:40:09
Dream Theater - Chaos in Motion, 5 disc set.

Me too!  ;D

Tell me, do you like it?

Oh and i also bought a 350 GB external Harddrive. Which isn't a band but that doesn't matter.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-02, 21:20:00
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-02, 20:44:19
Tell me, do you like it?

I haven't had the chance to find out.  I settled down to check it out earlier and got interrupted almost straight away. :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-10-03, 11:15:28
I don't know if this is on topic, since it was both CD and DVD...

Journey - Revelation (1 CD with the proper album, 1 CD with re-recorded oldies, 1 DVD with a great live performance)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-03, 20:49:56
Sounds good to me.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-10-03, 22:38:08
Yes, I like the second disc, too, because most of the old songs are known to me, but I don't have them in my collection. I don't mind'em not being the original versions.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-03, 23:55:03
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-10-02, 20:44:19
Tell me, do you like it?

Second attempt: bl**dy awesome performance!  The Floyd/Marillion bit in Surrounded 8)  Jordan Rudess's keyboard solo including the Van Halen Eruption-esque bit 8)  Mikael from Opeth (briefly) and shedloads of other bits.  And that's just the first DVD *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:36:35
Savatage Poets and madmen
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-04, 22:40:27
"Awaken... AWAAAKEEEEEN!!!"

Cool...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 08:20:28
Last saturday I bought Pendragon - Pure at their gig.  :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2008-10-06, 13:38:38
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 08:20:28
Last saturday I bought Pendragon - Pure at their gig.  :)

Tom
:o Now that reminds me... THAT's what I wanted to do and couldn't remember Friday night!!
Sh**. >:( Now I have to order it. Knowing the local record store, that will take ages. >:( >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:08:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 08:20:28
Last saturday I bought Pendragon - Pure at their gig.  :)

Tom
Hey Tom, I missed you then. I bought it too in Zoetermeer, together with:
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Peter Gee - The Spiritual World

Martin and Peter were so nice to sign their album for me  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:11:58
Since we are talking about Pendragon:

I ordered the album Pure.
Along with Neal Morse new one called Lifeline and the new one of Tomorrow's Eve called Tales from Serpentia.

And i also ordered and received the latest of Seventh Wonder called Mercy Falls.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:03:45
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-06, 21:08:14
Hey Tom, I missed you then. I bought it too in Zoetermeer, together with:

Yeah, I miss you too! ;D No but serious, maybe next time we can say 'hi'!  :)

Did you enjoy the gig? I know I did, a lot! What a powerhouse the new drummer is! I really liked his playing. Needless to say, I did enjoy the rest of the band as well! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:38:31
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:03:45
Yeah, I miss you too! ;D No but serious, maybe next time we can say 'hi'!  :)
:D

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-10-06, 22:03:45
Did you enjoy the gig? I know I did, a lot! What a powerhouse the new drummer is! I really liked his playing. Needless to say, I did enjoy the rest of the band as well! :D
Yes I did, see my little review.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-10-16, 10:27:14
Symphony X - The Odyssey

Got it at a bargain price but the first listen let me  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-16, 10:35:04
Def Leppard - Pyromania.  Another vinyl replacement :)

Still no sign of Marillion's 'Happiness is the Road' here at Jones Towers, although it has started to ship: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=voV9cvyp82E
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2008-10-16, 19:15:07
I have ordered two albums yesterday:
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul (new project singer Riverside, soundbytes were promising)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-17, 10:12:48
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-16, 10:35:04
Def Leppard - Pyromania.  Another vinyl replacement :)
  *horns*

QuoteStill no sign of Marillion's 'Happiness is the Road' here at Jones Towers

So you live in towers ? Is there a Classic Rock one and a Prog Rock one separated by a music-free long corridor where Mrs Jones lives most of the time ?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-17, 10:13:54
Marillion - Happiness is the Road.

Well worth the wait for the packaging alone *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-17, 10:15:08
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-10-17, 10:12:48
So you live in towers ? Is there a Classic Rock one and a Prog Rock one separated by a music-free long corridor where Mrs Jones lives most of the time ?  ;)

Don't be silly.  She lives 'below stairs' and I ring down when I've run out of Mars Bars ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-10-17, 22:42:43
David Gilmour - Live In Gdansk 2DVD/2CD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-10-17, 23:54:34
Pure -  Pendragon
Sirens - Savatage
Carved in Stone - Shadow Gallery
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-10-18, 10:21:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-17, 10:13:54
Marillion - Happiness is the Road.

Well worth the wait for the packaging alone *horns* *horns* *horns*

Cool! ;D
I read somewhere (I don't remember where) that you can only buy this album through the website... So you can't find it in the shops...
Is that true?


Anyway, yesterday I (finally) bought:
Neal Morse - Lifeline (Special Edition of course)
It Bites - The Tall Ships

I haven't really listened to them. (I just put Lifeline in the CD player and ran through it for a quick scan, so to say.)
But soon I'll say what I think of them.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-18, 13:28:16
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-10-18, 10:21:09
I read somewhere (I don't remember where) that you can only buy this album through the website... So you can't find it in the shops...
Is that true?

Partly.  It's going on retail sale in the USA and at least one other place (Poland?) from what I remember, but it's mainly only available direct from Marillion dot com.  However, it's already listed on Amazon UK as an import (albeit at an inflated price) so the picture is getting more complex by the minute!

I've bought a lot of stuff direct from Rackett Records (ie Marillion) and the service is swift and reliable. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-10-23, 12:42:03
Nevermore - The Year Of The Voyager CD & DVD set.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-10-24, 09:56:58
Japan - Quiet Life.
Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids.

Not really prog, I know, but featuring one of my all time fave bass players plus Porcupine Tree's keyboard player.  And, if that's not enough, these were only 2.98 and 3.98 UK pounds from Amazon! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2008-10-24, 22:38:32
Expected tomorrow

Tall Ships It Bites
Lifeline Neal Morse
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 09:24:52
Japan - Tin Drum.  Another Amazon bargain 8)
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.  Who? ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-25, 12:27:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 09:24:52
Japan - Tin Drum.  Another Amazon bargain 8)
Winterstrain - Shifting Sands.  Who? ;D

I believe that Japan album has got to be pretty special if it's gonna get a spin in the near future... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:06:37
Shifting Sands - Winterstrain

Courtesy of Mrs Iggy and paypal
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:57:11
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-25, 12:27:18
I believe that Japan album has got to be pretty special if it's gonna get a spin in the near future... ;D

Well I'm not playing Winterstrain, if that's what you're thinking.  I'm keeping it in original shrinkwrapped condition - it'll be worth something when you're in your megastar, married-to-Madonna phase. ;) ;D ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-10-25, 15:32:02
Today I bought:

Believe - Yesterday Is A Friend
Lunatic Soul -Lunatic Soul
Opeth - The Roudhouse Tapes (DVD)

*horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-25, 21:17:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 13:57:11
Well I'm not playing Winterstrain, if that's what you're thinking.  I'm keeping it in original shrinkwrapped condition - it'll be worth something when you're in your megastar, married-to-Madonna phase. ;) ;D ;)

The day I marry Madonna, I'll be at the altar with a drum set wrapped around my neck, courstesy of the Wife of Might...

Do you want to have another one you can actually open?! :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-10-25, 22:51:01
Quote from: Deenfan on Sat, 2008-10-25, 21:17:35
The day I marry Madonna, I'll be at the altar with a drum set wrapped around my neck, courstesy of the Wife of Might...
Do you want to have another one you can actually open?! :-\

Eh?  Another wife?  Gods no!  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sun, 2008-10-26, 12:02:42
 :D ;D Class....
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2008-10-27, 11:06:42
Blu-ray: Gone in 60 Seconds.
Blu-ray: Master & Commander
Blu-ray: Die Hard 4
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 08:21:05
Health: A cold.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 10:54:58
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 08:21:05
Health: A cold.  :-\

More tabasco in your milk should keep colds at bay. ;)  Hmm, must play some Spock's later on...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:51:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 10:54:58
More tabasco in your milk should keep colds at bay. ;)  Hmm, must play some Spock's later on...

If it had been two separate paragraphs, I wouldnt have wondered, but on the same line, Jonesy  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:42:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 13:51:58
If it had been two separate paragraphs, I wouldnt have wondered, but on the same line, Jonesy  ???

The line "I am Senor Velasco, I drink my milk with tabasco" under Sir Maddox of Mad's avatar is a Spock's Beard quote. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:49:49
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2008-10-28, 14:42:30
The line "I am Senor Velasco, I drink my milk with tabasco" under Sir Maddox of Mad's avatar is a Spock's Beard quote. 8)

OK, I didnt know that. Thanks, Jonesy, now I can lay me down in peace (or piss)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-10-28, 20:34:27
Ok guys (and gals). I ordered something(s):

Frank Klepacki - Awakening Of Aggression
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road (2 CD Deluxe Edition)
Marillion - Marbles (2 CD Version)
Frost* - Frost* 2008 Tour CD
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal (Special Edition) PREORDER (and one for a friend)
2 Frost* T-Shirts
And............






*drum roll*

















*drum roll*


























*some more drum roll*


























*keep scrolling*
































*almost there*




























*final drum roll*























CONTAGION!!!

+ Contagious and Contagium.


Well, I guess it won't be long now 'till the actuall MAX edition will be released...... That always happens...


Oh and err... give your scroll finger some rest now. He (or she...) deserved it.



-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2008-10-28, 20:35:35
 ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:07:03
































































Hi guys  :)

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-10-28, 20:34:27
CONTAGION!!!
+ Contagious and Contagium.

Congrats, Paco, now we can start taking you seriously  ;D


Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-10-28, 20:34:27
Oh and err... give your scroll finger some rest now. He (or she...) deserved it.

It's mainly my f* finger that needs rest  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:56:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:07:03Congrats, Paco, now we can start taking you seriously  ;D

It's not that I haven't heard the music. ;)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:07:03It's mainly my f* finger that needs rest  ;D

...
Disturbing...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:07:03
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:56:56
It's not that I haven't heard the music. ;)

Yaknow, Paxi, there's quite a big difference between Immortal? and Contagion. Just because you'v listened to Immortal? doesnt mean that you know Contagion.

:P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-10-29, 10:16:56
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2008-10-29, 09:56:56
It's not that I haven't heard the music. ;)


...
Disturbing...

Indeed, it's quite disturbing that you heard the music without having the albums in your possession... ;)

Oh well, at least you decided to buy the cd's after all! :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2008-11-02, 11:07:26
My father received Happiness Is The Road one or two weeks ago.
And we just bought Pure.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:39:37
Last weekend I bought:

Nosound - Lightdark
Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:55:28
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:39:37
Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns

I'v seen them mentioned several times, Tom, but I havent heard them yet. What are they like ?  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:58:38
Still no sign of any of my previous mentioned cds... :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-06, 15:17:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:55:28
I'v seen them mentioned several times, Tom, but I havent heard them yet. What are they like ?  :)

Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish alternative rock band.

The band's first three records ('Starfighter Pilot', 'Songs for Polarbears' and 'When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up') contain some great songs but they weren't really noticed back then. When the band moved to a major record label they released 'Final Straw' which crossed 4x platinum sales in the UK. The band achieved worldwide success with 'Eyes Open', which sold almost 5 million copies worldwide.

Now they recently released their new album, 'A Hundred Million Suns', which is sounding very good so far (after only 1 or 2 listens).

If you want to hear what they sound like, I suggest you go to http://www.myspace.com/snowpatrol

You know, next to prog/metal, I can really enjoy some alternative rockbands like Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Saybia or Snow Patrol. When trying to get into this music all you have to do is have an open mind, and don't be put off by the 'commercial-tag'. When you succeed, there's some great quality music to be found! Or at least I think so. :)

Hope this is helpful to you!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-11-06, 17:39:04
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-11-04, 23:58:38
Still no sign of any of my previous mentioned cds... :(

Maybe your father didn't have enough credit on his card  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2008-11-06, 17:44:17
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-11-06, 17:39:04
Maybe your father didn't have enough credit on his card  :D

Yes he has!

I got the albums now! ;D

Marillion - Happiness Is The Road
Marillion - Marbles
Arena - Contagion
Arena - Contagious
Arena - Contagium

I'm only waiting for the arrival of Frank Klepacki's Awakening Of Aggression, but that has to come from America, that may take a while.
And Frost*'s new album.


Oh and HITR is much more awesomeness than I expected. The packaging is HUGE.
Boy oh boy...


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2008-11-07, 00:07:20
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-06, 15:17:05
Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish alternative rock band ...
Hope this is helpful to you!

Yes, thanks, Tom  :)


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-11-06, 15:17:05
... Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Saybia, or Snow Patrol ...

Guess I'm the type who needs stuff that claws my insides.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-11, 13:01:17
Awakening Of Aggression landed on my doormat this morning.
This album by Frank Klepacki is a continuation of his other three albums.
I haven't really fully listened to it yet, but from what I heard, I must conclude that it takes the best elements of all three earlier albums.

More will follow as I plan to write reviews of his albums. I don't care whether you think I'm totally nuts, but I like this music. And I will not rest till all of you have at least listened to some songs on his official website (http://www.frankklepacki.com)!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-11-11, 21:16:27
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2008-11-11, 13:01:17
Awakening Of Aggression landed on my doormat this morning.
This album by Frank Klepacki is a continuation of his other three albums.
I haven't really fully listened to it yet, but from what I heard, I must conclude that it takes the best elements of all three earlier albums.

More will follow as I plan to write reviews of his albums. I don't care whether you think I'm totally nuts, but I like this music. And I will not rest till all of you have at least listened to some songs on his official website (http://www.frankklepacki.com)!


-Paco

Ok I tried. Not sure it is for me though.

Which track would you recommend?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-11-11, 22:04:58
Iggy,

I can recommend the Dune tracks, especially those from the "Emperor: Battle For Dune" game (from Assembling The Troops till Fremen Alliance in the jukebox). They are sometimes very orchestral, sometimes ambient, sometimes even tribal, and are great for creating an eerie atmosphere.

Most of the CnC tracks are good. But there are a LOT of them and the styles are very varied. From Electronic to Rock to Hip Hop to Metal.
I guess you could try the "Tiberian Sun" soundtrack (from Approach till The Defence, somewhere halfway in the list) which is electronic and ambient. Really gloomy stuff. The "Red Alert 2" and "Yuri's Revenge" soundtracks (from HM2 till Yuri Score Theme) which are more electronic/rock/industrial with lots of samples. And the "Renegade" soundtrack (from Mechanical Mans Revenge till the end of the list) in which the heavy parts are more heavy, the ambient bits are more ambient and the most electronic stuff is even more electronic.

I particularly like the "Legend Of Kyrandia" songs. They are perhaps the closest to Yes, Genesis, etc. In terms of instrumentation. Flutes, acoustic and electric guitars, pianos. No Metal, no Electronica, but some Jazz here and there. Too bad there are not many songs. The song "Brandon's Home" is beautiful, as is "Timbermist Woods". "Fantasy Land" is also great.


I can't say if it's something for you or not, Iggy (or anyone else) since it's all instrumental and (more important) game music. Not everyone likes game music OUTSIDE of the game.

That said, I hold Frank Klepacki as (one of) the best Game Music composers around!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Fri, 2008-11-14, 12:54:43
"Moonlight" (1st series) on DVD. YAY for vampires and dark stuff!  *horns*

(Oh, no, wait - wrong thread!  ;))
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-14, 15:02:02
Oh my ... You girl have too much free time  ;D

To please you, Bluey, I just ordered UFO's Lights Out.

I am in a metal (I should better say hard rock) period so I want to re-try this band that didn't impress me in the early 80's when I first listened to one of their albums (I think it was No Place To Run). Maybe it was a bit sophisticated for me by the time ? We'll see.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-11-14, 18:55:56
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-14, 15:02:02
Lights Out

YAY for dark stuff!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2008-11-14, 19:13:27
 :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-11-17, 10:38:11
Last weekend I bought:

Marillion - Somewhere In London (2-disc Racket Records edition)

Haven't watched all of it yet, but it looks and sounds promising!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2008-11-17, 18:31:41
Last week i bought the albums of Karmakanic - Who's The Boss ... and Therion's Lemuria. Just to give it a shot. And also the price was an issue with the latter. Only 4.99.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2008-11-21, 16:38:08
Speaking of bargains, I just ordered a boxset of five Carlos Santana 70's albums for 17 euros on Amazon France. It includes :

Caravanserail
Love Devotion Surrender
Welcome
Borboletta
Amigos

Those days, I am in the mood for 70's guitar driven classic, jazz or prog rock so I should have plenty to check with those albums  8)

Also added Rush's Power Windows to the package.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:52:09
In January i've made a promise to myself that i wouldn't buy so much cd's this year.

Thursday evening i made a list with what i've bought this year and to be quite frank...

I haven't fulfilled that promise.  :-\
It's an expensive year after all.  :-X
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:05:57
This is confusing, Mad:  would or would not ?

There's a difference, yaknow  ;D

Or at least your wife will know. Mine does  :D


Btw, does anyone here care about the new G N' R album ?  I don't, for one. In the Danish media, there are daily articles/commentaries about it. Man, people here simply don't know what's really going on in the world of rock/prog  :(

In thataway I wouldnt mind living in the States. Most people there are ignorent as well and listen to dumbassed music, but still, there's now quite a crowd of guys there that seek quality rock.

What's it like in your countries, guys ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: h9 on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:26:24
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 10:52:09
In January i've made a promise to myself that i would buy so much cd's this year.
I haven't fulfilled that promise.  :-\
It's an expensive year after all.  :-X

You can fulfill your promise in the last 2 months available. Maybe December is good month to buy up your list  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2008-11-22, 11:33:41
Yep, my bad.

It of course should've been 'wouldn't'.  :-\

I've edit my previous post.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2008-11-22, 12:46:32
Yesterday I bought Marillion - Happiness Is The Road, Deluxe Edition of course, at their gig (which was absolutely amazing by the way!). Now I will finally be able to listen to the new album in proper quality!

Today I bought Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2008-12-03, 09:45:55
On my birthday I got (only) one cd:

- Face Tomorrow - In The Dark

Face Tomorrow is a Dutch (Rotterdam based 8)) indie rock band. They began in 1997 and back then their music was often described as emo-core...which I don't really like. But the album they released in 2004, 'The Closer You Get' grabbed my attention. The 'emo' wasn't so much on the foreground as it used to be anymore and I really enjoyed the album. On 'In The Dark' they even added some proggy elements to their music, so that's even better! I think this is by far their best album.

If you wanna hear what they sound like you can visit www.myspace.com/facetomorrow. I'm sure some of you can enjoy them!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-05, 10:07:53
Marillion - Pudding on the Ritz.

The traditional fan club Christmas CD has just this second dropped through the door along with the December magazine.  I haven't even got the shrinkwrap off yet! *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 10:48:10
Yesterday I went to see Riverside in Amsterdam and I bought the following cd:

- Riverside - Reality Dream

This is a live album that is limited to 1000 copy's. I've got number 747! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:14:33
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2008-12-11, 10:48:10
Yesterday I went to see Riverside in Amsterdam and I bought the following cd:

- Riverside - Reality Dream

This is a live album that is limited to 1000 copy's. I've got number 747! :)

Tom

:'(


*read my PM.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2008-12-12, 08:37:45
Spooks series 3 on DVD purchased yesterday.  Great stuff - watched half of it already!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:21:23
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2008-12-11, 19:14:33
:'(


*read my PM.


I did...sorry mate!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:23:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:21:23
I did...sorry mate!

Tom
You can watch the Riverside concert here, when the royalties have been arranged:

http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:30:55
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:23:48
You can watch the Riverside concert here, when the royalties have been arranged:

http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10

Yeah I know. Looking forward to relive the gig again. It was great!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:24:07
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2008-12-12, 12:23:48
You can watch the Riverside concert here, when the royalties have been arranged:

http://www.fabchannel.com/nl/riverside_concert/2008-12-10

Cool. Must remember that.  :)

I've just ordered the Rewiring Genesis cd, which is the project of Spock's singer and drummer Nick D'virgilio.
It's basically is a cover of Genesis old masterpiece The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.

Me curious!!  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-12, 20:30:26
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:24:07
Me curious!!  ;D

Me too!

Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:24:07
I've just ordered the Rewiring Genesis cd, which is the project of Spock's singer and drummer Nick D'virgilio.

Me not... :(

It's on my wish list though, so if anyone wants to make me happy...? ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-14, 01:47:47
And....i just ordered the solo album of Steven Wilson.

We all know in which garden this kid plays.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2008-12-14, 08:39:39
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-12, 17:24:07
Cool. Must remember that.  :)

I've just ordered the Rewiring Genesis cd, which is the project of Spock's singer and drummer Nick D'virgilio.
It's basically is a cover of Genesis old masterpiece The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.

Me curious!!  ;D

I saw N d V last night supporting IQ and he played a track.

he is one talented guy. I think I will buy the CD as well.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2008-12-14, 18:01:40
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-14, 01:47:47
And....i just ordered the solo album of Steven Wilson.

We all know in which garden this kid plays.  ;D

Not in kindergarten, that's for sure!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-18, 17:01:23
Since it's been a few weeks that I feel the need to revisit 70's classic and prog rock, I just ordered the remastered edition of Wishbone Ash's Argus.

It's another of those famous bands that I almost never listened to. I'll let you know if the experience is as rewarding as with Scorpions and UFO.

Of course, I would be pleased to have Steve's opinion on it since I am sure the man knows this album but I would be afraid to get a one word answer, e.g. "good" or "dated"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 17:10:25
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-18, 17:01:23
but I would be afraid to get a one word answer, e.g. "good" or "dated"

You might just get a two word answer for your cheek!  ;) ;D ;)

Excellent band.  Excellent album - although I've only got the un-remastered version.  I saw 'The Ash' a lot in the 70s as they really were a top-flight live band, those twin leads really could make my hairs stand on end.  In fact, I don't think I ever saw them play a less than stunning set back then.  The band is still going, I believe, although I've not seen them since the 80s as far as I recall.

Fave albums for me are probably No Smoke Without Fire, New England, Just Testing and There's the Rub.  The latter has the mighty FUBB on it, so needs no further recommendation.  I was also rather fond of Live Dates 2 in vinyl days, but I've never managed to get it on CD :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-18, 18:04:16
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2008-12-14, 18:01:40
Not in kindergarten, that's for sure!

He's now crawled up the tree - but it's sure been a prickly climb  ;D


Wishbone Ash - yeah, another of those bands where I'v heard the name so many times, but honestly, I don't know what they sound like. Gotto check'm up asap.

See, that's also somethin we can share in the Room  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2008-12-18, 18:20:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2008-12-18, 17:10:25
You might just get a two word answer for your cheek!  ;) ;D ;)

Excellent band.  Excellent album - although I've only got the un-remastered version.  I saw 'The Ash' a lot in the 70s as they really were a top-flight live band, those twin leads really could make my hairs stand on end.  In fact, I don't think I ever saw them play a less than stunning set back then.  The band is still going, I believe, although I've not seen them since the 80s as far as I recall.

Fave albums for me are probably No Smoke Without Fire, New England, Just Testing and There's the Rub.  The latter has the mighty FUBB on it, so needs no further recommendation

Thanks for this novel, Steve  :D  Are you on vacation to have so much time for typing ? ;D   Anyway, it makes me impatient to get the CD

QuoteI was also rather fond of Live Dates 2 in vinyl days, but I've never managed to get it on CD :'(

That's not surprising : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_Dates_2

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2008-12-18, 18:04:16
Wishbone Ash - yeah, another of those bands where I'v heard the name so many times, but honestly, I don't know what they sound like. Gotto check'm up asap.

See, that's also somethin we can share in the Room  8)

I never doubt of that, Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2008-12-19, 15:59:34
Today I bought:

No-Man - Schoolyard Ghosts
Paatos - Silence Of Another Kind

Someone here who knows Paatos? ???

The No-Man album sounds really good! *horns*
Very moody and ambient and Porcupinish.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2008-12-19, 23:59:14
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2008-12-19, 15:59:34

Someone here who knows Paatos? ???


Yes, I do.

I have Kalochain somewhere but to be honest...nice for rainy evenings when there's nothing on tv and your last light bulb has just perished but other than that...

Not my cup of coffee.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2008-12-20, 13:54:55
Paxi hasnt yet turned his gaze down and checked .....  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2008-12-20, 14:11:27
I think I'll give it a spin today. Not now though.

Steve was listening to Paatos' Timeloss. Perhaps he can explain what he thinks of this band?


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2008-12-20, 19:15:50
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2008-12-20, 14:11:27
Steve was listening to Paatos' Timeloss. Perhaps he can explain what he thinks of this band?

I'm sure we did Paatos before?  Briefly, I think they're excellent if I'm in the right mood.  But it's not a mood I'm in that often...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2008-12-21, 16:09:55
Yesterday i received both copies of:

Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal with DVD
Steven Wilson - Insurgentes 2cd

Both are pretty good i'd say.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2008-12-22, 11:48:33
I bought the new Frost* album. I didnt even realise it had been released but i got it at the gig the other night. Loved the new songs. By the way it was a great night. Lots of fun and lots of laughs!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Mon, 2008-12-22, 13:01:45
Quote from: bellanova on Mon, 2008-12-22, 11:48:33
I bought the new Frost* album. I didnt even realise it had been released but i got it at the gig the other night. Loved the new songs. By the way it was a great night. Lots of fun and lots of laughs!!

It was, wasn't It. Had great fun, got slightly drunk and ended up with about 8 other Frost*ies walking round Kingston in seach of an open curry house. Saw Acoustic (Sort of) Tinyfish Sunday early afternoon and It Bites last night.

Last CD purchase. Tinyfish will be releasing an EP soon, They "Burned" 25 copies to sell yesterday and I got one of those. £2! Very, very good value! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-22, 23:50:35
Quote from: johninblack on Mon, 2008-12-22, 13:01:45
... got slightly drunk ...

From what I heard, it was more than "slightly"  :o

And the

Quote
... open curry house ...

was a fish'n'chips joint  ::)

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2008-12-23, 02:13:58
Thanks Nicky. I knew I could count on you to slight my character and demean my integrity. ;D ;D ;D

Actually some of us ended up in a Subway (UK chain of sandwich bars) and some of the others found a place that did rather exclusive and deluxe kebabs. Then we went and broke all the laws regarding the safe carriage of persons in taxi cabs when 9 of us squeezed into a Ford Galaxy.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:36:27
Good old Santa brought me the following:

Porcupine Tree - Coma Divine
Thirteen Senses - The Invitation
Muse - Showbiz
Opeth - Deliverance

I'm especially thrilled that I finally got Deliverance. All these years I listened to a burned copy a mate of mine made for me. But now I finally got the real thing, meaning the only Opeth album still missing from my collection is Orchid! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 20:53:26
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2008-12-29, 19:36:27
Good old Santa brought me the following:

Hope you gave him a big smacker  ;D


Quote
I'm especially thrilled that I finally got Deliverance. All these years I listened to a burned copy ...

How badly burnt, Tom ?   ;D

You should deliver it back to your mate  :D


Quote
Thirteen Senses - The Invitation

Hey, what's that ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2008-12-29, 22:33:59
Today I ordered the following:

6 DVDs
Asterix The Gaul
Asterix And Cleopatra
The Twelve Tasks Of Asterix
Asterix Versus Caesar
Asterix In Britain
Asterix And The Big Fight

6 games
Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider II
Tomb Raider III
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Tomb Raider Chronicles
Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness

All of this for only 25 euros! ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2008-12-30, 13:39:38
Angra Rebirth plopped on the mat this morning.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2008-12-30, 15:35:03
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2008-12-29, 22:33:59
All of this for only 25 euros! ;D
-Paco
Well done !  *horns* Where did you find this?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2008-12-30, 16:28:54
Bol.com the Dutch answer to Amazon. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-01-02, 16:15:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2008-12-29, 20:53:26
Hey, what's that ?

Thirteen Senses is a band I don't think you would like. They sound a bit like Coldplay (but better). Need to know more? ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Sat, 2009-01-03, 16:37:27
Kind of blue by Miles davis - Nice
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:24:10
Quote from: funkster on Sat, 2009-01-03, 16:37:27
Kind of blue by Miles davis - Nice

Funny, i've heard about that one last week and it supposed to be a true classic.
Miles Davis, Louie Armstrong...ah those were the days.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:43:54
Sieges Even - The art of navigating by the stars and Paramount
Angra - Angels Cry with the bonus of Holy Land.

Spending too much time at home but hooray for the internet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Sun, 2009-01-04, 18:11:38
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-03, 20:24:10
Funny, i've heard about that one last week and it supposed to be a true classic.
Miles Davis, Louie Armstrong...ah those were the days.  :D

Fine album it is mate - very groovy and chilled whihc is just what i needed.

Just fancied something different and it was only £4 so worth a punt.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 18:17:48
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:43:54
Angra - Angels Cry with the bonus of Holy Land.

So far I have only Rebirth. You seem to have gone off on an Angra (hopefully not angry) tangent, Iggy - understandably. Tell us what you find there  ;)


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-04, 17:43:54
... hooray for the internet.

It's essential for proggies. I wouldnt have come half as far in my exploration of prog without the Net, and I would have spent ten times as much time and money on lesser stuff.

So, absolutely, hooray for the Internet  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-05, 10:12:30
Just got Life on Mars Series 2 on Blu-Ray.  Having watched series 1 over Christmas I found I enjoyed it more than when I first saw it on TV.  I think this is partly due to not being obsessed with trying to work out the ending - I've settled down and looked at the detail more.  Amazing program *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-01-05, 14:15:21
Thanks to Paco and Nicky I just ordered:

- A.C.T - Silence  :)

Since I ordered it because of you guys, does that also mean that you're gonna pay for it? :P

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:21:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-04, 18:17:48
So far I have only Rebirth.

And that might just be the best they ever did. But, you might also enjoy the follow-up, 'cause it's harder and uglier, and more technical/proggy. What was the name of that album...?

Temple of shadows. That's it. Had to check. Very good, too.

The usual preference is "Holy land", which is probably the most unique album they released. Recommended. Technical, proggy, interesting, melodic. But not very very heavy, in a modern sense.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:15:22
Quote from: Deenfan on Mon, 2009-01-05, 23:21:07
And that might just be the best they ever did. But, you might also enjoy the follow-up, 'cause it's harder and uglier, and more technical/proggy. What was the name of that album...?

Temple of shadows. That's it. Had to check. Very good, too.

The usual preference is "Holy land", which is probably the most unique album they released. Recommended. Technical, proggy, interesting, melodic. But not very very heavy, in a modern sense.

Ah well Temple of Shadows it is next.

Received yesterday after a few weeks of waiting. Genesis Rewired by Various Artists - A tribute to the Lamb lies down on Broadway.

A fine effort indeed very enjoyable and recommended for those who like a different take on a classic album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:37:24
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-07, 21:15:22
Ah well Temple of Shadows it is next.

Received yesterday after a few weeks of waiting. Genesis Rewired by Various Artists - A tribute to the Lamb lies down on Broadway.

A fine effort indeed very enjoyable and recommended for those who like a different take on a classic album.

I agree. Nick D'virgilio did a great thing on this one.
Especially The Carpet Crawlers. Stunning.
Quite original how they changed some guitar or keyboards parts.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:32:51
Okay, here goes nothing:

I've bought:

Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream CD/DVD. Already had the original but this one has a DVD attached to it and it was only €9.99.
PC Game X-Men Legends: Rise Of Apocalypse. Had to have it. Not a X-men fan for no reason and it was €3.99.  8)
Spiderman 3 DVD. Already had 1 and i also had prt 2. But because this 2disc set was, again, €3.99 i had to have it.

And...

Not only to please someone...

Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress and Holographic Universe.  ;D

And not because they were €3.99, because they weren't.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:37:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:32:51
Okay, here goes nothing:

I've bought:

Porcupine Tree - Stupid Dream CD/DVD. Already had the original but this one has a DVD attached to it and it was only €9.99.
PC Game X-Men Legends: Rise Of Apocalypse. Had to have it. Not a X-men fan for no reason and it was €3.99.  8)
Spiderman 3 DVD. Already had 1 and i also had prt 2. But because this 2disc set was, again, €3.99 i had to have it.

And...

Not only to please someone...

Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress and Holographic Universe.  ;D

And not because they were €3.99, because they weren't.  ;)

Hehehehe great! ;D

Tell me all about this Scandinavian (EVEN SWEDISH!!!) band please! ;D ;D ;D ;D


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-01-11, 17:53:30
Genesis 76 - 82 SACD/DVD boxed set.

A bit pricey but as I had the original CD's not the remastered ones not as bad as it could have been.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-01-11, 18:11:32
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-10, 20:32:51
Not only to please someone...
Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress and Holographic Universe.  ;D

:) Måd.

You got two real gems there. It takes time to get into'm, but then they reveal more ... and more (the cd's that is)  ;D

As I wrote earlier, Pitch is the one to start with.

Curious to hear what you think about'm. But keep Paxi out'o it, he aint old enuff yet  :D

Nicky.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:49:26
I bought 2 from Candlemass - Epicus doomicus mettalicus and Nightfall for £8 in Zavvi

Fancied a bit of doom metal for a change and they are as heavy as you like - excellent stuff

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:22:30
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:49:26
... they are as heavy as you like ...

Sure ?   ;D

Yeah, I quite like Candlemass. Gotta listen more to'm - very soon .....


Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:49:26
... Zavvi ...

Sounds like it's in Israel.

Did Hamas bomb Israel in order to get some prog ?  ;D

God, Nicky, your manners !!!  Even Guy complains  :D  ;) :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:36:57
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-01-12, 15:22:30
Sure ?   ;D

Yeah, I quite like Candlemass. Gotta listen more to'm - very soon .....


Sounds like it's in Israel.

Did Hamas bomb Israel in order to get some prog ?  ;D

God, Nicky, your manners !!!  Even Guy complains  :D  ;) :)

Nicky.

Feeling perky today eh mate  :D

Zavvi took over the Virgin shops here but are now in administration  :o 20% off all cds though so i got them for £16 instead of £20  *horns*

They are a change from prog and a lot of fun - blow Metallica out of the water and they have a new album out soon
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:01:06
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2009-01-12, 14:49:26
I bought 2 from Candlemass - Epicus doomicus mettalicus and Nightfall for £8 in Zavvi

Fancied a bit of doom metal for a change and they are as heavy as you like - excellent stuff



Then you should get your hands on Tales Of Creation too.
In my opinion their best.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-01-13, 06:39:40
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:01:06
Then you should get your hands on Tales Of Creation too.
In my opinion their best.  8)

Now ordered along with Ancient dreams  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 10:42:16
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

My first CD purchase of 2009 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-13, 16:04:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 10:42:16
Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.

My first CD purchase of 2009 8)

You mean 'One down, 330 to go'?  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-13, 16:50:35
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-13, 16:04:18
You mean 'One down, 330 to go'?  ;D

Well someone's gotta keep the economy afloat... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-01-17, 15:12:26
Green Wing series 1 and 2 a gem of a programme.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 19:40:23
Snow Patrol - Final Straw.

Not particularly imaginitave stuff, I'll grant you, but pleasant enough for 2.98 UK pounds from Amazon. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:52:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-01-17, 19:40:23
Snow Patrol - Final Straw.

Have you heard their latest album already? I think it's their best one yet!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-01-18, 18:20:44
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-01-18, 15:52:18
Have you heard their latest album already? I think it's their best one yet!

No, I haven't.  I'm not a huge fan of the band, really, but don't mind a quick burst if the price is right! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-19, 09:40:32
Manning - Number Ten.  Just turned up!  8) 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:03:15
Marillion - Happiness is the road pts 1 and 2

Took me a while to buy it but I got there in the end.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:31:47
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:03:15
Marillion - Happiness is the road pts 1 and 2

Took me a while to buy it but I got there in the end.

Ahhh that's really cool! 8)

I must say, I like volume 1 better than volume 2...
It's pure beauty, that album.
Volume 2 are good songs. Volume 1 is a beautiful feeling, a theme. It's a poem. It's art.
I love it.

Enough now...

People, I'm having a problem. A very difficult choice has to be made.
I want to buy a Marillion DVD.
But I'm not sure which one to get: Somewhere In London or Marbles On The Road.

Perhaps I end up buying both! ;D
But I need some money first! Does anyone here have an idea?


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:51:56
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:31:47
People, I'm having a problem. A very difficult choice has to be made.
I want to buy a Marillion DVD.
But I'm not sure which one to get: Somewhere In London or Marbles On The Road.

Perhaps I end up buying both! ;D
But I need some money first! Does anyone here have an idea?

They're both of similar excellence, IMHO, both worth getting.  Whichever one you start with I don't think you'll go wrong...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-01-20, 07:36:15
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:31:47
People, I'm having a problem. A very difficult choice has to be made.
I want to buy a Marillion DVD.
But I'm not sure which one to get: Somewhere In London or Marbles On The Road.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-01-19, 23:51:56
They're both of similar excellence, IMHO, both worth getting.  Whichever one you start with I don't think you'll go wrong...

I like Marbles On The Road a lot, but I think Somewhere In London is better to be honest. Especially in terms of image quality (MOTR is quite dark), but I also think the sound is superior. Plus, it gives a better view on Marillion's catalog. The band is on fire on both releases though, but that is no surprise!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-20, 10:00:51
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-01-20, 07:36:15
I like Marbles On The Road a lot, but I think Somewhere In London is better to be honest. Especially in terms of image quality (MOTR is quite dark), but I also think the sound is superior. Plus, it gives a better view on Marillion's catalog. The band is on fire on both releases though, but that is no surprise!

Some very good points there, none of which I'd particularly disagree with. 8)  On the other side of the coin, however, MOTR is more focussed on Marbles which is my fave M album - there's no right answer! :D

Another factor that might influence a purchase is you can get the 'Colours & Sound' DVD (well worth having) for a low price if you buy it at the same time as MOTR - see http://www.marillion.com/shop/offers/index.htm for details.

The Marillion Shop says the following about Colours & Sound: "This item is scheduled for deletion - this means once remaining stock has sold out, it will not be re-manufactured."
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-20, 10:35:44
Well, I think it will be "Marbles On The Road" then!
I like bonuses and extras, so I think an offer like "Colours And Sound" I cannot resist.
Besides, I also REALLY like the album "Marbles". In fact, it's one of my favourites! And I don't know "Somewhere Else" that well. Although, I have heard that it isn't as good as "Marbles"...

So, "Marbles On The Road" it will be!
The other one will come after that! ;D

Thanks for the ideas guys!


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-01-21, 21:23:45
Jeff Wayne's Musical version of The War Of The Worlds, Recorded live in England.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-21, 22:11:35
Anathema - A fine day to exit.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-01-22, 09:55:27
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-01-12, 20:01:06
Then you should get your hands on Tales Of Creation too.
In my opinion their best.  8)

Been istening to Ancient Dreams and Tales of creation for a week now. Both are decent enough but not as good as Epicus or Nightfall

Candlemass and King of the grey islands next for me  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 11:23:23
Funkster, it would interest me to get an individual characterisation of the Candlemass albums.

I have only King and I hope to get some more soon  :)


Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-21, 22:11:35
Anathema - A fine day to exit.

I have some strange notion that you like Anathema, Iggy  ;)

They actually fit well into your LP  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-01-22, 12:31:27
Nicky , if you look at http://www.candlemass.se/ , thee is a discography section where Leif Edling talks about the various albums , well the first few anyway.

I would highly recommend Epicus Doomicus Metalicus and also Nightfall. Their first 2 albums and both are wonderful - great vocals , long heavy songs and more riffs than you can shake a stick at  ;)

Ancient deams is good but not as good as the first 2 and Tales of creation is a real grower with some more awesome riffs.

If you would like me to do you a compilation cd or 2 from these 4 albums then message me and i will sort that out for you.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-22, 23:40:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-01-22, 11:23:23
Funkster, it would interest me to get an individual characterisation of the Candlemass albums.

I have only King and I hope to get some more soon  :)


I have some strange notion that you like Anathema, Iggy  ;)

They actually fit well into your LP  :)

Nicky.

yep I do but I have just listened to Pentecost III and am not sure about that one.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 00:16:01
It's from 1994, so there's probably a lot of growl and doom.

What's it like, Iggy? And why did you get it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 09:45:37
Believe - Yesterday is a Friend.
Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes.
It Bites - The Tall Ships.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-01-27, 19:59:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 09:45:37
It Bites - The Tall Ships.

Yep, same here.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:39:58
How can you not buy a John Mitchell related album at its release date......

It's an excellent album if you ask me!!



-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:53:59
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:39:58
It's an excellent album if you ask me!!

Indeed it is.  Just finishing it's second play at this very moment...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-01-27, 20:57:01
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-01-23, 00:16:01
It's from 1994, so there's probably a lot of growl and doom.

What's it like, Iggy? And why did you get it ?

Nicky.

Because I could  ;D

I like to see where bands come from and where they get to. It's growly

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:18:03
A few Caravan Cd's after loads of 'new music' I decided to go back to the 70's. It was inspired by the BBC's Prog rock programme.

I've been inspired by Mr Jones with his 330 cd's last year.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 11:52:05
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-01-28, 22:18:03
A few Caravan Cd's after loads of 'new music' I decided to go back to the 70's. It was inspired by the BBC's Prog rock programme.
I've been inspired by Mr Jones with his 330 cd's last year.  ;D

If you're in 70s mode, how about Druid's 'Fluid Druid' and 'Toward the Sun' double CD release?  I'd not heard this in a while as I only got around to ripping it yesterday, but it's a good 'un.  Listening nowadays it sounds like a cross between Yes and Beardfish.  There's some very Chris Squire bass on there, plus some distinctively Steve Howe guitar.  Sometimes the vocals are very Jon Anderson, too, but other times not...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toward-Sun-Fluid-Druid/dp/B0000070E3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233226136&sr=1-1

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=4699

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=4698
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:09:15
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 11:52:05
If you're in 70s mode, how about Druid's 'Fluid Druid' and 'Toward the Sun' double CD release?  I'd not heard this in a while as I only got around to ripping it yesterday, but it's a good 'un.  Listening nowadays it sounds like a cross between Yes and Beardfish.  There's some very Chris Squire bass on there, plus some distinctively Steve Howe guitar.  Sometimes the vocals are very Jon Anderson, too, but other times not...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toward-Sun-Fluid-Druid/dp/B0000070E3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1233226136&sr=1-1

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=4699

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=4698

Ta for this.

It's on its way.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:17:41
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:09:15
Ta for this.

It's on its way.

Blimey, that was quick!  I hope I'm not cited in the divorce... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:27:25
Druid eh?
I think I saw them mentioned in a Moth vellum review.
Better check that one out as well! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2009-01-30, 01:56:00
I got the Friday boxset for my birthday.  (i.e. 'Friday', 'Next Friday', and 'Friday After Next'.)  They are cool. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-01-30, 10:26:07
Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-01-31, 01:59:25
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-01-29, 12:17:41
Blimey, that was quick!  I hope I'm not cited in the divorce... ;D

Well maybe.

I have purchased about 25 cd's in January and I cited someone that had bought 330 cd's last year  ;D

I don't think i can keep up with the pace though.  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-01-31, 12:59:24
I've ordered the new U2 album No Line On The Horizon.
It comes with a magazine and a link to download a movie.
Could've order the Ultimate Edition, with book, mag, CD, DVD and whatever that comes with it but that would mean: € 55,00.

I'm a fan. Not stupid.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:13:53
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Sat, 2009-02-07, 01:47:12
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-02-06, 13:13:53
Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal.

I'd very much like your opinion of it, speaking as a total fanboy. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-07, 08:19:57
Quote from: johninblack on Sat, 2009-02-07, 01:47:12
I'd very much like your opinion of it, speaking as a total fanboy. ;D ;D ;D

Well, I've only played it once and it hasn't grabbed me as yet.  But then I didn't care much for Milliontown first time around, either!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-10, 19:56:01
"Black Sheep" on DVD - as a (belated) Christmas present for a friend.

Don't ask...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 21:03:45
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-10, 19:56:01
Don't ask...

???

Some kinda black metal ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:23:15
Just ordered Fates Warning's Perfect Symetry and Parallels on Amazon (France).

Nicky's office is open (from ten to ten) for possible complaints but I hope no petition will be necessary  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:26:45
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-13, 10:23:15
Just ordered Fates Warning's Perfect Symetry and Parallels on Amazon (France).

Nicky's office is open (from ten to ten) for possible complaints but I hope no petition will be necessary  :)

I got it, Bups  ;D

If I can give you some good advice, I'd recommend that you change Perfect Symmetry to A Pleasant Shade Of Gray and/or Inside Out, as they're better imo  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-02-14, 00:48:17
Arrived last week: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine
Arrived today: Devin Townsend - Terria
Tomorrow Hopefully: Devin Townsend - Accelerated Evolution

This crazy Canadian is amazing IMHO.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2009-02-18, 17:19:55
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-10, 21:03:45
???

Some kinda black metal ?

Nicky.
Nope. A movie from New Zealand, very much in the tradition of Peter Jackson's early work... (Braindead etc.) - but I like it!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Wed, 2009-02-18, 17:20:25
Oh, and back on topic: ARENA - The Visitor (as a birthday present for a friend - spreading the message ;D )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-02-18, 22:52:16
QUEEN - 'The Works'
- a present for mum.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-02-21, 11:30:03
Yesterday I bought Marillion's "Happiness Is The Road" (double CD version) for a friend of mine.
I think he liked it. :)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-02-21, 11:37:50
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-02-21, 11:30:03
Yesterday I bought Marillion's "Happiness Is The Road" (double CD version) for a friend of mine.
I think he liked it. :)

Good call  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2009-02-21, 19:37:11
I have ordered:
Pendragon - Concerto Maximo (DVD)
Satellite - Nostalgia
Blind Ego - Numb
*horns* 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:10:53
Shadowland - Matter of Perspective

(Well, I actually didn't have to buy it...)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:16:02
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:10:53
Shadowland - Matter of Perspective

(Well, I actually didn't have to buy it...)

You keep telling us these half completed facts all the time...
What is it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:18:51
Well, I went to see Shadowland in Frankfurt last night - and was given the album. (For free. Although I wanted to pay for it!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:19:42
Just because of your smile or...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:26:07
Paxi !!!  You're not old enuff  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:36:04
Paco - what are you thinking of me!! :o

Of course just because of my smile - and maybe also for old friendship's sake. Or maybe because I supplied the band with beer and red wine and hot lemon?
(And bags that got lost in Belgium... ::) Yep, I guess that was the main reason! After all, it was quite an odyssey to get that bag back!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:50:19
Tsk tsk tsk ;D
I was not even thinking that way. ::)
Honest!

I was asking because you seem to know Clive very well. Getting first hand information and such. I was wondering why?
You never told us the story behind it.


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 18:11:12
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:50:19
Tsk tsk tsk ;D
I was not even thinking that way. ::)
Honest!
Yeah, sure. ::)


Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 17:50:19
I was asking because you seem to know Clive very well. Getting first hand information and such. I was wondering why?
You never told us the story behind it.

-Paco
Well, if you'd go out and see your favourite bands play live, you might as well get first hand information from them, don't you think?

But maybe it's time for me to enlighten you... so... I used to write for this rock magazine, that's why I got to meet a lot of bands personally, amongst others also Arena.

However, the first time I saw them play live (must have been as far back as 1997, if I'm not completely mistaken) was because I knew the opening act, Headstone (another band I'd like to think of as "friends of mine"). But the moment Arena stepped on stage and Paul (yes, the one and only Paul Wrightson was still in the band then!) began singing and acting, I was totally captured by what I saw and heard - I had never seen any performance like that, not even in a musical (because by then I hadn't seen any musicals). So I begged my editor-in-chief to send me to the next Arena gig and let me do an interview with them. Which I did - I'll never forget Mick and Clive eating roast chicken and French fries while enjoying themselves making fun of my questions, or so it seemed to me... (and my boyfriend drinking beer with John, Ian and Rob!)

What can I say - I guess the guys liked what I wrote about their concert, and so I was invited back for the next gig... and the next... and the next... and so on.

Or maybe they were only impressed by my consumption of Jack Daniel's & coke? ;)
(I remember John Mitchell saying that one of the funniest things he remembers about me is me challenging Clive to a JD & coke drinking contest - which is not completely true, because I didn't challenge anyone and it sure wasn't a contest - or maybe I was just too drunk to remember it right?)

So... hope you're satisfied now, Paco. That's all there is to this whole mysterious story you seem to have in your mind. Sorry to disappoint you!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 19:31:42
No, it's really good Bluey!
Great story!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:19:42
I may have a few more of those... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:20:05
Like for example "Mercedes Museum with Ian"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:29:36
While we're at it, I also got some nice stories from on the road in Germany in 2005... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:30:57
Er... we've never met, Tom, have we?? So I guess I'm not in any of these stories?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:26:18
You're in one of my stories...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:41:02
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:30:57
Er... we've never met, Tom, have we?? So I guess I'm not in any of these stories?

As far as I can tell, you're not in any of my stories! ;) I don't think we ever met, but I'm not totally sure. My 'stories' are mainly concentrated around the Aschaffenburg gig in - I think it was - May 2005.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 01:08:39
Quote from: bluepony on Mon, 2009-02-23, 20:20:05
Like for example "Mercedes Museum with Ian"

... where you were served some salmon  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 11:26:35
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-02-23, 21:26:18
You're in one of my stories...
:o - do I want to know about it?!  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 11:27:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 01:08:39
... where you were served some salmon  ;D

Nicky.
Almost...! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 12:38:23
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 11:26:35
:o - do I want to know about it?!  ;)

I do .....  ;)


Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 11:27:10
Almost...! ;)

You were served some almost-salmon ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:15:30
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 12:38:23
I do .....  ;)
I could have bet...! ::)


Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 12:38:23
You were served some almost-salmon ?  ;D
Yep. New breeding. Looks like salmon, but tastes like chicken. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 14:41:53
So Ian's gonna chicken out on the bass ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:12
It's really amazing what must be going on in your brain, Nicky - you should become a psychiatrist and do word association tests! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: johninblack on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:16:40
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:12
It's really amazing what must be going on in your brain, Nicky - you should become a psychiatrist and do word association tests! ;D

Am I the only one worried by that idea? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:26:44
And now, a brief pause in that fishy conversation.

Just Arrived: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing 
                     Riverside - Out of Myself


:)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:40:43
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:26:44
And now, a brief pause in that fishy conversation.

Just Arrived: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing 
                     Riverside - Out of Myself


:)

OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo
Deadwing is SUCH an amazing album! One of the best in my opinion.

Riverside is ok too. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:47:14
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-02-24, 22:40:43
OoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo
Deadwing is SUCH an amazing album! One of the best in my opinion.

Riverside is ok too. ;D

I've heard Lazarus (which is worth the price of the album by itself) and a couple others and ordered it on the strength of that.  I expect between these two albums, Devin Townsend might even have to take a day off my playlist.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-02-24, 23:14:31
Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:12
It's really amazing what must be going on in your brain, Nicky - you should become a psychiatrist and do word association tests! ;D

All those years during which I didnt get any sex. It's called sublimation  ;D


Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:16:40
Am I the only one worried by that idea? ;D ;D ;D

No, me too  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:30:38
I got Shadowland - A Matter Of Perspective yesterday. It's only my fifth cd this year! ::) Oh well, the financial crisis is affecting everyone... ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:42:26
The only cd I'v bought this year is Cel..... forget it. But I got it for 4 Euro.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:48:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:42:26
But I got it for 4 Euro.

Man, have you been ripped off... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:56:08
Hey hey hey, that's between Celine and me (but she sure is hot)  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-02-25, 10:02:02
Ah you wish! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 15:48:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-02-25, 09:56:08
(but she sure is hot)  :D

Nicky.

Are we talking about the same Celine then?  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 15:52:26
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 15:48:50
Are we talking about the same Celine then?  :o

You need to try and see it from Nicky's perspective. I think he just means she doesn't snore as loud as James LeBrie ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:02:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 15:52:26
You need to try and see it from Nicky's perspective. I think he just means she doesn't snore as loud as James LeBrie ;)

That worries me.

How does Nicky know that James LaBrie snores?  ???








;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:31:55
Actually, you'll notice that Steve was talking of James Lebrie (cheesy name, isn't it ?), who is to James LaBrie what Celine is to Selene ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:43:12
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2009-02-25, 16:31:55
Actually, you'll notice that Steve was talking of James Lebrie (cheesy name, isn't it ?), who is to James LaBrie what Celine is to Selene ...

I thought 'La' would only encourage Nicky to waffle on some more about that feminine theory of his ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:35:38
Does James have a cousin who names himself John LaCamembert?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:39:49
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:35:38
Does James have a cousin who names himself John LaCamembert?

No, his name is Kevin LaPaturain.

His mother is called LaBoursin by the way.  :-[ ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:55:22
Janneke LaGouda is his Dutch mother in law.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:57:41
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:55:22
Janneke LaGouda is his Dutch mother in law.

Most famous for being honoured in Iron Butterfly's 'In LaGouda Da Vida' I believe  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:18:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 15:52:26
You need to try and see it from Nicky's perspective. I think he just means she doesn't snore as loud as James LeBrie ;)

I'm beginning to doubt whether your daughter is really yours, Jonesy  ;D

:P


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:39:49
No, his name is Kevin LaPaturain.

Who, the cousin or the butler ?


Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:39:49
His mother is called LaBoursin by the way.  :-[ ;D

Oo, does she do those things ?  :o


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-02-25, 20:57:41
Most famous for being honoured in Iron Butterfly's 'In LaGouda Da Vida' I believe  ;)

Touché, thus spock Jonesy  ;D


Quote from: bluepony on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:07:12
It's really amazing what must be going on in your brain, Nicky

I try to keep it down to basics: sex & beer & rock'n'roll ... and a few stupidities when it takes me  ;D


From Wiki - James LaBrie:

Food poisoning incident

On December 29, 1994, while vacationing in Cuba, LaBrie suffered a severe case of food poisoning and while vomiting, ruptured his vocal cords. He saw three throat specialists who all said there was nothing they could do for him and the only thing he could do was rest his voice as much as possible. However, on January 12, 1995, and against doctor's orders, he was on the Awake tour in Japan with his voice far from normal. LaBrie has said he didn't feel vocally "normal" until at least 1997. But in 2000, the Scenes From A Memory tour almost destroyed his voice completely. LaBrie has said that this was a very hard time for him as a singer. He got a bit depressed and wanted to leave the band. His bandmates supported him and told him to stay. After the Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence tour he discovered that his voice was back. He has said that his voice was fully healed by time and training.

Prior to the incident, LaBrie on recordings displayed a range from D2 to A5. However, following the damage to his voice, he was forced to stop incorporating high notes into Dream Theater's songs, though he continued to attempt to sing older songs like Another Day, Take The Time, Voices and Learning To Live. Despite having now recovered the majority of the range he lost, LaBrie still tends to avoid the use of it on Dream Theater's studio material. Apart from the harmony backing vocals, the highest lead note sung on a recent Dream Theater album has been the rare F#5 scream on Octavarium. Nevertheless, he continues to prove himself capable of recreating his classic performances during live concerts, hitting the F#5 in Learning To Live, and sometimes even going as high as an A5 in performances of Lines in the Sand. However, the rupturing of his vocal chords also created irreversible effects on his vocal range, and as a result, Dream Theater now regularly cut out the third verse of Take The Time live, in order for LaBrie to avoid the toll it takes on his voice, despite the fact that the original version calls for nothing higher than several E5 notes.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:39:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:18:31
Food poisoning incident

On December 29, 1994, while vacationing in Cuba, LaBrie suffered a severe case of food poisoning and while vomiting, ruptured his vocal cords. ...
:D :D :D

How sad is this?!




Can't stop laughing...  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:41:18
Quote from: johninblack on Tue, 2009-02-24, 17:16:40
Am I the only one worried by that idea? ;D ;D ;D
Nope - I just tried to imagine and my hair is still standing on end! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 11:06:48
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:39:31
Can't stop laughing...  ;D

Watch out for your vocal chords, Bluey  :o

Yaknow, that's not nice  >:(

But I know that it's part'o your hate campaign against DT  ;)

That's why we're waitin with you, Manatee, cause we got someone else we have to "take care of" first .....

;D


Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 10:41:18
Nope - I just tried to imagine and my hair is still standing on end! :o

You shouldnt have got that crew cut, Bluey  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 11:13:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 11:06:48
Yaknow, that's not nice  >:(
Nicky.

I know - sorry! :-[ - but honestly, that's one of the most stupid accidents I've ever heard of!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 11:20:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 11:06:48
But I know that it's part'o your hate campaign against DT  ;)
I didn't even know I was running such a campaign! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 13:14:37
Oo, Bluey, better find a shrink asap. Ya got a severe case of schizophrenia  :o

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:34:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 13:14:37
Oo, Bluey, better find a shrink asap. Ya got a severe case of schizophrenia  :o

;D

Nicky.

Which one of us do you mean? ???




;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:36:48
The anti-DT one, the other one I don't care about  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:39:03
Just checked with all the voices in my head... no one here is against Dream Theater, sir!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:42:13
Quote from: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:39:03
Just checked with all the voices in my head... no one here is against Dream Theater, sir!

Actually, Voices is a great DT-song! ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bluepony on Thu, 2009-02-26, 15:44:35
Not too bad... but I still think their best song ever is Pull Me Under.
(Now let's see what Nicky makes out of this...!) ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:40:06
Popular topic  ;D ;)

I'm going to order Gazpacho's 'Tick Tock'  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:43:50
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:40:06
Popular topic  ;D ;)

I'm going to order Gazpacho's 'Tick Tock'  8)

I think i'm with you.

Although i still have to order Autumn's new release and a few others too.
I'm not going to reach Steve's quota but it might be an expensive year nonetheless.  :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:09:48
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-02-26, 20:43:50
I'm not going to reach Steve's quota but it might be an expensive year nonetheless.  :-\ ;D

I might reach Steve's quota unless he hasn't completed his Half Man Half Biscuit collection yet.    :D

Just Arrived:  Kino - Picture


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 09:40:15
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:09:48
Just Arrived:  Kino - Picture

8) 8) 8) Lucky you ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-02-27, 17:33:55
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-02-26, 22:09:48
Just Arrived:  Kino - Picture

Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-02-27, 09:40:15
8) 8) 8) Lucky you ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:15:20
Just got Steven Wiilsons Insurgentes

Sounds very Porcupine Tree-ish but im still enjoying it immensly!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:18:05
Quote from: bellanova on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:15:20
Just got Steven Wiilsons Insurgentes

Sounds very Porcupine Tree-ish but im still enjoying it immensly!

Agreed.
It actually reminds me of the early Porcupine Tree.
Great music but all in all i must add that i don't think it's better then Deadwing or In Absentia for instance.
It's a good release by no classic to me.

For now that is. It may grow better on me in a few months from now.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:25:04
TOM WAITS - 'Bone Machine'

wierd album... good though!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:32:12
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 16:18:05
Great music but all in all i must add that i don't think it's better then Deadwing or In Absentia for instance.
It's a good release by no classic to me.

Right, Mad, In Absentia and Deadwing are fabulous  *horns*

Blank Planet probably too, just takes longer time. After ten runs, it's now really growing on me  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:02:15
Dug up my old account number from the old and not-quite-dead-yet CDs in the mail club - pondering doing some inexpensive vinyl replacements on some of my old records.  There''s a lot they don't have (like the vast majority of Room favorites) but a few pleasant surprises: Opeth and Nightwish, for example.  I also noticed 801 Live was available for a very reasonable price in the Amazon marketplace.  I'd best look into earning some more cash.   :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:17:49
I'm currently trying to rip some of the hundreds of CDs I've not played for ages.  Trouble is it just reminds me of how much older stuff still languishes on vinyl.  Most of my pre-1995 King Crimson collection, for example :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:19:40
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:17:49
I'm currently trying to rip some of the hundreds of CDs I've not played for ages.  Trouble is it just reminds me of how much older stuff still languishes on vinyl.  Most of my pre-1995 King Crimson collection, for example :(

Ditto for quite a few of my Genesis albums, which is clearly unacceptable.   :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 22:53:32
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-03-15, 20:17:49
I'm currently trying to rip some of the hundreds of CDs I've not played for ages.  Trouble is it just reminds me of how much older stuff still languishes on vinyl.  Most of my pre-1995 King Crimson collection, for example :(

King Crimson are cool! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:08:29
In the interest of my financial well-being, I'd like to request that Room members begin talking about bands that really suck rather than those that are great.  I now have 11 CDs on order, and I'll probably need to be wearing a construction hard hat when my credit card bill arrives.   :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:12:47
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:08:29
I'd like to request that Room members begin talking about bands that really suck rather than those that are great. 

The name 'Celine Dion' springs to mind.  ;)

Ever heard of Michael Jackson?  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:17:15
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:12:47
Ever heard of Michael Jackson?  ;D

Hey, he actually made some great music! :o

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:21:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:17:15
Hey, he actually made some great music! :o

Tom

Seconded!

And Greg Phillinganes (of Toto) used to be Jackson's musical director. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:23:21
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:17:15
Hey, he actually made some great music! :o

Tom

Granted, i like the album Thriller and tracks like Dirty Diana (not because of the title though  ;)) and a few more but this dude/fella/guy-thingy is highly overrated in my humble opinion.
He's not my 'king of pop'.

That's Robbie Wiliams.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:43:01
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:21:24
Seconded!

Thirded !

I don't play him anymore, but Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous are classics  *horns*


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:08:29
... I'd like to request that Room members begin talking about bands that really suck rather than those that are great.

Let's see: Scissor Sisters surfaced a while ago, and unless you wanna become her twentieth husband for a year, Madonna's latest albums are excellent nogos  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:01:16
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:12:47
The name 'Celine Dion' springs to mind.  ;)

And far too often lately.   :(

Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:12:47
Ever heard of Michael Jackson?  ;D

He did have some talent, but if only he had used it for niceness instead of evil.  (and if anyone gets that reference, I'll be extremely impressed since it's both American and old)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:04:28
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:12:47
The name 'Celine Dion' springs to mind.  ;)

Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:01:16
And far too often lately.   :(

Funny, she sprung onto somethin else with me  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:21:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:04:28
Funny, she sprung onto somethin else with me  ;D

I thought your springing was otherwise spoken for.   :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-03-16, 00:24:03
There's always the backdoor  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2009-03-16, 09:34:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-03-15, 23:43:01
Thirded !

I don't play him anymore, but Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous are classics  *horns*

They certainly are.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:04:16
Arrived today:

Porcupine Tree - Warszawa
Devin Townsend Band - Synchestra
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:20:54
Unitopia - The Garden popped onto my doormat today
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 09:33:07
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-16, 22:20:54
Unitopia - The Garden popped onto my doormat today

Oooh, lovely.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-17, 16:50:04
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 09:33:07
Oooh, lovely.  8)

Very Flower Kings-ish if I'm supposed to believe the cover painting.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-17, 17:03:01
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-17, 16:50:04
Very Flower Kings-ish if I'm supposed to believe the cover painting.

Actually....

A bit yes and for the most of it no.  ;)

The Garden has everything in it: Rock, prog, sympho (not much but still), bit of fusion, even some jazz and a bit of pop.

That's why it's such an original release.
However i must say that i do think that some songs could have been left out of the album.
It's long. A little too long if you ask me.

But still worth every penny .  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:20:23
Just arrived:

Devin Townsend: Infinity
Devin Townsend: Physicist
Riverside: Second Life Syndrome

Perhaps it would be more efficient to just give Inside Out a call and have them ship over their entire catalog.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:54:27
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:20:23
Devin Townsend: Infinity

That's a really nice one!

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:20:23
Devin Townsend: Physicist

That's a really heavy one!

Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:20:23
Perhaps it would be more efficient to just give Inside Out a call and have them ship over their entire catalog.

Why not phone the Devin himself and say "I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN!" and get them for free.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 05:32:19
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-17, 22:54:27
Why not phone the Devin himself and say "I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN!" and get them for free.

Not a bad idea except a) At this point I already have most of his stuff other than the Strapping Young Lad albums and b) I meant ALL of the Inside Out catalog, not just Devin's albums.  It seems just about every CD I've bought in the past year is on that label with the exception of the Porcupine Tree stuff.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:02:06
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 05:32:19
Not a bad idea except a) At this point I already have most of his stuff other than the Strapping Young Lad albums and b) I meant ALL of the Inside Out catalog, not just Devin's albums.  It seems just about every CD I've bought in the past year is on that label with the exception of the Porcupine Tree stuff.

Alright. Yes, true. Most of what I've got, is from InsideOut too. We should be grateful that such a label exists.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-03-18, 15:47:59
It had been a while that I didn't buy anything. Hum, well, a short while, that is.

So, for my upcoming birthday, I just ordered :

Pendragon - Pure
Saga - In Transit    By the way, Nicky, did you know that this album had been recorded live in ... Denmark !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 17:55:23
Nope. Thanks for the info, Bups.

I quite like Saga. I'l soon have to give'm a proper run again .....

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:03:15
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-03-18, 09:02:06
Alright. Yes, true. Most of what I've got, is from InsideOut too. We should be grateful that such a label exists.

I agree.  Of course, I think most of us here are showing our gratitude with our wallets.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-18, 22:26:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-18, 18:03:15
I agree.  Of course, I think most of us here are showing our gratitude with our wallets.   ;)

That's also true! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-03-21, 21:52:32
Yesterday I bought:

Pendragon - Concerto Maximo (dvd/cd combo)

It's kinda great you know......;) *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2009-03-22, 18:44:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2009-03-21, 21:52:32
Yesterday I bought:

Pendragon - Concerto Maximo (dvd/cd combo)

It's kinda great you know......;) *horns* *horns* *horns*

Tom
I know  *horns* ;).

now I have to order:
Gazpacho - Tick Tock
IQ - Frequency
Steve Thorne - Into The Ether
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-03-22, 19:19:19
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-18, 17:55:23
I quite like Saga. I'l soon have to give'm a proper run again .....

Wow! Check out the cover for their new album!

http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/presse/SAGATheHumanConditionSquare.jpg

That looks wonderful!
Makes me wanna try out their music.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 11:28:13
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-03-22, 19:19:19
Wow! Check out the cover for their new album!

http://www.insideout.de/catalog/images/presse/SAGATheHumanConditionSquare.jpg

That looks wonderful!
Makes me wanna try out their music.

I agree about the cover : really wonderful but about the music, hmm ...  :P

Saturday, I received In Transit (first live album by the band) and played it. I instantly recognized Wind Him Up and On The Loose that were long forgotten and buried deep in my memory.

Listening to the music and overall sound, first I thought of ... A-Ha (!), then of Human League (!), then of ... Foreigner (!). Basically, I find it to be a mix of new wave/AOR/classic rock, very soft and 80's keyboards driven. Not bad per se (I used to play A-Ha's Scoundrel Days a lot a few years ago but the guitars were sharper and more prominent than in Saga) but not prog at all.

But I think they got proggier during the 90's and 00's.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-23, 11:32:19
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 11:28:13
Saturday, I received In Transit (first live album by the band) and played it. I instantly recognized Wind Him Up and On The Loose that were long forgotten and buried deep in my memory.

Personally I'm not that impressed by any of the Saga live albums.  For me, at least, the studio albums are several orders of magnitude better. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 11:50:15
Why ?

I would say that the sound of In Transit is very clean and soft, not raw enough for a live album and the guitar really seems undermixed (that being less surprising considering that the keyboards player is the main composer).

But I don't remember that the studio albums I listened to had a sharper edge  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-23, 15:01:03
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 11:50:15
Why ?

Don't ask me tricky questions, birthday boy! ;) ;D

I can't really put my finger on why, but the live albums leave me a bit cold.  There's a certain zest that's not there, somewhere.  Everything seems sharper on the studio originals, at least to me.

Feel free to disagree with me on this one as it is, after all, your birthday.  Tomorrow, however, you'll simply be wrong ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 15:40:49
I don't mind being wrong from time to time : I am so often right that I need those scattered flaws to light day-to-day moroseness up  ;D

Just unpacking Pendragon's Pure at the moment (yes, PH, you can answer "No, you are not"  ;)) :  brilliant artwork, really, and I hope for brilliant music too.

As a self-birthday present, I just ordered Francis Cabrel three live CDs boxset "D'une ombre à l'autre". I guess even Steve doesn't know this guy but he was/still is one or our most famous (at least nationally) folk-rock songwriters  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-03-23, 22:58:27
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2009-03-23, 15:40:49
As a self-birthday present, I just ordered Francis Cabrel three live CDs boxset "D'une ombre à l'autre". I guess even Steve doesn't know this guy but he was/still is one or our most famous (at least nationally) folk-rock songwriters  8)

I've heard of Demians, if that helps?  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:55:45
Just arrived (how did we live before there was Amazon?):

Kamelot - Epica
Kamelot - Ghost Opera: The Second Coming (Ghost Opera plus a bonus mostly-live disc, which for some reason was $1 less than Ghost Opera by itself)
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement

Biscuits notwithstanding, does anyone still doubt that I am Steve?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:31:21
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 21:55:45
Biscuits notwithstanding, does anyone still doubt that I am Steve?

If you've only just got Rapid Eye Movement (one of the finest things on the planet that's round but not actually a biscuit) then, frankly, yes ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:36:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:31:21
If you've only just got Rapid Eye Movement (one of the finest things on the planet that's round but not actually a biscuit) then, frankly, yes ;D

I've led a sheltered existence recently.  I'm playing catch-up.  On the roundness front, I can think of something else that's roundish and better than biscuits, although normally it's Nicky's job to mention these things and direct them at Bupie for confirmation.  Hint: they usually travel in pairs.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:40:37
Ordered and received: Votum ~ Time Must Have A Stop
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:54:55
It's been a while since I bought a CD or DVD for myself.
Have I come to my senses?


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-03-24, 23:04:32
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:54:55
It's been a while since I bought a CD or DVD for myself.
Have I come to my senses?


-Paco

It's either that or you're broke.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 00:02:29
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:36:45
Hint: they usually travel in pairs.

Double CDs?  ;D  Which reminds me, did you get the 2 disc version of Rapid Eye Movement?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 00:21:35
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:36:45
Hint: they usually travel in pairs.

Must be tongues, cause women speak with two tongues  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 04:19:44
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 00:02:29
Double CDs?  ;D  Which reminds me, did you get the 2 disc version of Rapid Eye Movement?

Sadly, no.  I was unaware it existed.  It may no longer be available (other than used).  Amazon's description of the album includes this:

The initial version of Rapid Eye Movement will be limited to 4000 units. It will be housed in digipack format and will feature 3 bonus tracks.

Assuming that's what you were referring to, the digipacks probably sold out.  Tasteless public notwithstanding, one would hope they sold more than 4000.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-03-24, 22:54:55
It's been a while since I bought a CD or DVD for myself.
Have I come to my senses?

Perhaps you've come to my senses since I seem to be buying enough for two people.  I'm enjoying the music, but I would appreciate the return of my senses at some point as the lack thereof can cause problems.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 00:21:35
Must be tongues, cause women speak with two tongues  ;D

I can hazard a guess or two, but I'm not entirely sure what you mean by that.  Could be I'm too young to hear it.   :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 08:07:25
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 04:19:44
Sadly, no.  I was unaware it existed.  It may no longer be available (other than used).  Amazon's description of the album includes this:

Hmm, confusing because you've listened to the Mighty Pink Floyd Bit which is on the second CD of mine!
See http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/d_rem.html (http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/d_rem.html) for full track-listing.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:59:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 08:07:25
Hmm, confusing because you've listened to the Mighty Pink Floyd Bit which is on the second CD of mine!
See http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/d_rem.html (http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/d_rem.html) for full track-listing.

It seems my version is some sort of hybrid.  In addition to the 9 tracks listed on Amazon, it has 3 songs under the heading "bonus tracks,"  which are 3 of the 5 songs on your disc 2 list.  The missing 2 are Behind the Eyelids and Rapid Eye Movement.  Well, I would've liked to have had the whole second disc, but some is better than none.  And you're right, Tom, the link Steve gave appears to be the contents page of the liner notes, and they credit Pink Floyd.  It's probably even on my copy -- I've played it but not read the notes yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:26:36
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 16:59:35
The missing 2 are Behind the Eyelids and Rapid Eye Movement.

Nooooooooo!!!  IMHO, the track Rapid Eye Movement is their finest hour, utterly wonderful, and it beggars belief that it's missing.  It's the title track for heaven's sake!

I don't know if it's available for download anywhere, but it's well worth seeking out.  It doesn't appear to be on iTunes, though.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:35:23
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:26:36
Nooooooooo!!!  IMHO, the track Rapid Eye Movement is their finest hour, utterly wonderful, and it beggars belief that it's missing.  It's the title track for heaven's sake!

I don't know if it's available for download anywhere, but it's well worth seeking out.  It doesn't appear to be on iTunes, though.

Yeah, and Amazon doesn't even register that it exists (or any of the bonus tracks for that matter).  Perhaps you could etch it into a biscuit and mail it to me?  Of course, then I'd have to upgrade my PC to include a biscuit drive.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:43:01
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-03-25, 17:26:36
IMHO, the track Rapid Eye Movement is their finest hour, utterly wonderful ...

Agree !  Fabulous !!!  Gets me as excited as I was 40 years ago when I first heard Meddle. Riverside's REM has very much a Meddle mood, but entirely up-to-date.

So this is a must for any proggie  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2009-03-25, 21:55:59
I have just recieved Pink Floyd's 'Relics' album. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:21:12
Arrived yesterday:

Most of my order from the long-neglected (and they don't tend to have the sort of obscure stuff we like anyway) cheap CD in the mail club -- 2 "vinyl replacements,"  2 pleasant surprises (that they stocked them) of newer stuff that I can admit to owning here, and 1 very popular album by an British band that might get me voted off the island:

VRs:

Roxy Music - Country Life
Roxy Music - Avalon

PSs:

Opeth - Damnation
Nightwish - Dark Passion Play

VPABABBTMGMVOTI:

Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:35:53
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:21:12
VPABABBTMGMVOTI:

OK, did you expect us to guess what that means ?  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:40:25
Probably "very popular album by a British band that might get me voted off the island". ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:42:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:35:53
OK, did you exoect us to guess what that means ?  :P

I expect YOU to, yes, since it's a page out of your book, Nicky.   ;D

And as I typed this response, clever young Paco (CYP) reasoned it out:

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:40:25
Probably "very popular album by a British band that might get me voted off the island". ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:11:55
Yes, of course  ;D

If you hadnt bungled it up with

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:21:12
... an British band ...

I would'v got it  :P


I just don't understand why you guys wanna listen to stuff like Coldplay when there's sooo much excellent prog around these days. I prefer to listen to the groups in my prog pantheon.


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 22:42:28
... clever young Paco (CYP) ...

Is he the brother of Strapping Young Lad (SYL) ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:18:12
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:11:55
I just don't understand why you guys wanna listen to stuff like Coldplay when there's sooo much excellent prog around these days. I prefer to listen to the groups in my prog pantheon.

To each his own I guess, but I think Coldplay is great! Especially 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:20:09
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:11:55
Yes, of course  ;D
I just don't understand why you guys wanna listen to stuff like Coldplay when there's sooo much excellent prog around these days. I prefer to listen to the groups in my prog pantheon.

Think of it as having a piece of bread in between glasses of different wines to clear the palate.

Anyway, I think I'm allowed a Coldplay for $6 once in a while (that translates, I think to roughly zero euros nowadays), especially when I got an Opeth along with it.   ;)

Quote
Is he the brother of Strapping Young Lad (SYL) ?  ;D

I wouldn't rule it out.  Does he eat his beats?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:32:13
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:20:09
Anyway, I think I'm allowed a Coldplay for $6 once in a while ...

Let's just say that you paid $12 for your Opeth. That makes sense  :P

I'd prefer a hotplay with Céline  ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:20:09
Does he eat his beats?

No, he beats his eats. Ya gotta do that to get the darned cheese down  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:38:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:32:13
I'd prefer a hotplay with Céline  ;D

Ugh!  I'd sooner cut my kn*b off with a rusty spade! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-03-27, 06:51:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:11:55
I just don't understand why you guys wanna listen to stuff like Coldplay when there's sooo much excellent prog around these days. I prefer to listen to the groups in my prog pantheon.

Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:18:12
To each his own I guess, but I think Coldplay is great! Especially 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head'. 8)

I have to agree with Tom here.  I own that album too, and I enjoy it quite a bit.  So far the new album seems pretty good -- some of it will require a few more listens to sort out (which is no bad thing by proggie standards), and I think the title track is downright superb.  Despite being guilty of the crime of popularity, I really don't think these guys are just standard pop like everyone else puts out.  Anyway, as Tom says, to each his own.  I'm content with my purchase, and I won't begrudge you your enjoyment of Michael Jackson.   ;)

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:32:13
Let's just say that you paid $12 for your Opeth. That makes sense  :P

I would have paid that much willingly, hence Damnation being in the "pleasant surprise" category coming from the cheap CD club for half that.   *horns*

Quote
I'd prefer a hotplay with Céline  ;D

Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-03-26, 23:38:05
Ugh!  I'd sooner cut my kn*b off with a rusty spade! :o

If you guys don't mind, I'm going to hold out for a third option.   :-\


Quote
No, he beats his eats. Ya gotta do that to get the darned cheese down  :D

Cheese is good.  Just ask Primus.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-03-27, 17:17:24
Today i bought the new album of Autumn, called Altitude.

The singer Marjan?

I know her.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:25:06
I just ordered the Deluxe edition of Pearl Jam's Ten.

Can't wait for the goodies.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:39:33
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:25:06
I just ordered the Deluxe edition of Pearl Jam's Ten.

Can't wait for the goodies.  *horns*

Great album.  What extras do you get with the Deluxe version?   I got my (regular) version years ago since it was one of those rarities: something played on the radio here that's actually good.  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:48:13
The original i had was with a few extra bonus tracks.
Must say that i haven't heard it for years now but it's a great album indeed.
They released the album though in three different formulas:

A: The Legacy edition (standard with nothing extra),
B: The Deluxe edition (2cd's with lots of bonuses and on top of that a DVD with even more extra's) and
C: The Collectors edition Box set ( with loads and loads and lots of extra's and a beautiful package but there's a downside with this issue: It cost some big cash. BIG cash.  :-\)

Read here when you're British (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ten-Pearl-Jam-Collectors-Box/dp/B001N18HO6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238442170&sr=8-2)
Read here when you're American. (http://www.amazon.com/Collectors-1DVD-4vinyl-Cassette-Memorabilia/dp/B001N18HO6/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1238442319&sr=8-2)
Read here when you're a Dutchie (http://www.bol.com/nl/p/muziek/ten/1000004006482045/index.html)

Read 'm and wheep.  :o :o :o

I was sane enough to buy the deluxe version of course.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-03-30, 21:59:30
Wow.   :o

I have *one* of the bonus tracks -- State of Love and Trust -- because it's on the Singles soundtrack, which is, btw, shockingly good for a soundtrack.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-03-30, 23:01:31
Wow indeed.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 03:53:07
Found some goodies in my mailbox when I returned from buying the Guinness Nicky forced me to go get.  ;D

Impressively quick delivery since I only had my most recent bout of Amazon Marketplace insanity three days ago.

Genesis - Foxtrot

Perhaps the best album ever recorded by perhaps the best band ever to grace our planet.  Of course I had this on vinyl, but with my full-fledged return to the world of prog, not having a readily playable copy of this was clearly unacceptable.

R.E.M. - Accelerate

The supposed return to form of another of my all-time favorite bands.  I'd only heard one song from it, but it was good, and I've gotten enough enjoyment from this band over the years that I'm willing to take a punt (U.K. variety again) on it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:49:43
Evaluations of the above:

Foxtrot:  It's freakin' Foxtrot.  It's awesome, of course.

Accelerate: There one really good song, which I'll probably play about 600 times in the next month.  Other than that, I hope it's an album that grows on me.  :-\   On the plus side, after playing this, I went back and played  Monster, which I considered to be one of the weaker R.E.M. albums, and it sounded really good.  So I guess I gained an album I like a lot, it just happens to be one I already owned.   ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:51:55
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:49:43
On the plus side, after playing this, I went back and played  Monster, which I considered to be one of the weaker R.E.M. albums, and it sounded really good.  So I guess I gained an album I like a lot, it just happens to be one I already owned.   ???

I kind of drifted off R.E.M. some albums back, but I've recently done some ripping with the hope that the ones I wasn't too keen on might now click.  I love it when that happens *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-04-02, 10:04:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-04-02, 09:51:55
I kind of drifted off R.E.M. some albums back, but I've recently done some ripping with the hope that the ones I wasn't too keen on might now click.  I love it when that happens *horns*

Me too.  They're up there at the very top of my favorite bands, but like Genesis four or five albums back, it looked like they ran out of gas around when they released Up. Thing is, they still managed to have one really good song, so you knew it was still in them somewhere.  At first listen, they've done the same thing with this album.  At least they let Peter Buck play his guitar seriously on this one, so they're trying.  The Designated Really Good Song (DRGS), Supernatural Superserious, also features the great Mike Mills vocal harmonies, which were always one of my favorite things about their music.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 14:54:16
I also bought the new Blind Ego album by the way.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-04-02, 18:21:51
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-04-02, 14:54:16
I also bought the new Blind Ego album by the way.
That's a very good choice  *horns* 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-02, 18:52:38
I got Ring of roses by Shadowland
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:52:39
Could you folks please talk about "music that sucks" for a while?  My wallet is having trouble keeping up with the good stuff.

Rewiring Genesis - A Tribute to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Devin Townsend - Ziltoid the Omniscient (Deluxe Edition, of course, because I'm an addict.   :-\ )

I believe this completes my Devin collection unless I decide to go back and get all the Strapping Young Lad stuff and the Steve Vai album his sang on.  Of course, he's probably cooking up something else brilliantly twisted that I'll have to get...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:56:07
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:52:39
Could you folks please talk about "music that sucks" for a while?  My wallet is having trouble keeping up with the good stuff.
Of course!
Celine Dion. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:57:40
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:56:07
Of course!
Celine Dion. ;D

Fascinating!  Please elaborate, so I can save more money by not buying more of her albums.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:09:37
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:57:40
Fascinating!  Please elaborate, so I can save more money by not buying more of her albums.

You'll need a wallchart or a project plan to map out the order in which you won't be buying them ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:34:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:09:37
You'll need a wallchart or a project plan to map out the order in which you won't be buying them ;)

I'm not that organized.  I usually just fail to walk into a music store and don't buy the CDs as I don't see them.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:40:06
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:57:40
Fascinating!  Please elaborate, so I can save more money by not buying more of her albums.

Make sure you avoid at least 4 of her albums. It works better that way. Especially "The Colour Of My Love" and "These Are Special Times".
Oh and you should REALLY (and I mean REALLY) try not to buy "My Love: Essential Collection".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:43:56
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:40:06
Make sure you avoid at least 4 of her albums. It works better that way. Especially "The Colour Of My Love" and "These Are Special Times".
Oh and you should REALLY (and I mean REALLY) try not to buy "My Love: Essential Collection".

I think I can manage that.  If for some reason I actually do buy this, as my friends, I ask that you put me out of my misery.  I'd do the same for you.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:46:49
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:40:06
Make sure you avoid at least 4 of her albums. It works better that way. Especially "The Colour Of My Love" and "These Are Special Times".
Oh and you should REALLY (and I mean REALLY) try not to buy "My Love: Essential Collection".

I wish it to be a matter of record that I couldn't have named one of her crimes, yet alone 3! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:50:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:46:49
I wish it to be a matter of record that I couldn't have named one of her crimes, yet alone 3! ;D

Yes, I noticed that too, but I felt it would be unkind to point it out since he was trying to be helpful.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:58:05
Wikipedia is your friend.
Or in this case partner in crime would be more fitting.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:59:08
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:58:05
Wikipedia is your friend.

Indeed it is, Malcolm ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:01:24
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 22:59:08
Indeed it is, Malcolm ;)

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:09:29
Malcolm?    ???

And to jump relatively back on topic for a moment:

On the Rewired Lamb, probably the most memorable moment for me on this first spin is the Lamia actually voiced by women.  It makes it a lot spookier, actually.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:11:39
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:09:29
Malcolm?    ???

I looked up what Paco's graphics were all about.  Malcolm is part of it!


Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-03, 23:09:29
On the Rewired Lamb, probably the most memorable moment for me on this first spin is the Lamia actually voiced by women.  It makes it a lot spookier, actually.

An interesting album, but not essential I suppose.  I like the big band/swing feel to some of the numbers, but I haven't played it to death.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:36:24
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-04-03, 21:56:07
Of course!
Celine Dion. ;D

If you guys listen to Coldplay, I have a right to tete-a-tetes with Céline.

And anyhows, I'm hetero  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:54:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:36:24
And anyhows, I'm hetero  :P

Well that excuse doesn't hold water as she looks like she came in third at the Grand National ;)


Stevie-Bob Jones
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:56:11
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:36:24
If you guys listen to Coldplay ...

... and even Nightwish, at least Manatee and Steve  ;D

I didn't know that Celine Dion was so popular in Denmark. She used to be a huge star in France, due to Jean-Jacques Goldman who wrote her the album D'eux in 1995. This is the album with French lyrics that has got the most worldwide sales ever : more than 6,5 millions copies :o

I think this album is entitled The French Album abroad. I used to listen to it once in a while (and like it) 14 years ago.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:13:41
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:56:11
I didn't know that Celine Dion was so popular in Denmark.

Now you're extrapolating a bit much, Bups  ;D

She is as popular in DK as she is elsewhere in the West.

In my case, her Power Of Love gives me a Rush, and that's pretty much it  :-X

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:15:16
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2009-04-04, 10:56:11
This is the album with French lyrics that has got the most worldwide sales ever : more than 6,5 millions copies :o

A truly depressing thought.  I simply won't live long enough to round up all those copies and burn them ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-04, 15:18:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:13:41

In my case, her Power Of Love gives me a Rush, and that's pretty much it  :-X


I do hope you meant 'She (Celine) stoled The Power Of Love from Jennifer Rush' with that reply.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-04-04, 16:09:43
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 11:15:16
A truly depressing thought.  I simply won't live long enough to round up all those copies and burn them ;)

Remember, you may burn copies for personal use!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 17:15:48
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-04-04, 16:09:43
Remember, you may burn copies for personal use!

;D ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:25:43
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-04-04, 16:09:43
Remember, you may burn copies for personal use!

;D  Paco, you are a visionary.  It's a pity you weren't around in the '70s when disco album burnings were popular.  We could've used the help.


Two more arrivals from last week's insanity:

Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet

Marillion - Afraid of Sunlight

My first Hogarth Marillion album.  Bought it slightly used because the only new copies available were hideously pricey, and this is a bit of an experiment for me.  Looks to be in fine shape, so I may do more of that in the future.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:44:18
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:25:43
;D  Paco, you are a visionary.  It's a pity you weren't around in the '70s when disco album burnings were popular.  We could've used the help.

Eh?  Were popular?  Nobody told me we were supposed to have stopped! ;D


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:25:43
My first Hogarth Marillion album.  Bought it slightly used because the only new copies available were hideously pricey, and this is a bit of an experiment for me.  Looks to be in fine shape, so I may do more of that in the future.

Most Marillion stuff is easily available direct from the band if you're struggling.  A lot of them are 2CD versions now with a bonus disc:

http://www.marillion.com/music/albums/aos.htm



Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:56:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:44:18
http://www.marillion.com/music/albums/aos.htm

Good grief, those lads have been busy.  Not that I'm complaining, but why are the prices lower outside of Europe?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-04-05, 00:00:33
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-04-04, 23:56:09
Not that I'm complaining, but why are the prices lower outside of Europe?

At a guess, that's probably the absence of VAT (value added tax) but I might be talking out of my AoS...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:19:18
Yesterday I bought Tick Tock by Gazpacho. After only a couple of listens it seems quite a good album!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:40:33
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-04, 15:18:23
I do hope you meant 'She (Celine) stole The Power Of Love from Jennifer Rush' with that reply.  ;) ;D

In the sense that Jeff Buckley 'stole' Halleluja from Leonard Cohn, and Phil Collins 'stole' I Can't Stop Loving You from Leo Sayer - and they made classic masterpieces outto'm  *horns*

Btw any of ya guys actually listened to Céline's Power Of Love ?  Sometimes you guys can be terrible sophists  ::) ;D

I'v actually stopped thinkin bout whether somethin is "right" or "wrong" in some normative sense. If I hear somethin that sounds good, then I gopher it. Stopped thinkin bout other people's opes after my "metamorphosis" some five years ago. Now I just have to make out somehow materially, and then spend as much time as possible on the good things in life, like those three songs  *horns*

... and of course Guinness and Marmite, but not mixed together (not much for "fusion")

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-06, 11:47:12
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:19:18
Yesterday I bought Tick Tock by Gazpacho. After only a couple of listens it seems quite a good album!

Tom

It seems you're quite right.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-06, 12:02:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:40:33

Btw any of ya guys actually listened to Céline's Power Of Love ?  Sometimes you guys can be terrible sophists  ::) ;D


More than you could ever possibly fathom.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-04-06, 16:17:42
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-04-06, 08:40:33
Btw any of ya guys actually listened to Céline's Power Of Love ?

No.  Over the years English law has increasingly favoured more humane punishments, such as birching and the ducking stool.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-04-06, 16:19:07
Not here either.
There are other powers than those of love.
The power of prog for example.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:08:18
Final delivery of things I failed to not buy from the most recent bout of insanity:

Demians - Building an Empire

Porcupine Tree - Nil Recurring
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:21:28
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:08:18
Demians - Building an Empire

Oh yes, great choice! My very favourite album of 2008! *horns*

Please tell me what you think after you gave the cd a couple of spins!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:25:24
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:21:28
Oh yes, great choice! My very favourite album of 2008! *horns*

Please tell me what you think after you gave the cd a couple of spins!

Tom

Will do.  I played the three songs available on MySpace or his website or wherever they were a couple times each, and I was impressed enough to buy the album right away.  I'm saving it for later tonight since I won't have time to play it all the way through right now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:44:29
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:21:28
Please tell me what you think after you gave the cd a couple of spins!

Why?
You haven't made your decision yet? ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:49:45
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:44:29
Why?
You haven't made your decision yet? ;D

No. If Manatee doesn't like it then I will throw my copy out of the window.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:54:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:49:45
No. If Manatee doesn't like it then I will throw my copy out of the window.

But what if Manatee changes his mind? We all know that it could take a few spins before it clicks.
Will you be fishing your copy back through your window, and into your living room and (eventually) into your cd player* again?


* all without scratches
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:58:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:49:45
No. If Manatee doesn't like it then I will throw my copy out of the window.

Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:54:52
But what if Manatee changes his mind? We all know that it could take a few spins before it clicks.
Will you be fishing your copy back through your window, and into your living room and (eventually) into your cd player* again?


* all without scratches

In the unlikely event that this happens, I'll be sure to alert Paco before I post, so he can put a mattress on the ground outside Tom's window.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-04-07, 23:16:06
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-07, 22:58:19
In the unlikely event that this happens, I'll be sure to alert Paco before I post, so he can put a mattress on the ground outside Tom's window.

Nah, you'll like it, believe me... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-04-09, 07:24:38
Gazpacho - Night
The Reasoning - Dark Angel
Doves - Lost souls and Kingdom of rust
The Charlatans - Melting pot
Super furry animals - Rings around the world
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-04-10, 18:06:59
Just ordered:
Frost* - Experiments In Mass Appeal
Gazpacho - Tick Tock

The latter one was in stock, so hope to enjoy it soon  *horns* 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-15, 20:24:37
Not really a purchase or an acquisition.
This one has been given to me since i've won it in a contest.  ;D

Epsylon ~ The Gift

A bit like Nightwish and such gothic rock bands.
No opera vocals, no real grunts, just metal.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-04-16, 08:46:57
A hundred million suns by Snow Patrol

If you have not got this then please do as it is wonderful
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-04-16, 09:18:41
Quote from: funkster on Thu, 2009-04-16, 08:46:57
A hundred million suns by Snow Patrol

If you have not got this then please do as it is wonderful

Yes I know. And while you're at it, get 'Eyes Open' as well!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-04-16, 18:08:04
Mothership - Led Zeppelin now it is cheep  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2009-04-16, 19:15:02
Linkin Park, Road To Revolution
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 17:36:08
Today I bought:

- Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:29:56
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 17:36:08
Today I bought:

- Vienna Circle - White Clouds

Tom

I've read an interesting review of them on Progwereld.org.
Is it as good as they say?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:35:38
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:29:56
I've read an interesting review of them on Progwereld.org.
Is it as good as they say?

I only listened to it once so far, but I think I can answer your question with a bigYES already. I was convinced to buy it after reading the reviews on Progwereld and the DPRP.

Really amazing stuff. I've always been a sucker for 'larger-than-life' guitarsolo's and there are plenty of those to be found on this album. Check http://www.myspace.com/viennacircle for 2 songs and a preview of the album.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:37:31
I'm listening to it now.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:41:52
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:37:31
I'm listening to it now.  ;)

And? What do you think?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:45:46
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:41:52
And? What do you think?

I'm pleasantly surprise until now.

Sounds rather interesting. Me thank you.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:03:56
Hey Tom, thanks man. Sounds really cool! :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:17:50
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-04-22, 20:45:46
Sounds rather interesting. Me thank you.  ;)

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:03:56
Hey Tom, thanks man. Sounds really cool! :)

You're welcome guys. I think this place has become a great way to discover lots of new exciting music for us all! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-04-22, 22:48:15
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-04-22, 21:17:50
You're welcome guys. I think this place has become a great way to discover lots of new exciting music for us all! :)

Tom


It certainly is.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-04-23, 15:58:14
Risk (remastered) - Megadeth
Lacuna Coil - Comalies
Blind Guardian - Live

The obsession of free shipping (20 € on amazon.fr, and in this case 20,99 € for 4 cd's) sometimes pushes me to some risky moves  :-X 

The consequence is that I have a few cd's to sell back now (a couple of Manowar in first place  :P). At least one of them should  bring me back a few euros since it's rather rare : Epica's  2 Meters Sessies CD/DVD. Is anyone interested ?  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:23:04
I bought Linkin Park and Jay-Z, Collision Course CD/DVD in London for 6£.  :)
I have waited these few days in London to buy  it, CDs are so expensive in France !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:31:26
Quote from: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:23:04
I have waited these few days in London to buy  it, CDs are so expensive in France !

Blimey!  I thought they were expensive here! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-04-24, 18:56:11
The Gathering's latest: The West Pole

Haven't heard it yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 20:03:57
I guess this topic will do since we don't have a "Your latest CD or DVD non-purchase" category, and I don't feel like making one just now.  I've run into a vexing problem lately: some of the new music that I'd be interested in buying doesn't seem to be available in CD format anywhere I can find.   Amazon only has MP3 downloads for both Blind Ego and the newer Gazpacho albums.  I even went so far as to check the Amazon UK site, and the same was true there.  Also no luck among the independent sellers on Amazon Marketplace.  Does anyone know where these can be ordered (other than my local music shop in the Netherlands, which ain't so local for me  ;) )?

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Flustered American Sea Mammal
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2009-04-24, 22:12:35
Hmm... I'm glad we Dutchies have Bol.com and NlStore.nl...

Sorry Man, can't help you... :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-25, 08:55:57
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-04-24, 20:03:57
I guess this topic will do since we don't have a "Your latest CD or DVD non-purchase" category, and I don't feel like making one just now.  I've run into a vexing problem lately: some of the new music that I'd be interested in buying doesn't seem to be available in CD format anywhere I can find.   Amazon only has MP3 downloads for both Blind Ego and the newer Gazpacho albums.  I even went so far as to check the Amazon UK site, and the same was true there.  Also no luck among the independent sellers on Amazon Marketplace.  Does anyone know where these can be ordered (other than my local music shop in the Netherlands, which ain't so local for me  ;) )?

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Flustered American Sea Mammal

I assume you don't have a credit card, FASM?  ;)

If you do have you can buy their previous albums, also the astonishing Night, through Marillion's own record company called Racket records. --> Look over here.  ;) (http://www.marillion.com/racket/albums/gazpacho.htm)

I don't know about Tick Tock and Blind Ego yet.
I'll get back to you on this.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2009-04-27, 19:16:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-04-24, 12:31:26
Blimey!  I thought they were expensive here! :o
Collision Course : England : 9£
                            France : 13.5£
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-27, 22:11:14
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-04-25, 08:55:57
I assume you don't have a credit card, FASM?  ;)

If you do have you can buy their previous albums, also the astonishing Night, through Marillion's own record company called Racket records. --> Look over here.  ;) (http://www.marillion.com/racket/albums/gazpacho.htm)


I do have a credit card, but I can't figure out what FASM means.  I found the following possibilities:

Acronym   Definition
FASM   Flat Assembler (computer)
FASM   Future Attack Submarine (UK Royal Navy)
FASM   Forward Air Support Munition (US Navy precision munition project)
FASM   Fuel-Assembly Structural Material
FASM   Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics

I have some experience with choice 5, but somehow I doubt that's what you meant.

In any case, thanks for the info.   :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-27, 22:17:47
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-27, 22:11:14
I do have a credit card, but I can't figure out what FASM means.

Really?

What about this?

Quote from: ManateeFlustered American Sea Mammal

So the conclusion is: sometimes you should drink Guiness.

Sometimes you shouldn't.  ;D  ;)

QuoteI found the following possibilities:

Acronym   Definition
FASM   Flat Assembler (computer)
FASM   Future Attack Submarine (UK Royal Navy)
FASM   Forward Air Support Munition (US Navy precision munition project)
FASM   Fuel-Assembly Structural Material
FASM   Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics


Though i like your choices too.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-04-27, 22:48:53
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-04-27, 22:17:47
Really?

What about this?

Quote from: Manatee
Flustered American Sea Mammal

So the conclusion is: sometimes you should drink Guiness.

Sometimes you shouldn't.  ;D  ;)

Ah, I'd forgotten about that.  FASM is me.  Maybe I'm a Future Attack Submarine too.  I could probably float to the European prog gigs then.   ;D

As to the Guinness, I have been sadly without it for days now.  Now that you mention it, maybe I'll go on a shopping run.  I seem to be more intelligent when I drink it.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-28, 08:42:21
I cracked and bought Tick Tock - Gazpacho on Amazon download it was about 10 quid cheaper!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 10:14:44
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-04-28, 08:42:21
I cracked and bought Tick Tock - Gazpacho on Amazon download it was about 10 quid cheaper!

I'm tempted to do the same, although I really would prefer having the CD with artwork, especially since my hard drive will probably crash 15 minutes after the download if I do that.   :(

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 00:03:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-04-28, 10:14:44
I'm tempted to do the same, although I really would prefer having the CD with artwork, especially since my hard drive will probably crash 15 minutes after the download if I do that.   :(

I gave in to the above temptation and bought the dowload MP3 version of Gazpacho - Tick Tock.   Wow.  It is most excellent.   *horns*    I might just have to do the same with Night, especially since the download prices seem to be based on number of tracks, which makes it less than $5 since it's 5 (long) tracks.


Also, recently received in the mail: Opeth - Watershed (replacement choice from the cheapo CD club since they stopped carrying Deliverance).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:28:39
I purchased the Complete Absolutely Fabulous DVD for £20. For the first time this year I bought a DVD from a shop.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:48:57
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:28:39
shop

I'll Google that later ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:40:43
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:28:39
I purchased the Complete Absolutely Fabulous DVD for £20. For the first time this year I bought a DVD from a shop.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 08:48:57
I'll Google that later ;)

I'm allergic to shopping in person now.  If food and drink could be ordered via the internet, I'd never set foot outdoors.

Arrived today along with my argumentative RAM:  Weezer - Make Believe
This was the last (on back order) part of my cheap CD club order and is probably the last I'll ever get from them as they've wised up and decided to shut down that operation.  It completes my collection of Weezer studio albums.  Hooray for socially awkward geek rock stars.   *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:55:33
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:40:43
I'm allergic to shopping in person now.  If food and drink could be ordered via the internet, I'd never set foot outdoors.

Arrived today along with my argumentative RAM:  Weezer - Make Believe
This was the last (on back order) part of my cheap CD club order and is probably the last I'll ever get from them as they've wised up and decided to shut down that operation.  It completes my collection of Weezer studio albums.  Hooray for socially awkward geek rock stars.   *horns*


Our supermarkets do actually deliver if you order on the internet. It is tempting but I am told (by Mrs I) that going outside is good for me.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:00:04
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:55:33
I am told (by Mrs I) that going outside is good for me.

I went outside the other day.  The graphics looked pretty convincing but there was no porn :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:17:03
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-02, 10:55:33
Our supermarkets do actually deliver if you order on the internet. It is tempting but I am told (by Mrs I) that going outside is good for me.

Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:00:04
there was no porn :(

Perhaps this was Mrs. I's rationale in recommending it?

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:23:34
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:17:03
Perhaps this was Mrs. I's rationale in recommending it?

If true, that's a scary glimpse into the female psyche! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:27:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-02, 11:23:34
If true, that's a scary glimpse into the female psyche! ;)

Those glimpses that I've had have all been scary.  I've concluded that loony is inevitable.  The goal is now to find a loony that's compatible with my kind of loony.   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sun, 2009-05-03, 20:11:15
Today I bought:

OSI - Blood

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 23:41:16
Bowing to peer pressure: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Bowing to "Ooh! It's only a £4.14 download" pressure: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:02:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 23:41:16
Bowing to peer pressure: Gazpacho - Tick Tock
Bowing to "Ooh! It's only a £4.14 download" pressure: Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?

Good point. Karmakanic is very tempting at that price.

it seems that Amazon have sorted out the glitch where it was more expensive to buy the download than have the Cd delivered.  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:08:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-05-03, 23:41:16
Bowing to peer pressure: Gazpacho - Tick Tock

Dude, that's like sooo last night.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:10:11
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:02:35
Good point. Karmakanic is very tempting at that price.

Especially when it's £12.98 for the CD!  I'm still very much in the "prefer it physical" camp, but if a download version is a third of the price it's a very tempting way to check out a band you're not sure about 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:10:48
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:08:58
Dude, that's like sooo last night.

;D ;D ;D

But you're in a different time zone ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:12:19
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-05-04, 00:10:48
;D ;D ;D

But you're in a different time zone ;)



Even worse, then it's sooo yesterday afternoon.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2009-05-04, 16:46:57
Pure-Pendragon....the special edition
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-05-07, 16:26:56
Today I got out of school and there 'She' was. On the doormat. Naturally I got very excited and couldn't wait to take a good look at the pretty thing. 'She' looked very beautiful. And 'She' sounded great too when I popped it in the player. Unfortunately I couldn't finish it (I had other things to do) but the 20 minutes were good spent and I enjoyed it very much.
My thanks go out to DPRP for letting me win and of course Clive Nolan for the wonderful compositions. And of course all of the musicians and artists who were involved in making this DVD a great pleasure!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-09, 00:45:06
MyEarthDream - Edenbridge
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-09, 01:20:45
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-05-09, 00:45:06
MyEarthDream - Edenbridge

Excellent! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 12:16:16
Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Money - Another Case of Suicide EP

The latter EP is actually 3 bonus tracks on the band's 'First Investment' CD these days, but they weren't on my copy.  The good thing about downloads is you can just pick up a few tracks you want, so I've now sorted that annoying little problem! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-09, 13:15:06
Today my brother gave me a present. :)
It was a double cd of Genesis: The Beginning.

It's the same as From Genesis To Revelation, but with some extra bonuses, like demo versions and 2006 remastered (remixed?) versions.
He got it really cheap.

And it's not even my birthday! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-09, 13:31:32
The Tangent - The World That We Drive Through
Martin Orford - The Old Road
Eno - Ambient 1: Music For Airports
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-14, 10:52:39
MP3 download: Martin Orford - The Old Road

CD (slightly used): Catherine Wheel - Chrome
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-05-16, 22:17:08
I just read an article on DPRP-reviews page of the new Hourglass album, Oblivious To The Obvious. (http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200921.php#hourglass)
That made me very curious indeed, curious enough to order the album. Which i just did.  :)

If you like epical prog-metal in the vein of Dream Theater and Fates Warning, this is your chance.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-05-18, 20:16:02
All the varied music talk has inspired me to get closer to broke by ordering more CDs.

Today's arrivals:

Bruford - One of a Kind

Genesis - Trespass (yet another vinyl replacement) - Perhaps they hadn't quite reached their full glory on this one, but I still like it better than anything after Wind & Wuthering.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-20, 19:47:30
Today's arrival:

Genesis - Selling England By the Pound

Another vinyl replacement CD, of course.  Just down to Nursery Cryme and A Trick of the Tail, and I'll have CD copies of all the absolutely essential (according to sea mammals) Genesis albums. 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:19:57
In the mail today:

Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage
Arena - Pride

The Golden Palominos - Pure


I found the first two Arenas for merely one and a half times a reasonable price as opposed to triple.  Since Verglas appears to be indefinitely out of stock of them, I figured it was the best I was going to get, so I went for it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:35:44
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:19:57
In the mail today:

Arena - Songs from the Lions Cage
Arena - Pride

Pretty nice albums. Especially the first one.

What are they up to nowadays? ;D ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:51:22
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:35:44
Pretty nice albums. Especially the first one.

What are they up to nowadays? ;D ;)

I think they're cutting a rap single with Run-DMC.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-05-21, 23:01:08
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 21:51:22
I think they're cutting a rap single with Run-DMC.

So they abandoned their pop project then?


On topic again:
Yesterday I bought some nice computer games:

- Battlefield 1942, +The Road To Rome and Secret Weapons Of WWII add-ons (€ 4,99)
- Commandos: Strike Force (€4,99)
- Call Of Duty, +United Offensive add-on (€4,99)
- Tomb Raider: Legend (€1,99)

That's a total of €16,96! ;D

Have been playing Battlefield for quite some time now, and Tomb Raider too. Great game!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-21, 23:07:32
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-05-21, 23:01:08
So they abandoned their pop project then?

Yes, although there's a rumor that they'll be backing dancers on Justin Timberlake's next tour.

Quote
On topic again:
Yesterday I bought some nice computer games:

- Battlefield 1942, +The Road To Rome and Secret Weapons Of WWII add-ons (€ 4,99)
- Commandos: Strike Force (€4,99)
- Call Of Duty, +United Offensive add-on (€4,99)
- Tomb Raider: Legend (€1,99)

That's a total of €16,96! ;D

Have been playing Battlefield for quite some time now, and Tomb Raider too. Great game!

I've been avoiding my responsibilities by playing Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords lately.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-05-27, 22:26:33
Just arrived:

Golden Palominos - Box set consisting of the first three albums

I was very pleased to find this since 'Visions of Excess' (the second album, which I love and only had on LP) was out of print.  Three albums for a total of about $10.  I've never heard a note from the first or third before, but I would willingly have paid $10 for Visions of Excess alone, so  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:14:00
Tomas Bodin - I Am
Devin Townsend - Ki
Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
IQ - Frequency
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:23:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:14:00
Tomas Bodin - I Am
Devin Townsend - Ki
Dead Soul Tribe - A Murder of Crows
IQ - Frequency

Hmm, you finally got a Devin Townsend album, and it's the one that I can't hear yet.  If you don't like it, I'm gonna make you send me yours and try another one.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:26:01
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:23:06
If you don't like it, I'm gonna make you send me yours and try another one.   ;)

Seems fair enough.  I estimate I should have made my mind up by June 16th, if that's any help ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:29:59
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-05-28, 21:26:01
Seems fair enough.  I estimate I should have made my mind up by June 16th, if that's any help ;D

Mine should be on the way then.  If necessary, have it airlifted over the Netherlands.  It will find a good home there.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:51:45
Just arrived:

Jethro Tull - Bursting Out

Slightly used again, and I entirely forgot I'd ordered this.   ;D   As previously stated, it's my all-time favorite live album by anyone and was sorely needed on CD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:53:10
"David's back.  Did you give it a good shake?" ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:59:54
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:53:10
"David's back.  Did you give it a good shake?" ;D ;D ;D

;D ;D ;D  Mr. Anderson does have a certain rustic charm, doesn't he?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-05-29, 23:21:41
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-05-29, 22:59:54
Mr. Anderson does have a certain rustic charm, doesn't he?

ISTR him entertaining us with a tale of them playing the Dambuster's March to the German audiences on that tour.  IMHO IA and Richard Thompson are the two finest performers when it comes to between-songs banter ;D

I can't remember which CD it's on, but I love the way IA introduces a certain live staple as "The famous Led Zeppelin 'Whole Lotta Brick'" 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 17:50:37
Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine.

£4.99 Amazon download.  Well, it would have been rude not to ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:29:01
Since Devin's music is very loud most of the times, I wonder if an MP3 download would do him justice...
Cracking cymbals and all...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-05-30, 22:06:48
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-05-30, 21:29:01
Since Devin's music is very loud most of the times, I wonder if an MP3 download would do him justice...
Cracking cymbals and all...

I don't know for sure if ripping an actual CD to MP3 on your computer produces an appreciably different quality of sound than a direct MP3 download (and Amazon downloads seem to be at a pretty good bitrate), but I've played my Devin collection almost exclusively as MP3s on my computer (ripped from my CDs).  I became a fanatic listening to it this way, so my guess is a high-quality download would sound fine.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-05-30, 23:14:30
Despite having a silly-money Hi-Fi, I do most of my listening via mp3s these days.  I don't pretend that the quality is anywhere near as good as I get on the Big Hi-Fi, but I find the latter inconvenient to tow around the garden or onto a train ;)

When I do (rarely) find time to sit down for a proper listening session, I'm completely blown away with how much better things are on grown-up equipment.  This doesn't, however, mean that I don't have a whale of a time listening to plebian mp3s on my iPleb ;D

Ki sounds pretty special in download format, so much so that I'm tempted to go for the real thing at some point in the future.  Ocean Machine isn't quite as good sonically, but then it is 12 years older.  It also sounds a damn site better than most people were used to on their shitty little record players when I was a kid 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-01, 10:05:38
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World.

I was expecting this on Saturday, but the postman let me down.  The CD was only £4.98 at Amazon so I couldn't resist plugging another hole in my collection *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-06-02, 11:50:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-01, 10:05:38
Nevermore - Dead Heart in a Dead World.

Yeah, I also played it twice yesterday. Has some great songs like Evolution 169, The Heart Collector, and Insignificant, and some pretty wild stuff too.

Another masterpiece from a group that can only make masterpieces (after their first album)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 10:56:31
In the line of my 70's' classic and hard rock revival, and despite some Mega-interference  ;), I just ordered Uriah Heep's Demons and Wizards based on rave reviews. Another great name in rock history that I have still to discover. Hope it will be another rewarding listen. Plus, I read that this album has some progressive elements ... like most music of this period !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:14:33
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 10:56:31
Uriah Heep's Demons and Wizards based on rave reviews.

Not a bad choice, Sir, not a bad choice.  It does, perhaps, sound a little dated but I guess that's silly thing for me to say about something from 1972! ;)

For anyone looking for a good all-round introduction to 'classic' Uriah Heep, you can't go wrong with the 1973 live album (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah_Heep_Live) which is probably still my most-played Heep album many decades later.  Although the mighty 'Wake The Sleeper' will overtake it at some point 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:27:50
 ;) Thanks

I was hoping that you would show up bringing some useful comments as usual. Another band that you saw live, I presume ?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:38:20
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2009-06-04, 11:27:50
Another band that you saw live, I presume ?

Yes, although I regret not catching them with the classic line-up immortalised on the 1973 live album.  Still great gigs, though *horns*

They're still going these days, if you ever get chance to see them.  The most recent album 'Wake the Sleeper' is, IMHO, the best thing they've ever done, although I tend to upset die-hard Heep fans by saying that ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-04, 20:05:12
Just arrived - two special editions:

IQ - Frequency (yes, time does pass, even in North America  :P)

Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:32:51
Finally arrived after being on back-order, a dainty little album on which the third longest song clocks in at 16:16:

Transatlantic - SMPTe

But I still don't get what the 'e' is for.   ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-05, 23:34:29
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:32:51

But I still don't get what the 'e' is for.   ???

"E" is just one of the letters from Peter Trewares name.  ;)

They didn't like SMPT so they just put the E behind it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-06, 08:33:42
Also, SMPTE means something in that it's the time code used in MIDI and other signals.  Whether they had that in mind, I don't know, but I personally think it rolls off the tongue better with that extra 'e' 8)

Perhaps it's 'e' for extra... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-06, 09:51:52
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-06-05, 23:34:29
"E" is just one of the letters from Peter Trewares name.  ;)

I don't know if you're trying to make some joke, Mad, but this time I'm Mr. Serious (a rare occasion, guys), and if you change people's names, then you can put in as many e's as you want. Just in case there's some misconception, let me tell you that his name is spelled Trewavas.

Aint that so, Maed ?  ;D


From Wiki - Transatlantic (band):

"Originally intending to include Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos, Morse and Portnoy tapped Flower Kings guitarist/vocalist Roine Stolt when Matheos was unable to participate. The band completed their lineup by adding bassist and progressive rock veteran Pete Trewavas from the group Marillion.

The name of the group was originally planned to be Second Nature, but was changed to Transatlantic on suggestion by the cover artist Per Nordin.

Their first album, 2000's SMPT:e (a play on words, as both a combination of the members' last initials, as well as a common machine time protocol used in high end recording studios) received strong critical reviews, including 'some of the best progressive rock music ever written' (Robert Taylor in Allmusic) and 'a fireworks of ideas and incredible musicianship' (The Metal Observer). However, many critics of the neo-prog genre see Transatlantic's music as being derivative.

A subsequent tour of the United States led to a double live CD, Transatlantic Live in America, and a video of the same name. The band showed their musical heritage on the live CD, presenting covers of The Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever, as well as a medley of Genesis' epic Watcher of the Skies and Firth Of Fifth.

Though SMPT:e contained the thirty-one minute opus All Of The Above, the band's second studio album, 2001's Bridge Across Forever, found the band flexing their muscles further in the long form for which progressive rock is known. The CD contained just four tracks, the twenty-six minute Duel With The Devil, the fourteen minute Suite Charlotte Pike, and the twenty-six minute Stranger in Your Soul making up the bulk of the disc, with the title track coming in at a relatively scant five minutes.

Transatlantic disbanded with Morse leaving the mainstream prog scene to launch a new career as a Christian musician, a move which included his leaving Spock's Beard as well. A live DVD of the band's last tour was released in late 2003, featuring all aforementioned epics plus a rendition of the Abbey Road medley by the Beatles. The extended edition also contains a cover of Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond. As an added bonus for progressive metal fans, Daniel Gildenlöw of the band Pain of Salvation sits in throughout the DVD as a 'fifth member' of the band, playing keyboards, guitars, percussion, and even doing some vocals, both background and lead.

On April 16 2009, it was officially announced that the band had reunited and begun work on a third studio album, with an eye on a release in late 2009."

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2009-06-06, 14:46:23
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-06-05, 19:32:51
Finally arrived after being on back-order, a dainty little album on which the third longest song clocks in at 16:16:

Transatlantic - SMPTe

Lucky you. An album worth a desert island's collection  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:48:49
Just ordered :

Dream Theater - Black Clouds ...'s 3 cds SE.  I know what I told on the dedicated topic but the price was reasonable (on par with single cd edition)  :-[

Wishbone Ash - No Smoke Without Fire
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:14:30
Just Arrived: Devin Townsend Project - Ki    :)

Now I can stop watching the mailbox like a dog who knows you've got food.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-06-18, 23:18:14
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-18, 22:14:30
Just Arrived: Devin Townsend Project - Ki    :)

Now I can stop watching the mailbox like a dog who knows you've got food.

Ah you should have been listening to TMGB - Dinner Bell while you were waiting
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-06-19, 13:24:36
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:48:49
Wishbone Ash - No Smoke Without Fire

Quality choice.  I hope you'll both be very happy together 8)


Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-16, 11:48:49
Dream Theater - Black Clouds ...'s 3 cds SE.  I know what I told on the dedicated topic but the price was reasonable (on par with single cd edition)  :-[

Indeed.  I've got that on pre-order myself and the cost of the 3CD set was actually less than the single CDs from The Tangent and The Flower Kings I was looking at.  If nothing else, Dream Theater seem to give you value for money - although I did decide to pass on the mega-deluxe-more-money-than-sense edition, complete with life-size inflatable band members ;)

I'm counting the days...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 10:20:53
Anathema - Judgement
Opeth - Deliverance

As you can see, I'm planning a cheerful and upbeat weekend ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 14:29:29
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 10:20:53
Anathema - Judgement
Opeth - Deliverance

As you can see, I'm planning a cheerful and upbeat weekend ;D

Both excellent choices.
On the Opeth album, the last song By The Pain I See In Others is simply stunning.
The guitar-parts on it are one of the best.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:46:39
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 14:29:29
On the Opeth album, the last song By The Pain I See In Others is simply stunning.
The guitar-parts on it are one of the best.  *horns*

According to Wikipedia ( home of all that is accurate ::) ) "According to the official Opeth website, 'By the Pain I See in Others' is guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt's least favorite Opeth song."  I can't be bothered to scan the Opeth site to see if this claim is backed up, but it seemed a mighty fine tune to me when I played it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:29:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 15:46:39
According to Wikipedia ( home of all that is accurate ::) ) "According to the official Opeth website, 'By the Pain I See in Others' is guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt's least favorite Opeth song."  I can't be bothered to scan the Opeth site to see if this claim is backed up, but it seemed a mighty fine tune to me when I played it!

It is??  ???

It's one of my fav's.  :-\

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:39:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:29:31
It is??  ???

I wouldn't lie to you, my friend ;) ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:42:56
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:39:54
I wouldn't lie to you, my friend ;) ;D

I know you wouldn't, but your source can be very questionable at times.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:44:54
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-20, 16:42:56
but your source can be very questionable at times.  ;)

And those are the better times ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-06-22, 10:55:27
Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings ;D

Now ripping to lossless files for the rest of my day's entertainment *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2009-06-23, 03:49:22
Has anyone heard the new IQ CD, "Frequency"? I just saw it listed on Amazon.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-23, 10:51:18
Hey, glad to read you, k. I don't have it yet but several other Roomies do and, from what I understood, it seems that IQ played safe with this one, which means that it is good but unspectacular.

May I recommend to try Pendragon's Pure if you want some recent outstanding neo-prog  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-06-23, 12:25:01
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-06-23, 10:51:18
Hey, glad to read you, k. I don't have it yet but several other Roomies do and, from what I understood, it seems that IQ played safe with this one, which means that it is good but unspectacular.

May I recommed to try Pendragon's Pure if you want some recent outsanding neo-prog  *horns*

I concur with my learned friend - Pure blows Frequency out of the water
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2009-06-23, 15:19:19
Thanks for the feedback. Those evaluations sound a lot like some I read on the Amazon.com reviews page: Good, but not great.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-06-23, 18:29:02
I concur with the other IQ feedback - certainly worth having, but not their best nor groundbreaking.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-06-25, 17:02:30
Amazonian MP3 download:

Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs

Iffy title, but I am assured that the contents are up to standards.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-06-26, 20:50:48
Swelter - Songs of Distance

Bought it from a colleague, who is the lead singer of the band  ;D. Not prog, they call it 'melancholic guitar pop'  :). But I quite enjoy it and that's what counts  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 16:59:15
I bought a few movies today:

Apocalypse Watch
- based on a book of Robert Ludlum. Good old spy-games movie.

Catch Me If You Can - Brilliant movie with two great actors (Hanks and DeCaprio). I've already seen it in the cinema and saw it twice on the Dutch telly (with commercial breaks  ::)) and now i also have it on DVD.

Masada - tv-movie about a Roman invasion of a mountain/hideout in Israël next to the Dead Sea and about the Jews who hide there. Great serie from the eighties with actors like Peter O'Toole and Peter Straus. Six hours of great acting. A Classic.

The Dark Knight - I didn't have it and i never saw it. Now i have it but still haven't seen it.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:40:46
Downloaded Ki by DT
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:08:53
Symphony X-    "V"
Probably their best cd

Also I finally bought the Rick Wakeman the 6 DVD Collection "The Vault" Now I am broke, but for Wakeman freaks like me, it was worth the money
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:37:22
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-06-27, 17:40:46
Downloaded Ki by DT

Hehe, for a moment you really got me there.  :D

Mind you, a brief moment.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:43:10
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:08:53
Symphony X-    "V"
Probably their best cd


I think you're right about that, though i must add that The Odyssey is also a mind blowing album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:01:52
about a month ago I purchased the original gold cd edition by PFM. It had to be replaced as my old cd was worn out. The first three cds by PFM were great, and then... they started stripping down the music a little. The live double CD is pretty cool they did a few years ago. Impossible to this date to get the dvd from the concert
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:07:23
Yeah, welcome, Aswas - says an oldie here  :)

You sound like you fit well into this gang of obsessive possessive progressives  ;D

Mind tellin us where you're based ?

Maybe you'd like to fill in a bit in your profile. (We're sooo nosy here, particularly Mad (Maddox), altho we're all pretty mad)  :D

We also have a Listening Profile. It'd be interesting to see your "track record" (carved out) in rock.


Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 19:43:10
I think you're right about that, though i must add that The Odyssey is also a mind blowing album.

... and Paradise Lost  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:18:19
yeah for many years. Based out of Jacksonville, Fl  originally from New York. Folks in Jax really don't understand prog but I am trying to change it, little by little, you know? I am a male 55, but don't feel like it. I am a keyboard player(started piano lessons at 5 years old) Will fill out profile Thanks and am really looking forward to sharing info with everyone about some cool prog I have found over the years
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:27:14
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:18:19
... am really looking forward to sharing info with everyone about some cool prog I have found over the years.

And we're really lookin forward to hearin about it  ;)


Quote
I am a male 55

So that makes you the oldest active member of the Room, but only by a year, as I'm 54  :)


Quote
... but don't feel like it.

Neither do I, except when I have to put Paxi (Paco) in place  ;D


Quote
Folks in Jax really don't understand prog ...

That's not only Jax !  It's Copenhagen, Denmark (where I live), New York (Manatee) ... I think pretty much all over the world, except maybe London and Seattle, where people seem a bit ahead.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:31:50
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:27:14

So that makes you the oldest active member of the Room, but only by a year, as I'm 54  :)


I'm not sure about that.
If i remember correctly, and i definitely don't want to insult anyone [ ;)], Keith is even a bit older.

But you're right:

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:27:14

Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:18:19
am really looking forward to sharing info with everyone about some cool prog I have found over the years

And we're really lookin forward to hearin about it  ;)

We'd love to.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:45:00
I just did some digital shopping.
Just had to buy these:

- ELO - A New World Record
- ELO - Out Of The Blue
- ELO - Time
- Marillion - Holidays In Eden
- Marillion - Brave
- Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight

Just costed me € 45,18. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Only need to buy the other four Marillion albums and then I'm officially a true fan! ;)


-Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:50:37
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:18:19
Based out of Jacksonville, Fl

Good to see another progger from the colonies - poor old Manatee has no one to talk to when us Europeans are all in bed ;D

And welcome... 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:08:29
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:31:50
Keith is even a bit older.

Keith is hardly active these days, Mad  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:09:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:08:29
Keith is hardly active these days, Mad  ;)

Nicky.

True, but still he is, to my knowledge older.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:09:59
Thanks. This is a cool forum, with alot of info floating around, lots of ideas. I found another prog band from Italy, sorta like PFM. Locanda delle Fate is pretty cool if you don't mind the Italian singing. On the mellower side, good keys, great arrangements. An acquired taste
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:12:34
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:09:34
True, but still he is, to my knowledge older.  ;)

So is Queen Beatrix  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:18:13
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:12:34
So is Queen Beatrix  :P

Nicky.

Who?  ???

I only know Willem Alexander, who is definitely younger.  :P

On a side note: My brother's name is Willem and mine is Alexander.  ;D

But this leads to nowhere.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:19:22
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:09:59
Thanks. This is a cool forum, with alot of info floating around, lots of ideas. I found another prog band from Italy, sorta like PFM. Locanda delle Fate is pretty cool if you don't mind the Italian singing. On the mellower side, good keys, great arrangements. An acquired taste

Forgive me my lack of progbands-abbreviations but who or what is PFM?  ???

Pink Floyd Marillion?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:21:10
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:12:34
So is Queen Beatrix  :P

You're making a fool of yourself in front of our new member, Nicky. Behave.
;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:21:41
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:19:22
Forgive me my lack of progbands-abbreviations but who or what is PFM?  ???

Pink Floyd Marillion?

PFM is an Italian band. A very good one in fact. And very famous too. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:23:43
actually. the cd was made in France in 1977, Sorry. I know it is bizarre, but a good band. This is the only cd by the band that I know of, and the actual title is so long, that its not worth writing down.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:24:23
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:21:41
PFM is an Italian band. A very good one in fact. And very famous too. ;)

Ah, thank you for you prog-wisdom, Paco.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:25:30
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:19:22
Forgive me my lack of progbands-abbreviations but who or what is PFM?  ???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premiata_Forneria_Marconi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premiata_Forneria_Marconi)

Chocolate Kings is excellent, to name but one, shame I've only got it on vinyl :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:36:38
yes its good. The first three features the ole tron and ELP synths, The three titles are

1Storia di un Minuto orig rec 1972 reissue 2000 gold cd

2.Per un Amico orig rec 1972 reissue 2001 gold cd

3 The World Became the World - Blue cover in English Green cover in Italian 1974
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:38:20
I understand, thanks to Steve's link, that the lyrics are in English. The title tracks are not?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:47:27
It all depends. You can get the lyrics. Depending on which version you have of the 3 cds. Also, the live cds they have recorded over the years are sung with a mixture of Italian and English versions in the same concert performance.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:49:21
Maybe i should rephrase my question:

Are the songs sung in English on the studio albums or is it the same like with Kaipa?
They used to sing only in Swedish but later on when they re-united they started to sing, thanks to Roine Stolt btw, in English.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:55:13
sorry that was dumb of me. All three are sung in Italian. However, the 3rd cd I mentioned  World Became the World was recorded both ways, an English version and an Italian version. I have both. It's a trip. Same music, 2 languages
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 22:00:45
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:55:13
sorry that was dumb of me.

No worries.  ;)

Thanks for the info.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-06-28, 12:16:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:18:13
But this leads to nowhere.  ;)

Not unless Willem and Alexander can agree to get their act together again and go the same way  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:51:41
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 21:21:10
You're making a fool of yourself in front of our new member, Nicky. Behave.
;D

You didn't really think we could hide him, did you?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:03:01
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:51:41
You didn't really think we could hide him, did you?

No, but we can put a bag over his head anyway, it would make for a much more pleasant sight.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:14:30
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:03:01
No, but we can put a bag over his head anyway, it would make for a much more pleasant sight.

Splendid idea.  Is anyone here good at drawing?  If someone could draw Keira Knightley's face on the bag, Steve would be in nirvana.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:29:11
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:14:30
Steve would be in nirvana.

I'll pass on that, if it's OK with you.  I don't care for grunge as much as I once did, and I seem to remember the last guy had his head blown off :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 10:41:57
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-06-28, 18:51:41
You didn't really think we could hide him, did you?

Cop is an excellent place to hide:  Aint no prog, so there aint no prog police either  ;D


Quote from: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-06-28, 19:29:11
I seem to remember the last guy had his head blown off :o

Kurt? - or Dimebag ?

:(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2009-06-29, 10:44:32
Nicky Nicky Nicky...

Nirvana was a grunge band.
Kurt Cobain killed himself.

That's why Steve doesn't want to be in Nirvana. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-06-29, 10:47:33
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2009-06-29, 10:44:32
Nirvana was a grunge band.
Kurt Cobain killed himself.

Yeah, I got that before you posted, Paxi  ;)

However, "getting ones head blown off" is not the way I'd describe poor Kurt's death  :(


Edit:  OK, I was wrong:  "During the last several years of his life, Cobain struggled with drug addiction as well as the professional and personal pressures surrounding himself and his wife, musician Courtney Love. On April 8, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, the victim of what was officially ruled a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. The circumstances of his death have become a topic of fascination and debate." - Wikipedia, Kurt Cobain

Sad, anyway  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2009-07-01, 12:23:11
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2009-06-27, 20:45:00
I just did some digital shopping.
Just had to buy these:

- ELO - A New World Record
- ELO - Out Of The Blue
- ELO - Time
- Marillion - Holidays In Eden
- Marillion - Brave
- Marillion - Afraid Of Sunlight

Just costed me € 45,18. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Only need to buy the other four Marillion albums and then I'm officially a true fan! ;)

Alright then! Got the three Marillion albums here! *horns*
Right in time for the holidays! 8)

Just have to wait a little longer for the ELO albums.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-01, 12:55:21
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-07-01, 12:23:11
Alright then! Got the three Marillion albums here! *horns*
Right in time for the holidays! 8)

Fine. Let us know what you think of each one when you have digested them  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-07-03, 21:30:57
Just ordered two DVD's:

Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura And Beyond (2DVD)
Shadowland - Edge Of Night
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-05, 09:02:35
Doctor Who ( new series one ) arrived yesterday.

I'm stacking up on stuff Mrs I will want to watch (and me too obviously).

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2009-07-05, 11:59:44
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2009-07-05, 09:02:35
Doctor Who ( new series one ) arrived yesterday.

Ahh that one is excellent! :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-07-07, 19:41:28
Cool purchase. I purchased Jean Michel Jarre's DVD, the 850th year Anniversary of Moscow Oxygene. If you like old analog synths with Jarre and 3 backup keyboard players, it is a dream come true. He throws a Melletron in there also, along with a Nord Lead
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:17:34
Just Arrived:

King Crimson - Red
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:26:10
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:17:34
Just Arrived:

King Crimson - Red

Awesome.  Sometimes equalled, IMHO, but never bettered *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:33:31
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:26:10
Awesome.  Sometimes equalled, IMHO, but never bettered *horns*

I'm looking forward to it.  I actually ordered one from the Belew era at the same time but from a different vendor.  This one arrived about when expected.  The other bastards haven't even acknowledged the order yet (although Amazon has).  If they don't get me the goods presently, I may be driven to leave feedback.  They wouldn't like me when I leave feedback.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:20:57
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-08, 18:17:34
Just Arrived:

King Crimson - Red

What an excellent choice, Manatee.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Just ordered:

(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/aal/aa_media/aa_images/GM_packshot_white_750.jpg)

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:44:53
I just bought:

Dredg - The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

*horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-09, 15:13:12
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-07-08, 20:20:57
Just ordered:

(http://www.arjenlucassen.com/aal/aa_media/aa_images/GM_packshot_white_750.jpg)

;D

Whoa! That look's pretty awesome! :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:19:50
... and what is it ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:33:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:19:50
... and what is it ?

Nicky.

Guilt Machine. The new project of mastermind Arjen Lucassen!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:39:30
Is he related to Steve Lukather ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-07-09, 18:04:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:39:30
Is he related to Steve Lukather ?  ;D

Nicky.

???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2009-07-09, 20:17:25
I agree with Bupie: who is Steve Lukather?
;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-09, 21:20:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-09, 16:39:30
Is he related to Steve Lukather ?  ;D

Nicky.

Nicky, the wise.  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2009-07-10, 11:13:09
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-07-09, 21:20:47
Nicky, the wise.  :D :D :D

??? I still don't get it  :-X
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-07-10, 11:49:08
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2009-07-10, 11:13:09
??? I still don't get it  :-X

Quote from: PH on Thu, 2009-07-09, 20:17:25
I agree with Bupie: Who is Steve Lukather?
;D

You'r sooo mean, Paxi  ;D

OK, Bups, since I'm the nice guy around here:  Lucas-sen <=> Lukath-er.

Rather silly ... but then again, also others than Frenchies can be silly  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-07-12, 16:37:17
I just pre-ordered the new Sylvan album, Force Of Gravity.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-13, 12:46:34
As I mentioned in the Sylvan-thread, I pre-ordered Force Of Gravity!

I also came across a rare Dream Theater-item last weekend, namely the Lie-single. Needless to say, I had to buy it! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 21:57:21
Just Arrived:

Magenta - Metamorphosis

My first Magenta; we'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-13, 22:30:01
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2009-07-13, 12:46:34
As I mentioned in the Sylvan-thread, I pre-ordered Force Of Gravity!

I also came across a rare Dream Theater-item last weekend, namely the Lie-single. Needless to say, I had to buy it! :)

Tom

Quite flashy, isn't it?  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:01:05
Just Arrived:

Blackfield :  Blackfield II
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:47:50
Neal Morse - Lifeline
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:57:55
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-13, 21:57:21
Just Arrived:

Magenta - Metamorphosis

My first Magenta; we'll see how it goes.

It should go pretty well  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:09:18
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:57:55
It should go pretty well  ;)

Indeed it did.  In fact I ordered another.   :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-07-15, 10:04:29
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-14, 23:09:18
Indeed it did.  In fact I ordered another.   :D

Seven is another gem  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:44:17
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:59:46
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 10:44:17
Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition 8)

Ditto
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-07-17, 18:59:20
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-17, 13:59:46
Ditto

Yay for scab posties ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-17, 21:21:33
Finally, Rick Wakeman's DVD Live From Cuba. It is powerful stuff if you like Wakey
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:12:43
Finally arrived after three weeks from not very far away (most Amazon Marketplace orders I've done have come within about a week -- I think this outfit uses supercheap shipping to make an extra profit  >:(  )

King Crimson - Discipline

My introduction to the Belew era.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:14:34
My wife bought me a compilation disc of The Nice.

For only €1.89.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:16:31
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:14:34
My wife bought me a compilation disc of The Nice.

For only €1.89.  ;D ;D ;D

Sounds like you have a nice wife.   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:35:15
A live time in Eden - Edenbridge
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-21, 09:48:06
Opeth - Damnation
Nevermore - Enemies of Reality
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:02:24
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-07-20, 23:12:43
King Crimson - Discipline

My introduction to the Belew era.

Excellent purchase, a fresh new start for Crimson and the best of the three 80s Crimson albums. Amazing how Crimson reinvented themselves in an artistically credible fashion, where the other big prog bands more or less went pop/commercial.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:48:06
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:02:24
Excellent purchase, a fresh new start for Crimson and the best of the three 80s Crimson albums. Amazing how Crimson reinvented themselves in an artistically credible fashion, where the other big prog bands more or less went pop/commercial.

I'm actually finding Discipline a bit challenging to start out with, but as we know a lot of the best prog takes several plays to really get it.  Red, which I just got a few weeks ago, clicked for me more immediately.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2009-07-21, 23:15:49
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-07-14, 22:47:50
Neal Morse - Lifeline

And mighty fine it is as well

My first taste of Mr Morse , as it were  :-[ , and i am highly impressed.

Devil has all the good tunes ? Bollocks  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 21:35:11
Just arrived:

One or two of you may have heard of this one:

Marillion - Marbles (2-CD edition direct from the land of marmite)  ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 21:53:04
A new printer.

It does have a CD with it but quite frankly there is not a lot of music on it.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 21:59:39
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 21:53:04
A new printer.

It does have a CD with it but quite frankly there is not a lot of music on it.

You should've gotten the 2-CD printer.  It includes the essential song, "Ink Cartridge Cloud."
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:05:01
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 21:59:39
You should've gotten the 2-CD printer.  It includes the essential song, "Ink Cartridge Cloud."

Also on '20 Driving Classics' is Neil Young's 'Like an Inker'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:09:00
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:05:01
Also on '20 Driving Classics' is Neil Young's 'Like an Inker'

Ah. i see Jonsey and Manatee are on form tonight.

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:09:12
...and probably something from The Cartridge Family :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:19:53
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-22, 22:09:12
...and probably something from The Cartridge Family :o

We even exported that one?  Have we no shame?   :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-23, 18:23:42
Just bought:

Enslaved:  Vertebrae

Lookin forward to hearin it tonight.

I recently tested their studio album Ruun on a whim, thought they were one of many similar Norwegian black metal bands, but I sure was pleasantly surprised by it (and I wrote about this experience at the time).

Fona didnt have Ruun, but they had Vertebrae, which is the most recent Enslaved studio album, and somehow it ended up in my backpack  ???


Wiki writes this (Enslaved):  "Enslaved released the album Vertebrae in September 2008. On this particular album, many of their techniques, particularly harmonies, have been compared to Pink Floyd. After touring Europe extensively, Enslaved embarked on a North American tour with the progressive death metal band Opeth in May 2009."


J. Williamson "Son of the North" (Standish, Maine USA) writes on Amazon.com:  "What Enslaved has achieved in the last five years is the ability to wear the mantle of being the leaders in progressive black metal, a title which so few have even strived for. The journey really began with Isa and and is now culminating in Vertebrae. Yes, the other albums prior to Isa were leaning in the progressive direction, but Isa really drew the line in the sand that showed Enslaved as a progressively minded band with a desire to defy the conventions of black metal and create masterpieces of art that would stand as musical testaments, much like the progressive rock giants of the seventies: Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Camel, King Crimson.

Vertebrae is truly going to be a hard album to top. Everything from the Floydesque clean vocal harmonies to the discordant guitar parts are all expertly woven together to create what is their current masterpiece. Truly, this is the album to buy this year, no doubt about it. If you liked Isa and Ruun, then you shouldn't even think twice about this purchase, and if you are an Enslaved fan, then your collection is seriously lacking without this album. Take my word for it: This album lives up to all of the hype."


Lastly Nontheistdavid "saytr38" (Missouri) writes on Amazon.com:  "I have seen many bands lately compared to Pink Floyd if they had gone black metal but this is The black metal Pink Floyd hands down. The clean vocals in many respects remind me of Richard Wright (RIP) and many of the guitar solos remind me of David Gilmour via the Meddle period of Pink Floyd. This is Enslaved's most mature album. Nevermind the Pink Floyd comparisons because this is just a band who has established its own sound. If you like progressive black metal I would highly recommend this cd."


Iggy, Jonesy, and Tomsy, I suggest you guys test this band  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2009-07-23, 22:16:38
Today I received:

DeeExpus - Far From Home (Special edition DVD with bonus cd)

Great!

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-23, 18:23:42
Enslaved:  Vertebrae

Iggy, Jonesy, and Tomsy, I suggest you guys test this band  ;)

Thanks for the heads up Nicky, I'll check them out! :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Thu, 2009-07-23, 23:13:56
Vertebrae is indeed a fine album

Now listening to Vigilante by Magnum
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2009-07-23, 23:24:21
Just ordered Joe Jackson's At the BBC. I hope it arrives within two weeks so I can take it with me in vacation  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-07-24, 15:13:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-23, 18:23:42
Just bought:

Enslaved:  Vertebrae

Iggy, Jonesy, and Tomsy, I suggest you guys test this band  ;)

Nicky.

Not sure of how people get to this from Pink Floyd. A bit too growly for my liking but thanks for the Tip.

LP Wet Dreams by Rick Wright
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-24, 19:38:13
Today i bought...

...

..

.

Pirates Of The Caribean ~ At Worlds End 2-disc special edition.  ;D

And Krezip 2CD/DVD Sweet Goodbye.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-07-24, 19:41:37
IQ Frequency wit the bonus dvd
Arena Peppers Ghost Finally Cd Universe got some in The cd has been on backorder. Will come in  about an hour
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:00:10
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-24, 19:38:13
Pirates Of The Caribean ~ At Worlds End 2-disc special edition.  ;D

Awesome movie! Johnny Depp's acting in the whole trilogy is really great! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:11:23
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:00:10
Awesome movie! Johnny Depp's acting in the whole trilogy is really great! *horns*

Tom

I agree.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Fri, 2009-07-24, 20:41:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-21, 22:48:06
I'm actually finding Discipline a bit challenging to start out with, but as we know a lot of the best prog takes several plays to really get it.  Red, which I just got a few weeks ago, clicked for me more immediately.
Yep do stick with it! It's a weird and wild album. Elephant Talk and Thela Hun Jinjeet do have a more immediate infectiousness I think. Good thing over Red is that it doesn't have a Providence kind of track on it, there's really no track that breaks the flow. I'm not sure which is better/I prefer. Red is maybe overall a (even) more bold album though and its got the splendid Starless.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2009-07-26, 19:15:19
Beardfish - Från En Plats Du Ej Kan Se

Their first album.  This completes my Beardfish collection until tomorrow, when I'll also need the new one as well ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2009-07-27, 23:48:08
Pendragon( my first cd by them) you guys have given me so many more prog alternatives on this site. Just have to get them one at a time as money allows. Really liked Frequency that came in Saturday. The DVD was gravy.Had never seem them before, and it was a full concert. They sounded great. The new keys player played like he been in the band since the get go.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:18:15
Soundgarden - Superunknown
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:22:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:18:15
Soundgarden - Superunknown

You bastard, until just now, I actually had a Nicky-approved album that you didn't!   Well worth owning though.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:25:39
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:22:16
You bastard, until just now, I actually had a Nicky-approved album that you didn't!   Well worth owning though.   ;)

Well, it was just a matter of time given that Amazon has a lot of Soundgarden/Audioslave/CC at bargain prices.  I just needed to wait until I remembered that fact whilst shopping! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:49:38
Quote from: aswas on Mon, 2009-07-27, 23:48:08
Pendragon( my first cd by them)

Which one ?

Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:18:15
Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever

You didn't have it ? You, the Steve Jones that we know ? Incredible ...  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:53:03
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:49:38
You didn't have it ? You, the Steve Jones that we know ? Incredible ...  ;D

True, for a brief period, I actually had the same number of Transatlantic albums as he did!  I will get that one too, but there are a few things ahead of it on the queue.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 12:11:41
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:49:38
You didn't have it ? You, the Steve Jones that we know ? Incredible ...  ;D

Jones's Theorem states that for every CD you buy from your wants list, another two will appear in it's place.  Some days I get very depressed about the number of CDs I don't own.  Deep, dark, brooding depression.  My doctor has offered me tablets for this, but I'm holding out for Amazon gift vouchers.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-07-28, 16:50:12
I bought an external 1 TB harddrive, which isn't a CD not a dvd and definitely isn't an MP3 but worth to mention anyway.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:29:25
I finally bought me a legal copy of Vangelis' Bladerunner soundtrack.
Of course I had to buy the extended 3 disc (25th anniversary) edition!
It sounds really fantastic and I bought it for only fourteen pounds! In Harrods! ;D

And now for something else:

My brother (the one who never listens to (= hates) music) bought Dark Passion Play by Nightwish a few weeks ago without telling me! I found out last week in England, when he was secretly browsing the cd shop in Harrods, London. Probably desperately looking for some more Nightwish!
And he was so ashamed to tell me! ;D

There are still miracles in this world!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:41:06
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:29:25
I finally bought me a legal copy of Vangelis' Bladerunner soundtrack.
Of course I had to buy the extended 3 disc (25th anniversary) edition!
It sounds really fantastic and I bought it for only fourteen pounds! In Harrods! ;D

And now for something else:

My brother (the one who never listens to (= hates) music) bought Dark Passion Play by Nightwish a few weeks ago without telling me! I found out last week in England, when he was secretly browsing the cd shop in Harrods, London. Probably desperately looking for some more Nightwish!
And he was so ashamed to tell me! ;D

There are still miracles in this world!

CD's in Harrods whatever next?

I got thrown out of Harrods a few years ago for wearing ripped jeans which I thought was a bit unnecessary. I had never heard of a shop with a dress code. the doorman stayed to make sure i didn't go back in  ::)

How was the trip? Did you enjoy yourself? Are you dry yet?

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:01:19
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:41:06
I got thrown out of Harrods a few years ago for wearing ripped jeans which I thought was a bit unnecessary. I had never heard of a shop with a dress code. the doorman stayed to make sure i didn't go back in  ::)

I dunno how long ago that was, Iggy, but I've seen worse inside Harrods than outside. So I guess that the dress code has changed a bit.

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-07-28, 17:41:06
How was the trip? Did you enjoy yourself? Are you dry yet?

1. Good
2. Yes.
3. At the moment, yes.

There has been some moments in England where it smelled of sausages, so to speak, but overall the weather was ok with me. You should ask the weather if I was ok with him too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:48:46
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-07-23, 18:23:42
Enslaved:  Vertebrae

Iggy, Jonesy, and Tomsy, I suggest you guys test this band  ;)

Nicky, I just visited their MySpace and listened to the songs 'Ground' and 'Ruun' and - even after only one listen - I think they are amazing! *horns*

Tom(sy)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 19:10:05
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:01:19
There has been some moments in England where it smelled of sausages, so to speak, but overall the weather was ok with me. You should ask the weather if I was ok with him too.

The weather up here in Shropshire has been disgusting since you arrived in the country.  I'm not saying there's a connection, of course! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-28, 19:12:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2009-07-28, 19:10:05
The weather up here in Shropshire has been disgusting since you arrived in the country.  I'm not saying there's a connection, of course! ;D

The weather here is actually quite good today so it must have been a (bizarre) coincidence Steve... ;D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:25:42
Masquerade Overture. Any others played by Clive
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:25:52
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2009-07-28, 18:48:46
Nicky, I just visited their MySpace and listened to the songs 'Ground' and 'Ruun' and - even after only one listen - I think they are amazing! *horns*

Glad to share, Tom  :)

Ground is the song that has evoked comparisons with Floyd. Great song !  I think it's quite special and nice, and different enuff from Floyd to be regarded as a true Enslaved song  8)

Ruun has an entirely different mood, dark and brooding.

Strangely, my fave E-song (not E-meter), Heir To The Cosmic Seed, which I raved about earlier, is not among their MySpace songs. A killer song (on the album Ruun)  *horns*

Enslaved is by no means an easy group to get into, altho you get a few melodic titbits here and there for encouragement, but I think they can provide longlasting enjoyable companionship.


Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-07-28, 10:22:16
You bastard, until just now, I actually had a Nicky-approved album that you didn't!   Well worth owning though.   ;)

I won't dispute that Jonesy is a bastard  ;D

... but altho I play some Soundgarden now and then, enjoying it, I rarely last thru an entire album, and they aint one of my pantheon groups  :-\

I think what confuses you a bit, Greenie, is that I consider CC a fabulous singer, and the message I'm trying to bring across to all of you (take your p(r)ick:) pubertarians/pigheads/sluggards is that the album Euphoria Morning is (take your pick) great/fantastic/terrific - it really stands out in CC's catalogue, and that's cause he collaborated with Alain Johannes and Natasja Shneider, two close friends, and great musicians, and the chemistry really gelled.

So I hope ya get it this time !!!  Man, you guys really give me grey hairs  :o

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 19:27:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-07-28, 21:25:52

... but altho I play some Soundgarden now and then, enjoying it, I rarely last thru an entire album, and they aint one of my pantheon groups  :-\

I think what confuses you a bit, Greenie, is that I consider CC a fabulous singer, and the message I'm trying to bring across to all of you (take your p(r)ick:) pubertarians/pigheads/sluggards is that the album Euphoria Morning is (take your pick) great/fantastic/terrific - it really stands out in CC's catalogue, and that's cause he collaborated with Alain Johannes and Natasja Shneider, two close friends, and great musicians, and the chemistry really gelled.

So I hope ya get it this time !!!  Man, you guys really give me grey hairs  :o


Yes, I'm aware you're particularly a CC fan, but I (perhaps in error) thought you recognized Soundgarden's greatness as well.  I think they're smashing (sans pumpkins even).  Since I really like Soundgarden and also have and like Temple of the Dog (which was spearheaded by CC), it won't take any arm-twisting to get me to check out CC's solo stuff -- I just haven't gotten to it yet since there's so much music to catch up on.  I personally found Audioslave not quite as good as Soundgarden, but it certainly isn't so blah that I don't want to hear what else CC has done.


Just Arrived:

Genesis - Nursery Cryme

A vinyl replacement, of course.  I was having withdrawal symptoms from not getting my regular Hogweed fix.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-07-29, 21:19:34
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 19:27:37
Genesis - Nursery Cryme

A vinyl replacement, of course.  I was having withdrawal symptoms from not getting my regular Hogweed fix.


Cool.  Good that you're reunited with Absent Friends ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:02:35
Just dowloaded (legally, of course):

Blind Ego - Mirror
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:19:12
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:02:35
Just dowloaded (legally, of course):

Blind Ego - Mirror

Have fun!!! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:27:22
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:19:12
Have fun!!! 8)

Tom

Sounds great so far!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-07-29, 23:35:10
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-07-29, 22:27:22
Sounds great so far!

Which is a relief.

having listened to Numb earlier I have decided I prefer Mirror
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-07-30, 03:40:31
Bought The Visitor and Contagion from the Verglas Store. This is my first first purchase from them. In Jacksonville, I can't find any Arena. Hopefully there won't be any problem country to country. I will buy up all that is available. Peppers Ghost is awesome. Can't wait until Pendragon gets here. Really enjoy the site Dan
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-07-30, 19:28:27
Whee!

Just arrived - two digipaks of fun:

Riverside - Anno Domini High Definition

Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal

Bonus points to Amazon for shipping these in a padded envelope instead of a big cardboard box, which I'd have to shred and recycle.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 09:37:03
Whee!

Just arrived - one digipak of fun ;)

Beardfish - Destined Solitaire *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Bonus points to Amazon for shipping this in a cardboard box, which I can recycle, instead of a padded envelope. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-01, 16:04:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 09:37:03
Whee!

Just arrived - one digipak of fun ;)

Beardfish - Destined Solitaire *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

Bonus points to Amazon for shipping this in a cardboard box, which I can recycle, instead of a padded envelope. ;) ;D

I sense that I am being mocked.  Beware, lest I come to England and replace your biscuits with similar-looking rounds of cardboard salvaged from old Amazon boxes.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 17:21:40
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-01, 16:04:06
I sense that I am being mocked.

Surely, kind sir, you're not suggesting that I taketh the pith? ;)


Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-01, 16:04:06
Beware, lest I come to England and replace your biscuits with similar-looking rounds of cardboard salvaged from old Amazon boxes.

Alas, I no longer eat biscuits - or even the cookies you so accurately describe.  Not since the doctor taketh the pith, and also the blood, and declareth me a fat b@st@rd :o ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-08-02, 17:38:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-08-01, 17:21:40
Alas, I no longer eat biscuits - or even the cookies you so accurately describe.  Not since the doctor taketh the pith, and also the blood, and declareth me a fat b@st@rd :o ;)

There's a bright side to this: Amazon boxes are low in calories and have very little cholesterol.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-08-06, 19:14:51
Pendragon The Masquerade Overture
What a great choice for my first experience with them. The way that the guitars were recorded was spectacular. Listening on my headphones, the different riffs came from every part of the phones. You never knew where on the left, mid, top, bottom, side to side, everywhere. An electric guitar mid right with an acoustic quitar, top left. When I dig into our music, I try to feel and experience what the artists is feeling when they are playing. There was alot of thought put into the recording. A great experince, for me
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Fri, 2009-08-07, 10:25:30
I just received a notification that Sylvan's new album has been sent out to me! *horns* It won't be in the shops until the end of September so those who pre-ordered it will have it almost 2 months prior to the releasedate! Great service and I really can't wait to hear the album. :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2009-08-07, 19:26:47
Dream Theater- Black Clouds
Alot of stuff to absorb!!! Nothing unusual !!! That is the challenge. They are great!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-08-08, 16:12:15
Today i received the new Sylvan, Force Of Gravity.

Listened to it only once but my general impression is good.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-08-08, 20:35:24
Just Arrived (by slow boat, apparently):

Magenta - Another Time... Another Place...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-09, 04:02:38
I will have to check out Sylvan. Seems to be popular in the room.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-08-15, 00:51:38
My copy of Cautionary Tales arrived today. It is a late birthday present.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-08-16, 19:03:25
That is next on my list, when I get some funds. Also want to add on some more Arena through Verglas. And Sylvan. My wish list is growing by the day. See what you guys have done? Its all good believe me.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 09:21:28
Porcupine Tree - The Incident

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-09-14, 21:00:32
Guilt Machine - On This Perfect Day  8)

About to order:
Knight Area - Realm Of Shadows
Shadow Gallery - Digital Ghosts
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 23:18:03
Arrived today:

It Bites - The Tall Ships   (just released!  ???)

And, oh yeah,

Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (3 disc version)

I suppose you're all going to be insufferably pleased with yourselves now.  Okay, get it out of your systems.   :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-16, 09:38:05
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-15, 23:18:03
I suppose you're all going to be insufferably pleased with yourselves now.  Okay, get it out of your systems.   :P

;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2009-09-16, 11:40:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-09-14, 09:21:28
Porcupine Tree - The Incident

*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

;D

dito :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-16, 20:58:29
Not ditto!   >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 21:19:08
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-16, 20:58:29
Not ditto!   >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

You don't like it?

Or it hasn't arrived yet?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-16, 21:26:45
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-16, 21:19:08
You don't like it?

Or it hasn't arrived yet?

The latter option i'm afraid.  :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:14:57
Guess what?

The Incident is on its way!  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 14:39:27
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2009-09-17, 23:14:57
Guess what?

The Incident is on its way!  ;D

No Incident in the Mailbox today!!!  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 16:47:21
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 14:39:27
No Incident in the Mailbox today!!!  :'( :'( :'( :'(

I think Steven Wilson should fly you one in by helicopter ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-19, 17:52:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Sat, 2009-09-19, 16:47:21
I think Steven Wilson should fly you one in by helicopter ;)

Indeed. Did you order the super duper collection?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-09-19, 18:05:38
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2009-09-19, 17:52:18
Indeed. Did you order the super duper collection?

Of course not.

I'm nuts but not crazy.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-09-22, 22:59:20
Just Arrived:

Marillion: Happiness is the Road, Volume 1: Essence
Marillion: Happiness is the Road, Volume 2: The Hard Shoulder

Perhaps Mr. Jones will rescind a few of my morning executions for this. 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:27:33
I doubt it, he seems tough but fair.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 01:08:30
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2009-09-22, 23:27:33
I doubt it, he seems tough but fair.  ;D

That's going to be a problem.  In the current economic climate, I don't think I can afford to buy 53 T-Rex CDs before they shoot me at least a couple of times.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:27:41
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 01:08:30
That's going to be a problem.  In the current economic climate, I don't think I can afford to buy 53 T-Rex CDs before they shoot me at least a couple of times.

Ah I didn't realise you had to do T Rex as well as Marillion. Quite frankly you're doomed. Still on the bright side Steve probably doesn't know where you live.

I have to say this is by far the most expensive forum I have had the pleasure of partaking in. How can a relatively small bunch of people have such good and diverse taste?

On order the new Sylvan as we can't afford to buy things in Euro's anymore  :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:34:04
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:27:41
Quite frankly you're doomed.

I've been telling people this for years.  It's good to hear someone acknowledge it finally.

Quote
Still on the bright side Steve probably doesn't know where you live.

Even if he did, I might be able to outrun him, depending on his recent biscuit-intake.

Downloaded from Amazon (as predicted):

Abigail's Ghost - Selling Insincerity
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-09-23, 09:02:57
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 08:34:04
Even if he did, I might be able to outrun him, depending on his recent biscuit-intake.

Ha!  I've lost nearly 1.5 stones lately, largely due to a zero biscuit intake.  But I'll give you a head start ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-23, 22:37:12
BTW, just arrived:

Porcupine Tree: The Incident   *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2009-09-23, 23:19:14
Two remasters:

The Beatles ~ Please Pleas
The Beatles ~ Abbey Road

Excellent!  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-09-27, 13:50:59
My father recently bought The Incident, and I didn't post it, 'cause I hadn't much time to listen to it during the week. It's excellent !
He also bought Steve Hackett's Genesis Files and Defector.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-27, 14:47:02
I also ordered the new Transatlantic, Whirlwind 2CD/DVD and the new Shadow Gallery, Digital Ghosts LTD.

And the new and also first album of Subsignal.  8)
With ex-members of Sieges Even.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 18:36:22
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sun, 2009-09-27, 13:50:59
My father recently bought The Incident, and I didn't post it, 'cause I hadn't much time to listen to it during the week. It's excellent !
He also bought Steve Hackett's Genesis Files and Defector.

I completely agree about The Incident.  It was worth the wait.   *horns*

I'm not familiar with Hackett's Genesis Files -- is that SH doing his own versions of Genesis songs?  That would be something I'd like to hear.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2009-09-27, 21:34:00
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 18:36:22
I'm not familiar with Hackett's Genesis Files -- is that SH doing his own versions of Genesis songs?  That would be something I'd like to hear.  *horns*
Genesis Files is a compilation of Hackett's Genesis Revisited album plus tracks from the live album The Tokyo Tapes and his Darktown album. On Genesis Revisited Hackett does just what the title says, indeed his new takes on Genesis material with a great cast of musicians (Wetton, Bruford, Blunstone, ..) and orchestra. Most of it is really great stuff. The Tokyo Tapes is a great live album with a lot of this material, plus Hackett solo work and some Crimson and Wetton/Asia thrown in. Both recommended!

Genesis Revisited
1.Watcher of the Skies (8:40)
2.Dance on a Volcano (7:28)
3.Valley of the Kings (6:29)
4.Déjà Vu (5:53)5.Firth of Fifth (9:39)
6.For Absent Friends (3:02)
7.Your Own Special Way (4:18)
8.Fountain of Salmacis (9:53)
9.Waiting Room Only (6:53)
10.I Know What I Like (5:37)
11.Los Endos (8:51)

Tokyo Tapes
1.Watcher of the Skies (8:59)
2.Riding the Colossus (3:32)
3.Firth of Fifth (9:32)
4.Battlelines (6:42)
5.Camino Royale (9:06)
6.The Court of the Crimson King (7:39)
7.Horizons (1:53)
8.Walking Away from Rainbows (3:46)
9.Heat of the Moment (4:06)
10.In That Quiet Earth (4:02)
11.Vampyre with a Healthy Appetite (7:26)
12.I Talk to the Wind (5:27)
13.Shadow of the Hierophant (7:14)
14.Los Endos (6:54)
15.Black Light (2:30)
16.The Steppes (6:48)
17.I Know What I Like (5:52)
18.Firewall [studio Track] (4:41)
19.The Dealer [Studio Track] (4:22)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-09-27, 22:46:55
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2009-09-27, 21:34:00
Genesis Files is a compilation of Hackett's Genesis Revisited album plus tracks from the live album The Tokyo Tapes and his Darktown album. On Genesis Revisited Hackett does just what the title says, indeed his new takes on Genesis material with a great cast of musicians (Wetton, Bruford, Blunstone, ..) and orchestra. Most of it is really great stuff. The Tokyo Tapes is a great live album with a lot of this material, plus Hackett solo work and some Crimson and Wetton/Asia thrown in. Both recommended!

Genesis Revisited
1.Watcher of the Skies (8:40)
2.Dance on a Volcano (7:28)
3.Valley of the Kings (6:29)
4.Déjà Vu (5:53)5.Firth of Fifth (9:39)
6.For Absent Friends (3:02)
7.Your Own Special Way (4:18)
8.Fountain of Salmacis (9:53)
9.Waiting Room Only (6:53)
10.I Know What I Like (5:37)
11.Los Endos (8:51)

Tokyo Tapes
1.Watcher of the Skies (8:59)
2.Riding the Colossus (3:32)
3.Firth of Fifth (9:32)
4.Battlelines (6:42)
5.Camino Royale (9:06)
6.The Court of the Crimson King (7:39)
7.Horizons (1:53)
8.Walking Away from Rainbows (3:46)
9.Heat of the Moment (4:06)
10.In That Quiet Earth (4:02)
11.Vampyre with a Healthy Appetite (7:26)
12.I Talk to the Wind (5:27)
13.Shadow of the Hierophant (7:14)
14.Los Endos (6:54)
15.Black Light (2:30)
16.The Steppes (6:48)
17.I Know What I Like (5:52)
18.Firewall [studio Track] (4:41)
19.The Dealer [Studio Track] (4:22)

Wow, I'll definitely check for these on Amazon.  Especially a good idea since I am woefully lacking in Hackett material not on vinyl.  Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-09-27, 22:54:21
As for Genesis Revisited, i can only say this:

Wow.

Great album indeed. Just obtained it this year but i'm quite 'appy with it.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-09-30, 21:54:39
Just arrived: Steve Hackett - The Tokyo Tapes
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Thu, 2009-10-01, 11:57:27
As it was my birthday on the 16th, i received Amazon vouchers so i bought Concerto Maximo by Pendragon which is 2 and a half hours of music in 2 cds plus a 3 hour dvd. I also bought The legacy edition of Jeff Buckley's Grace which is 2 cds and The Incident by PT. Unfortunately i now have to buy a new cd player cos mine is  sick and my pc for some reason doesnt like to play my proggy stuff!! :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-10-01, 12:47:24
Quote from: bellanova on Thu, 2009-10-01, 11:57:27
As it was my birthday on the 16th, i received Amazon vouchers so i bought Concerto Maximo by Pendragon which is 2 and a half hours of music in 2 cds plus a 3 hour dvd. I also bought The legacy edition of Jeff Buckley's Grace which is 2 cds and The Incident by PT. Unfortunately i now have to buy a new cd player cos mine is  sick and my pc for some reason doesnt like to play my proggy stuff!! :(

Should have put your DOB in your profile then we could all have wished you a happy birthday.

Anyway late as it is Happy Birthday.

I had a problem with my PC playing DVD's and music and it turns out that some applications ruin the registry settings so it may well be worth googling the issue to see if anyone else has had the same problems.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-10-01, 21:39:16
Just Arrived: Lunatic Soul - Lunatic Soul
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:33:10
Just Arrived: Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisisted

If this one is on the same level as The Tokyo Tapes, I'll be very pleased indeed.   *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:35:42
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-02, 20:33:10
Just Arrived: Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisisted

If this one is on the same level as The Tokyo Tapes, I'll be very pleased indeed.   *horns*

A wholly different kettle of fish, but completely and utterly excellent nonetheless. *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-03, 02:12:40
Hmm, I was just thwarted in my attempt to buy the Amazon dowload of Knight Area's 2nd album (the only one DLable at all, apparently) -- turns out that even in the full album download, they don't include the longest (~13 minutes) track.  That's no good.   >:(    Will have to pony up for a CD and wait instead.

Downloaded instead:

Abigial's Ghost - d_letion

First song rocks admirably.  Second song sounds more like regular modern rock than any of their other songs I've heard.  Not sure I approve, although there is some nice guitar coming in now.   Hopefully the remaining tracks will be more in line with the first one.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2009-10-04, 03:55:24
I went ahead and ordered Transatlantic's Whirlwind. Heard a couple of Neal's demo sections from Whirlwind on his September Inner Circle CD. Sounded decent.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-04, 10:47:10
I bought Heroes Season 3 and the new album of Alice In Chains called Black Gives Way To Blue. Obviously no Layne but a cracker nonetheless!!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:26:31
Just Arrived:

Riverside - Voices in My Head

Am I forgiven for my noodle comments now, Steve?   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2009-10-05, 23:11:24
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-05, 22:26:31
Riverside - Voices in My Head

Am I forgiven for my noodle comments now, Steve?   ;)

It's out of my hands.  It's between you and Saint Peter now ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 22:54:20
Just Arrived:

Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 23:13:32
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-06, 22:54:20
Just Arrived:

Satellite - A Street Between Sunrise and Sunset

Since it happens to be the fact that you also like a band called Arena, i bet you'll like this one as well.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:07:27
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-06, 23:13:32
Since it happens to be the fact that you also like a band called Arena, i bet you'll like this one as well.  8)

Hmm, I like it, but it doesn't remind me much of Arena.  Maybe a little bit like Lion's Cage, but not that close IMO.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2009-10-08, 00:55:11
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-07, 08:07:27
Hmm, I like it, but it doesn't remind me much of Arena.  Maybe a little bit like Lion's Cage, but not that close IMO.

I was more referring to the fact that it's both neo-prog.  ;)

It does have some tiny resemblances if you ask me but you're right, it's a tad different than Arena.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-11, 08:37:19
Just Arrived (well about 12 hours ago while I was out):

Phideaux -Doomsday Afternoon
Knight Area - Realm of Shadows
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2009-10-13, 02:06:49
YAK - 'Journey Of The Yak'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-13, 11:25:42
Subsignal ~ Beautiful and Monstrous

The new band of former Sieges Even members Arno Menders and Markus Steffen.
First spin: Pretty nice indeed. Not like Sieges Even, less Rush-ish.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2009-10-13, 11:51:38
UFO : Impact Live

Ok, I won't call it a novelty ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-13, 20:32:55
Just Arrived:

Yes - Going for the One
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 20:05:24
Just Arrived:

Anathema - A Natural Disaster
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:18:15
Today a cd arrived with just three songs on it.
Three rather long songs. In fact, the shortest song is about 11 minutes and 28 seconds long.

It's a killer album!

It's....

Darwin's Radio ~ Template For A Generation

I think the band's name should ring a bell.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:25:58
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 20:05:24
Just Arrived:

Anathema - A Natural Disaster

Oo, one'o my faves  *horns*

You'l luvit, Greenie, I'm sure  ;)

We talked a lot about it in the Room a while ago. If you'v missed the exchange, you can search it up.


Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:18:15
It's a killer album!

Darwin's Radio ~ Template For A Generation

I think the band's name should ring a bell.  ;)

Does, but only a feeble bell. Tell us a bit more about the album, Mad  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:33:53
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:25:58

Does, but only a feeble bell. Tell us a bit more about the album, Mad  ;)

Nicky.

This shouldn't be that hard.  ;)

It's the Declan Burke's band, the singer who also appeared, eh make that sang on the second album of Frost*, Experiments In Mass Appeal.

This is his own band and they've just released this beauty. It's not really long, just about 44 minutes and there are three tracks upon it.
Highly recommended.

Hit this link (http://www.myspace.com/darwinsradiouk) to listen to some snippets from their Myspace site.
Or just visit their own site. (http://www.darwinsradio.co.uk/)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 22:19:43
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:25:58
Oo, one'o my faves  *horns*

You'l luvit, Greenie, I'm sure  ;)

We talked a lot about it in the Room a while ago. If you'v missed the exchange, you can search it up.


Yep, yep, I heard about it here first.

It was on my "pick this up eventually" list, and I found it for a price that, as Steve would say, it would've been rude not to buy it.   ;D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 11:15:05
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2009-10-16, 22:19:43
... it would've been rude not to buy it.   ;D

So it's rude to ensure that the band members get some dividends  :P

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 12:53:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 11:15:05
So it's rude to ensure that the band members get some dividends  :P

Nicky.

I suppose that's one way of looking at it, although any legal sale has got to be better for the band than someone pirating it.  In some cases, it may be that volume dealers simply are content to make less per unit and sell a lot more units, in which case it shouldn't hurt the band at all on a per CD basis (and should help in total).  If I was hugely wealthy, I'd gladly sponsor all my favorite bands, let alone pay top price for the albums, but sadly, such is far from the case.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2009-10-17, 13:50:13
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 12:53:07
... but sadly, such is far from the case.

Hey, don't destroy my illusion that NYC is El Dorado, Greenie  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Sat, 2009-10-17, 19:22:35
Uhm, it's not a music DVD, but today I got the "Season four box set" of HOUSE, the only hospital series I can tolerate. Not only that, I adore it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 21:46:17
Besides, then I can pretend I have enough money left to get these:

Phideax - The Great Leap
Phideax - Number Seven

Flower Kings - Space Revolver

Since I always did like their sound, just didn't go for the double helping of noodles, I decided I'd take a punt on Iggy's recommendation.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-17, 22:17:20
Quote from: Manatee on Sat, 2009-10-17, 21:46:17

PhideaUx - The Great Leap
PhideaUx - Number Seven




I'm in a helpful mood today.  ;)

Hope you don't mind.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:32:34
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2009-10-17, 22:17:20
I'm in a helpful mood today.  ;)

Hope you don't mind.  :-[

I knew that.  I just typed it badly and then made the second line match the first.  :P

I can spell; I just can't type, honest.  And if you're going to examine my typing too carefully, I'll be afraid to post at all.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:36:06
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:32:34
I can spell; I just can't type, honest.  And if you're going to examine my typing too carefully, I'll be afraid to post at all.  ;)

Don't worry, i won't.  :D

I for one am a man who is sometimes bad in English and sometimes even more worse in English.  :-[

So i have absolutely no right at all to start complaining about others.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:50:36
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:36:06
Don't worry, i won't.  :D

I for one am a man who is sometimes bad in English and sometimes even more worse in English.  :-[

So i have absolutely no right at all to start complaining about others.  ;)

Your English seems pretty good to me.  It's certainly better than my Dutch, which is confined to the names of a few beers and a large breakfast item.    ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-18, 09:40:08
Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2009-10-18, 00:50:36
a large breakfast item.    ;D

Can't guess  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2009-10-19, 15:04:08
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-16, 21:18:15
Darwin's Radio

Guess this once more goes to show how different our tastes are in the Room.

I played the three songs on Darwin's Radio's MySpace site three times.

http://www.myspace.com/darwinsradiouk

Yes, it reminds me a bit of PT, but mainly of PT's early experimental, rambling period, and imo DW have nothing near the melody and intensity of later PT.

In fact, they remind me more of The Urbane, another band that leaves me cold, not to mention Frost*.

There seems to be a whole UK culture with this sorta music, and I presume, a corresponding fan base  ???

Well, each to theirs. At least I made an effort  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-19, 23:35:34
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2009-10-18, 09:40:08
Can't guess  ???

Nicky.

This is what I was thinking of, although it took me awhile to find it since I didn't even have the right first letter in the name.  I remember it as being huge, which it doesn't look to be in the picture.  On the other hand, it does say "serves 4".

http://www.eatdutch.com/fried_eggs_ham.html  (http://www.eatdutch.com/fried_eggs_ham.html)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-20, 13:46:31
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2009-10-19, 23:35:34
http://www.eatdutch.com/fried_eggs_ham.html  (http://www.eatdutch.com/fried_eggs_ham.html)

Uitsmijter - my guess is that it means bouncer or chucker-out.

It would certainly be an effective chucker-out toward me: The ham I could adapt to, but melted cheese makes me mottle the floor  :-\

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:43:48
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2009-10-20, 13:46:31
Uitsmijter - my guess is that it means bouncer or chucker-out.

It would certainly be an effective chucker-out toward me: The ham I could adapt to, but melted cheese makes me mottle the floor  :-\

Nicky.

Exactly what sort of plant does ham grow on?  ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2009-10-20, 20:09:17
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:43:48
Exactly what sort of plant does ham grow on?  ???

From a plant called pig.  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2009-10-21, 12:36:27
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2009-10-20, 17:43:48
Exactly what sort of plant does ham grow on?  ???

Now yer hammin it up, Greenie  ;D

But seriously, now one can get vegetarian "bacon" that beats the violent type  ;D *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2009-10-21, 17:50:48
I've been so overwhelmed those latter days by my rediscovery of The Undertones' Positive Touch that I just ordered the maybe even more mythical Hyptonised   *horns*

Since I am into classic pop rock myths at the moment, I also ordered XTC's English Settlement  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-21, 18:01:20
Realm of Shadows arrived today  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-28, 20:08:38
Just arrived: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-10-28, 21:57:56
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-10-28, 20:08:38
Just arrived: Transatlantic - The Whirlwind

I'm still waiting for this. But I did get Digital Ghosts yesterday.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2009-10-29, 17:09:21
While I was indisposed for the last several days, these CD-DVDs were inching their way closer to home. Should be here x 2-3 days

Rick Wakeman- Live at Hampton Court

Glass Hammer-Live at Trivoli
Glass Hammer-New Cd- Can't Remember the Title Three Somethings

Neal Morse- Triple CD Live

IQ-Forever Live

Good Mixture, but it time to broaden my tastes. Will be backtracking in forum to learn about more bands, cds
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Fri, 2009-10-30, 22:19:38
The Steve Miller Band, Sailor.
This music puts me in good mood, this is simply awesome.  :)
Right now, I'm thinking about getting the Live in Chicago CD/DVD.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-10-30, 22:34:05
A live album of Frost*, called Frost*fest.

Actually, it looks more like a promo to me.
It has been given away during the concerts in the US.

And i've got one.  ;D

With Gem, JJ I ( ;)), Declan, John M. and a certain Nick D'virgilio.

It sounds quite good.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2009-11-09, 13:53:45
Don't break the oath by Mercyful fate
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-13, 08:24:20
Live over Europe - Genesis. I felt the need to complete my collection.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Deenfan on Fri, 2009-11-13, 15:30:07
Place Vendome - Streets of Fire

Very good AOR, featuring lead vocals of the brilliant Michael Kiske.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2009-11-14, 01:02:19
Just Arrived:

Phideaux - Chupacabras

Spock's Beard - Snow
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 21:28:58
Just Arrived Phideaux - Fiendish
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 23:21:54
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-11-19, 21:28:58
Just Arrived Phideaux - Fiendish

Oooooh.  Let us know how it is.  I've got another on the way as well, but it's not that one.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-11-20, 20:26:42
Just Arrived.  Whee!:

Devin Townsend Project - Addicted

Transatlantic - Bridge Across Forever
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2009-11-20, 22:20:52
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-11-19, 23:21:54
Oooooh.  Let us know how it is.  I've got another on the way as well, but it's not that one.

I've only played it once but it is good so far.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2009-11-20, 22:43:03
Katatonia's latest, Night Is The New Day.

Very likeable.
And clean vox.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2009-11-23, 19:14:16
Ulysses - The Gift of Tears

Bought it at a gig last Friday. They did convince me, great album  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:37:22
I now own 7 Phideaux CD's yay.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:57:21
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:37:22
I now own 7 Phideaux CD's yay.

I only have 4.  Amazon put 313 on backorder.   :'(   I guess I should order the first two.  Got to keep up with the Iggses.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:39:43
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 15:57:21
I only have 4.  Amazon put 313 on backorder.   :'(   I guess I should order the first two.  Got to keep up with the Iggses.

So much music not enough money  ;D

By the way I like Fiendish. Now I have more there are tracks or at least passages of music that sound familiar but that is not a bad thing.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2009-11-25, 23:08:54
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2009-11-25, 21:39:43
So much music not enough money  ;D

By the way I like Fiendish. Now I have more there are tracks or at least passages of music that sound familiar but that is not a bad thing.

I noticed that too.  A few bits of Number Seven had me thinking I'd heard them on other albums, but I guess even Steven Wilson sort of has his signature guitar riff.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2009-11-29, 15:45:58
Devin Townsend Project ~ Addicted
Marillion ~ The Singles Box 1982/1988
Def Leppard ~ Hysteria Deluxe 2CD set
Foo Fighters ~ The Colour and The Shape ltd.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-12-03, 13:07:34
Arrived yesterday:

Phideaux - Ghost Story
Phideaux - Fiendish

313 is still on backorder, so Team Iggy still leads 7-6.   :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-03, 14:00:25
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-12-03, 13:07:34
Arrived yesterday:

Phideaux - Ghost Story
Phideaux - Fiendish

313 is still on backorder, so Team Iggy still leads 7-6.   :(

I fear we are in for a tie.

I have just received Nostradamus - Judas Priest.

I read a few reviews and obviously listened to Nicky.

Not at all what I expected but am enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-15, 18:25:48
Pre-ordered the Gazpacho "A Night at Loreley live DVD/ 2 CD". Hope that I was quickly enough to receive a free tour t-shirt as well  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2009-12-17, 17:49:03
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-15, 18:25:48
Pre-ordered the Gazpacho "A Night at Loreley live DVD/ 2 CD". Hope that I was quickly enough to receive a free tour t-shirt as well  ;).

That's very tempting.  Amazon U.S. has nothing about it.  Do you know of a site I can order from?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-17, 18:38:06
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-12-17, 17:49:03
That's very tempting.  Amazon U.S. has nothing about it.  Do you know of a site I can order from?
I've got it from here: http://shop.wiventertainment.de/index.php?s=3&lang=eng
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-17, 22:20:43
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-17, 18:38:06
I've got it from here: http://shop.wiventertainment.de/index.php?s=3&lang=eng

I'm hoping it will appear in the Verglas store as pounds = Euros these days  :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2009-12-18, 00:48:33
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2009-12-17, 18:38:06
I've got it from here: http://shop.wiventertainment.de/index.php?s=3&lang=eng

Thank you, sir.

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-17, 22:20:43
I'm hoping it will appear in the Verglas store as pounds = Euros these days  :'(

I'm hoping it appears on Amazon since dollars = not much of anything these days.   :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-18, 20:19:39
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-12-17, 22:20:43
I'm hoping it will appear in the Verglas store as pounds = Euros these days  :'(
This is a kind of special edition. A separate and worldwide release (only DVD or 2cd's) will follow, early next year I guess. In that case you have to be patient. When I read more about it, I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2009-12-19, 00:52:03
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2009-12-18, 20:19:39
This is a kind of special edition. A separate and worldwide release (only DVD or 2cd's) will follow, early next year I guess. In that case you have to be patient. When I read more about it, I'll let you know.

Thanks very much
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2009-12-19, 23:17:50
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2009-12-15, 18:25:48
Pre-ordered the Gazpacho "A Night at Loreley live DVD/ 2 CD". Hope that I was quickly enough to receive a free tour t-shirt as well  ;).

I just did the same.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-01-04, 11:53:19
I bought Riverside's first live DVD, entitled 'Reality Dream' yesterday and it looks great. They added some tasty visual effects (a la Porcupine Tree's Arriving Somewhere DVD) to the footage. The sound quality is good as well, my only very minor complaint is that there is no surround sound present but only a stereo-mix.

I think this DVD will find it's way to my player on a regular basis! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2010-01-05, 19:50:43
I got TransAtlantic's "The Whirlwind" as a birthday present! ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-06, 08:48:59
Men behaving badly series 1 - 6 for less than £20. It's very purile but I like it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2010-01-09, 14:56:11
Muse, Black Holes And Revelations, and Pirates Of The Carribean 3 : At World's End by  Hans Zimmer.
Different kind of disc here : Jurassic Park : Trespasser video game.  This game isunknown and misunderstood, but it was very innovative when it came out. A little  bit oudated, maybe, but I like it .
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-01-11, 22:54:51
Steve Hackett - Out of the Tunnels Mouth.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2010-01-13, 19:34:14
Today I have ordered:
Muse - The Resistance
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-13, 22:28:23
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2010-01-13, 19:34:14
Today I have ordered:
Muse - The Resistance
Moonrise - Soul's Inner Pendulum

I really like the Resistance haven't heard of the other one I can feel a bit of googling coming on.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-13, 22:40:36
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2010-01-13, 22:28:23
I really like the Resistance haven't heard of the other one I can feel a bit of googling coming on.

I've heard people say that it's a brilliant release (moonrise) but i haven't heard anything of them yet.
I'm very curious though.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-01-14, 21:10:37
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2010-01-13, 22:40:36
I've heard people say that it's a brilliant release (moonrise) but i haven't heard anything of them yet.
I'm very curious though.
Here's their MySpase: http://www.myspace.com/moonriseband

First two tracks are from the new album, other tracks from their previous album 'Lights of a distant bay', which is also sounding like music to my ears  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-16, 14:35:24
Not a cd.

Nor a DVD.

Let alone a dvd/cd box.

But...

A 32" lcd television.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-16, 18:32:27
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-16, 14:35:24
Not a cd.

Nor a DVD.

Let alone a dvd/cd box.

But...

A 32" lcd television.  ;D

Does this mean you will be watching more TV? and playing less music  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-16, 19:03:43
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2010-01-16, 18:32:27
Does this mean you will be watching more TV? and playing less music  :o

Absolutely not!!!  :o

The horror!  >:(

;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-01-17, 02:05:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2010-01-16, 19:03:43
Absolutely not!!!  :o

The horror!  >:(

;)
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;D ;D ;D]
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:53:42
Latest purchase is Brian Wilson's SMiLE. Came across it in the bargain bin for the ludicrous price of € 2,50 :o

Stunning album, he really was ahead of his time when he wrote this. A pristine produced recording which is especially rewarding listened with headphones.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-20, 11:48:12
Quote from: erik on Tue, 2010-01-19, 20:53:42
Stunning album

Hm, interesting, Erik  :)

There was a lotta hype about it, and I thought it was only the sentimentalists that were worked up, but you claim that it has somethin in it for proggies too ?


Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2010-01-17, 02:05:55
[/quote

;D ;D ;D]

Serendipity  ???

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-01-20, 12:38:21
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-01-20, 11:48:12
Hm, interesting, Erik  :)

There was a lotta hype about it, and I thought it was only the sentimentalists that were worked up, but you claim that it has somethin in it for proggies too ?
I'd say so Nicky, provided you like the Beach Boys' sound in the first place. SMiLe is a layered pop symphony with recurring themes, beautiful instrumentation and some cool experimental bits. It even gets slightly heavy in track 15. It doesn't beat Sgt Pepper but it's a rather unique album and merits repeated listening.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-01-23, 06:44:00
Trying to complete Arena collection. Finally Available Songs from the Lions Cage. PS Glad to be back after a bout with going under the knife. Not a pleasant experience, but I can take a joke. I can only laugh over these last 6 months, cuz noone hears ya cry. Glad to be back in the room
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-01-23, 10:56:34
Glad to have you back in good shape  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:33:21
Just bought the Amazon download of

Phideaux - 313

The CD version is unavailable, and I felt the need to complete my collection.  On the plus side, it was nice and inexpensive because I had some MP3 credits they'd awarded from previous CD purchases.   :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-01-26, 18:43:15
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2010-01-25, 22:33:21
Just bought the Amazon download of

Phideaux - 313

The CD version is unavailable, and I felt the need to complete my collection.  On the plus side, it was nice and inexpensive because I had some MP3 credits they'd awarded from previous CD purchases.   :)

It's a tie hopefully we don't have to use Devin Townsend as a tie breaker.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2010-01-26, 20:34:26
Ordered, paid and received the album The Never Ending Way Of ORwariOR incl. DVD of Orphaned Land.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-01-27, 16:01:14
After reading a couple of reviews I ordered Gazpacho's 'A Night At Loreley'-DVD yesterday. Now - not even 24 hours later - I already got the confirmation that it's on it's way to me. Wrong thread, I know, but a big YAY! :D

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-02-01, 04:57:36
New Arrivals:

Gentle Giant - Freehand

Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte

Mastodon - Blood Mountain
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-04, 17:12:47
The Lion's Cage came yesterday, and it is great. Pride is next in a couple of weeks. Then I will ask you guys the next best thanks
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-02-07, 18:31:07
Blackfield NYC cd and dvd for less than £10  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-11, 22:19:24
I just ordered the following DVD's from Ytsejam Records:

- Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/05
- Liquid Tension Experiment - Live In LA

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-13, 00:30:37
I just ordered a couple(haven't ordered any since I have been sick)

Arena         Pride
IQ               Ever
IQ               Live version of the Wake.

I am so far behind you guys, but I'm lovin what I have been getting. The Lions Cage is great. Thanks Keyboardist Matt.
Any other studio cds for Arena?

Songs from the Lions Cage   Contagion
Pride                                      Immortal?
The Visitor                             Peppers Ghost     Thanks
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2010-02-13, 09:01:53
No other studio LP (I'll let other Roomies talk about EP's) but you have at least two interesting live albums : Live and Life (Cd+Dvd) and Breakfast In Biarritz (a favorite of our deeply missed Steve J  :'().
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2010-02-13, 12:40:48
Quote from: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-13, 00:30:37
Any other studio cds for Arena?

I like Live & Life a lot, Aswas. It's not a studio cd but a fine live recording, cd & dvd  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Thu, 2010-02-18, 22:28:50
Thanks Nicky, I ordered them today. In your opinion, what is another band of the same type, like Arena, with the keyboards, offbeats etc. I read many that you guys have bought that I have never heard of, and I am on limited funds. I love Arena, and IQ, but want to add. Any helpful hints. Aswas
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-19, 12:14:42
OK, Aswas, these are the sorta discussions that I love (and miss in the Room).

IQ have never really gripped me, so I can't help out with that  :-\

Groups that to my mind are close to Arena are:


First of all: Caamora, album Caamora She. This is a major side project of Clive's, and he has written all the lyrics, composed the music, plays keys (surprising, eh?), and even sings, along with other fine singers:  Agnieszka Swita, Alan Reed (until recently, the singer of Pallas), and Christina Booth (Magenta). "She" is a concept album, the story closely following H. Rider Haggard's novel "She", but with a lotta additional philosophical reflections by Clive. The music is alternately recitative and melodic. Caamora She is an absolute must for Arena fans.


Ten and Gary Hughes, best albums, in prioritised order imo: The Twilight Chronicles, Once And Future King, The Essential Collection, Babylon, Return To Evermore.

Except for Bupie, Roomies have never given Ten and GH a proper chance, altho to my mind they'r the closest to Clive & Co. re music and lyrics.

The keyboards are more in the background than Clive's, more atmospheric, the lyrics mythological and philosophical (as Arena's), great guitarplaying, more experimental than John's (Chris is younger and less settled than John), and Gary is one of the most expressive singers around, has a more "feeling" voice than Rob, who is more dramatic.


Then there's Lana Lane & Erik Nordentoft. As with Arena, the keyboards very much upfront. Lana is currently my fave woman singer. She sings with power, fervor, beauty and precision. The music is melodic and dramatic, the lyrics mythological (like Arena), and poetic, with a strong female coloring - very sensual - due to Lana. Their best album, in both my and Teunis' opinion, is The Secrets Of Astrology. Further, Lady Macbeth is great too.


Another L.A. group: Eleven (all these number groups). They'r more experimental and odd than the aforementioned groups, but also have the atmosphere and shifting moods of the others. Great singing, equal male and female vocals, and surprising and cranky instrumental bits creeping in and out of the music. Best albums imo: Howling Book, Avantgardedog, Thunk.


I guess that also Phideaux should be mentioned here, but I'l leave the description to Roomies who know'm better than I do.

Hope this helps ya, Aswas  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-02-19, 13:39:51
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-19, 12:14:42
Then there's Lana Lane & Erik Nordentoft.
Don't know that guy Nicky  :D.

I agree with Nicky on the Caamora stuff  8). IQ is one of my favourite prog bands, their latest release 'Frequency' is great. Too bad IQ don't update their MySpace, otherwise you could hear some of their latest tracks. Maybe Clive's other bands Pendragon (MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/toffrecords) or Shadowland (http://www.myspace.com/shadowlanduk) are interesting for you. From my own country I would recommend Knight Area (http://www.myspace.com/knightarea), also in the vain of IQ and Arena with lots of keyboard- and guitarsolos. Good luck checking it out!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-02-19, 17:37:03
Considering your description "keyboards, offbeats ..." and your love for symphonic prog, I think you can't go wrong trying Magenta, especially their LP's Revolutions, Seven (my personal fave) and Metamorphosis.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2010-02-19, 21:04:36
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-02-19, 12:14:42
Then there's Lana Lane & Erik Nordentoft.

lawl  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-02-19, 23:02:43
Just Arrived:

The Pineapple Thief - Tightly Unwound
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-20, 07:26:58
Nicky,(and all)

Thanks for the great feedback. That gives me a great start to check out. What about Shadowlands? Thanks again. I have many questions and I will dump them on you Nicky if ya don't mind. Man I hadn't heard of any of them except for Clive's.  Thanks again ASWAS
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-02-20, 07:31:24
Thanks Teunis and Bupie. I will check them out too. Marillion is ok , I have a few, but it is a hit and miss with them. Plus it is not quite the adreneline rush that I get from other prog
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-02, 17:10:09
It's a new month, and I got a bit of change left over after having paid the bills, so I purchased:

PT:  The Incident
Trivium:  Shogun
Judas Priest:  Demolition & Jugulator

Got three of'm for under ½-price.

Shogun & Demolition I'v already spun several times, Jugulator once (all three great), and the first on my cd-player this eve will be The Incident  *horns*

So got some great music for the coming days  8)


Aswas, try Fish's soloalbums (from after his time with Marillion)  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Wed, 2010-03-03, 06:50:19
Thanks Nicky, I ordered  She today. I do have Fishs' DVD Return to Misplaced Childhood. He is one tall dude. I will check it out. Thanks Aswas
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 08:37:19
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-02-11, 22:19:24
I just ordered the following DVD's from Ytsejam Records:

- Dream Theater - Santiago, Chile 12/6/05
- Liquid Tension Experiment - Live In LA

Tom

For anyone who's interested: I've got 'em! :D

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-02, 17:10:09
It's a new month, and I got a bit of change left over after having paid the bills, so I purchased:

PT:  The Incident

And.......do you like it? :)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Fri, 2010-03-05, 08:39:48
This weekend I will be doing some homework on all the bands that everyone chimed in on. Maybe I'll get lucky and hear some samples. Thanks again everyone. I did order Live and Life a few days ago from Verglas. It's already on its way. "Pride" was delivered last week. Wow, what a difference in singers. It is totally different than the first cd, but I like it. I ordered "Ever" twice from Amazon, from 2 different stores, and each had to cancel order due to incorrect inventory. SO, I did my first order through IQ website. Hope it goes OK. Next back to Verglas to order Breakfast in Barritz(spelled wrong) and Welcome to the Stage. Any comments? Do they sound OK. See ya
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-03-05, 17:00:34
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-03-04, 08:37:19
And.......do you like it? :)

Super  *horns*

I was really looking forward to listening to it.

I'v been on a real heavy course for teachers this week, which will last March thru, and The Incident has some heavy competition (Priest & Trivium), but now Incident is really longin to be played, and I'l give it some spins during the weekend.

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2010-03-08, 16:56:49
Well , what else could i order for the bargain price of £8.99 for the 2cd limited edition fancy pack but

Nostradamus by Nicky Priest  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-03-09, 16:51:16
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2010-03-08, 16:56:49
Nostradamus by Nicky Priest  ;)

8) Funkster

And I got me Glenn Tipton's Baptizm Of Fire.

I of course got it cuz it's one of Glenn's masterpieces, but additionally in the mix are guys with the names of:  Robert Trujillo, John Entwistle, Cozy Powell, Don Airey, and Billy Sheehan - should ring bells dingeling  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-01, 11:54:59
Just ordered Royal Hunt's Paradox after reading a lot of rave reviews on this album.

Never heard a single note of it so I don't know what to expect but I read that it's in the vein of Shadow Gallery with less prog elements.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-04-02, 14:32:50
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2010-04-01, 11:54:59
Just ordered Royal Hunt's Paradox after reading a lot of rave reviews on this album.

Yeah, I'd also like to hear more of Royal Hunt, got'm on my SL  8)

From Wiki, André Andersen: "André Andersen (born December 16, 1961) is a Russia-born multi-instrumentalist and composer best known as the keyboardist and founder of the Denmark-based progressive metal band Royal Hunt. He claims to be of mixed Danish and Georgian royal blood.

Born in Moscow, Andersen started playing piano at the age of 5. He moved to Denmark in 1984 and founded Royal Hunt in 1991. Andersen cites Mozart, Paganini, Rick Wakeman and Jon Lord as his principal influences. Currently, he also writes lyrics, composes and produces for the band, and has also released several solo works."

Nicky.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sat, 2010-04-10, 04:05:48
Nicky I ordered a 2 Pallas cd's today after listening to samples. They sounded pretty cool. Se ya Thanks ASWAS
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-04-11, 01:37:53
Today I've paid a visit to the local music store.
3 cd's for 25 euro's and a new album, that's my catch.

Three for 25:

1 Shadow Gallery - Tyranny ( I was actually surprised that they've had it over there but since the version that I own had some scratches and was a bit damaged ...)
1 Supertramp - Breakfast in America ( the version I own is ... on vinyl. I really needed to upgrade that one.  ;))
1 Elbow - The Seldom Seen Kid (heard lots of good things about it, I just wanted to know what all the fuzz is/was about.)

And...

The New album:

Coheed & Cambria ~ Year Of the Black Rainbow
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Mon, 2010-04-12, 23:55:05
Nicky


I am going to spend tomorrow looking up all the cd's and bands that you listed above to see if I can find samples of what they sound like. I am ready to expand a little on bands that sound in the same vein as Arena. Thanks. Pallas is awesome. Have 2. I did have to order DVD of Testimony by Neal Morse again. Scratched and worn to hell. Have a great one
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:30:38
Bigelf - Cheat the Gallows which after a few listens seems seems very promising
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-04-13, 10:00:27
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2010-04-11, 01:37:53
Coheed & Cambria ~ Year Of the Black Rainbow

I didn't know you liked Coheed! Great! Truly one of my favourite bands these days. *horns*

Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-04-13, 08:30:38
Bigelf - Cheat the Gallows which after a few listens seems seems very promising

Another superb 'new' band! Saw them last October on Progressive Nation (together with Dream Theater, Opeth and Unexpect) and they were very impressive. Great charismatic frontman as well.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-20, 18:42:48
Just Arrived:

Arena - Live and Life   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Wed, 2010-04-21, 19:57:20
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-04-20, 18:42:48
Just Arrived:

Arena - Live and Life   8)
Great ! You shall enjoy this one.  ;)
I bought The Steve Miller's Band's Greatest Hits triple CD set for only 10 bucks in the US. There can be some really nice prices in the USA when it comes to music.  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-04-23, 19:57:57
Ordered two lp's cd's this week:
Antimatter - Leaving Eden
Asia - Omega

The latter one is on its way to me. I've heard one minute soundbytes of all the tracks, which made me buy it  ::).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2010-04-25, 16:48:04
Just received Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth.....Steve Hackett. Love it lots
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2010-04-25, 17:59:23
Hey guys,
Hey Nicky, just received my first Pallas cd The Cross and the Crucible. It is awesome. So I ordered a couple more. It think it called Beat the Drum. My mind went blank. Also I orderd a Pallas Dvd. Finally I ordered Symphony X keyboard player Michael Pinnerra's CD. There was alot of.  good reviews. I also checked a couple bands that you gave me to check, that made the grade. Just gotta get them one at a time. See ya
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2010-04-26, 13:41:50
All sounds great, Aswas  *horns*

So things will no longer be as was  ;D

If ya think I got a couple of things right for you, I'd propose that you check up the groups in my pantheon. There are some groups there that would probably be too harsh and growly for you, but I also got a melodic and clean-singing department with Arena (big surprise ;D ), Jeff Buckley, Anathema and many more fine groups.

And as I mentioned earlier, I'm sure Priest's Nostradamus will go well with you.

I know that I'm mentioning this album a lot (ad nauseam), but I simply can't live with proggies ignoring it like that. Nostra is an extraordinary album comparable only to The Wall, Scenes From A Memory, and very few other great masterpieces  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-04-27, 06:02:05
I will check them out tomorrow. I can do growly and harsh too. I have 4 by Opeth as an example. But I will check out both of those tomorrow, and thanks again. see ya aswas not as was anymore
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 16:53:04
I had a bit left over after paying bills, so I checked up what Fona (the shop in Copenhagen) was selling cheaply, and purchased:

Gojira:  The Way Of All Flesh

Amaseffer:  Slaves For Life

David Bowie:  Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie:  "Heroes"

All excellent albums  *horns*

Lookin forward to get more into'm  :)

Mad, you still listen to Amaseffer once in a while ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-04-30, 14:46:22
Just ordered the Pallas live DVD 'The Blinding Darkness'. I already have the cd of the gig, it's great! Just love Alan Reed's voice, curious what his next 'project' will be now he's no longer part of Pallas.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Tue, 2010-05-04, 02:07:38
That's next the Pallas DVD, but Nicky I just ordered also Priest's Nostradamas. The sound bytes sound great. You are doing great on your suggestions. I was looking at one of the inserts that came with a new cd and Jadis was advertized. So I am going to listen to some soundbites, and see how they sound. Thanks ASWAS
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-05-04, 13:29:43
Quote from: aswas on Tue, 2010-05-04, 02:07:38
You are doing great on your suggestions.

OK, I suggest that you send me an envelope with some 100 $ bills  ;D


Quote
Nicky I just ordered also Priest's Nostradamas. The sound bytes sound great.

8) Aswas (no longer)

They're probably my fave group now - but that's also cuz they come from Birmingham  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2010-05-10, 08:45:33
Abel Ganz - Shooting Albatross
Simon Says - Paradise Square
Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Wed, 2010-05-12, 22:01:46
Bit of a buying frenzy, just ordered the regular editions of Ayreon's Human Equation and the one with the binary title, for 8,51 euro each ( :o ) at blahdvd.com. Still hadn't bought these, because of a slight Ayreon monster concept albums overdose feeling, but look forward to them now.

Also coming up from Beyond Rock: GPS - Window To The Soul, Star One - Space Metal and Planet X - Quantum :P

Furthermore added the just released 20th anniversary deluxe edition (DVD/2CD) of Alchemy Live by Dire Straits to my shopping list  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2010-05-13, 08:20:25
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2010-05-12, 22:01:46
Furthermore added the just released 20th anniversary deluxe edition (DVD/2CD) of Alchemy Live by Dire Straits to my shopping list  *horns*
Good choice  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Thu, 2010-05-13, 13:58:08
Quote from: bellanova on Sun, 2010-04-25, 16:48:04
Just received Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth.....Steve Hackett. Love it lots

Me too, gets a lot of play here. Bit frustrating though that there's a new version with bonus cd now, got my copy last year already when there was only the regular version :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-05-13, 20:27:59
Quote from: erik on Wed, 2010-05-12, 22:01:46
Also coming up from Beyond Rock: GPS - Window To The Soul, Star One - Space Metal
Great choices. I've heard that a new GPS and Asia featuring John Payne release are in the works and will be released this year. But that is what's been told last year too. I'm sure when I hold them in my hands  ;). Star One =  *horns*, looking forward to Star Two  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-05-14, 00:24:10
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-05-13, 20:27:59
Great choices. I've heard that a new GPS and Asia featuring John Payne release are in the works and will be released this year. But that is what's been told last year too. I'm sure when I hold them in my hands  ;). Star One =  *horns*, looking forward to Star Two  ;).
Yep these have been on my shopping list for some time, now they finally make it to my shelves and cd player *horns* I also read about the Asia featuring John Payne album supposedly being released this year and a possible title, Arcana (no longer Architects Of Time). They have recently signed with the Favored Nations label at any rate. Let's wait and see what Arjen Lucassen's next move will be after Guilt Machine.

On topic, latest addition: not a purchase but a gift from my mom today: a big stack of great LP's from her collection that she's getting rid of (my dad's still holding on to his stuff, including a lot of Beatles works). Now I must get a record player! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2010-05-21, 10:03:23
I just ordered UFO's The Monkey Puzzle and The Visitor.

This will complete my collection, at the exception of UFO 1 and UFO 2, the EP Ain't Misbehavin' and the unfoundable High Stakes And Dangerous Men.

So it makes me now a proud owner of 16 studio albums and 2 live, the famous Strangers In The Night and the triple Impact Live. Too bad I missed their gig in Paris a few weeks ago   >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Fri, 2010-05-21, 10:24:57
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2010-05-13, 20:27:59
Star One =  *horns*, looking forward to Star Two  ;).

Well look here at this info I found Wikipedia:

QuoteWhen asked on the "Ask Arjen Anything" channel of communication if there would be another Star One album, Lucassen simply stated "Probably". However, he has since stated that he does not want to make another Star One album:

" Space Metal was really magic. I am afraid that I will fail to capture the same atmosphere and actually ruin it! I am actually against sequels; you cannot repeat the same atmosphere and feeling like you had with the first album.[2] "

However, in an interview conducted by Ragnarok Radio in October 2009 Arjen stated Star One is "definitely not dead."[3]

In October 2009 in an interview with Lebmetal.com Arjen said he was working on what might become another Star One album: "In the meantime I will be working on a new, heavier album. Possible a new Star One album, but then again things never work out the way I plan them"[4], and in a November 2009 interview with Lagrossradio.com, Arjen stated that he was definitely working on a new Star One album and that he had already written and recorded a song.[5]

In March of 2010, a "demo listening party" was held where several members of the arjenlucassen.com messageboard were allowed to listen to the first (only instrumental) demos for the new Star One-album.[6]

So it actually is in the works! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-05-21, 19:58:48
About a new Star One:
Quote from: erik on Fri, 2010-05-21, 10:24:57
Well look here at this info I found Wikipedia:

So it actually is in the works! *horns*
Yeah, I knew that. Thought you were joking or/and Mad would break in as Arjen/Ayreon freak  *horns* ;D.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-05-21, 21:03:23
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2010-04-29, 16:53:04

Mad, you still listen to Amaseffer once in a while ?

Nicky.

Most definitely yes, Nick.  :) :) :)

Ordered, paid and also received:

Coheed & Cambria ~ Neverender DVD (all four albums performed live in its entirety)
Pain of Salvation ~ Road Salt 1 : Ivory

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:34:19
Arrived yesterday
Anesthetise - Porcupine Tree DVD
Spock's Beard - X
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:22:02
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2010-05-25, 10:34:19
Anesthetize - Porcupine Tree DVD

I got that one as well! *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2010-05-27, 19:22:32
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-05-25, 22:22:02
I got that one as well! *horns*

Tom
Could you tell a bit more about it please ?  :) How is it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2010-05-28, 14:37:36
Quote from: Draco chimera on Thu, 2010-05-27, 19:22:32
Could you tell a bit more about it please ?  :) How is it?

It is flat, round and quite shiny  ;D

Apart from that totally awesome.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sat, 2010-05-29, 14:35:16
I got Anaesthetise the dvd by PT too! I love that album!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2010-05-29, 16:48:27
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2010-05-28, 14:37:36
It is flat, round and quite shiny  ;D

Apart from that totally awesome.

Indeed, it looks very professional. Great picture, great sound-quality. 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2010-06-01, 09:55:17
Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy.

This promises to be flat, round and quite shiny.  Oh yes... ;D *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-01, 11:09:35
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2010-06-01, 09:55:17
Oh yes...

Sure sounds exciting - from Wikipedia, The Obsidian Conspiracy:

"Warrel Dane commented on the writing process: 'These songs are full of newfound rage, lyrically and musically. Jeff Loomis has come up with some amazing new riffs that will no doubt please old and new fans alike. Also, I think the combination of Peter [Wichers] and Andy [Sneap] (production & mixing) will result in something very, very special.'  Dane expressed his opinion about the song And The Maiden Spoke: '[It] is going to blow your minds; it's twisted, progressive lunatic fringe riffing with vicious hooklines.'

Jeff Loomis commented on the writing of the album: 'I think that with the new Nevermore, it still sounds like the band, but I think I'm giving Warrel a little bit more room this time around for more vocals rather than all the notey, kind of complex stuff and all that, so this time around it's just a little bit more wide open musically for him to really be able to do whatever he wants vocally this time around. So we'll see what happens. It's gonna be an interesting album for us, for sure.'"


Guys, Nevermore are one of the most exciting and innovative metal bands around. If you havent gotten into'm, ya don't know where progmetal is headin these days  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-01, 18:51:04
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2010-06-01, 09:55:17
Nevermore - The Obsidian Conspiracy.

I got it today  8)  (bought it in a cd-store in Cop)


Also bought:

Cynic:  Traced In Air

Yup !


Dimmu Borgir:  Death Cult Armageddon

Pretty drastic sounding title  :o

This album is considered by many Amazon reviewers to be the best Borgir album.

I'v been vacillating a lot about Borgir, as they'r extremely dark in both lyrics and music and verge on what's unacceptable to me as a Christian. What tipped me over to buying this album is that ICS Vortex is in the mix. He sings incredibly on Arcturus' Sideshow Symphonies. OK, he's not the lead singer on Armageddon, but just having him in the band is enough for me. He plays bass and does some singing on Armageddon. Nicholas Barker on drums is also supposed to be extraordinary. He's often compared to Hellhammer, who has played in both Arcturus and Borgir (and plays on Sideshow).

Well, let's see. Proggies have to risk their necks occasionally  ;D

I hardly need to ask whether there are any other Roomies into Borgir  :D  - well maybe Funkster  ???

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:26:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-01, 11:09:35
Jeff Loomis commented on the writing of the album: 'I think that with the new Nevermore, it still sounds like the band, but I think I'm giving Warrel a little bit more room this time around for more vocals rather than all the notey, kind of complex stuff and all that, so this time around it's just a little bit more wide open musically for him to really be able to do whatever he wants vocally this time around. So we'll see what happens. It's gonna be an interesting album for us, for sure.'"

Hmm, I doubt this album will do more for me than This Godless Endeavor since there are more vocals... ::)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-06-02, 13:04:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2010-06-01, 18:51:04
I got it today  8)  (bought it in a cd-store in Cop)


Also bought:

Cynic:  Traced In Air

Yup !


Dimmu Borgir:  Death Cult Armageddon

Pretty drastic sounding title  :o

This album is considered by many Amazon reviewers to be the best Borgir album.

I'v been vacillating a lot about Borgir, as they'r extremely dark in both lyrics and music and verge on what's acceptable to me as a Christian. What tipped me over to buying this album is that ICS Vortex is in the mix. He sings incredibly on Arcturus' Sideshow Symphonies. OK, he's not the lead singer on Armageddon, but just having him in the band is enough for me. He plays bass and does some singing on Armageddon. Nicholas Barker on drums is also supposed to be extraordinary. He's often compared to Hellhammer, who has played in both Arcturus and Borgir (and plays on Sideshow).

Well, let's see. Proggies have to risk their necks occasionally  ;D

I hardly need to ask whether there are any other Roomies into Borgir  :D  - well maybe Funkster  ???

Nicky.

Not listened to them Nicky as that whole corpsepaint/spikes look just puts me off. And they do sound a bit dark for poor ole me

Opeth/Cynic/Pestillence/Death/Athiest i can enjoy but Cradle of filth/Dimmu Borgir etc do not float my boat at all
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-02, 13:45:09
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2010-06-02, 11:26:37
Hmm, I doubt this album will do more for me than This Godless Endeavor since there are more vocals... ::)

Well, let'm rest then for a while, Tomboy. I'l forgive ya  :)

But I'l get back to you later on that matter .....  ;D

At least you like ZOP  8)


I got the special box set of Obsidian for the same price as a usual new cd  :)

Lotta goodies in it. Beside the cd in a hard case (so one can take it out and put it next to the other cd's on the shelf), there was a dvd, and several cards: postcards, cards with lyrics and stuff.

Tom if you give me your address, I'l send ya an Obsidian postcard. Maybe that'l do the trick  ;D


Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-06-02, 13:04:24
And they do sound a bit dark for poor ole me

I gave Armageddon a full run yesterday, and I actually enjoyed it more than I expected. Nothing like my thrill with Sideshow Symphonies, but still.

Borgir are very special, quite different from anything else. No doubt they'r serious musicians, + a lot else  ;)

But now I know I'l be returning to'm now and then, so let's see .....


Quote
Opeth/Cynic/Pestilence/Death/Athiest

I'm well into Opeth, Cynic, Death, and Atheist now, but Pestilence I'v never heard. You think they'r somethin for me, Funkster ?


Quote
poor ole me

Well, how about me, Funkster ?  Ya don't think that my life is pretty tattered by now ?  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Wed, 2010-06-02, 15:01:35
Nicky - give testimony of the ancients by pestilence a whirl as i think it would be right up your street mate.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2010-06-02, 16:58:16
Quote from: funkster on Wed, 2010-06-02, 15:01:35
Nicky - give testimony of the ancients by pestilence a whirl as i think it would be right up your street mate.

Thanx, Funkster, got it on my SL now  :)

And you give Traced In Air a whirl  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-06-07, 15:31:36
I bought North Atlantic Oscillation's 'Grappling Hooks' last weekend.

Great modern-sounding prog in the vein of Pure Reason Revolution and Mew. Have a listen here: www.myspace.com/naoband.

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-07, 16:56:47
I've bought four tickets to the Roger Waters concert at April 9th next year in Arnhem!!!

Who will join me?
Dutchies?  ???
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2010-06-07, 23:47:18
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2010-06-07, 16:56:47
I've bought four tickets to the Roger Waters concert at April 9th next year in Arnhem!!!

Who will join me?
Dutchies?  ???

Have you got some spare tickets?

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-06-13, 19:07:10
I saw Roger Waters near Boston some 20-25 years ago.  I don't think I'll make it to Arnhem from across the sea, but enjoy!

Just Purchased:

Amazon MP3 Dowloads of

IQ - Tales From the Lush Attic
IQ - The Wake

I've had these on vinyl since shortly after their release, but I felt the need to have them in a format I can actually play now (and the CDs are quite expensive).   ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-06-14, 22:08:15
Just Arrived:

Anathema - Judgement
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2010-06-25, 23:09:07
Oops, wrong topic. ...

I've purchased no CD.

And not a DVD.

But an LP.

Three to be precise.

...

All the studio albums of Transatlantic on coloured vinyl.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Quite expensive and I now have to figure out a way to explain this to my dearest ( ::)) but well worth the money!

At least, I hope.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2010-06-27, 22:11:34
Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull by John Williams. I love movie soundtracks  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2010-07-01, 19:43:24
New arrivals this week and last week:

Vanden Plas ~ The Seraphic Clockwork
Demians ~ Mute (the most hideous cover I've ever seen but the music sounds good)
Marillion ~ Size Matters

Just to name a few...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-07-04, 13:42:27
Like Mad I bought Mute and I also got Karnataka's - The gathering light.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2010-07-11, 13:30:43
I've recently brought 'Airplane 2', 'The Naked Gun Trilogy', and 'Hot shots' on DVD.  I love comedy. - Especially silly comedy like that.

Leslie Nielsen and Lloyd Bridges are awesome! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Mon, 2010-07-12, 15:21:45
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2010-07-11, 13:30:43
I've recently brought 'Airplane 2', 'The Naked Gun Trilogy', and 'Hot shots' on DVD.  I love comedy. - Especially silly comedy like that.

Leslie Nielsen and Lloyd Bridges are awesome! *horns*
Oh, so I'm not the only one here who loves those stupid movies.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2010-07-13, 00:55:21
Quote from: Draco chimera on Mon, 2010-07-12, 15:21:45
Oh, so I'm not the only one here who loves those stupid movies.  ;D

No, you're not!  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-08-28, 19:45:21
During my holidays: Ayreon - 01011001 (didn't like it at all, but for only 5 euro's I filled the only gap in my Ayreon collection). Still not impressed though  ;).
IQ - The Wake 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Didn't own the original album, wasn't available anymore, this is a remastered version. Also 2 cd's of demos, the first gig that was taped on film (very poor quality though!). In fact cd 1 will be played often. For cd 2, 3 and 4 one or two times will be enough  ::).
Ordered: the new Gazpacho album 'Missa Atropos'. Very much looking forward to this one!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:24:15
Gazpacho's Missa Atropos arrived yesterday. Listened to it with headphones in bed last evening, and was overwhelmed. Again a masterpiece. Will they ever stop delivering?

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2010-09-02, 21:31:10
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Thu, 2010-09-02, 14:24:15
Gazpacho's Missa Atropos arrived yesterday. Listened to it with headphones in bed last evening, and was overwhelmed. Again a masterpiece. Will they ever stop delivering?

Tom
Good to read, I've read these kind of comments on Facebook as well. I hope to receive it tomorrow  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2010-09-05, 01:58:10
Just Arrived:

Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

Mixed by Steven Wilson, I see.  Not a bad sign.   :D

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-10, 18:31:04
Just Arrived:

Marillion - Clutching at Straws

A bit of Fish on the menu today.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2010-09-10, 21:27:49
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-10, 18:31:04
A bit of Fish on the menu today.   ;)

I thought Manatees were veggies  ;D

But you'r so fishy ...  :D

Great album, Greenie, I'm sure you'l enjoy it  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2010-09-11, 00:29:12
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-10, 18:31:04
Just Arrived:

Marillion - Clutching at Straws

A bit of Fish on the menu today.   ;)

Excellent purchase!

In my humble opinion; their best!  *horns*

Arrived today:

Nosound ~ Sol29 remaster cd/dvd

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2010-09-11, 17:38:05
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-10, 18:31:04
Just Arrived:

Marillion - Clutching at Straws

A bit of Fish on the menu today.   ;)

I wish you a very pleasant first spin, after which you will have 80 more, because this album is simply gigantic.

Still drowning.-... ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2010-09-17, 17:44:42
Just Arrived:

Demians - Mute

Ugly cover and all.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-09-20, 21:37:39
Another from the new batch just arrived:

Amorphis - Skyforger
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2010-09-21, 06:26:33
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2010-09-20, 21:37:39
Another from the new batch just arrived:

Amorphis - Skyforger

And what an album it is  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2010-09-28, 17:33:06
And the last of my recent orders:

Pendragon - Pure

Fresh arrived from the U.K.  I decided to see what all the fuss was about.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 14:27:34
Quote from: Manatee on Tue, 2010-09-28, 17:33:06
Pendragon - Pure

Fresh arrived from the U.K.  I decided to see what all the fuss was about.   ;)
And?  ;)

Steve Lukather - All's Well That Ends Well  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2010-10-18, 17:54:14
Regarding Pendragon - Pure:

I like it.   :)

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2010-10-16, 14:27:34
And?  ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:15:19
Victims of the modern age - Star One
Coming to town - The Oliver Wakeman Band (with Paul Manzi)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2010-10-31, 12:23:57
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2010-09-11, 17:38:05
I wish you a very pleasant first spin, after which you will have 80 more, because this album is simply gigantic.

I'v already spun Clutching At Straws 81 times ... so I don't get any more spins, Cap ?

:D

This is formidable album  *horns*

That's as high as "the water" ever got  ;)

Then Fish jumped out ... and landed some brilliant albums  :)

Whoops, better beat it - hey Cap, what's the trick ?  :D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2010-11-02, 18:03:20
I bought Cardiology yesterday, the latest Good Charlotte release. I wanted to grap a copy of LP's new album, but it was really too expensive.   :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 19:07:21
Quote from: Draco chimera on Tue, 2010-11-02, 18:03:20
I wanted to grap a copy of LP's new album, but it was really too expensive.   :(

I bought it last week and believe me, it's worth it! Really good (concept)album. A return to form for Linkin Park if you ask me. *horns*

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sat, 2010-11-06, 11:41:02
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Tue, 2010-11-02, 19:07:21
I bought it last week and believe me, it's worth it! Really good (concept)album. A return to form for Linkin Park if you ask me. *horns*

Tom
That's pretty good news. A friend of mine bought it and he seemed disappointed, but I also know that people are divided and do not know what to think of the album. I guess the only way to find out for me is to buy it.  ;D
By the way, isn't it rather a conceptual album? I listened to some songs, and they don't seem to tell a story altogether.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2010-11-06, 22:32:25
Star One - Victims Of The Modern Age

The 2cd (limited) edition  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2010-11-11, 21:51:24
Just thudded(?) onto my mat the deluxe edition of the whirlwind tour 2010.

It is nice as I was actually at the concert they recorded. taikes a while to play though as the concert crosses 2 DVD's and 3 CD's  *horns*

Edit. It is fantastic highly recommended if you like Transatlantic.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2010-12-03, 21:59:46
Knight Area - Rising Signs from the Shadow (double livecd)

My favorite prog band from my home country 8). I had the pleasure to witness them live last year. They played their last album 'Realm of Shadows' live by then. Exactly that is disc one. On the second disc a good mix from the first two albums, love it  *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2010-12-19, 14:15:19
This week the mailman made me happy not being on strike and presenting me Lunatic Soul ~ ii (The White Album), Radiance ~ The Burning Sun and Mystery ~ One Among the Living.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2010-12-20, 15:04:51
Woohooo, this time last week I didn't have a single album by A Perfect Circle, as of today I have them all! My brother got me Thirteenth Step! 8)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2010-12-29, 12:34:25
Voyager x-mas special, 3 albums for 15AUS$.
http://www.voyager-australia.com/news.php
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2010-12-29, 22:15:58
Quote from: Peter on Wed, 2010-12-29, 12:34:25
Voyager x-mas special, 3 albums for 15AUS$.
http://www.voyager-australia.com/news.php

Nice catch.  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-02-06, 20:15:13
Gazpacho - Bravo  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-02-15, 20:43:23
Carptree ~ Nymf
Galleon ~ In The Wake of the Moon
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-03-29, 18:11:15
I just bought a DVD.
As a biology teacher I like buying educational and/or documentary dvds. Especially when they are focused on children/adolescents.
So this time it was:

The Human Body

From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Human_Body_(TV_series)):
"The Human Body is a seven part documentary series, first shown on 20 May 1998 on BBC One and presented by medical scientist Robert Winston. A co-production between the BBC and The Learning Channel, the series looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.
The series was nominated for numerous awards, winning several, including three BAFTA awards, four RTS awards and a Peabody Award."



The last time I bought cds was still in 2010, I think it was Porcupine Tree (Up The Downstair, The Sky Moves Sideways and Signify).

Now I still need On The Sunday Of Life... and Lightbulb Sun and then my Porcupine Tree studio album discography will be completed!
After that, I might want to expand and buy Recordings (which is excellent!) and perhaps Stars Die: The Delerium Years since they both contain some new songs.

I LOVE Porcupine Tree!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-04-01, 23:08:01
I got a bargain. A real bargain.

At the Frost* site you can order the Philidelphia Experiment for a lousy 10 pounds and so I did!

Got it in my mailbox today and already played it and it's fun!!
And good!!

And a shame that Jem decided to put the Cube into the fridge.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-04-11, 12:52:24
I recieved Passion this morning.

I recently recieved Welcome to my DNA and Within Temptations The Unforgiving.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Mon, 2011-04-11, 16:50:48
I received Passion this morning and Welcome to my DNA. I missed Blackfield on Friday so am looking forward to a spin of the new one soon to help make up for it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 17:42:48
Quote from: bellanova on Mon, 2011-04-11, 16:50:48I received Passion this morning and Welcome to my DNA. I missed Blackfield on Friday so am looking forward to a spin of the new one soon to help make up for it.

I only have The Masquerade Overture. I was going to check up on Believe. Never got to it. Then I wanted to try out Pure. Didn't. And now Passion looks good!
Which one to get first?

About Blackfield. I really love their debut and the second album is very good too. But to be honest, I don't like songs such as "Go To Hell" with lyrics that start with "Fuck you all, fuck you. Fuck you all, fuck you.". It seems very immature to me. I thought Steven Wilson was far too genius to lower himself to that kind of stuff. He disappoints me...

But...

I bought two Porcupine Tree albums anyway. ;D
- Lightbulb Sun (€ 12,99)
- Recordings (€ 12,99)

Nearing collection completion.

And (just to please Nicky ;)):
- Dream Theater - Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York (€ 6,99)

A cheap DVD moneywise. Of course I immediately checked the "John And Theresa Solo Spot" but wasn't really impressed. But I'm sure I'll have a great time watching this DVD. Just have to find some time...

€ 31,97 spent in total. Don't tell my girlfriend... :-X :-\

--Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-11, 18:25:35
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 17:42:48
I thought Steven Wilson was far too genius to lower himself to that kind of stuff. He disappoints me...

Aviv Geffen wrote most of the songs, including Go To Hell. Yesterday at the gig in Paradiso he introduced it with "This is for my parents". The only song SW brought in for Welcome To My DNA is Waving, he had nothing to do with most of the other songs, including Go To Hell. It even says so in the booklet. So maybe it's better to not jump to conclusions too fast...

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 19:09:17
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-11, 18:25:35Aviv Geffen wrote most of the songs, including Go To Hell. Yesterday at the gig in Paradiso he introduced it with "This is for my parents". The only song SW brought in for Welcome To My DNA is Waving, he had nothing to do with most of the other songs, including Go To Hell. It even says so in the booklet. So maybe it's better to not jump to conclusions too fast...

Yes, I know. But it's a collaborative project. Steven is participating here. I know that Blackfield is more Aviv's band than Steven's, but he could have said something like: "Oh come on, Aviv! That's a bit too much! Put it on one of your solo albums if you have to, but not on a Blackfield album. My name is attached to this."

This guy (http://www.demonpigeon.com/2011/04/06/blackfield-welcome-to-my-dna/) sums it up nicely:

"Steven has been hailed as a God, a genius, a King, a hero, blah blah blah by fans of progressive rock. He certainly has talent, and a love for what he does. His solo debut 'Insurgentes'  is a record that confirms that. It's bursting full of lyrical reverie, the title track full to brim of bright and eerie sounds that trickle through the ears. Go check out Puncture Wound, Insurgentes, and especially No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun (which is outstanding).

So I'm awfully confused about the new thingy from Blackfield, Steven Wilson's project with his Israeli fanboy Aviv Geffen. Dubbed 'Welcome to My DNA', this is the third studio album released by the duo (and the other three members of the current line-up who ding a triangle occasionally, or do a little insincere hoot in the background on a couple of tracks). And these are real lyrics as conceived by Geffen:

"Fuck you all, fuck you, fuck you all, fuck you. I don't care. I don't care. Fuck you all fuck you, fuck you all fuck you. I don't care anymore."

The crux of this supposedly extremely moving and meaningful insight into Aviv Geffen's relationship with his parents is completed with "go to hell, go to hell! Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell! Fuck you all, fuck you all, fuck you all!"

Steven Wilson has put his name to this."


I haven't heard the rest of the album, so I can't say anything about it, but that one song really puts me off. I won't buy albums with swearing and such so obviously present without any nuance at all.

Yes, I find it unprofessional and very immature for a musician. I just can't help it.

--Paco
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-11, 19:25:51
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 19:09:17
Yes, I know. But it's a collaborative project. Steven is participating here. I know that Blackfield is more Aviv's band than Steven's, but he could have said something like: "Oh come on, Aviv! That's a bit too much! Put it on one of your solo albums if you have to, but not on a Blackfield album. My name is attached to this."

This guy (http://www.demonpigeon.com/2011/04/06/blackfield-welcome-to-my-dna/) sums it up nicely:

"Steven has been hailed as a God, a genius, a King, a hero, blah blah blah by fans of progressive rock. He certainly has talent, and a love for what he does. His solo debut 'Insurgentes'  is a record that confirms that. It's bursting full of lyrical reverie, the title track full to brim of bright and eerie sounds that trickle through the ears. Go check out Puncture Wound, Insurgentes, and especially No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun (which is outstanding).

So I'm awfully confused about the new thingy from Blackfield, Steven Wilson's project with his Israeli fanboy Aviv Geffen. Dubbed 'Welcome to My DNA', this is the third studio album released by the duo (and the other three members of the current line-up who ding a triangle occasionally, or do a little insincere hoot in the background on a couple of tracks). And these are real lyrics as conceived by Geffen:

"Fuck you all, fuck you, fuck you all, fuck you. I don't care. I don't care. Fuck you all fuck you, fuck you all fuck you. I don't care anymore."

The crux of this supposedly extremely moving and meaningful insight into Aviv Geffen's relationship with his parents is completed with "go to hell, go to hell! Go to hell, go to hell, go to hell! Fuck you all, fuck you all, fuck you all!"

Steven Wilson has put his name to this."


I haven't heard the rest of the album, so I can't say anything about it, but that one song really puts me off. I won't buy albums with swearing and such so obviously present without any nuance at all.

Yes, I find it unprofessional and very immature for a musician. I just can't help it.

--Paco

Steven Wilson seems to be a guy who is all about artistic freedom. These lyrics are an expression of a feeling that Aviv Geffen's dealing with, or dealt with. So why shouldn't he be allowed to put it on the album? Because people could be offended by it? I think musicians should always make music that they like and are pleased with themselves and they have to try not to be influenced too much by what the fans want them to write.

I just think people are making way too big a deal out of it. I've read discussions on other forums as well but I can't help but feel sorry for all the great music these people are missing by dismissing a whole album based on the lyrics to one song.

To end on a lighter note: When Aviv sings it it sounds more like "Funk you all, funk you...".  ;)

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 23:06:48
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Mon, 2011-04-11, 19:25:51To end on a lighter note: When Aviv sings it it sounds more like "Funk you all, funk you...".  ;)

;D ;D ;D

I agree with you: music IS about artistic freedom. But to me it was so unexpected. I mean, Aviv is a bit of a 'rebellious' type. I knew that. He's an 'activist', a 'shocker'. But Steven is much more of a 'thinker'. Less impulsive. More serious, more mature. I didn't expect him to go along with that kind of lyrics. Perhaps that makes me one of 'those' guys who get easily(?) offended, but still I think Steven could have done better.

Ah well. He's working on a second solo album, if it's as great as his first, we're in for a treat.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2011-04-12, 14:53:25
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-04-11, 17:42:48
About Blackfield.

I like PT a lot - they'r pantheon with me - while Blackfield don't do much for me  :)


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"Fuck you all, fuck you."

SW is a very down-to-earth guy. That's one of the things I like about'm. He can say "Eternity" just as naturally as "Fuck ya". No problem there on my side  :)


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Nearing collection completion.

Me too  8)

I just don't need any more Blackfield (got I & II)  :-\


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And (just to please Nicky ):  Dream Theater - Metropolis 2000: Scenes From New York

To please yerself too, Paxi, I hope - and expect  :)


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Of course I immediately checked the "John And Theresa Solo Spot" but wasn't really impressed.

It would have improved the spot had they worked more on it and gotten it tighter, but I find it impressive anyway. It's very unusual. Theresa sings amazingly, literally over the top, and Petrucci, well, awesome as always. And there's soooo much passion in their duet-duel - whew  *horns*

And the entire Scenes has got a bit more kachunk  8)

Be a bit patient with it, Paxi  ;)


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Don't tell my girlfriend... 

Hey bebby  ;D

Girlfriends don't understand this stuff  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-04-15, 20:09:57
Received the new Pendragon album 'Passion' this week. Played it about 5 times, it's definitely a 'grower', it's getting better and better  *horns*. There's even a little bit of rap and yodel on it  ::), but it suits the music perfectly. Much better than the rap crap my son is listening to :D. Weird indeed, but you can't say that Pendragon isn't repeating themself everytime, they're very progressive in that way  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2011-04-24, 16:47:16
Received Passion a few days ago. Folks, it's excellent!! My favorite songs are Feeding Frenzy, This Green and Pleasant Land and Skara Brae, though they are all very good.  *horns*
And by the way, I completely agree with Teunis, the rap in Empathy just perfectly fits in the album.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-04-27, 15:10:36
Not bought.
Got this one from iO Pages because of their 100th issue. As a present.

Mostly Autumn - Go Well Diamond Heart (2 cd special edition)

;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-04-28, 00:28:32
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-04-27, 15:10:36
Not bought.
Got this one from iO Pages because of their 100th issue. As a present.

Mostly Autumn - Go Well Diamond Heart (2 cd special edition)

;D

Anyone know this album? Haven't had the time to listen to it yet. Just the first three songs or so. I was not overwhelmed, but it was certainly not bad. Although it seems that the singer is not always in pitch.
There's not much talk about Mostly Autumn here in the room. I wonder why.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-04-28, 00:37:22
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-04-28, 00:28:32
Anyone know this album? Haven't had the time to listen to it yet. Just the first three songs or so. I was not overwhelmed, but it was certainly not bad. Although it seems that the singer is not always in pitch.
There's not much talk about Mostly Autumn here in the room. I wonder why.

Don't know this album but I do have Heart Full of Sky and although there are some interesting moments on that album, it fails to grab me.
Mostly Autumn is mostly not my cup of tea. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2011-04-28, 19:00:25
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-04-28, 00:37:22
Don't know this album but I do have Heart Full of Sky and although there are some interesting moments on that album, it fails to grab me.
Mostly Autumn is mostly not my cup of tea. ;)
+1. I own several albums and there are certainly great tracks, but they can't keep me interested a whole album. Can't even remember when I played a MA album ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2011-04-29, 15:39:43
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-04-28, 00:28:32
Anyone know this album?

They'r too tame for me. That should'nt surprise anyone here  ;)

Altho I do like Jeff Buckley. There's some very special magic about him  :)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-05-09, 21:11:54
Ok, it might seem like I contradict myself since in another thread I told you that I had no money to buy the Radiance and Unlocking The Cage releases. But it actually reminded me that I bought something earlier (two weeks ago or something).

Porcupine Tree - "Metanoia"

It is a collection of (very nice) improvisations which were recorded at the same time as the "Signify" album.
It's actually really good!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-05-25, 18:15:08
Neal Morse - Testimony 2

pre-ordered: Peter Gee - East of Eden

He is the Pendragon bassplayer. Vocals on this album from Damian Wilson and Steve Thorne 8). Like Neal, he writes Christian lyrics. No problem for me though  :).

More info on his website: http://www.petergee.net/
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-05-31, 15:26:32
Finally I had the opportunity to buy "Testimony Two".
Now I only need the opportunity to listen to it.

I'm sure it will be fantastic, great, nice, good or at the very least ok. It can't be bad. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2011-05-31, 16:02:05
Ordered :

Unitopia : Artificial
Seventh Wonder : The Great Escape
Mystery : Beneath the Veil
Kamelot - A Cold Winter's Night (DVD)

I'll let you know about it after listening
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-06-02, 07:51:54
Forgot to mention :

Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight

White Willow : Signal To Noise

With the albums mentioned above, it makes a lot of new bands (for me) and music to listen to.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-06-03, 19:42:03
Have fun listening to all those albums Bupie. The Seventh Wonder album is  *horns*.

Yesterday evening I bought the first Testimony (double) album after the Neal Morse gig  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-06-05, 10:26:10
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2011-06-02, 07:51:54
White Willow : Signal To Noise

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2011-05-31, 16:02:05
Unitopia : Artificial
Mystery : Beneath the Veil

I'll let you know about them after listening

:)


I'm planning to restitute my loss of three cd's, and else I'v been completing my collection of Priest and Faith No More, as I could get them quite cheap in cd-shops. I also got Dreamscape's Very, which turned out to be very good  *horns*

I'd like to get some Negura Bunget, but I'l probably have to get on the net for that, as they'r totally unknown in this part of the world (that'l change, I'm sure)  8)

Guess I'l also have to get Testimony 2  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2011-06-23, 21:17:19
Just Arrived:

Devin Townsend Project - Deconstruction
Devin Townsend Project - Ghost

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-07-01, 22:37:38
Tom is going to laugh loud about this:

I bought an Ipod.  :-[ :-X
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:07:26
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2011-07-01, 22:37:38
Tom is going to laugh loud about this:

I bought an Ipod.  :-[ :-X

;D

Nothing wrong with that. itunes winds me up more and more with ebery release but as equipment goes  *horns*

Yes- Fly from here
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:32:16
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:07:26
ebery release

Reminds of when the Japanese prime minister informed about his erection  (spelled: election)  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2011-07-03, 10:22:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-07-02, 22:32:16
Reminds of when the Japanese prime minister informed about his erection  (spelled: election)  ;D

Nicky.

;D indeed.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-07-13, 20:43:49
This afternoon I 'bought' the Elbow album 'Build A Rocket Boys'. On my work we get 6 coins of 5 euros to buy our own summer present on a market. It's a tradition before the summer and the Christmas holidays. I spent 3 coins and didn't know what to buy and noticed this cd. I've read a lot of positive comments and liked the track I saw on tv from their Pinkpop performance. Played it only once. Not bad. I'm sure it will grow on me, but you have to be in the mood for it. It lacks power, I can even play it when my parents are coming  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-07-20, 18:12:43
Yesterday I ordered three Vangelis albums!
I'm quite excited about it, because I couldn't find these albums anywhere, and now they were on Bol.com for just € 7,50 each!

Vangelis - 1995 - Voices
Vangelis - 1996 - Oceanic
Vangelis - 1998 - El Greco

They should be here next week! ;D

Especially "Voices" and "El Greco" are something interesting!

"Oceanic" is more in the New Age genre, but I like it anyway.

"El Greco" is Vangelis' attempt at classical music. But not in a Mozart/Bach/Beethoven way. It's so different from anything I've heard. It's more like layers of sounds, spheres and feelings. Not very easy to get into, but we're proggers! We can do anything! ;D

"Voices" is one of the few Vangelis albums that has vocals. The song Ask The Mountains is like heaven! And Losing Sleep (Still, My Heart) has one of the best instrumental sections Vangelis has done. He rearranged this song and released it as part of the Alexander movie soundtrack. (Another great soundtrack album by this unearthly keyboardplayer. Although the movie is very bad apparently.)

I hope this man will make more albums!

Anyone here who likes Vangelis? Even a tiny little bit?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Smegal on Wed, 2011-07-20, 18:21:43
I have just bought an original Iron Maiden 'The Soundhouse Tapes' 7" EP with merchandise slip (1 of 5000 copies)

And can i just say i payed a little more then the £1.20 advertised on the slip   LOL
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: kmorse on Tue, 2011-07-26, 21:32:08
Bought a bunch of used stuff: Andy McKee, Eric Mongrain, Phil Keaggy. Mostly acoustic guitar. Lots of great picking and tapping.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-07-28, 19:28:49
On pre-order, oh silly me;

(http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/Metaltim/May%202011/DT2-2.jpg)

And here's what is in it:

• Instrumentals of the Entire A Dramatic Turn Of Events Album
• DVD of The Spirit Carries On – a 60 Minute Movie Documenting Dream Theater's Drummer Auditions
• Double-LP Set of A Dramatic Turn Of Events (180-Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Jacket)
• Dream Theater Branded Custom Turntable Slipmat
• Litho Print of Album Cover
• 50 Lucky Winners Will Find a Dream Theater 'Ticket For Life' (Randomly Inserted)
• All Content Housed in a Custom Box
• Receive a Digital Download of the Album the Day BEFORE Release

As you might have guessed:

I'm very pleased!  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-07-28, 23:41:02
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-07-28, 19:28:49
On pre-order, oh silly me;

(http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv219/Metaltim/May%202011/DT2-2.jpg)

And here's what is in it:

• Instrumentals of the Entire A Dramatic Turn Of Events Album
• DVD of The Spirit Carries On – a 60 Minute Movie Documenting Dream Theater's Drummer Auditions
• Double-LP Set of A Dramatic Turn Of Events (180-Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Jacket)
• Dream Theater Branded Custom Turntable Slipmat
• Litho Print of Album Cover
• 50 Lucky Winners Will Find a Dream Theater 'Ticket For Life' (Randomly Inserted)
• All Content Housed in a Custom Box
• Receive a Digital Download of the Album the Day BEFORE Release

As you might have guessed:

I'm very pleased!  *horns*  ;D


Looks cool Mad!
But:

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2011-07-28, 19:28:49
• Receive a Digital Download of the Album the Day BEFORE Release

That's hardly a prize...

I think I'll 'just' go for the "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" with the extra disc of instrumentals and the dvd.
I'm sure that's possible.
Tell me it's possible!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2011-07-29, 13:10:14
I don't know if there will be an edition with the instrumental CD this time. I have humbly pre-ordered the CD + DVD edition  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2011-07-29, 15:03:56
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2011-07-29, 13:10:14
I don't know if there will be an edition with the instrumental CD this time. I have humbly pre-ordered the CD + DVD edition  :)

There will, Bupie. ;-)
You only have to order/buy the 2cd version. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2011-08-04, 20:35:41
Just Arrived: Phideaux - Snowtorch
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2011-08-08, 21:36:49
Just Arrived: Anathema - Eternity
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2011-08-12, 20:07:22
I've purchased OSI - "Blood" (Special Edition) and something else...

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy the five book set.
I already had the four book set, but I found out that the fifth book, "Mostly Harmless", was more expensive in itself than this book set.
I paid a scandalous price of 9,99 euro.
Scandalous, because it's worth at least 30 euros.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 15:19:39
Just ordered the special edition thingy of Heritage inc DVD which should be nice and not bad at £8.99
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-09-20, 15:59:42
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 15:19:39
Just ordered the special edition thingy of Heritage inc DVD which should be nice and not bad at £8.99

Bargain alert!! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 16:18:25
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-09-20, 15:59:42
Bargain alert!! ;)

£11.99 in the shop in Liverpool so decided i will wait a few more days and save £3.

Like Scrooge me 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-09-20, 16:42:57
That reminds me.

My latest purchase:

- Vangelis - "Chariots Of Fire" (6,99)
- Star One - "Victims Of A Modern Age" (16,99)
- Dream Theater - "A Dramatic Turn Of Events" (14,99)

After that I discovered CDWOW.nl
Vangelis --> 5,99
Star One --> 7,99
Dream Theater --> 11,99

Could have saved 13 euros!!

Also when being in the MediaMarkt, I found this:

Dream Theater collection
Which included (by memory):
"Images And Words"
"Awake"
"Scenes From A Memory"
"Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
"Train Of Thought"

15,99 euros, ladies and gentlemen.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Tue, 2011-09-20, 18:56:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2011-09-20, 16:42:57
Dream Theater collection
Which included (by memory):
"Images And Words"
"Awake"
"Scenes From A Memory"
"Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence"
"Train Of Thought"

15,99 euros, ladies and gentlemen.
Sounds like you made a great deal  ;)

I bought two Steve Miller Band records: Children of the Future and Wide River.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-09-20, 23:02:18
Quote from: Draco chimera on Tue, 2011-09-20, 18:56:29
Sounds like you made a great deal  ;)

I bought two Steve Miller Band records: Children of the Future and Wide River.

Well, I didn't buy it, since I already have all these albums.
But I almost bought it just in case, to give away at birthdays or something.

But I didn't.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 12:10:19
Ladies and gentlemen: I've got 'm!!!

Dream Theater ~ A Dramatic Turn of Events cd+dvd.

Finally!!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-09-21, 19:47:20
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 12:10:19
Ladies and gentlemen: I've got 'm!!!

Dream Theater ~ A Dramatic Turn of Events cd+dvd.

Finally!!!!

Not the ultra super duper fantastic glorious special deluxe edition?
Just the special edition?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 20:05:10
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-09-21, 19:47:20
Not the ultra super duper fantastic glorious special deluxe edition?
Just the special edition?

Jup. The other one is still underway. ;)

Just as well to late but it's underway.
Always think positive. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-09-21, 21:29:27
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 20:05:10
Jup. The other one is still underway. ;)

Just as well to late but it's underway.
Always think positive. ;)

Ah, you bought both.

Why?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2011-09-21, 22:58:46
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2011-09-21, 21:29:27
Ah, you bought both.

Why?

One to put in my dvd player and one for the show. ;)

Those silly Dutchies.  ::)
It's quite expensive especially when you won't use any of it, but hey...it's Dream Theater.
What can I do? *shrugs.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 13:23:10
Just bought Opth - Heritage which is very good so far.
Arriving monday (I hope). Steve Hackett - Beyond the shrouded horizon and Grace for drowning - Steven Wilson

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2011-09-26, 11:37:50
Quote from: funkster on Tue, 2011-09-20, 15:19:39
Just ordered the special edition thingy of Heritage inc DVD which should be nice and not bad at £8.99

Due to the dodgy reviews i have cancelled my order and think i will get Mastodon instead
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2011-09-26, 14:56:29
Quote from: funkster on Mon, 2011-09-26, 11:37:50
Due to the dodgy reviews i have cancelled my order

???

Funky, read Murat Batmaz's review of Opeth's Heritage at Amazon.com. Here's an extract:

" ***** The Impossible Has Happened, September 20, 2011

... the band builds complex songs that are rhythmically evolved with exquisite drumming. Martin Axenrot takes on a jazzy feel throughout the whole album, accenting the most critical beats during the songs. What many thought was gone for good after the departure of former drummer Martin Lopez is re-established with Axenrot's special attention to groove and detail.

Like all of Opeth's albums, Heritage proves to be an extremely rewarding listen as its internal complexities unfold. The amount of detail to be found in the songs is amazing. Due to Steven Wilson's ingenious mix, the compositions are rife with nuance. I discovered Per Wiberg's creepy keyboards repeating Akerfeldt's vocal melody on "I Feel the Dark" and the very distant vocal hooks during the instrumental part of "Nepenthe" after giving the album many spins. This being Wiberg's swan song with Opeth, I particularly enjoyed his use of a wider palette of sounds, adding textures and atmospheres to the songs like never before. He is the reason why Heritage has become one of Opeth's darkest and most atmospheric statements.

There are no individual riffs or themes that need to be highlighted; everything works to the perfection of the songs."

- www.amazon.com/Heritage-Opeth/dp/B005CM9DX6/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1317041066&sr=1-1

Maybe you should reverse your cancellation  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-26, 17:46:36
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2011-09-24, 13:23:10
Just bought Opth - Heritage which is very good so far.
Arriving monday (I hope). Steve Hackett - Beyond the shrouded horizon and Grace for drowning - Steven Wilson

And yes they were sitting by my front door when I got home  ;D

NP - Grace for Drowning.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-28, 17:40:08
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2011-09-26, 17:46:36
And yes they were sitting by my front door when I got home  ;D

Sounds like a good jam session, Iggy  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2011-09-28, 21:13:02
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2011-09-28, 17:40:08
Sounds like a good jam session, Iggy  ;D

Nicky.

Hehehe, it might actually work!
Mikael Akerfeldt, Steven Wilson and Steve Hackett. Sounds like a great project!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2011-09-29, 16:56:44
Steven Wilson ~ Grace for Drowning
Opeth ~ Heritage
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-10-01, 20:52:00
Mastodon - The Hunter
Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-V
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-10-04, 16:27:54
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-enEvM4d1UKo/Ti7_PT2vdNI/AAAAAAAAAvE/4zHwIgWYHFE/s400/Dream%2BTheater.ADramaticTurnOfEvents.deluxe%2Bset.07-11.jpg)
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-10-04, 21:40:23
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-10-04, 16:27:54
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-enEvM4d1UKo/Ti7_PT2vdNI/AAAAAAAAAvE/4zHwIgWYHFE/s400/Dream%2BTheater.ADramaticTurnOfEvents.deluxe%2Bset.07-11.jpg)
*horns* *horns* *horns* *horns* *horns*

So was it cheap then?  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2011-10-05, 14:03:45
I am waiting for :

Joe Jackson - Live 1980-86 A classic that I had been searching on Cd at a decent price for years.

Al Stewart - The Year Of The Cat I only know the brilliant title track but the whole album has got so many rave reviews that I guess that it's never too late to discover an old classic.

Steve Hackett - Live Archives 70s 80s 90s I don't know anything about Steve's solo career (and don't tell it but I don't know much more about his Genesis period  :-[) but from what I read it's a great place to start.

So a lot of fresh music for me. Well, fresh might not be the appropriate word ... ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-10-06, 08:39:10
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2011-10-05, 14:03:45
I am waiting for :

Steve Hackett - Live Archives 70s 80s 90s I don't know anything about Steve's solo career (and don't tell it but I don't know much more about his Genesis period  :-[) but from what I read it's a great place to start.

So a lot of fresh music for me. Well, fresh might not be the appropriate word ... ;D

Hi Bups

If you want to listen to Steve Hackett stuff I highly recommend Out of the Tunnels Mouth which was released a couple of years ago. Please Don't Touch and Voyage of the Acolyte are great CD's and probably very cheap.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2011-10-06, 09:04:19
Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2011-10-06, 08:39:10
Hi Bups

If you want to listen to Steve Hackett stuff I highly recommend Out of the Tunnels Mouth which was released a couple of years ago. Please Don't Touch and Voyage of the Acolyte are great CD's and probably very cheap.

And what about the new cd: "Beyond The Shrouded Horizon".

"Voyage Of The Acolyte" is really good! Sounds like 70's Genesis.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2011-10-06, 16:21:00
Thanks for the advice, Iggy and PH  ;) The Live Archives arrived yesterday in my mailbox so I am going to start with it ... which represents 4 cds !
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Thu, 2011-10-06, 18:07:51
Not exactly prog, but I'am a blues amateur: bought The Blues Brothers 2000 soundtrack. I heard the movie was really not as good as the original, but the soundtrack is a good piece of blues. And I found it for little more than 3 euros. :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2011-10-06, 23:13:13
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2011-10-06, 09:04:19
And what about the new cd: "Beyond The Shrouded Horizon".

"Voyage Of The Acolyte" is really good! Sounds like 70's Genesis.

IMO Out of the Tunnels Mouth is probably his best Solo effort.

I like Beyond the Shrouded Horizon but haven't listened to it enough to make my mind up.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-10-09, 21:16:24
Bought the new Knight Area album 'Nine Paths' after they played it live at their release gig yesterday evening. Magnificent show. Goosebumps at a track called 'The Balance'. Don't have that very often after hearing a song for the first time 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sat, 2011-10-15, 12:20:17
Re: Steve Hackett, the live box is indeed a great place to start. From the studio albums, partially already mentioned above, the first 3-4 (Voyage Of The Acolyte, Please Don't Touch, Spectral Mornings, Defector), then jump forward to his great 90s comeback Guitar Noir and move onwards, all the following albums are great and highly recommended (Darktown, To Watch The Storms, Wild Orchids, Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth, Beyond The Shrouded Horizon). Wild Orchids is probably my personal favourite.

Then there's his classical/classical guitar stuff, I haven't really ventured into that because I prefer it mixed and integrated in his rock albums.

Oh and regarding Hackett & Genesis, his Genesis Revisited album is a great place to start ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-15, 13:47:38
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2011-10-15, 12:20:17
Wild Orchids is probably my personal favourite.

Great album, I too enjoy it a lot  *horns*


Quote
his Genesis Revisited album is a great place to start  ;)

Thanx, Erik, I have to get that one asap .....  :)

After Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett seems to have been the one who kept Genesis on a truly progressive track. Tony Banks probably tried too, but slowly gave in  :-\

However, Duke and Abacab are great albums too  *horns*

But after Abacab, it becomes rather hm, hm - still a lot better than most other groups, but not comparable to, let's say, The Lamb  :(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sat, 2011-10-15, 16:21:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-15, 13:47:38
However, Duke and Abacab are great albums too  *horns*
Definitely, they developed a bold new sound on these two albums, especially on Abacab, very exciting stuff. On And Then There Were Three they were still busy finding their way after Hackett had left. That's also one of the albums that has improved considerably in the new stereo mix by the way, quite a rediscovery for me.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-10-15, 13:47:38
But after Abacab, it becomes rather hm, hm - still a lot better than most other groups, but not comparable to, let's say, The Lamb  :(
It's still Genesis at the core and We Can't Dance and Calling All Stations I do like a lot (the Dance album was actually my starting point with Genesis), Genesis and Invisible Touch are as I said in the Now Playing Thread a mixed bag and suffer from their 80s sound and production..
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-10-19, 23:03:55
Airbag - All rights removed.
Touchstone - The city sleeps.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2011-10-21, 19:16:17
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2011-10-19, 23:03:55
Airbag - All rights removed.
Heard this one on progstreaming.com. On my 'to buy' list now, but there are so many great releases. The new Millenium is great and the new Arena album to come, the Gazpacho and Neal Morse T2 live albums, Sylvan. Decisions ...  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-11-05, 18:19:45
Today I received Orphaned Land - The Road To OR-Shalem (Limited Edition) and what a brilliant DVD this is. Highly impressive show and Kobi Farhi is a very charismatic frontman.

Highly recommended to anyone who likes progmetal *horns* *horns* *horns*

By the way (I may have already posted this some time ago), here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0KiB1wQ2ZY

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-05, 20:45:31
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2011-10-21, 19:16:17
The new Millenium is great

Teunis, which Millennium do you mean ?  Could you give us a good YouTube link ?

Here's what I got when I youtubed "millennium":

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hc_n77j2T4

;) ;D


Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-11-05, 18:19:45
Highly recommended to anyone who likes progmetal

Does that include me, Tom ?

;D

Nice trailer, thanx  :)

Interesting that Steven has a cameo appearance  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2011-11-05, 21:51:14
Quote from: The Butterfly Man on Sat, 2011-11-05, 18:19:45
Today I received Orphaned Land - The Road To OR-Shalem (Limited Edition) and what a brilliant DVD this is. Highly impressive show and Kobi Farhi is a very charismatic frontman.

Highly recommended to anyone who likes progmetal *horns* *horns* *horns*

By the way (I may have already posted this some time ago), here's the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0KiB1wQ2ZY

Tom

I've got that one on my shortlist.
Heard great things about it, even that the audience is a mixture of Jews and Palestinians.
If only more people would listen to music...  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2011-11-06, 14:20:49
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2011-11-05, 20:45:31
Teunis, which Millennium do you mean ?  Could you give us a good YouTube link ?
;)
Here you can find a few songs on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=millenium+back+after+years&aq=f
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2011-11-22, 22:56:18
The seventh degree of separation  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2011-11-22, 23:16:04
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2011-11-22, 22:56:18
The seventh degree of separation  ;D

Of course! What else!

That's also my latest purchase! ;D

There are still a few people here who don't have it! Poor devils...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2011-11-22, 23:39:02
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2011-11-22, 22:56:18
The seventh degree of separation  ;D

*mumble mumble mumble....*  >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2011-11-23, 09:48:36
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2011-11-22, 23:39:02
*mumble mumble mumble....*  >:(

Shouldn't be long now (hopefully)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Wed, 2011-11-23, 16:30:01
dito.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2011-11-26, 20:15:39
Gazpacho - London (live 2cd)  8)
And still waiting for TSDOS, like a few others  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Sat, 2011-11-26, 21:56:08
The seventh degree of separation  ;D
And it arrived quicker than the once you guys had order I guess at their website  :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2011-11-27, 10:27:46
I pre-ordered Seventh Seperation at Amazon.UK. It should arrive beginning of December. OK with me. I'l play Lion's Cage and Pride meanwhile  :)

Paxi, I'l get around to writing about the Arena albums sometime. It's just that, with all the expertise displayed in this forum, I don't wanna write somethin banal.

Arena's music is serious and first-rate from beginning to end. It calls for serious treatment by listeners. And it gets it here in the Room  8)

It's a different matter with some other first-rate groups and artists like Ten, CC, and KoK


Quote from: PH on Wed, 2005-11-23, 19:05:19
What exactly is AC/DC? What genre? Like which band etc etc.?

Party metal  ;)

After ten good beers, AC/DC is the best music to get me up on the floor dancin - and makin a fool of myself  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2011-11-27, 14:39:59
Gazpacho - London arrived this week and have the new Kate Bush, 50 Words For Snow, on order now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2011-11-27, 20:07:06
I've ordered and received the 3dvd box Out of Season from Marillion.

Haven't watched it yet, because apparently the sinterklaas has took it away to secretly hide it in one of my shoes (size 44) at December fourth.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2011-11-29, 17:04:04
Alter Bridge - AB III

Talented guys, these. And a superb voice, so thumbs up for Peter :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2011-12-19, 22:09:38
Today I was browsing the 'Mediamarkt'. And to my surprise I found the following:
Ambeon - "Fate Of A Dreamer"

I've tried for years to complete my Arjen-related collection and I couldn't resist buying this instantly!

I didn't know Arjen was planning to re-release this album. An expanded edition no less! With a bonus disc filled with acoustic versions of well known Ayreon songs!

Yummy!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2011-12-21, 19:45:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2011-12-19, 22:09:38
Today I was browsing the 'Mediamarkt'. And to my surprise I found the following:
Ambeon - "Fate Of A Dreamer"
8). I own the first pressing, like it a lot!

On my work, we had a 'Christmas market' today. We had 30 euros to spend. I bought the Coldplay album 'Mylo Xyloto'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2012-01-22, 21:02:28
After the flood of all those great new releases, time for some old stuff:
Camel - The Snow Goose and Moonmadness
Anthony Phillips - The Geese And The Ghost
Tony Banks - A Curious Feeling

Tony Banks for the second time, now the remastered edition; with the others I waited long enough to get the 2-disc remasters right away 8) Next up will be Tull - Aqualung, also waited for the new remaster with that one.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Sun, 2012-01-22, 22:09:40
My latest cd purchase is Epica - Design your universe  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-28, 17:29:59
This afternoon I purchased the Airbag album 'All Rights Removed' and ordered the Wolverine album 'Communication Lost'. Both thanks to progstreaming.com (http://progstreaming.com). A nice way to discover new (prog) music!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-02-04, 22:53:27
Quote from: debsss on Sun, 2012-01-22, 22:09:40
My latest cd purchase is Epica - Design your universe  *horns*

Nice!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-01-28, 17:29:59
This afternoon I purchased the Airbag album 'All Rights Removed' and ordered the Wolverine album 'Communication Lost'. Both thanks to progstreaming.com (http://progstreaming.com). A nice way to discover new (prog) music!

Nice!!!!!  *horns* *horns* *horns*

How right you are. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-02-09, 03:08:01
Just Arrived:  Steve Hackett - Beyond the Shrouded Horizon
                    Steven Wilson - Grace for Drowning

I just read some back posts in this thread.  Apparently I'm late to the party with these.  Oh well, I plan to enjoy them anyway.   ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: ahiru on Thu, 2012-02-09, 11:45:35
Seventh Degree of Separation of course...

But I bought it on iTunes and they have no lyrics whatsoever  :(
Does anyone know where I could get them? Couldn't find them anywhere  :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-13, 16:02:49
A few CD's and a DVD on progrock.co.uk :

Sean Filkins : War And Peace & Other Short Stories   Based on rave reviews ... and the first song's title  ;D
Martin Orford : The Old Road    It is been long time that I was thinking about getting this one.
Phideaux : Doomsday Afternoon    based on rave reviews and ... that's all !
Threshold : Critical Energy (DVD)

+ A free CD : Festival Music Sampler 2011
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-02-14, 10:06:08
Quote from: ahiru on Thu, 2012-02-09, 11:45:35
Seventh Degree of Separation of course...

But I bought it on iTunes and they have no lyrics whatsoever  :(
Does anyone know where I could get them? Couldn't find them anywhere  :'(

Try this http://www.lyricsmania.com/the_seventh_degree_of_separation_album_lyrics_arena.html

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-13, 16:02:49

Phideaux : Doomsday Afternoon    based on rave reviews and ... that's all !



One of my all time favourite cds.  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-02-14, 18:12:38
Quote from: Iggy on Tue, 2012-02-14, 10:06:08

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-13, 16:02:49

Phideaux : Doomsday Afternoon    based on rave reviews and ... that's all !


One of my all time favourite cds.  *horns* *horns* *horns*

Mine too!   *horns*

Also, The Old Road is very nice as well.  I don't know the other two you (Bupie) bought.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-02-14, 20:46:19
Thanks for the comments, it sounds promising  :)

Critical Energy is a live DVD from Threshold. With Sean Filkins, I am expecting some clever neo prog but I have not heard a single note yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: aswas on Sun, 2012-02-26, 03:23:44
Pendragon   Pure  Another good concept album with a much heavier metal touch to it for sure. Keyboard sampling heaven

Pendragon   World    You either like them or ya can't stand them. I enjoy them
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-02-26, 09:09:34
Quote from: aswas on Sun, 2012-02-26, 03:23:44
You either like them or ya can't stand them. I enjoy them

There's somethin about it, Aswas  ;)

I bought Believe a few years ago, mainly cuz of Roomie interest in Pendragon, and I played it a few times, bit it left me somewhat cold. Then Teunis insisted  ;D that I give Pendragon another run, and then - whewee - I really got gripped. Now Passion is one of my often played albums, and I'm lookin forward to listenin to some more P-albums; I'm even likin Believe somewhat  8)

I'm takin a break with the Room for a while, cuz I got tired of writin stuff that I got no response to (particularly my text analysis of Wilderness, which I worked hard on), but if/when I see some openings for sharin, who knows  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-02-27, 17:25:28
Great to know that you are still alive  :)

Don't venture into too wild metal forums while you are away from the Room, though : wilderness can be dangerous, as you know  ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-02-27, 19:13:48
Arrived Friday just in time for my weekend road trip:

Discipline. - To Shatter All Accord
Discipline. - Unfolded Like Staircase

Amazing: an American prog band that was lying inert for 14 years and suddenly put out a new album.  I'm pretty excited about this since I'd never heard of them a month ago, and there aren't that many prog bands from here that I really like.  These guys are really interesting, and very much into long-format songs.  I can see little hints of other bands in a few passages, but mostly they are all their own.  The vocals seems really unique to me in particular.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 17:51:32
I don't know if the word has a sense in this context but I suffer from a bulimia for new music these days and www.progrock.uk.co offers a lot of tempting soul food for that purpose. Here's is my last purchase (not mentioning the usual free Classic Rock Society sampler CD stuffed of interesting songs : this time, it has some Magic Pie, Pallas and ... Arena on it) :

TOUCHSTONE - The City Sleeps
STEVE THORNE - Into The Ether
COSMOGRAF - When Age Has Done Its Duty
ORFORD MARTIN - Classical Music And Popular Songs
HAKEN - Aquarius

I think at least the latter should have some supporters here  :)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-01, 15:12:10
Yesterday I bought the Amazon download of:

Agents of Mercy - The Black Forest

Very good stuff.  The extra structure of the music here compared to Flower Kings seems to be just what was needed for Roine Stolt to click with me.  (Of course, I like Transatlantic too)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-01, 16:07:13
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 17:51:32
HAKEN - Aquarius

I think at least the latter should have some supporters here  :)

Yeah, in fact the only one of the five that interests me  :)

I consider Haken to be in DT-class (the big DT that is). One has to bear in mind that they'r 15-20 years younger than the  DT-guys, but already with Visions, I find that they'v reached the topleague of prog  *horns*


NP  The PW albums

That's my nectar currently  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-03-01, 19:50:26
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-03-01, 16:07:13

I consider Haken to be in DT-class (the big DT that is). One has to bear in mind that they'r 15-20 years younger than the  DT-guys, but already with Visions, I find that they'v reached the topleague of prog  *horns*


I can certainly agree with that.  8)

Visions is outstanding, even better than their first album Aquarius.
Awesome is just a word.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2012-03-01, 20:08:27
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-02-29, 17:51:32
STEVE THORNE - Into The Ether
ORFORD MARTIN - Classical Music And Popular Songs
Hey Bupie, I own these albums too, really like them! Steve Thorne will release a new album this month :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:00:42
I knew it Teunis but thanks for the info anyway  ;) I saw your name and Maddox's on the DPRP forum. I wasn't really surprised  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-02, 19:44:47
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2012-03-01, 22:00:42
I knew it Teunis but thanks for the info anyway  ;) I saw your name and Maddox's on the DPRP forum. I wasn't really surprised  :)
;)

Pre-ordered the new Gazpacho album at my local prog store. The guy said he's expecting it in exactly one week  8).

Then it's time for the new Pendragon DVD (also on Blu-Ray): http://tinyurl.com/d2dv8y4 (http://tinyurl.com/d2dv8y4). Nicky, maybe a tip for you? Lots of stuff from 'Passion'  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-09, 19:41:18
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-02, 19:44:47
Pre-ordered the new Gazpacho album at my local prog store. The guy said he's expecting it in exactly one week  8).
He was so right, bought it this afternoon  *horns*

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2012-03-02, 19:44:47
Then it's time for the new Pendragon DVD (also on Blu-Ray): http://tinyurl.com/d2dv8y4 (http://tinyurl.com/d2dv8y4).
Nope, ordered the new Steve Thorne album, which will be released earlier, 19th March 8). After that's it's Pendragon time, probably.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 18:24:36
Just Arrived:

Gazpacho - London

Not totally sure why I bought this since I already own the studio version of every song on it, but I know I'm gonna like it.   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-03-17, 12:39:49
Arrived Yesterday:

Gazpacho - March of Ghosts

Sylvan - Posthumous Silence
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-17, 21:24:44
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-03-15, 18:24:36
Just Arrived:

Gazpacho - London

Not totally sure why I bought this since I already own the studio version of every song on it, but I know I'm gonna like it.   8)

It's a good album, for sure.
I'm sure you won't regret it. ;)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-24, 18:39:02
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-17, 21:24:44
It's a good album, for sure.
I'm sure you won't regret it. ;)

Plus I am on it.  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-24, 22:21:26
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-24, 18:39:02
Plus I am on it.  ;D

On drums?
On guitars?
Background vocals?  ;)

New in my ever expanding progressive directory;

Adrenaline Mob ~ Omerta
Flying Colors ~ S/T

Stunning!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-03-25, 08:02:49
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-24, 18:39:02
Plus I am on it.  ;D

Do you do backing vocals?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-25, 09:18:17
Quote from: Iggy on Sat, 2012-03-24, 18:39:02
Plus I am on it.  ;D

I thought I heard some madman scream "Hi Roomies"  ;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-03-25, 17:57:30
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-03-24, 22:21:26
On drums?
On guitars?
Background vocals?  ;)

Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-03-25, 08:02:49
Do you do backing vocals?

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2012-03-25, 09:18:17
I thought I heard some madman scream "Hi Roomies"  ;D

;D

And I only have to wait till Wednesday to do it again.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-03-25, 22:37:10
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2012-03-25, 17:57:30
;D

And I only have to wait till Wednesday to do it again.

That doesn't answer anything, you know. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-03-26, 08:25:51
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2012-03-25, 22:37:10
That doesn't answer anything, you know. ;)

How true  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: debsss on Fri, 2012-03-30, 13:06:09
Latest CD  Epica- Requiem for the Indifferent

Superb Album!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 20:05:55
Quote from: debsss on Fri, 2012-03-30, 13:06:09
Latest CD  Epica- Requiem for the Indifferent

Superb Album!!  *horns*

This might be next on my list.

Good to know that you are enjoying it.

Already on preorder is Anathema and Jethro Tull

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-03-30, 22:15:50
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-03-30, 20:05:55
Already on preorder is Anathema and Jethro Tull

Not really a Jethro Tull album, but rather an Ian Anderson album.
Talking about TAAB2 I presume?

I'm curious about that one too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2012-03-30, 22:24:10
OSI ~ Fire Make Thunder
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-01, 16:32:12
Bought the second Gazpacho album 'When Earth Lets Go' and had it signed by the singer. I told him I enjoyed the show. He asked me 'see you again?', which I replied with 'definitely' ;). Really nice. I also bought a cool t-shirt with a print from their first album 'Bravo'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-04-01, 17:12:46
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2012-04-01, 16:32:12
Bought the second Gazpacho album 'When Earth Lets Go' and had it signed by the singer. I told him I enjoyed the show. He asked me 'see you again?', which I replied with 'definitely' ;). Really nice. I also bought a cool t-shirt with a print from their first album 'Bravo'.
Ah yes I forgot to ask if you had had a good time. It seems like you did.  :D *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-04-07, 20:46:44
Preordered the new Anathema album 'Weather Systems' and the Pendragon DVD 'Out Of Order Comes Chaos'. Very much looking forward to these releases  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 19:13:56
I just got Sylvan - Sceneries.  Elected to go with the Amazon download rather than order an import at triple the price.  Two reasons: 1) instant delivery :) and 2) I feel a large wave of music purchases coming on (including another Sylvan album that I already bought the CD of), and the wallet's feeling a bit thin.  As I already knew since I listened to it online daily for a couple of months, it's great.   *horns*

I'm interested to hear what the new Anathema album is like.  Is it similar to We're Here Because We're Here, more like albums before it, or none of the above?  I like WHBWH, but I think the Anathema sweet spot for me is somewhere before it (not the doom stuff, which I haven't tried, but Judgement, Eternity, A Natural Disaster, etc.).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:00:27
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 19:13:56
I just got Sylvan - Sceneries.  Elected to go with the Amazon download rather than order an import at triple the price.  Two reasons: 1) instant delivery :) and 2) I feel a large wave of music purchases coming on (including another Sylvan album that I already bought the CD of), and the wallet's feeling a bit thin.  As I already knew since I listened to it online daily for a couple of months, it's great.   *horns*

Hmm... I see that everyone is so positive about this CD. Another one I really need to buy... :(

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 19:13:56
I'm interested to hear what the new Anathema album is like.  Is it similar to We're Here Because We're Here, more like albums before it, or none of the above?  I like WHBWH, but I think the Anathema sweet spot for me is somewhere before it (not the doom stuff, which I haven't tried, but Judgement, Eternity, A Natural Disaster, etc.).

I hope I can tell you more, since I ordered the new Anathema album yesterday and expect it to be here today! ;D I am really looking forward to it, because this band instantly became one of my favourites in a very short time.

I also ordered Edenbridge's "Solitaire". Not only because it was just 9,99 euros, but also because I really liked "MyEarthDream". I haven't heard any of you guys talk about this band, and I agree that it's not prog, but it's very nice symphonic metal. Very catchy stuff too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:18:58
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-04-19, 19:13:56


I'm interested to hear what the new Anathema album is like.  Is it similar to We're Here Because We're Here, more like albums before it, or none of the above?  I like WHBWH, but I think the Anathema sweet spot for me is somewhere before it (not the doom stuff, which I haven't tried, but Judgement, Eternity, A Natural Disaster, etc.).

IMO it is more similar to WHBWH than the earlier stuff and nothing like the earliest stuff.

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:00:27


I also ordered Edenbridge's "Solitaire". Not only because it was just 9,99 euros, but also because I really liked "MyEarthDream". I haven't heard any of you guys talk about this band, and I agree that it's not prog, but it's very nice symphonic metal. Very catchy stuff too.

I like Edenbridge as you say good catchy music.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-04-20, 20:05:28
About Anathema - Weather Systems
Quote from: Iggy on Fri, 2012-04-20, 08:18:58
IMO it is more similar to WHBWH than the earlier stuff and nothing like the earliest stuff.
Agreed and even more symphonic, orchestral like on 'Falling Deeper'. It has arrived today, played it 4 times in a row and it is  *horns*. Really like the 5.1 mix. At home I won't play the 'normal' cd that often, nice for in the car ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-04-21, 20:34:36
Well, I got "Weather Systems" yesterday and played it only once, but it already sounded pretty good! Will give it a spin again in just a moment!

It's a great contender for the best of 2012.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-04-24, 23:09:34
Just Arrived:

Jethro Tull - A Passion Play
Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses

Filling in a couple of holes in my "golden era" Tull collection.  They're pleasantly inexpensive too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-04-28, 10:39:25
I forgot to mention that I bought "Lost In The New Real", last monday. I've only heard it once. Still too busy listening to "Weather Systems".

I also bought me a new video game for my PlayStation 3.
"The Elder Scrolls: V. Skyrim"
And it's truly amazing!

Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqsYzBrP-M
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-04-28, 22:24:45
Just Arrived:

Van Der Graaf Generator - Godbluff
RPWL - Beyond Man and Time
Anathema - Weather Systems
Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings


I've already played Godbluff once.  It's highly rated but also noted as "not for the novice" (or something like that).  I've got two of the less challenging VDGG albums on vinyl, but I haven't played them in years since I'm not currently set up to play vinyl.  My recollection was that they were somewhat strange but not as strange as this one.  That's OK, I'm up to the challenge.  On first play, it wouldn't surprise me if the band were called "The Genesis Volta."   ;D

I believe I've already raved about Beyond Man and Time, thanks to being able to play it online several times.

Decided I couldn't not get Weather Systems even though I'm a little worried Anathema will have become so happy I can't stand it.  Doom metal isn't my thing, but I really like their albums that have the gloomy undertones coupled with melodic music.  WHBWH is a very pretty album, but I actually prefer the mood on prior albums.  I'll play this next and find out what we've got.

Spectral Mornings is, as I recall, one of Steve's better early solos.  That coupled with the fact that this CD contains as many bonus tracks as tracks from the original album made it a must-get.


@PH  I've been wanting Skyrim myself, but I don't have a console system, so I'll be looking at the PC version.  Not sure if my video card is good enough to run the game.  I couldn't play Oblivion until I upgraded to the computer I have now.  Hopefully I won't need to wait for my next computer to play this one.  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Draco chimera on Sun, 2012-04-29, 21:02:21
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-04-28, 10:39:25
I also bought me a new video game for my PlayStation 3.
"The Elder Scrolls: V. Skyrim"
And it's truly amazing!

Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjqsYzBrP-M
So, is seems as good as people say it is? I've heard a lot about it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-04-29, 22:37:00
Quote from: Draco chimera on Sun, 2012-04-29, 21:02:21
So, is seems as good as people say it is? I've heard a lot about it.

Yes, it's really nice. There's so much you can do. I have fought dragons, drank poison, killed bandits, stole horses, collected mushrooms, bought battle axes, freed mammoths, etc..
Oh and I died a couple of times too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-05-01, 14:04:52
Ironically enough Yessongs on BluRay
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 00:10:47
There's been such a blizzard of music lately that I entirely forgot I ordered this one.

Just Arrived:

Opeth - Deliverance
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-02, 09:00:42
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 00:10:47
Opeth - Deliverance

Be prepared, Greenie, this is one of their harshest and most difficult albums. You can read Lord Chimp's review to prepare:

www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Opeth/dp/B000FGGETU/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1335941664&sr=1-7

But Opeth are definitely good company  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 16:47:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-05-02, 09:00:42
Be prepared, Greenie, this is one of their harshest and most difficult albums. You can read Lord Chimp's review to prepare:

www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Opeth/dp/B000FGGETU/ref=sr_1_7?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1335941664&sr=1-7

But Opeth are definitely good company  *horns*

Nicky.

You're right.  I've already played it, and I wasn't prepared for the quantity of growls.  There's more growl than singing.  I knew it was the heavy one in the pair with Damnation, but I thought they'd taken a step toward more clean vocals by that point.  The music isn't a problem, but the growls will definitely take some work to acclimate to.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 22:01:20
Just arrived: The album I thought had arrived yesterday when Opeth arrived to growl at me.

DeeExpus - King of Number 33

I've already heard this one several times, so I know what to expect.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:53:39
Quote from: Manatee on Wed, 2012-05-02, 16:47:47
the growls will definitely take some work to acclimate to.

Those of us who are (more or less) married are used to it  ;D

I'd say, Greenie, just crank up the volume and play Deliverance thru a coupl'o times. Take a big shot of whisky if necessary - my allowance. After that growl won't bug ya no more, and a whole new area of great prog will open up to you  ;)

After all, you learned how to swim too, didnt ya ?  Didnt like the water as a baby ?

Man, this growlophobia, drivin me nuts - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  >:(

Yeah, I meant that - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  >:( >:( >:(

;D

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-04, 21:59:54
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-05-03, 13:53:39
Those of us who are (more or less) married are used to it  ;D

I thought that sounded more like Robert Plant with especially tight pants ... or Jon Anderson trying to hit a low note.   ;D

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I'd say, Greenie, just crank up the volume and play Deliverance thru a coupl'o times. Take a big shot of whisky if necessary - my allowance. After that growl won't bug ya no more, and a whole new area of great prog will open up to you  ;)

After all, you learned how to swim too, didnt ya ?  Didnt like the water as a baby ?

That's sort of what I did, minus the booze.  I'm finding I'm somewhat able to get into the music, while letting the growls fade into the background.  Unlikely I'll ever actually like the growls though.  They seem especially odd in this case since the man has such a fine voice.

Manatees love the water.  It's this icky land stuff that's hard to get used to.  So pointy.  :P

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Man, this growlophobia, drivin me nuts - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  >:(

Yeah, I meant that - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  >:( >:( >:(

;D

Doesn't that hurt your throat?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-05-05, 13:18:31
Quote from: Manatee on Fri, 2012-05-04, 21:59:54
Doesn't that hurt your throat?

Nrrrrrrrrrrro  ;D

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Unlikely I'll ever actually like the growls though.

I know several people who'v had a need to bandy that around initially. That sorta talk has a tendency to fade away, once one realises how good the music is - faaade away pssssssst

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They seem especially odd in this case since the man has such a fine voice.

But I agree with you on this. He overdid the growl for a while, guess partly to piss off his territory, and cuz some fans tripped on it. On the latest two albums he's used his various vocal styles more fittingly  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-05-08, 22:21:17
Just arrrrrrrrived:

Jethro Tull - Stand Up

Opeth - Heritage

The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sat, 2012-05-12, 15:24:22
Just Arrived:

Anathema - Alternative 4

I hope that's the last I've ordered recently since someone has to pay for these things.   ::)

Now I must dash out to my theremin lesson.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-05-15, 10:49:38
Yesterday I couldn't help myself and just HAD TO buy these:

- Storm Corrosion: "Storm Corrosion"
- Opeth: "Heritage", which completes the 'unofficial trilogy'
- Haken: "Visions", awesome stuff
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-15, 12:39:41
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-05-15, 10:49:38
Haken: "Visions", awesome stuff

Hey Paxi, that's much too heavy for you  :o

8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-05-15, 21:53:03
Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-05-15, 12:39:41
Hey Paxi, that's much too heavy for you  :o

Not at all! It's exactly how I like it! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-05-16, 16:46:33
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-05-15, 10:49:38
Yesterday I couldn't help myself and just HAD TO buy these:

- Storm Corrosion: "Storm Corrosion"
- Opeth: "Heritage", which completes the 'unofficial trilogy'
- Haken: "Visions", awesome stuff

That's a nice list you've got there.

I'll join you with Storm Corrosion and I'll add...

Arjen A. Lucassen ~ Lost in the New Real (2012)
Suspyre ~ S/T (2012)
Dreamscape ~ Everlight
Anathema ~ Weather Systems

See ya!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-05-16, 22:39:59
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-05-16, 16:46:33
That's a nice list you've got there.

I'll join you with Storm Corrosion and I'll add...

Arjen A. Lucassen ~ Lost in the New Real (2012)
Suspyre ~ S/T (2012)
Dreamscape ~ Everlight
Anathema ~ Weather Systems

See ya!

Yeah I got Arjen Lucassen too, as well as the Anathema album.
Both excellent additions to my ever growing collection!

Can you tell me about Suspyre and Dreamscape?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2012-05-17, 23:00:18
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-05-16, 22:39:59

Can you tell me about Suspyre and Dreamscape?

I haven't really listened to Dreamscape yet but the long awaited Suspyre album is sort of a let down at first listen.
Heard it two times now but it sounds a bit... standard.

And that comes from a Suspyre fan. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-05-25, 13:26:23
Got Jeff Loomis' Plains Of Oblivion - yoohoo  *horns*

Let's see if it's just as good as the awesome ZOP .....  :)

Only sad thing is that I seem to be the only real Loomis fan in the Room  :'(

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-06, 12:17:47
I just ordered DeeExpus' King Of Number 33 only based on Roomies rave comments (!) and the brand new Paul Menel Band's album Into Insignificance I Will Pale that I was eagerly waiting for. This last one only to be found on themerchdesk.com. Teunis if you read me  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-06-16, 19:44:21
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-06, 12:17:47
I just ordered DeeExpus' King Of Number 33 only based on Roomies rave comments (!)
Currently playing this album, good choice. I'll bet you (will) like it  8) ;).

Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-06, 12:17:47
and the brand new Paul Menel Band's album Into Insignificance I Will Pale that I was eagerly waiting for. This last one only to be found on themerchdesk.com. Teunis if you read me  ;)
Yep, never got a reply from him, glad you found it at last ;).

On topic: release of the Pendragon live DVD delayed till September :(. In the same month the new Muse album will be released. Very much looking forward to that one  8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-06-19, 17:02:22
I recently purchased:

Pendragon - "Passion"
I think I just can't ignore this one. It got rave reviews and everyone here is recommending this wholeheartedly. Before this one, I only got "Masquerade Overture" which is a real masterpiece If you'd ask me.

Vangelis - "Antarctica"
I love Vangelis' music. And especially his style in this particular era (Blade Runner, Chariots Of Fire (1980s)).

Opeth - "Damnation"
Ok... I've been listening to this one longer than I am entitled to... Finally actually bought the thing. Unlike the title and artwork suggests, this is not a metal album at all. I like it very much. Well, I guess, more Opeth to add soon...

Sigur Rós - "Takk..."
It was a real bargain and it has one very sweet song on it. I couldn't resist.


Also bought some games (bargains too):
- Hitman collection
- Splinter Cell: Conviction
- Call Of Duty 2
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-06-20, 11:33:30
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-06-19, 17:02:22
Pendragon - "Passion"
I think I just can't ignore this one. It got rave reviews and everyone here is recommending this wholeheartedly.

Yeah, I like it a lot too  *horns*

It's actually the album that got me enthusiastic about Pendragon (with a little prodding by Teunis)  8)

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Opeth - "Damnation"

Cool album, but it doesnt have much of my fave Opeth stuff. My fave albums are Ghost Reveries and Watershed  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-06-20, 11:50:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-06-20, 11:33:30
Cool album, but it doesnt have much of my fave Opeth stuff. My fave albums are Ghost Reveries and Watershed  *horns*

Hold on, I'm getting there...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2012-06-20, 12:31:39
Rush ~ Clockwork Angels

A mixed album, actually.
It has lots of elements that reminds me of the old days but also songs that wouldn't look bad upon the last four albums.
I like the album, but there is somehow a bit too much diversity.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-06-20, 14:00:33
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-06-20, 12:31:39
Rush ~ Clockwork Angels

A mixed album, actually.
It has lots of elements that reminds me of the old days but also songs that wouldn't look bad upon the last four albums.
I like the album, but there is somehow a bit too much diversity.
Hey, I just ordered it yesterday  :) I wasn't planning to do so but I read a review where the reviewer claimed that his favorite Rush album is Hold Your Fire and that Clockwork ... reminds him strongly of HYF. So I bought it. But many reviewers seem to find it very heavy, what HYF was not. So I guess that you might be right, I expect diversity.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-04, 23:05:28
Tangeine Dream - The Virgin Years 3 's with 5 Albums for £6.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Fri, 2012-07-20, 17:07:49
Just Arrived: Discipline. - Push and Profit

Their first album, completing my collection (of 3).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-21, 19:30:55
DeeExpus - King of Number 33. I was impressed after hearing it on progstreaming.com. Really love the keyboards, played by Mark Kelly 8). And I wanted to buy the new Asia album XXX, but it wasn't in stock.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 08:27:04
A late birthday present arrived recently

Devin Townsend - Live in London (5CDs 4 DVDs)

It will take me a while to get through that is for sure.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-07-23, 09:17:45
While on vacation I 'stumbled' upon an Anathema cd called "We're Here Because We're Here". I immediately bought it. Now I have WHBWH, Falling Deeper and Weather Systems. And I love all three albums. What a special band! Where to next?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:09:11
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 08:27:04
A late birthday present arrived recently

Devin Townsend - Live in London (5CDs 4 DVDs)

It will take me a while to get through that is for sure.

Awesome!!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:13:04
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:09:11
Awesome!!  *horns*

Indeed.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: funkster on Mon, 2012-07-23, 15:33:11
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-07-23, 09:17:45
While on vacation I 'stumbled' upon an Anathema cd called "We're Here Because We're Here". I immediately bought it. Now I have WHBWH, Falling Deeper and Weather Systems. And I love all three albums. What a special band! Where to next?

a fine day to exit
a natural disaster
judgement
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-23, 17:00:01
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-07-23, 08:27:04
A late birthday present arrived recently

Devin Townsend - Live in London (5CDs 4 DVDs)

It will take me a while to get through that is for sure.

Oooo.  Didn't know it existed, but I want it.




Just Arrived:

Gentle Giant - In a Glass House
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Van der Graaf Generator - H to He Who am the Only One
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-24, 11:10:58
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-23, 17:00:01
Just Arrived:

Gentle Giant - In a Glass House
The Mars Volta - Frances the Mute
Van der Graaf Generator - H to He Who am the Only One
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
That is not exactly what you could call easy listening music  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Tue, 2012-07-24, 13:43:00
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-07-24, 11:10:58
That is not exactly what you could call easy listening music  :)

True, and that is a large part of why it is worth listening to.   8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-25, 08:34:30
Quote from: Manatee on Mon, 2012-07-23, 17:00:01
Oooo.  Didn't know it existed, but I want it.



;D

It seems good so far but haven't had a chance to watch any of the DVDs yet.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-07-25, 18:14:22
And one more...

Anathema - A Fine Day to Exit
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 12:07:37
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-07-25, 08:34:30
It seems good so far but haven't had a chance to watch any of the DVDs yet.

Obviously I need to get more into the wild DT. Till now I'm not too crazy about Ocean Machine, but let's see .....


In a similar vein, the latest cd I got was ICS Vortex's Storm Seeker. For the ignorant  :P , Vortex (civil name Simen Hestnæs) has done some groundbreaking singing in Arcturus, Dimmu Borgir, and Borknagar. (Mad, I presume you know him well.). Storm Seeker is ... well, rather special .....  ;)

Next purchase will be Rush's Clockwork Angels  *horns*  and then I'l backlog with this great band  8)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2012-07-27, 12:47:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-07-26, 12:07:37
Next purchase will be Rush's Clockwork Angels  *horns*  and then I'l backlog with this great band  8)

Nicky.
It should keep you busy for a while  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-07-27, 16:50:57
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-07-21, 19:30:55
And I wanted to buy the new Asia album XXX, but it wasn't in stock.
Ordered this one online now today, should be here tomorrow.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-07-27, 18:22:04
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2012-07-27, 12:47:56
It should keep you busy for a while  ;D

I actually have Counterparts and a few earlier Rush albums. I only plan to get the intermediate albums Feedback (2004), Vapor Trails (2002), and Test for Echo (1996), and then I'm waiting for a live recording from their Clockwork Angels tour  8)

Bupie, have you heard Snakes & Arrows and Clockwork Angels ? If not, you should  ;)

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-07-28, 14:31:24
Änglagård ~ Viljans Öga
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-08-02, 16:04:03
Rush:  Clockwork Angels

Got the cd at last. Great cover and booklet, made by their longtime friend Hugh Syme.


Ihsahn:  Eremita

Havent hear this one yet. I'm a big Ihsahn and Emperor fan. This is his latest, from 2012. Got good reviews.


Black Sabbath:  Their first, self-titled

A must-have for a proggie my age. This album, their debut, from 1970, was groundbreaking at the time. And on top of it, they'r from my native city Birmingham. Nice cd cover and informative booklet.


Royal Hunt:  Collision Course... Paradox 2

This is the wild card (for me). Royal Hunt is a Copenhagen based group led by the Danish-Georgian-Russian keyboardist André Andersen. I'v heard a lot about this band, and I'v YouTubed them a few times, and now is my opportunity to hear one of their most acclaimed albums, Collision Course (from 2008).

Nice front cover    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Royal_hunt_collision_course_paradox_ii_2008_retail_cd-front.jpg

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2012-08-10, 00:29:03
Pendulum - 'Immersion'
Morbid Angel - 'Illud Divinum Insanus'
Lamb Of God -'Ashes Of The Wake'
Anata - 'Under A Stone With No Inscription'
Rolling Stones - 'Voodoo Lounge'
Uranium 235 - 'Cultural Minority' (because I lost my other copy)

*ola*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-10, 14:00:00
Quite a span, must say, Matt  8)

I'v tried several times with Lamb of God, even saw'm live at Copenhell ... but donno, somehow it just doesnt grip me. What's the trick with these guys ?

Actually same thing with Morbid Angel  ???

What are Anata, Pendulum, and Uranium 235 like, donno'm ?

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2012-08-12, 16:22:24
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-08-10, 14:00:00
What are Anata, Pendulum, and Uranium 235 like, donno'm ?

Nicky.

Anata are a Technical Death Metal band from Sweden. Their music utilises melody and counterpoint (where instruments/voices have musical lines sounding very different to one another, but work when played simultaneously).

Pendulum are and Australian/British Electronic Rock/Metal band. They are influenced by Drum & Bass, The Prodigy, and various Rock and Metal. Their music is generally a fusion of these. 8)

Uranium 235 are a and Electronic/Industrial Metal band from New York City. These guys mix heavy guitars with techno beats and dance-style electronics.

I saw Pendulum live at Glastonbury last year - they were fantastic! *horns*

As for Lamb Of God, I hadn't taken much notice of these guys until I joined Drallion (my Industrial Metal band).  Lamb Of God are one of Drallion's influences, so it was a foregone conclusion that I hear them eventually! I think they're really good. Randy Blythe has a great voice. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-08-13, 13:59:32
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2012-08-12, 16:22:24
Anata are ....

Thanx, Matt  :)

Btw you being a keyboard whiz, how are you with André Andersen and his Royal Hunt ?

They'r my big thing atm  8)

Just bought:

Royal Hunt:  X  (2010, with Mark Boals on vocals)
                   Show Me How To Live  (2011, with D. C. Cooper)
Extreme:  Take Us Alive  (House of Blues, Boston, 2009)
Alter Bridge:  Blackbird  (2007)
Solution .45:  For Aeons Past (with Christian Älvestam on vocals (nuff said), 2010)
Mercenary:  Metamorphosis  (one'o my fave Danish bands, metal, 2011)

Whew, got some good music here .....  *horns*

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2012-08-18, 17:38:17
Odds and Sods by The Who
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2012-08-21, 00:28:29
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-08-13, 13:59:32
how are you with André Andersen and his Royal Hunt ?

Actually, I'd not heard of him till now, I've just been on his website and become intrigued so I'll check him out!
:)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-08-22, 13:22:33
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2012-08-21, 00:28:29
Actually, I'd not heard of him till now, I've just been on his website and become intrigued so I'll check him out!
:)

Matt, I suggest you start with the songs in my "Classic songs" list in my Listening Profile here in the Room. They'r really super, will whet your appetite for more  *horns*

If you'r looking for albums, I'm quite familiar now with the Royal Hunt studio albums from Paradox on, and I'v listed most of them in my prog pantheon (also under my LP).

I'm really enthusiastic about RH, and have listened to little else the past three weeks  8)

Enjoy !

Nicky.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-08, 12:56:54
Yesterday I bought the new Neal Morse album 'Momentum', which is already available in the music stores, at least in The Netherlands.
The Pendragon live DVD should be here within a week and I pre-ordered the new Muse album. Wow, so many great releases 8), just have to make choises and save money for future releases/gigs ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-09-08, 21:20:08
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-08, 12:56:54
Yesterday I bought the new Neal Morse album 'Momentum', which is already available in the music stores, at least in The Netherlands.

Really?! Well, then I have to pay a visit to my favourite Prog music store, first thing on Monday. *makes note*

Hmm... thought I had posted it already, but clearly not. My recent purchases:

Kaipa - "Vittjar"
Sounds really folky. Nice.

Threshold - "March Of Progress"
It's Threshold!

The Flower Kings - "Banks Of Eden"
The two disc edition of course. Do I ever buy normal albums when special editions are available? Think not...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-09-08, 22:28:41
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-08, 12:56:54
Yesterday I bought the new Neal Morse album 'Momentum', which is already available in the music stores, at least in The Netherlands.


I pre-ordered the album.
Would've thought that I would receive it prior to the release date or at least on the release day itself.
Stunned that I haven't got it yet.  :-\
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2012-09-09, 21:26:11
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-09-08, 21:20:08
The two disc edition of course. Do I ever buy normal albums when special editions are available? Think not...
I'm used to do that as well and find myself playing the bonus disc/making of just one time. Then I intend to buy the 'normal' edition next time but somehow it doesn't work. Often the SE is just a few euros more and I keep on buying them.

Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-09-08, 22:28:41
I pre-ordered the album.
Would've thought that I would receive it prior to the release date or at least on the release day itself.
Stunned that I haven't got it yet.  :-\
Strange indeed. The release date is 11th September, but I saw a Facebook friend of mine who bought the Neal Morse album on Friday. He buys cd's at the same record store as I do. The store sold a lot of NM copies, glad I didn't wait for one more day!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-09-09, 23:27:21
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2012-09-08, 22:28:41
I pre-ordered the album.
Would've thought that I would receive it prior to the release date or at least on the release day itself.
Stunned that I haven't got it yet.  :-\

I agree  >:(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-09-10, 13:15:37
Just arrived
Neal Morse Momentum and Mystery The World is a Game.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-09-11, 00:39:12
Quote from: Iggy on Mon, 2012-09-10, 13:15:37
Just arrived
Neal Morse Momentum and Mystery The World is a Game.

I only received the second part.
The latter.
The last one.

Mystery. ;)

Still waiting for neal.  ::)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-09-11, 18:47:23
Today I bought Neal Morse's latest album: "Momentum". Of course I already knew the first two tracks, but I'm very curious what the rest will be like.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2012-09-16, 00:01:55
And today I bought Marillion's "Sounds That Can't Be Made". I am extremely curious.
Also Jean Michel Jarre's "Oxygene" (the re-recording) and Yes' "Fragile" made it to my collection.
I seem to be on a roll here.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-16, 17:15:16
Momentum is in-doors.
So is the new Marillion.
And Masque from Kansas.

That's it, nothing more.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-17, 23:12:28
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2012-09-16, 17:15:16
And Masque from Kansas.
Hey, I thought you once wrote that you don't like Kansas. But maybe it was Tom ?  ???

Anyway, it's a good choice and a very solid album. The first two songs are classic rock ones -I like them though- but after them comes Icarus - Borne On Wings Of Steel. For this song alone the album is worth owning  *horns* And the rest is not bad either ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-09-18, 21:45:59
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-17, 23:12:28
Hey, I thought you once wrote that you don't like Kansas. But maybe it was Tom ?  ???



No, that was me alright. ;)

Actually, I already have two Kansas albums but lately I've heard a song from Masque on Facebook and I quite liked it so I decided to buy that album as well.

It's a good album.
Bit rougher, harder than the albums that everyone knows.

Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2012-09-17, 23:12:28

Anyway, it's a good choice and a very solid album. The first two songs are classic rock ones -I like them though- but after them comes Icarus - Borne On Wings Of Steel. For this song alone the album is worth owning  *horns* And the rest is not bad either ...

Yep, Icarus is the one. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2012-09-19, 19:56:35
Just Arrived:

Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud

Rush - 2112

Yes - Close to the Edge
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-09-22, 10:10:36
Yesterday I bought the Pendragon DVD 'Out Of Order Comes Chaos'. The music is great, but for financial reasons it has again been recorded in the (seated) Theatre in Katowice. I miss the real enthusiastic 'live' experience  ::).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2012-09-22, 21:30:12
Arrived:

The eagerly awaited live album (2cd/1dvd/1bluray) from Mr. Wilson.

Get All You Deserve.

And let me tell you, it's freakin' awesome!!!!  *horns*
This dude knows how to make some quality music!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-09-27, 11:19:44
Screaming Blue Messiahs - Bikini Red.  Just arrived (eBay) and not yet ripped but I'm looking forward to hearing it again after all these years.  Yup, it's a vinyl replacement, and next I need to find a copy of 'Gun Shy' at less than extortionate prices.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:26:39
Just ordered Devy's Deconstruction. Heard some stuff on YouTube that got me interested. So I'm soon joinin ya there, Greenie  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:35:59
I bought Devy's "Epicloud" today! :D
And Mastodon's "The Hunter"!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Sun, 2012-09-30, 00:16:18
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:26:39
Just ordered Devy's Deconstruction. Heard some stuff on YouTube that got me interested. So I'm soon joinin ya there, Greenie  8)

- Nicky

Cool.  I need to play that one more, actually.  I was originally a bit disappointed with it (to my surprise, since of the initial set of four "Project" albums it's, in theory, most like his other stuff).  I recently received the new one, "Epicloud."  That one sounds great on first play.

Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:35:59
I bought Devy's "Epicloud" today! :D
And Mastodon's "The Hunter"!

re: Epicloud, see above  *horns*

I've been meaning to check out The Hunter myself, interested to hear what you think of it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2012-09-30, 20:17:00
Recently arrived

Epicloud - DT
Adventures in Neverland - The Reasoning
Sounds that can't be made - Marillion
In Parallel - Danny Cavanagh, Anneke Van Giersbergen
Vittjar - Kaipa
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-01, 08:56:02
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2012-09-29, 21:35:59
I bought Devy's "Epicloud" today! :D
And Mastodon's "The Hunter"!

8) Paxi


Quote from: Manatee on Sun, 2012-09-30, 00:16:18
Cool.  I need to play that one more, actually.  I was originally a bit disappointed with it (to my surprise, since of the initial set of four "Project" albums it's, in theory, most like his other stuff).

He seems to have made quite an effort with it  8)

I was rather disappointed with "Ocean Machine: Biomech", sounded glib, too much tatatata without real overlying substance. What do you think about it, Greenie ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2012-10-01, 11:57:30
Quote from: Iggy on Sun, 2012-09-30, 20:17:00
Recently arrived

Epicloud - DT

Recently ordered. ;)

QuoteSounds that can't be made - Marillion

Recently acquired.  ;D

QuoteIn Parallel - Danny Cavanagh, Anneke Van Giersbergen

May I be so bold to say that this is a very good purchase.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-10-01, 13:11:52
D.C. Cooper - D.C. Cooper

Dropped on the mat, ripped, but not yet played!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-01, 17:18:34
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-10-01, 13:11:52
D.C. Cooper - D.C. Cooper

Dropped on the mat, ripped, but not yet played!

Jonesey, I'm real curious about this one  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2012-10-02, 12:38:40
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-01, 17:18:34
Jonesey,

Funny, when I read this name I always think about a bottle of fine Scottish whisky. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Tue, 2012-10-02, 17:08:17
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2012-10-01, 11:57:30
Recently ordered. ;)

Recently acquired.  ;D

May I be so bold to say that this is a very good purchase.  *horns*

You may.  :)

The latest to plop on my doormat was Muse - The 2nd Law
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-03, 00:08:45
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-01, 17:18:34
Jonesey, I'm real curious about this one  :)

So was I, but no longer :D
First impressions are that's a strong album and probably a very safe buy for any RH fan.  I was surprised to find a cracking version of Uriah Heep's 'Easy Living' amongst the original material.

Today's mat ploppers:
Judas Priest - Angel of Retribution (I think that completes my collection apart from a couple of live albums)
Steve Hogarth & Richard Barbieri - Not The Weapon But The Hand
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-03, 16:01:58
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-10-03, 00:08:45
First impressions are that's a strong album and probably a very safe buy for any RH fan.

Thanx, Jonesey  :)


Quote
I was surprised to find a cracking version of Uriah Heep's 'Easy Living' amongst the original material.

Yeah, I heard that on YouTube  8)


Quote
Judas Priest - Angel of Retribution

Yeah, I like that one too  *horns*


Quote
Steve Hogarth & Richard Barbieri - Not The Weapon But The Hand

Hey, what's that like ?

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-04, 20:20:52
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-10-03, 16:01:58
Hey, what's that like ?

At the moment it's got Best Thing I've Ever Heard status and I can't stop playing the thing ;)
Not one for metal heads, though, it's all delicate, breathy and beautiful.  Imagine the more dreamy bits of "Happiness is the Road" with the sonic textures RB contributed to Japan and Porcupine Tree.  Utterly captivating and makes my remaining hairs stand on end.

Latest Mat Ploppers:
The Pineapple Thief - All the Wars
Royal Hunt - The Watchers
Gazpacho - London
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-10-04, 22:20:31
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2012-10-01, 08:56:02

I was rather disappointed with "Ocean Machine: Biomech", sounded glib, too much tatatata without real overlying substance. What do you think about it, Greenie ?


I really like it.  It was my first Devy purchase and introduced me to his signature sound/style, which I obviously enjoy since I now have 12 of his albums.  The opener, "Seventh Wave," is one of my favorite songs of his.  I'll admit I don't recall the lyrics to some of the songs all that well -- been a while since I've played this one much, and I think I prize it for it's loud yet melodic feel as much as anything.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-10-05, 15:56:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-10-04, 20:20:52
At the moment it's got Best Thing I've Ever Heard status and I can't stop playing the thing ;)
Not one for metal heads, though, it's all delicate, breathy and beautiful.  Imagine the more dreamy bits of "Happiness is the Road" with the sonic textures RB contributed to Japan and Porcupine Tree.  Utterly captivating and makes my remaining hairs stand on end.

Well, Jonesey, I'l keep that in mind. In some weird manner, your joys end up up being mine (lets leave the women outta the discussion), like Extreme, Priest (now both pantheon with me), Primus (well, an experience), and I guess I got you onto Nevermore and RH :-)


Quote
Royal Hunt - The Watchers

You can look forward to Intervention - whew, awesome  *horns*

Had that one goin on repeat today  8)


Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-10-04, 22:20:31
I really like it.... I think I prize it for it's loud yet melodic feel as much as anything.

Well. I guess I'l just have to play it again soon .....  :)


Quote
which I obviously enjoy since I now have 12 of his albums

Please explain  ;D


Just got four more RH-albums lately - according to Greenie's theory, that would mean that I kinda like'm  :D : Paradox, Moving Target, Eyewitness, 2006 Live.

Guess I'l be listenin to some RH this weekend  8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2012-10-19, 12:09:52
Porcupine Tree's "On The Sunday Of Life" is here!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2012-10-20, 18:41:07
Today I ordered the Alan Reed (former Pallas singer just in case you don't know ;)) album 'First In A Field Of One'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2012-11-12, 23:03:08
Yes - "Close To The Edge"

and

Steve Hackett - "Please Don't Touch"

were added to my collection. Both very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2012-11-14, 14:28:57
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-11-12, 23:03:08
Yes - "Close To The Edge"

You should take your time with Yes, and get properly into'm, Paxi. I did. They call for it, they'r a whole exciting world for themselves  *horns*

By all means get Going For The One, Talk, The Ladder, and Fly From Here - my four faves, and very different from each other  8)


Me, I'm gonna get me the two Animals as Leaders albums asap. Just added AaL to my pantheon list - without having a single cd by'm, they'r simply mindblowing  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2012-11-16, 20:23:26
Preordered the new Steve Lukather album 'Transition', to be released on January 21st:

http://www.stevelukather.net/Album.aspx?id=415 (http://www.stevelukather.net/Album.aspx?id=415)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2012-11-17, 11:17:24
Looking forward to this one too  :)

I just received the De Luxe 2 CD set of The Jam' Sound Affects. For 6,95 €, it's the bargain of the year at Bupie's home  8)

I know that I won't write anything original but The Jam were, from a French man point of view, a core English band, carrying the flag and identity of their country. An English music with England-focused lyrics aimed to an English working class audience. By the same period, in France, we had a band called Telephone that can be somehow compared : every ordinary people knew them and their songs and could connect to them in a personal way. And we danced to them for years at parties. Like maybe this was the case in England with a song like This is The Modern World ?

My English is too poor to express things better but I would like to have the take of English roomies (Iggy, Steve, Funkster ...) on the Jam. Are there some albums worth checking in Paul Weller's solo discography ?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2012-11-19, 21:01:07
Just arrived
Celebration Day  - Led Zeppelin
Octane Twisted - Porcupine Tree

So I will be listening to mostly live music  *horns* *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-11-20, 23:51:13
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2012-11-17, 11:17:24
My English is too poor to express things better but I would like to have the take of English roomies (Iggy, Steve, Funkster ...) on the Jam. Are there some albums worth checking in Paul Weller's solo discography ?

In The City was the first ever Punk/New Wave album I bought.  I went off The Jam increasingly as the later soul influences crept in, and Style Council were a no go area for me!  But I love the earlier, high energy Jam.  I still think their first album is an all-time great, every time I give it a listen it blows me away as if it's brand new 8)

Paul Weller's solo stuff (Stanley Road, Heavy Soul, etc) is very good indeed, but more mature than the frantic energy of early Jam.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2012-11-21, 11:57:55
Thanks Steve  ;)

So far I only have The Gift, Sounds Affects, All Mod Cons and a bunch of live albums. Maybe I will go back further in time using the De Luxe reeditions (though most of them are hard to find at a decent price :P).

By the time, until Sound Affects, I did not give much attention to the Jam. My favorite English act/band in that style of "energetic classic rock" was, by far, Joe Jackson. I must have played I'm The Man (the album) about 2000 times in 1980  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-22, 00:23:29
Peter Gabriel - So (2012 Remaster)

24bit download from:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Society_of_Sound/Society_of_Sound/Music/Peter-Gabriel-So.html (http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Society_of_Sound/Society_of_Sound/Music/Peter-Gabriel-So.html)

Luvverrrrleeeeyy 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2012-11-22, 22:18:39
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-22, 00:23:29
Peter Gabriel - So (2012 Remaster)

24bit download from:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Society_of_Sound/Society_of_Sound/Music/Peter-Gabriel-So.html (http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Society_of_Sound/Society_of_Sound/Music/Peter-Gabriel-So.html)

Luvverrrrleeeeyy 8)

It is a shame there isn't more on offer from BW
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-11-26, 15:53:26
Just ordered Gazpacho's new 2CD version of 'Night' as I've only got an mp3 download of the original album currently.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2012-11-27, 00:41:52
Just ordered Circus Maximus "Nine" and Pagan's Mind "God's Equation" after an evening spent listening to Seventh Wonder, which made me eager for more of this kind of melodic metal. Rendez-vous in a few days to see if it was a right move  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Thu, 2012-11-29, 19:51:02
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2012-11-26, 15:53:26
Just ordered Gazpacho's new 2CD version of 'Night' as I've only got an mp3 download of the original album currently.

That sounds interesting.  Night is my favorite Gazpacho album.  I'm curious to know what's been added to the original release.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2012-11-29, 20:32:18
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-11-29, 19:51:02
That sounds interesting.  Night is my favorite Gazpacho album.  I'm curious to know what's been added to the original release.

From what I've heard, they've changed almost nothing.
I'm quite happy with the original album already. Don't know what could be improved...


Today I bought:

Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II
(Talking about improvement)

Spock's Beard - X
(Two years late for this one)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-29, 22:26:36
Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2012-11-29, 19:51:02
That sounds interesting.  Night is my favorite Gazpacho album.  I'm curious to know what's been added to the original release.

Bonus CD with 3 live tracks, basically.  I wouldn't be buying it if I'd already got a CD version.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2012-11-30, 22:32:06
Quote from: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-11-29, 22:26:36
Bonus CD with 3 live tracks, basically.  I wouldn't be buying it if I'd already got a CD version.

Same here and it arrived today.
Yesterday Strangers on a Train PT 1 and 2
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2012-12-09, 10:02:37
Peter Hammill - Fireships.

An official download from Burning Shed in FLAC format to replace my CD version that doesn't play properly these days.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-11, 12:45:55
Galahad - Beyond the Realms of Euphoria (Lossless download from the Galahad site)
Edison's Children - In the Last Waking Moments... (second-hand CD from eBay)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-12, 12:48:28
Marillion - Sleighed Again (Christmas 2012 fan club DVD)
DeeExpus - Half Way Home (purchase prompted by enjoying Number 33 muchly 8) )
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-18, 19:41:18
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2012-12-18, 21:09:47
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2012-12-18, 19:41:18
Gazpacho - When Earth Lets Go

I bought that one too!
In fact, today I got the first three Gazpacho albums ("Bravo", "When Earth Lets Go" and "Firebird") and "Missa Atropos".
Now all I need is "Tick Tock".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-19, 14:34:29
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2012-12-18, 21:09:47
In fact, today I got the first three Gazpacho albums ("Bravo", "When Earth Lets Go" and "Firebird")

By coincidence I've also just got Bravo & Firebird, but unfortunately I have to wait until Christmas to actually get my hands on them :'(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2012-12-19, 20:30:45
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2012-12-19, 14:34:29
By coincidence I've also just got Bravo & Firebird, but unfortunately I have to wait until Christmas to actually get my hands on them :'(

Also part of the special offer? Gazpacho's first 3 albums for €30 and "Missa Atropos" for free. Great offer. "Bravo" is a really nice album too. Reminds me a lot of Radiohead and Marillion.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2012-12-20, 10:00:25
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-12-19, 20:30:45
Also part of the special offer?
No, I didn't even know there was a special offer on!  I just decided the gaps in my Gazpacho collection should be filled, preferably at someone else's expense ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-26, 12:17:30
I was so overwhelmed by the DeeExpus album 'King of Number 33' (discovery of the year for me), that I now pre-ordered their debut 'Half Way Home'. Fortunately for my wallet they don't have more (studio) albums ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2012-12-31, 11:47:17
Just ordered from each band's website :

Primitive Instinct - One's man Refuge Brilliant song-oriented neo-prog, really !

Fish On Friday - Airborne  Brilliant too, though it may sound too poppy for some prog fans (but not me, for sure :))

I have also pre-ordered the new Steve Lukather album from his website and I have strong hopes to win the Music Man guitar's random draw since PH is not involved  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-01-03, 20:52:15
Today this arrived:

Haken - "Aquarius"
Glass Hammer - "Culture Of Ascent"
No-Man - "Together We're Stranger"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-01-10, 11:00:21
Martin Orford - Classical Music and Popular Songs.

Been after this for a while and then two pop-up on eBay at the same time 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-10, 21:05:07
Great purchase  *horns*

Do you already have "The Old Road", which is as good or maybe even better ? I play the two of them very often.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2013-01-11, 12:21:15
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-10, 21:05:07
Do you already have "The Old Road", which is as good or maybe even better ? I play the two of them very often.

Yes indeed, superb album.  After the first few spins I think I actually prefer 'Classical' but that might just be because it's fresh for me *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-01-11, 19:22:50
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2012-12-26, 12:17:30
I was so overwhelmed by the DeeExpus album 'King of Number 33' (discovery of the year for me), that I now pre-ordered their debut 'Half Way Home'.
By mistake I ordered the wrong album called 'Far From Home', which is a live album. All the tracks of the studio album are on it and one additional track. I noticed it today, when the package was delivered ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:11:46
Was caught by a buy fever last night  :-[

Ordered :

Landmarq - Entertaining Angels
Andromeda - Final Extension
Pagan's Mind - Heavenly Ecstasy

I fought to stay away from IZZ, Mystery, Anglägard or Echolyn but I am afraid the battle is not over yet  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-01-17, 01:44:33
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-01-16, 15:11:46
Mystery, Anglägard or Echolyn but I am afraid the battle is not over yet  :D

Give in to the fever!

All three of them are stunning albums to say the least.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-01-26, 16:13:40
Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves (2CD)
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same (Blu-Ray)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
Just ordered :

Mystery - The World Is A Game
IQ - Tales From The Lush Attic (2013 Remix CD/DVD)
IZZ - The Darkened Room
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura

The first, I had been thinking of for quite a while.
The second was the main motivation to place the order.
With the third I don't know what to expect but I am confident.
The fourth will be my first introduction to Neal Morse's solo career, as surprising as it may sound.

Warning : this is not a riddle so don't look for a word  :D

And of course, I will get the always welcome Free Classic Rock Society Sampler (volume 6 this time).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-01-31, 18:57:34
Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
The first, I had been thinking of for quite a while.

I'm thinking about that one too. Anyone who recommends this wholeheartedly?

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
The second was the main motivation to place the order.

Yes, that sounds really good indeed.

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
With the third I don't know what to expect but I am confident.

What is this?

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
The fourth will be my first introduction to Neal Morse's solo career, as surprising as it may sound.

You probably know that you should be ashamed of yourself. So I won't have to tell you that. ;)

Quote from: Bupie on Thu, 2013-01-31, 12:06:22
Warning : this is not a riddle so don't look for a word  :D

Hahaha


I have recently purchased the following:
Squackett - "A Life Within A Day"
This is not as prog as one would have hoped it to be. But still this is really nice music. Very catchy.

Frank Klepacki - "Infiltrator"
Frank Klepacki - "Viratia"
Frank Klepacki - "Conquering 20 Years"
Nice "Command & Conquer"-ish music. Not prog in a million years. But I like it. ;)

I've also ordered:
Spock's Beard - "Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep"
Preordered this one. I am very curious. I really liked Nick's voice. Don't know Ted that well.

Marillion - "Marbles On The Road"
The 2 dvd version through 'Marktplaats'.

And... it seems I've won Rick Wakeman's rerecorded "Journey To The Centre of The Earth" in a competition on DPRP.
;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-01, 19:28:51
Just pre-ordered the Neal Morse 2DVD/3cd box 'Live Momentum', within a quarter after it was possible. Hope to be among the first 200, who will receive a signed one. It was very busy over there (Radiant Records), keeping my fingers crossed ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: bellanova on Sun, 2013-02-03, 15:16:28
I just bought Anoraknophobia and Marbles by Marillion which Im loving. Also the Lifesigns album. Its great to hear some quality prog by John Young and co. I would totally recommend it.
And of course I have received Genasis Revisited II. Full of excellent musicians and memorable songs.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-02-04, 19:42:24
"Marbles On The Road" is in. 8)

Also, I couldn't resist and bought Big Big Train's "English Electric, Part One" and DeeExpus' "The King Of Number 33".
I am very excited about it.
Still waiting for Rick Wakeman's 2012 rendition of "Journey To The Centre of The Earth".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2013-02-10, 16:54:29
Lots of Procol Harum including A Salty Dog and Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-02-15, 16:47:50
I bought the first two seasons of Sherlock. I really liked this series and I'm looking forward to the third season!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-02-15, 19:52:56
Bought the Neal Morse album 'One' at my local record shop. Overall a great album, only one song I don't like called 'Author Of Confusion'. And I ordered two albums over there: Riverside - S.O.N.G.S. and Antimatter - Fear Of A Unique Identity. Already heard them and they're so great that I had to buy them ::).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2013-02-25, 11:27:16
Steven Wilson - The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-03-03, 13:27:41
Teunis, "One" is a really good album! Do you have the special edition? It has some nice extra songs and a few covers (which are also on the "Cover To Cover" cd). I can see why you don't like Author Of Confusion. It has to be his most 'metal' song and was very unusual for him at that time. Yet I remember seeing the pretty heavy "Sola Scriptura" in your top ten list of 2007, am I right?

I also purchased a lot of new (and old) albums lately:
Riverside - "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves"
Steven Wilson - "The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories)"
The Tangent - "Music That Died Alone"
The Tangent - "A Place On The Shelf"
and finally(!!!)
The Urbane - "Glitter" !!!!
I'm so glad I finally found this album. Already knew all the songs, but couldn't get my hands on a physical copy. So hard to find!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-03-03, 21:40:50
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-03-03, 13:27:41
Teunis, "One" is a really good album! Do you have the special edition? It has some nice extra songs and a few covers (which are also on the "Cover To Cover" cd).
Nope, just the 'normal' album, which is already 70+ minutes of music :).

Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-03-03, 13:27:41
I can see why you don't like Author Of Confusion. It has to be his most 'metal' song and was very unusual for him at that time. Yet I remember seeing the pretty heavy "Sola Scriptura" in your top ten list of 2007, am I right?
Really dig 'Sola Scriptura' indeed. It's not just the 'metalish' parts, also the 'more voice singing', which is a bit working on my nerves. But after hearing the live version on the live Momentum DVD I do like it already more.

Ordered Alchemy - The Musical by a guy called 'Clive Nolan' and Mystery - The World Is A Game.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Manatee on Wed, 2013-03-06, 20:14:23
Greetings, Friends.

The Green One has returned.  I didn't really mean to be absent in the first place.

Recent purchases are:

Riverside - Shrine of New Generation Slaves (2 CD)
Echolyn - Echolyn
Porcupine Tree - Octane Twisted
Big Big Train - English Electric Part One

I'm looking forward to reading back posts to see what else I should be trying.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2013-03-06, 22:17:30
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-02-15, 16:47:50
I bought the first two seasons of Sherlock. I really liked this series and I'm looking forward to the third season!

Have you tried Elementary which is an American take on Sherlock Holmes? It is very well done and highly recommended.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-03-07, 15:29:25
Pink Floyd ~ Dark Side of the Moon Immersion box!!! @_@

Me happy!!!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:20:21
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-03-07, 15:29:25
Pink Floyd ~ Dark Side of the Moon Immersion box!!! @_@

Me happy!!!!

You broke. :P

But really cool!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:40:15
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-03-07, 15:29:25
Pink Floyd ~ Dark Side of the Moon Immersion box!!! @_@

What is a Moon Immersion Box, Mad  :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-03-07, 17:50:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:20:21
You broke. :P

But really cool!

No, not broke. ;)
Crazy perhaps, but not broke.
Bought a new box for a bargain! €60,- euros!

Like I said: Me happy!  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-03-07, 17:51:37
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 16:40:15
What is a Moon Immersion Box, Mad  :o

- Nicky

(http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/images/slideshow/im-darkside.jpg)

Cool, ain't it?  *horns*  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-03-07, 19:22:40
I think you got a lunar tick, (that's why you're) Mad  :o

Phew, do I remember them days, back in '73  :)

I was 18 then, even younger than the callow Paxi. Rock was sooo new and exciting. Whenever Floyd, or Zep, or Who, came out with a new album, man, we were all so excited  *horns*

I first heard Dark Side as the bootleg live album Tour 73. My bro had recorded it on one of'm big tapes that one used in those days. We'd sit in his cellar room and listen to it, in deeep reverence often with a good chillum.

All of us in those days would listen eagerly to Radio Luxembourg and other rock channels, visit each other and listen to records and tapes. Rock was so exciting and authentic.

Man, have times changed  ::)

For people like us Roomies, rock is equally exciting and authentic ... but just think how few we are today  :(

And the media pour out volumes of slime ... and people actually lap it up  :'(

"You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't got for help...no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold

That's right, folks..
Don't touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin along on your livinroom floor

I am the slime from your video
Cant stop the slime, people, lookit me go."

- Frank Zappa, "I'm the Slime"

& Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-03-12, 10:15:35
Just ordered Steven Wilson's Raven ... I am not the biggest fan of the guy but this album seems unavoidable and you can easily get it for a cheap price too

Re-ordered Landmarq's Entertaining Angels since those Angels never arrived home the first time : it was in the winter's core so I presume that they chose to fly a bit more South ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2013-03-12, 19:35:48
Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2013-03-12, 10:15:35
Just ordered Steven Wilson's Raven ... I am not the biggest fan of the guy
Me neither, don't know what all the fuss is about :-\. Heard the title track which I found really boring and a track called 'Luminol'. Really not my cup of tea. But okay, tastes seem to differ fortunately ;).

Just ordered the Arena live DVD 'Rapture', which will probably arrive next Friday. Woohoo, me happy *horns* *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-03-15, 23:57:55
Once upon a time there were many great composers.

Bach, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Wagner...

They all perished, like in time many of us do.

Nowadays we still have great composers, and whether you like it or not, Steven Wilson is among them.  :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-03-16, 08:57:47
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-03-15, 23:57:55
Nowadays we still have great composers, and whether you like it or not, Steven Wilson is among them.  :P

Agreed! But who are the other ones?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-03-22, 19:13:08
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2013-03-12, 19:35:48
Just ordered the Arena live DVD 'Rapture', which will probably arrive next Friday. Woohoo, me happy *horns* *horns*.
Indeed, the DVD arrived safely ;) Tonight I'll be watching it 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-03-27, 16:34:42
Just ordered:


David Bowie:  The Next Day  &  Low


Circus Maximus:  Isolate

Bought the real McCD this time; the one I had was a promo, gave it to a friend.


Steppenwolf 7

Big Steppenwolf fan here. Anyone else into'm ?


Benny Anderssons Orkester:  O Klang Och Jubeltid

Benny was one of the B's in ABBA. With his new guys, he's become quite eclectic and progressive, exploring new territory. Some real nice stuff on this one.


Introducing A.R. Rahman

Got interested in this guy cuz of the dvd "The Story of India", great dvd and some fine music here and there.


Robert Crosbie:  The Friendly Philosopher

Great book about H.P. Blavatsky, the founder of modern Theosophy. As many of you (should) know, I'm a BIG Blavatsky fan.


George Lakoff:  Metaphors We Live By

A classic in its field. I'm a big lingofreak too.


I don't think that anyone can accuse me of being single-track minded  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-04-18, 19:37:00
Ordered Threshold - March Of Progress and Airbag - Identity for a nice price *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-04-19, 12:39:43
I ordered TransAtlantic's "Whirld Tour 2010: Live In London". Can't wait.

Is here anyone who also has "More Never Is Enough" by this group? It seems like it's exactly the same setlist and I was wondering if I made the right choice by choosing their "Live In London" 3cd/2dvd set...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-04-20, 09:07:30
Added Anathema's 'Judgement' to my latest purchases.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-04-29, 20:55:09
Ray Wilson's newest album is now added to my collection.

(http://shop.raywilson.net/images/RW_ChasingRainbows_cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-04-29, 21:45:42
Amplifier ~ Echo Street
Votum ~ Harvest Moon
Boil ~ Axiom
Shadow Circus   ~ On A Dark And Stormy Night

Just to name a few.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Mon, 2013-04-29, 22:46:48
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2013-04-19, 12:39:43
I ordered TransAtlantic's "Whirld Tour 2010: Live In London". Can't wait.

Is here anyone who also has "More Never Is Enough" by this group? It seems like it's exactly the same setlist and I was wondering if I made the right choice by choosing their "Live In London" 3cd/2dvd set...

I don't think there is much between them. They probably recorded both in case one wasn't good enough. I prefer the London one but only because I was there.  :)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-04-29, 23:23:28
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2013-04-29, 21:45:42
Amplifier ~ Echo Street
Votum ~ Harvest Moon
Boil ~ Axiom
Shadow Circus   ~ On A Dark And Stormy Night

Just to name a few.

Oh, and eh...

Reign of the Architect ~ Rise
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-05-08, 10:15:33
Recent acquisitions including birthday presents:

Wishbone Ash - Wishbone Ash
David Bowie - The Next Day
Ian Anderson - Thick as a Brick 2
Jethro Tull - Live at Madison Square Gardens 1978 (CD & DVD)
Steve Hackett - Genesis Revisited II
The Pineapple Thief - Build a World EP
Capercaillie - Delirium
Slade - B-Sides
Thea Gilmore - Loft Music
Thea Gilmore - Avalanche

Was going to see Thea Gilmore next month but the gig's been postponed until November :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-05-18, 12:22:10
Just bought the Nosound album 'Afterthoughts'. Nice Italian band I discovered recently. The music is dark, atmospheric, a violin so now and then. Don't expect heavy guitar riffs ::). Well, really like it, you have to be in the right mood for it. Reminds me a bit of Gazpacho so now and then. And 16 euros for a cd and an extra 5.1 mix DVD is well worth the money!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2013-05-23, 10:44:16
Spock's Beard - Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep.

At last!  Originally ordered the limited edition CD release, but they sent me the standard one :(
Returned if for replacement but eventually received a refund instead of the required item >:(
Just noticed on the Spock's official site they're doing a 24bit download through Bandcamp.com (20 US dollars) so bought that 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-05-24, 15:40:41
Just ordered:
Mystery - One Among The Living
Mystery - The World Is A Game
Comedy Of Errors - Fanfare & Fantasy

All after hearing them on progstreaming.com. Fortunately holiday allowance was paid ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2013-05-25, 17:40:49
Faces - A Nod is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-14, 19:58:34
During my holidays I had the chance to buy 'The Triple Album Collection' from Dream Theater for just 5,55 euros. The albums are:
1. A Change Of Seasons
2. Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory
3. Octavarium
Although I'm not into that 'too heavy' stuff, I couldn't resist for this price ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-06-14, 23:40:05
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2013-06-14, 19:58:34
During my holidays I had the chance to buy 'The Triple Album Collection' from Dream Theater for just 5,55 euros. The albums are:
1. A Change Of Seasons
2. Metropolis pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory
3. Octavarium
Although I'm not into that 'too heavy' stuff, I couldn't resist for this price ;).


I've seen that in the shops a few times. I already have these albums, but even for me it was almost hard to resist.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-17, 10:41:20
Very good deal, Teunis. And only a few tracks of Scenes should be too heavy for you.

You have some nice covers on Change and even an previously unreleased Muse track on Octavarium. I'll let you find which one  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-06-17, 11:22:59
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-06-17, 10:41:20
... and even an previously unreleased Muse track on Octavarium. I'll let you find which one  :)

Hahaha!
Not only Muse. Also U2 and of course Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-06-17, 20:04:18
Okay okay guys, now I now why I like (a lot of) DT ;). The covers on 'A Change Of Seasons' were quite obvious though.

Anyone who already has the Arena Live 2 cd? Got a mail from my record store that they have it in stock. He'll reserve one for me, will pick it up at the end of the week.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-07-24, 20:36:52
To-Mera - Exile

Official download from http://to-mera.bandcamp.com (http://to-mera.bandcamp.com)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-07-25, 12:19:48
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2013-06-17, 20:04:18
Okay okay guys, now I now why I like (a lot of) DT ;). The covers on 'A Change Of Seasons' were quite obvious though.

I didnt find Seasons very memorable. I&W is better, the song Another Day I like a lot.

But for me, the Dream Theater saga really starts with Awake, Track 3: Innocence Faded (skip tracks 1&2, and Seasons). From there on, it's pure musical pleasure  *horns*


Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-07-24, 20:36:52
To-Mera - Exile

Official download from http://to-mera.bandcamp.com (http://to-mera.bandcamp.com)

Yeah, it's strange that they havent got it out on cd yet. Guess they still only have few listeners  :(

I'm also missing Radiance's "The Burning Sun" on cd (Mad prob too). I e-mailed Sami Raatikainen about it, and he said "Yeah, let's see, one day, but ya know, the music bizniz ...", and we ended up talking astrophysics (he's studying it, I did at Uni). Thats what ya get outta networking  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-08-06, 20:29:06
Yesterday I ordered a few albums.
These already made it into my collection today:

Yes - "Tormato"
I have yet to listen to this! I wonder if it's really that bad, like everybody says.

Yes - "Keys To Ascension" (the box set which includes part 1 and 2 and the dvd (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XgY4FD90RY))
Already halfway through the dvd. Well, what can I say? The music is fantastic, and pretty good performance too. But the way this dvd was edited... it's not good. Still, I'm glad I bought it, because I had a great time watching it (at some parts I closed my eyes or just looked away because the video editor goes crazy...).

The Tangent - "Le Sacre Du Travail"
People say this is absolutely their best! So I'm thrilled to find out


Two discs are on their way:
Big Big Train - "The Underfall Yard"
Big Big Train - "Far Skies Deep Time"
8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-07, 11:13:47
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-08-06, 20:29:06
Yes - "Tormato"
I have yet to listen to this! I wonder if it's really that bad, like everybody says.

I don't know who "everybody" is, don't care either. I rarely go by negative reviews, usually means that people havent listened properly to the album  ;)

Tormato is not as in yer face rocky and exciting, it's more playful and subtle, and most definitely a great album  *horns*

I expect that you in particular, Paxi, will enjoy it, it's the sorta twisty-and-turny thingy that you like  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-08-07, 11:39:16
Five Finger Death Punch - The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1

And off to the listening room I go... 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-08-07, 11:46:09
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2013-08-07, 11:39:16
Five Finger Death Punch - The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1

And off to the listening room I go... 8)

You don't need to convince me, Jonesey  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2013-08-09, 13:53:09
Paid a visit to my local record shop. I wanted to buy the Days Between Stations album 'In Extremis', but it wasn't in stock unfortunately so he ordered it for me.
I bought the Fischer Z album 'Red Skies Over Paradise' for just 7 euros. In 1981 (year of release) I bought it on vinyl, but never bought it on cd. Until now. Just played it again, wonderful stuff! Still know most of the lyrics :). Oh and I sold all my vinyl albums when the cd was introduced. Never would have expected it would come back again ;).
And I ordered the Mystery album 'Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face'. I was so impressed by their latest releases 'One Among The Living' and 'The World Is A Game' that I had to order this one too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2013-09-19, 19:32:41
Ordered the new Knight Area EP 'Between Two Steps'. A teaser here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iudsXOHvoY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iudsXOHvoY).

And I'm waiting for an e-mail that the Anathema DVD 'Universal' is in stock, should be very soon 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-19, 23:21:17
Today I got the following cd's through the mail (Radiant Records):

Neal Morse - "It's Not Too Late"
Neal Morse - "Get In The Boat"
Ryo Okumoto - "Coming Through"
Alan Morse - "Four O'Clock And Hysteria"

And there's more to come...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 17:02:14
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-09-19, 23:21:17
Today I got the following cd's through the mail (Radiant Records):

Neal Morse - "It's Not Too Late"
Neal Morse - "Get In The Boat"
Ryo Okumoto - "Coming Through"
Alan Morse - "Four O'Clock And Hysteria"

And there's more to come...

Well, more to come, and here it is:
Devin Townsend - Ki
Devin Townsend - Addicted
Devin Townsend - Deconstruction
Devin Townsend - Ghost
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 17:33:44
You don't wanna extend your taste a bit, Paxi ?

I like to listen to a wide range of prog, extends ones horizons  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 17:56:05
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-09-25, 17:33:44
You don't wanna extend your taste a bit, Paxi ?

I like to listen to a wide range of prog, extends ones horizons  ;)

- Nicky

With these four albums I have one of the broadest horizons you can have.


But you're right sir. Your musical tastes are extremely superior! *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 12:57:38
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2013-09-25, 17:56:05
But you're right, sir. Your musical tastes are extremely superior! *horns*

Thanx for the compliment, Paxi  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:39:28
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 12:57:38
Thanx for the compliment, Paxi  ;)

Nicky, I think the following is with your approval:

Today I bought Dream Theater's "Dream Theater". ;D :P
Of course I had to buy an Opeth album with it. I mean, c'mon! So "Deliverance" it is.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:59:57
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:39:28
Nicky, I think the following is with your approval: ...

*horns*

My fave Opeth album is Ghost Reveries - heavy, melodic, and growly  *horns*

I saw that you have that one  8)

Dream Theater I don't need to tell you about; you know just as much as I do  :)

Wiki: In July 2012, "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory" was listed as the number one all-time progressive album by a Rolling Stone readers' poll, beating 2112 by Rush and "Close to the Edge" by Yes.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_theater

Yup, certainly is one of'm  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-09-26, 16:17:41
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:59:57
My fave Opeth album is Ghost Reveries - heavy, melodic, and growly  *horns*

I think mine is either "Ghost Reveries" or "Blackwater Park".

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-09-26, 13:59:57
Dream Theater I don't need to tell you about; you know just as much as I do  :)

Wiki: In July 2012, "Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory" was listed as the number one all-time progressive album by a Rolling Stone readers' poll, beating 2112 by Rush and "Close to the Edge" by Yes.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_theater

Yup, certainly is one of'm  *horns*

Yeah, "Scenes From A Memory" is fantastic! But so is "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" and "Train Of Thought".
I dunno which one is my favourite album, but it's one of those three.
"Octavarium" was my first Dream Theater album, and I really love that album too.
For me, the next two albums ("Systematic Chaos" and "Black Clouds And Silver Linings") have a couple of great songs but overall I think it's a step back. But it's Dream Theater, so they're still high quality 8 out of 10 albums.
"A Dramatic Turn Of Events" really grew on me. Especially the longer songs are fantastic. I wrote some sort of review here in the Room and I still stand by it. You can read it here if you want... (http://shattered-room.net/index.php?topic=15.msg60153#msg60153)

The new one. Well, I've only listened to it one time. And what can I say? Well, it's typical Dream Theater, so no less than 8/10. Although I do understand the critics who say that DT doesn't really progress much. To me, it sounds a bit like ADTOE 2. For now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2013-09-27, 14:48:05
I am surprised that you mention ToT as one of your faves since it's the harvest and the less melodic of their albums in my book. A lot of shredding, not always inspired IMHO. Black Clouds and ADTOE I like a lot, especially because James doesn't try to hit (too) high notes : he progresses  :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-29, 09:59:28
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2013-09-27, 14:48:05
it's the harvest and the less melodic of their albums

It's true that it's harvest time now (late summer), but you probably mean "heaviest and least melodic", Bupie  :)


Some three years ago, I lent my Mike Oldfield Exposed cd to a young student colleague, who expressed interest. When my time there was running out, I asked him several times to return it, but that never happened. Turned out that it was in some moving crate, he didn't know which. Still haven't gotten it back  ::)

A year ago I decided to order a new one, but it turned out that prices were sky-high - it had become a collector's item. Great  :o

But now I found, and ordered, a "very good" used copy, remastered, for DKK 240, in a shop connected to Amazon.UK. Let's see ...  :)


I have now experienced some 4-5 times not getting my loaned out cd's back, so I'm very wary about that, only do it rarely, when I experience a real interest and the person seems sufficiently reliable.

In my youth, I did shit like that, but then it dawned upon me how annoying it is, and years later I actually sent the borrowed things back to people; I think I got it all back again  :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:05:56
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-29, 09:59:28
It's true that it's harvest time now (late summer), but you probably mean "heaviest and least melodic", Bupie  :)
Right, thanks for the double correction  ;)


QuoteSome three years ago, I lent my Mike Oldfield Exposed cd to a young student colleague, who expressed interest. When my time there was running out, I asked him several times to return it, but that never happened. Turned out that it was in some moving crate, he didn't know which. Still haven't gotten it back  ::)

A year ago I decided to order a new one, but it turned out that prices were sky-high - it had become a collector's item. Great  :o

But now I found, and ordered, a "very good" used copy, remastered, for DKK 240, in a shop connected to Amazon.UK. Let's see ...  :)
Maybe you will find out that it's your student colleague who is selling it back to you  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:09:56
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-09-30, 12:05:56
Maybe you will find out that it's your student colleague who is selling it back to you  ;D

;D

I'm looking forward to hearing it again. It's a great album (double, with a more exciting live version of Tubular Bells I)  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Thu, 2013-10-03, 22:42:47
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-09-29, 09:59:28
It's true that it's harvest time now (late summer), but you probably mean "heaviest and least melodic", Bupie  :)


Some three years ago, I lent my Mike Oldfield Exposed cd to a young student colleague, who expressed interest. When my time there was running out, I asked him several times to return it, but that never happened. Turned out that it was in some moving crate, he didn't know which. Still haven't gotten it back  ::)

A year ago I decided to order a new one, but it turned out that prices were sky-high - it had become a collector's item. Great  :o

But now I found, and ordered, a "very good" used copy, remastered, for DKK 240, in a shop connected to Amazon.UK. Let's see ...  :)


I have now experienced some 4-5 times not getting my loaned out cd's back, so I'm very wary about that, only do it rarely, when I experience a real interest and the person seems sufficiently reliable.

In my youth, I did shit like that, but then it dawned upon me how annoying it is, and years later I actually sent the borrowed things back to people; I think I got it all back again  :)

- Nicky

It is annoying I have purchased several cd's several times.

Now I tend to give them an MP3 copy.

Your post reminds me of the fact that I have someones turntable in my loft.  :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-10, 17:16:17
Alter Bridge - Fortress

bought the mp3 version via amazon (yuck), but will have to buy the CD also. First of all, the mp3s are 256kbps CBR(!) full stereo. That means, the guy who made the mp3s either delibarately wanted to deliver shitty quality or he knows next to nothing about audio compression with lame.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 18:01:14
Quote from: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-10, 17:16:17
Alter Bridge - Fortress

bought the mp3 version via amazon (yuck), but will have to buy the CD also. First of all, the mp3s are 256kbps CBR(!) full stereo. That means, the guy who made the mp3s either delibarately wanted to deliver shitty quality or he knows next to nothing about audio compression with lame.

It could have been worse. Mp3s with 128kbps VBR for example.
Actually, 256kbps isn't that bad. Only 320kbps is better. And then the next step will be lossless.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2013-10-10, 20:36:33
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 18:01:14
It could have been worse. Mp3s with 128kbps VBR for example.
Actually, 256kbps isn't that bad. Only 320kbps is better. And then the next step will be lossless.

256kbit CBR (constant bit rate) in plain stereo breaks down to a mere 128kbps per channel. My ears are trained, I can hear compression artefacts at that rate. At least when I last did blind comparing listening tests, back in 2007 or so. The setting for an audiophile listener (if using lossy at all) would be something around 240-270kbit/s VBR in joint stereo, using a current lame release (i.e. "V2").
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 23:56:48
So you prefer VBR over CBR?
I have my cd collection in 320kbps CBR joint stereo and there's actually very rarely compression artefacts. When they do happen (which is very annoying indeed), I simply redo the ripping process and it's good again. Ripping my cd catalogue in lossless format is practically impossible because I don't want to spend that much on harddisk space. Besides, my mobile phone only plays mp3's, sadly. And I like to listen to music while I'm going to school/work.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2013-10-11, 09:22:32
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-10-10, 23:56:48
So you prefer VBR over CBR?

Yes, absolutely. Lame is that clever so that it uses only what's really needed in bandwidth.

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I have my cd collection in 320kbps CBR joint stereo and there's actually very rarely compression artefacts. When they do happen (which is very annoying indeed), I simply redo the ripping process and it's good again. Ripping my cd catalogue in lossless format is practically impossible because I don't want to spend that much on harddisk space. Besides, my mobile phone only plays mp3's, sadly. And I like to listen to music while I'm going to school/work.

If you're interested in research and guidance on audio compression:
Hydrogenaudio forums (http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=28124)
Recommended LAME settings, ripping with EAC (http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=EAC_and_Lame)

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2013-10-18, 18:16:50
Peter, thanks for that. Now I need to rip my whole cd collection all over again. ;D


Three months back, I bought Big Big Train's "The Underfall Yard".
Unfortunately, there was quite a lot of clicking sounds in the title track. At first I thought it had to do with the mp3... So I thought "just need to re-rip that one". But it actually was the disc itself.
So one e-mail was sent to Big Big Train and I got an almost immediate response from Kathy, a very nice lady at the office management. A new copy was sent and now (only two days later) I'm listening to a perfect copy.
Of course I took advantage of this opportunity and bought the following cds:

Big Big Train - English Boy Wonders
Big Big Train - Gathering Speed
Big Big Train - The Difference Machine
Big Big Train - Make Some Noise (EP)

These guys deserve to be big!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-10-27, 09:28:00
Waiting for 'Airbag - The Greatest Show On Earth' to arrive. And have to order the new Ayreon too. But can't have it all (at the same time). The crisis :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 20:25:45
Trivium ~ Shogun
Talk Talk ~ Color of Spring
ELP ~ Trilogy
Faith no More ~ The Real Thing
Ayreon ~ The Theory of Everything über deluxe pimped book/box.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-10-27, 21:27:38
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 20:25:45
Ayreon ~ The Theory of Everything über deluxe pimped book/box.

It's nice, isn't it! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 22:00:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-10-27, 21:27:38
It's nice, isn't it! 8)

Best artwork I've seen since Tool's 10.000 Days.  *horns* 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-10-28, 10:52:34
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-10-27, 20:25:45
Trivium ~ Shogun

OK, Mad, you caught onto that one. Super album, my fave Trivium  *horns*

If I recall correctly, it took you some time with Trivium ?

Quote
Faith no More ~ The Real Thing

*horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 12:28:24
I Just orderer the Royal Hunt 20th Anniversary 3CD + DVD boxset. I thought that you would be interested to know, Nicky  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-06, 14:12:23
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 12:28:24
I Just orderer the Royal Hunt 20th Anniversary 3CD + DVD boxset. I thought that you would be interested to know, Nicky  ;)

Great, Bupie *horns*

So what's the occasion ?

I actually think you'l like them - in fact, I'm sure that all Roomies would/will like them, cuz they'r very close to Arena: melodic, a big span from lite to heavy, good lyrics (altho not quite Clive excellence, which is as high as it gets), keyboard atmospherics, super singing and guitar solos - simply a Roomie wet dream  :-*

And not the slightest growl, so also Teunesable and Capable  ;)

There are only two songs from Collision Course on 20th Anniversary (The First Rock and Tears Of The Sun, both excellent). As I have written (ad nauseam), I consider CC a masterpiece in league with and comparable to The Wall. If you get enthusiastic about 20th Anniversary, I recommend you to also get CC.

Great to share, Bupie  :)

You beat Paxi on this one  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 15:09:25
Quote from: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-06, 14:12:23
Great, Bupie *horns*

So what's the occasion ?

- Nicky
Well, as you might (re)discover by using the Search function with the word Paradox  ;), I already own this album and I rather like it. Since you wrote many times that this is not one of their best -although the public opinion seems to think differently- I thougth that this SE is a good occasion to discover more of their catalog. I read that the package is unfortunately very poor and the DVD of very little interest. But it's the music that counts first.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Wed, 2013-11-06, 15:35:40
Quote from: Bupie on Wed, 2013-11-06, 15:09:25
But it's the music that counts first.

Exactly, Bupie  *horns*

And I'm convinced that CC is their best album, all considered. And as Paxi says - in a bit different wording - f* everybody who disagrees  ;D

Quote
Since you wrote many times that this is not one of their best, I thougth that this SE is a good occasion to discover more of their catalog.

OK, so you do take heed of my ruminations  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-11-07, 10:16:38
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-10-28, 10:52:34
OK, Mad, you caught onto that one. Super album, my fave Trivium  *horns*

If I recall correctly, it took you some time with Trivium ?



Well, lets say it was a bargain. ;)
€3.- is pretty cheap, not?  *horns*

On topic:

Soundgarden ~ King Animal
Ayreon ~ The Theory of Everthing regular 2 cd. (a bargain as well!)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-07, 13:56:30
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-11-07, 10:16:38
Well, lets say it was a bargain. ;)
€3.- is pretty cheap, not?  *horns*

I hope you enjoy the music too  ;)

Quote
Soundgarden ~ King Animal

I'm wondering about that one. Gotit high on my SL. What's your impression, Mad (after 3 runs)  :)


I just ordered:

Guns N' Roses:  Use Your Illusion I & II

Had to get November Rain. Looking forward to the other songs too.

Clive Nolan:  Alchemy - about time
Jethro Tull:  Benefit
Van Halen II

Already talked about the last two  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2013-11-07, 23:33:22
Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2013-11-07, 13:56:30
I hope you enjoy the music too  ;)

Yes and no. And yes! But also no.
Makes sense, doesn't it? ;)

QuoteI'm wondering about that one. Gotit high on my SL. What's your impression, Mad (after 3 runs)  :)



I like the album, a lot but it's not really the Soundgarden that ended about 15 years ago.
More rock than grunge to me.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-08, 11:57:50
Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2013-11-07, 23:33:22
Yes and no. And yes! But also no. Makes sense, doesn't it? ;)

Mad, my guess is that you'v only played it once or twice. A take on that basis is meaningless (when it's real prog)  ;)

Kids, man  ::)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2013-11-08, 23:34:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-11-08, 11:57:50
Mad, my guess is that you'v only played it once or twice. A take on that basis is meaningless (when it's real prog)  ;)

Kids, man  ::)

- Nicky

Nope!

I played it three times.  :P

In the car.
Without the kids.
To my work.
A full half hour drive.
No traffic jam.
A bit tired though.

Does this helps? ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-09, 12:49:22
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2013-11-08, 23:34:59
I played it three times.  :P

The third time was after I got after you  :P

It's a great album. Got Trivium into my pantheon  *horns*

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Does this helps?

Not when you write like a wog  >:(

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2013-11-09, 13:55:32
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-09, 12:49:22

Not when you write like a wog  >:(

- Nicky

Now now Nicky.  :o

Close to the Edge CD/Blu Ray
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-10, 16:51:33
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2013-11-09, 12:49:22


Not when you write like a wog  >:(

- Nicky

I'm not ashamed to admit that I had to look it up, but after I did. ... I do hope you were just kidding, not?

Would be very helpful if you were.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-10, 18:07:13
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2013-11-10, 16:51:33
Would be very helpful if you were.

Mad, you know me, I try to be helpful  ;)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2013-11-12, 16:18:24
The Flower Kings - "Desolation Rose"

And of course I have the limited edition, because an extra disc for only 1 euro is a bargain.
Now I need to get into this one again.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Tue, 2013-11-12, 17:01:43
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2013-11-12, 16:18:24
The Flower Kings - "Desolation Rose"

And of course I have the limited edition, because an extra disc for only 1 euro is a bargain.
Now I need to get into this one again.
I thought that with TFK the extra disc is always part of the normal edition ;) ... the problem being that some of the songs are not so extra.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-23, 17:19:47
It was never the question if but when I would buy the new Ayreon album 'The Theory Of Everything'. Well, it happened this afternoon  8) *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2013-11-24, 21:47:13
Just ordered Van Halen's Balance, the one that preceded III. III is simply stunning, I have to hear it again and again, so I'm real stoked about Balance ..... 8)

And the book This Is Orson Welles by Mr. OW himself. Welles is one of the very few about which can truly be said : Bigger than life ! Whenever he appears in a movie, not to mention makes a movie, like Citizen Kane, he immediately commands full attention *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-30, 14:21:01
Bought the Muse cd/DVD 'Live At Rome Olympic Stadium' this morning.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2013-11-30, 19:42:29
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-11-30, 14:21:01
Bought the Muse cd/DVD 'Live At Rome Olympic Stadium' this morning.

Wrote that one down on my Christmas-gift-list. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-01, 14:01:15
I bought Rush's "Clockwork Angels" and Moon Safari's "Himlabacken, Vol 1"
I gave them both a quick listen and liked what I heard.
A more thorough listen will follow!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:50:30
Ayreon - The Theory of Everything

only had time for a single spin... obviously needs to grow, not "easy" food.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:16:15
Neal Morse - Momentum Live
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:19:50
Did you actually pay for it twice now?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2013-12-09, 12:58:21
Just ordered:

Dream Theater:  Self-titled
Haken:  The Mountain

Couldn't stretch it any longer ;)

Knowing these two great bands bands very well, I'm certain I'll thoroughly enjoy both these albums - and else I have Paxi's word for it  *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2013-12-09, 18:25:34
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-12-08, 21:19:50
Did you actually pay for it twice now?
:D. Lol, wrong thread. It shoud have been written in the 'now watching' thread ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2013-12-09, 20:37:58
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2013-12-01, 19:50:30
Ayreon - The Theory of Everything

only had time for a single spin... obviously needs to grow, not "easy" food.

Wonder what you think about the lyrics.
In the beginning I find them rather cheesy, almost written by an amateur for the lack of a better word, but as the album progress' the lyrics get better.
Still...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2013-12-26, 22:54:41
To be honest, you don't listen to Ayreon for its lyrics. ::)
You listen to Ayreon for its singers! And the music is ok too. ;)



I just ordered two albums from Grooves-inc.com (http://www.grooves-inc.com):
Subsignal - "Paraiso" (or Paraíso)
Leprous - "Coal"

Let's see if they deliver (in both senses of the word).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2013-12-27, 09:42:06
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-12-26, 22:54:41
Subsignal - "Paraiso" (or Paraíso)
Leprous - "Coal"

Let's see if they deliver (in both senses of the word).

Good choice, Paxi 8)

Next time take Angra's Holy Land. That's one that one can listen to a million times - both for the lyrics, singer, and music ;)

And with a delightful Brazilian flavor :P

Outworld I is probably too early, it's at the end of a long (and bumpy) metal journey :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-28, 19:36:44
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2013-12-26, 22:54:41
I just ordered two albums from Grooves-inc.com (http://www.grooves-inc.com):
Subsignal - "Paraiso" (or Paraíso)
Ordered it this afternoon at my local record shop. A 2cd version. What a *horns* album. Never played an album so often on Progstreaming.com 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2013-12-28, 21:44:22
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-28, 19:36:44
Never played an album so often on Progstreaming.com 8).

Same here. It's a fantastic album!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 18:30:39
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2013-12-28, 19:36:44
Ordered it this afternoon at my local record shop. A 2cd version.

By the way, I also bought the 2 disc edition. For only €13,69! When I order it from my local record shop, they'll ask me to pay double for it. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 19:06:55
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 18:30:39
By the way, I also bought the 2 disc edition. For only €13,69! When I order it from my local record shop, they'll ask me to pay double for it. ;D
:o. I have to pay € 24, even when he made 'a good price' for me :). Wanted to let him order the 1cd which would cost € 20, but for only € 4 more I couldn't resist ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 19:57:03
I bought it from Grooves Inc (http://www.grooves-inc.com). But I still await its delivery. So everything could happen. If I need to buy it again, your way was cheaper.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 20:28:02
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2013-12-29, 19:57:03
I bought it from Grooves Inc (http://www.grooves-inc.com). But I still await its delivery. So everything could happen. If I need to buy it again, your way was cheaper.
My shop ordered it right away, but I have to wait for at least 10 days, it's a 'slow' delivery he said yesterday. So there's hope for you ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-12-30, 12:29:46
I just got an email that my Leprous cd is ready to dispatch today, and will be sent tomorrow ( ??? ).
But Subsignal's album is clearly not ready to dispatch yet.
But I'm patient. Just hope that it won't end up like the Skyrim soundtrack I ordered nine months ago but never got.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2013-12-30, 15:01:48
Don't worry too much. I have already ordered CD's from Grooves Inc -not directly but through amazon marketplace- and never had problems with the delivery. But it can take some time ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-12-30, 23:06:01
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2013-12-30, 15:01:48
Don't worry too much. I have already ordered CD's from Grooves Inc -not directly but through amazon marketplace- and never had problems with the delivery. But it can take some time ...

:) Alright! Thanks.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2013-12-30, 23:10:44
No worries indeed. Just received an email that Paraíso is ready to dispatch today! *horns*
Man, I can't wait!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-18, 20:14:59
Subsignal - Paraiso
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2013-12-29, 20:28:02
My shop ordered it right away, but I have to wait for at least 10 days, it's a 'slow' delivery he said yesterday. So there's hope for you ;).
It seems to be a very slow delivery. Asked it this afternoon and I'll have to wait for another week. Fortunately it's still on Progstreaming.com. Bought an other album: Anathema - We're Here Because We're here. Only owned a 'digital' version and I saw the version with the cd and the 5.1 mix for a nice price, easy choise 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-01-19, 15:54:42
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-18, 20:14:59
It seems to be a very slow delivery. Asked it this afternoon and I'll have to wait for another week. Fortunately it's still on Progstreaming.com.

Hmm... it seems Grooves Inc (http://www.grooves-inc.com/) is a really good deal after all. I got my Subsignal cd two weeks ago. And I can ensure you, the packaging is wonderful. I think this is the most beautiful cover art of 2013.

Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2014-01-18, 20:14:59
Bought an other album: Anathema - We're Here Because We're here. Only owned a 'digital' version and I saw the version with the cd and the 5.1 mix for a nice price, easy choise 8).

8) Very nice!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 12:49:46
Ordered Angra's Temple of Shadows today. Thanx, Bupie - super album :)

Also ordered:

Bal-Sagoth:  The Power Cosmic  Atlantis Ascendant  (already have Battle Magic)

ELO:  Out of the Blue - listened to A New World Record and Time during the weekend ... mmm ... just needed more

Wings:  Band on the Run - gotta get properly into that one

Next up: Some more Bal-Sagoth - guys !!! - and TesseracT: Altered States - saw'm live last week - super !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-20, 13:02:59
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 12:49:46
ELO:  Out of the Blue - listened to A New World Record and Time during the weekend ... mmm ... just needed more

You mention the three ELO albums I have. I like them all three, with a slight preference for "Out Of The Blue". Not really proggy, but fantastic music nonetheless! It doesn't get any catchier than ELO. I was wondering myself whether the other albums are as essential as these three? Any recommendations?

And Angra is also on my wishlist! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 13:12:26
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2014-01-20, 13:02:59
You mention the three ELO albums I have. I like them all three, with a slight preference for "Out Of The Blue". Not really proggy, but fantastic music nonetheless!

Fantastic music - yes - and as prog as it gets - or got:  A New World Record was a revolution !!! Nobody had done anything like that, fused rock'n'roll and classical music like that. And man, sooo much melody and harmony  *horns*

I can also recommend Discovery - a bit more odd than the others 8)

Quote
And Angra is also on my wishlist! ;)

Start with Holy Land, Paxi, you'l really like that one :)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-01-20, 13:22:07
Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 13:12:26
Start with Holy Land, Paxi, you'l really like that one :)

That's the one I'm going to buy. And I already like that one! ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-20, 19:21:36
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2014-01-19, 15:54:42
Hmm... it seems Grooves Inc (http://www.grooves-inc.com/) is a really good deal after all. I got my Subsignal cd two weeks ago. And I can ensure you, the packaging is wonderful. I think this is the most beautiful cover art of 2013.
Thanks, I've bookmarked that website. Looking forward to playing the whole album. The second cd contains live tracks I've read.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 12:49:46
Also ordered:

ELO:  Out of the Blue - listened to A New World Record and Time during the weekend ... mmm ... just needed more
8) Nicky, that's my favourite ELO album, you can't wrong with that one!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2014-01-20, 20:42:16
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2014-01-20, 19:21:36
8) Nicky, that's my favourite ELO album, you can't wrong with that one!

Teunis, at the time, I played A New World Record and Out of the Blue to death. But Record was the revolution  *horns*

- Nicky
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Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-02-01, 13:50:08
Just bought at my local record shop: Neal Morse - ?
Ordered this morning: Arena - Contagion Max and a few hours later I received the shipping confirmation by e-mail. What a service, Verglas rules *horns* ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-02-05, 00:49:01
Senser - 'Asylum'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-02-14, 19:46:00
Just ordered: Nosound - Lightdark, cd + bonus DVD with 5.1 and DTS mix for just 10 euros including shipping costs :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2014-02-17, 13:14:23
Still waiting for the new Transatlantic. .. :(
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-02-17, 14:03:08
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2014-02-17, 13:14:23
Still waiting for the new Transatlantic. .. :(
So do I but I ordered it last Thursday so it's a bit too soon to complain ... :) I ordered the Kompendium album at the same time so I plan to play them back to back to see which one gives me the best feeling at first listen.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2014-02-23, 21:29:22
Ordered Subsignal's live DVD 'Out There Must Be Something'. Almost the same setlist as the Paraiso bonus cd 'Live In Mannheim', because it's the same gig ;). But it contains two extra tracks.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-03-09, 21:28:58
Enigma's 6th album 'A Posteriori' yesterday.

Listening now...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-03-14, 18:51:18
Bought the new Gazpacho album 'Demon' this afternoon and Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here'. Couldn't resist buying this remastered one for just 10 euros 8). I also ordered the new Asia album 'Gravitas', which will be released in a week. Also read today on Facebook that Rocket Scientists will release a new album this month. Didn't see this one coming, autobuy for me *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-03-20, 19:33:06
Not really a purchase, won this album: Perfect Beings - Perfect Beings  :D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-03-20, 20:27:58
After being very impressed with Moon Safari's 2013 album "Himlabacken, Vol I", I ordered their entire back catalogue (at grooves-inc.com).
Yesterday I received "A Doorway To Summer" (their debut) and "Blomljud", which is a double album.
Especially "Blomljud" is regarded as a masterpiece in the Prog community.
I'm still awaiting "Lover's End" and the EP "Lover's End, Part 3".
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-03-21, 21:52:09
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-03-20, 20:27:58
After being very impressed with Moon Safari's 2013 album "Himlabacken, Vol I", I ordered their entire back catalogue (at grooves-inc.com).
Yesterday I received "A Doorway To Summer" (their debut) and "Blomljud", which is a double album.
Especially "Blomljud" is regarded as a masterpiece in the Prog community.
I'm still awaiting "Lover's End" and the EP "Lover's End, Part 3".

The EP "Lover's End, Part 3: Skellefteå Serenade" has arrived, been listened to, and liked.
Still waiting for "Lover's End".
(And after that a new album?)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2014-03-27, 08:12:59
Rick Wakeman - 'The Private Collection'

Mainly because it has the original studio recoding of "The Battle" on it.
Also because "Warmongers" is awesome.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-04-19, 09:07:04
Ordered Huis - Despite Guardian Angels yesterday. Another album I bought after hearing it on Progstreaming some time ago. Great album!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-23, 02:44:05
Pain - 'Nothing Remains The Same'

Picked up this 2002 album a couple days ago!
Excellent. 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Wed, 2014-04-23, 19:42:10
Anyone want to venture a guess as to what arrived today. It really is blindingly obvious  ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-04-25, 16:13:35
Spaced on DVD.
Awesome. Just awesome! :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-25, 19:00:44
Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2014-04-23, 19:42:10
Anyone want to venture a guess as to what arrived today. It really is blindingly obvious  ;D

The new IQ album ?

I have pre-ordered it (the 2 CD edition). Other purchases waiting to arrive : MMEB's Watch (does any(old)one remembers the song Circles ?), Karmakanic's Live In The US, Magenta's Twenty-Seven Club.

Exciting.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-04-25, 19:41:26
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-25, 19:00:44
The new IQ album ?
Just ordered it at my local store. He expects it to arrive in a week. And I bought the new Toto DVD '35th Anniversary - Live In Poland'. Looking forward to watching it tonight  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-04-29, 08:03:53
Yesterday I bought:
Gazpacho's "Demon"
&
Tuomas Holopainen's "The Life And Times Of Scrooge"
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Wed, 2014-04-30, 21:25:21
I know it's been out for years, but I wanted it so I brought
The Urbane - 'Neon'

Enjoying this album over dinner just now...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Fri, 2014-05-02, 17:46:01
Quote from: Bupie on Fri, 2014-04-25, 19:00:44
The new IQ album ?

I have pre-ordered it (the 2 CD edition). Other purchases waiting to arrive : MMEB's Watch (does any(old)one remembers the song Circles ?), Karmakanic's Live In The US, Magenta's Twenty-Seven Club.

Exciting.

It was The Yes Album on BluRay and CD remixed by Steven Wilson.

The Road of Bones arrived a little later so good guess.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sat, 2014-05-03, 09:42:33
Terminator 2: Judgement day.

On DVD.

Another great Arnie movie!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-09, 17:06:09
Pat Metheny Group - 'Imaginary Day' album.

Excellent.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2014-05-12, 10:23:13
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-09, 17:06:09
Pat Metheny Group - 'Imaginary Day' album.

Excellent.
I have Offramp and Speaking Of Now and I really enjoy the latter. I'll try the one you mentioned. I also consider listening to the albums he did with Brad Mehldau.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-05-12, 19:55:17
IQ - "The Road Of Bones" 8) 8) 8)

I also bought a new phone: Samsung Galaxy S III.
Still figuring it all out.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-16, 13:52:05
Howard Stern / Private Parts DVD
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2014-05-17, 09:24:59
Ordered and anxiously waiting for the new Anathema album 'Distant Satellites', which will be released on 9th June 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2014-05-19, 06:58:49
Jimi Hendrix - 'Are you Experienced' CD.

Because I lent it to somebody ages ago and never got it back. :o
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Fri, 2014-05-30, 07:57:35
Yes - 'Talk'

Mainly for "Endless Dream" which I always liked, but also because it came up in conversation here recently.  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2014-05-31, 22:38:33
I had ordered three albums from Grooves Inc. again.
And today I received these two:

Jean Michel Jarre - "Équinoxe"
Jean Michel Jarre - "Les Chants Magnétiques"

I still need to wait for the arrival of...
A.C.T - "Circus Pandemonium"

Already heard a lot of it through progstreaming.com (it's still there guys!) and liked it a lot! Might not be their best (I still think "Last Epic" is a work of genius!), but it's still very nice and of course I'll listen to it again when I get it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase (or Vinyl)
Post by: Iggy on Sun, 2014-06-01, 16:36:29
I had to do it. The new Led Zeppelin boxed set is on the way. The first one is the only one I don't have on Vinyl and tomorrow that will be rectified.  ;D.

I also ordered the Division Bell on Vinyl as I don't have that one either.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-06-27, 16:52:38
Ok, Anathema's "Distant Satellites" is in!
Tonight I'll listen to it.

Also couldn't help it, had to buy Steve Hackett's "Spectral Mornings" since the remastered edition was only 6 euros. If I didn't buy it, the total costs of my order would be too low and I would have to pay the 2 euro shipping fee. So, well, you know, I just had to. ::)

Steve's album has a rating of 4.17 on ProgArchives, which is actually quite high. Only "Voyage Of The Acolyte" gets a higher rating (4.21). Which is perfectly understandable, since it's such a nice album!
I can't help but see that there's not much love for Steve here. Or am I very wrong?
I'm sure there are enough Genesis fans around here, so most of you should either know (at least) his first solo album, or should be very VERY ashamed and make sure to fix their errors. :P
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Sun, 2014-07-06, 15:11:40
Kings X - 'Tape Head'
Life Of Agony - '1989-1999'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-08, 19:01:49
Ordered the Frost* DVD 'The Rockfield Files'. I've read several positive reviews and after seeing/hearing one track on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg0RHB3xe-Y) I knew enough. Bring it on *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-07-11, 16:16:04
Got these two new cd's in FONA for 10 DKR each :o

The guy said that they wanted to get rid of them. From 2012 ? That's Denmark for you ::)

Geoff Tate:  Kings & Thieves  (2012)

Slash:  Apocalyptic Love (2012)

Both are pantheon with me, in the sense that Queensrÿche are, and GNR are *horns*

Never listened (properly) to solo albums by these guys. Let's see ... 8)

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-07-24, 18:19:33
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2014-07-08, 19:01:49
Ordered the Frost* DVD 'The Rockfield Files'. I've read several positive reviews and after seeing/hearing one track on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg0RHB3xe-Y) I knew enough. Bring it on *horns*.
Received a mail today that it has arrived at my local shop. Tomorrow I'll get and enjoy it 8).

Yesterday I also received the album 'Flight Of Fancy' by X-Panda (from Letvia) *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-08-05, 02:19:20
Kamelot's album 'The Black Halo'

*horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2014-08-05, 11:19:04
Discipline ~ This One's for England -live-
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-22, 19:10:41
Just ordered: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives for just 4,24 euros including shipping costs :D.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2014-08-27, 11:09:49
Quote from: keyboardistmatt on Tue, 2014-08-05, 02:19:20
Kamelot's album 'The Black Halo'

*horns*
Good pick

How could I be condemned for the things that I've done if my intentions were good ?

Love those lyrics and the way Roy Khan sings them  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-08-27, 19:56:03
I recently brought the following albums home:

Neal Morse - "Songs From November"
Opeth - "Pale Communion"
Yes - "Heaven & Earth"

Neal's album is a singer/songwriter album, not unlike his selftitled album and "It's Not Too Late" (which I like a lot!). Just listened to it twice, but thought it was really nice! I know most of the melodies already. It's a fun album. I hope he brings out a Prog album soon though because "Momentum" (2012) was pretty amazing!

Opeth's album I have listened to only once, but I think I'm going to love this. Their previous album "Heritage" was a real change of style and this one is going even further: back to the 70's! I REALLY like all the mellotrons and hammonds on this one. But I have to confess that I do miss the crunchy guitars a bit. Other than that, I encourage the band to go on in this direction!

Yes' new album is frowned upon a lot lately. But I listened to this album a lot during my holidays in the Lake District, England. And I like it very much! It's not proggy at all (many of their albums aren't), but there are enough pleasant melodies to keep me happy. By the way, Jon Davison's voice doesn't remind me of Jon Anderson's at all. He deserves a bit of respect because he was involved in most of the songwriting in this album. I would go as far as to say that this could actually be called a Jon Davison solo album with well known guest musicians.

A big Riverside order is on the way from Poland (rockserwis.pl) to make my Riverside collection complete.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2014-08-28, 10:11:22
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2014-08-22, 19:10:41
Just ordered: Von Hertzen Brothers - Nine Lives for just 4,24 euros including shipping costs :D.

That's a real bargain!
Nice album btw. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-08-28, 20:32:24
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-08-27, 19:56:03
Neal Morse - "Songs From November"
Wasn't too impressed by the soundbytes and song I heard from this album. Decided not to buy it (yet) because of upcoming releases in September and October I really want (Threshold, Pendragon, Knight Area). And I agree, bring on a Neal Morse prog album *horns*.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2014-08-28, 10:11:22
That's a real bargain!
Nice album btw. ;)
Indeed, couldn't resist for that price.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2014-09-11, 16:36:21
Yesterday I got both Blind Ego albums, finally.
Not having them was an error I had to set straight.
I think "Mirror" belongs in this imaginary chronology:
2005 - Picture
2006 - Milliontown
2007 - Blind Ego
2008 - The Tall Ships

All excellent debut albums with one common factor, the rising star of 21st century Prog.


Apart from Blind Ego, I also got a mail from Rockserwis.pl that my monster order is on its way to the Netherlands! I expect it to arrive next week. My guess is on tuesday.
Then I plan to have a Riverside marathon. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2014-09-16, 20:33:51
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2014-09-11, 16:36:21
Apart from Blind Ego, I also got a mail from Rockserwis.pl that my monster order is on its way to the Netherlands! I expect it to arrive next week. My guess is on tuesday.
Then I plan to have a Riverside marathon. ;D

I was right. It's here!
This is what arrived today:

Lunatic Soul - "Lunatic Soul"
Riverside - "Memories In My Head"
Riverside - "Anno Domini High Definition" (Special Edition with live DVD)
and last but not least:
Riverside - "Reality Dream Trilogy", a six disc box including:
disc one - "Out Of Myself"
disc two - "Voices In My Head" (EP)
disc three  - "Second Life Syndrome"
disc four - "Second Live Syndrome" (an excerpt of the "Reality Dream" live disc)
disc five - "Rapid Eye Movement"
disc six - "02 Panic Room" and "Schizophrenic Prayer" (two singles from "Rapid Eye Movement")

8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-09-17, 19:15:43
Wow, that'll be lots of Riverside in the 'now playing' thread ;).

I'll be buying the Threshold album 'For The Journey' on Friday *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:23:39
I expect to get Flying Colors' "Second Nature" and Threshold's "For The Journey" today!
Let's see if it happens.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2014-10-03, 14:12:02
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2014-10-03, 10:23:39
I expect to get Flying Colors' "Second Nature" and Threshold's "For The Journey" today!
Let's see if it happens.
Funny, I found the two of them in my mailbox yesterday  :) Before going to bed, I found enough time to play the Threshold's one ... that I did not enjoy much (great artwork but musically nothing new under the sun at first listen). And right now I am playing the Flying Colors that I find much more promising. But these are just first listens ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2014-10-09, 19:19:31
Just received a mail from my record store. The new Pendragon and Knight Area album will arrive tomorrow. Me happy 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2014-10-27, 23:30:37
Couldn't help myself. I ordered "Z²" by Devin Townsend (3 disc version).
And of course I just HAVE to get the first album "Ziltoid The Omniscient" with it (2 disc version).
I expect to get them tomorrow. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Butterfly Man on Wed, 2014-10-29, 14:36:24
- Dream Theater - Breaking The Fourth Wall (Blu-ray)
- Transatlantic - Kaliveoscope (Blu-ray)

Can't wait to watch them!

Tom
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2014-10-31, 19:43:35
Tomorrow I'll buy: Bjørn Riis - Lullabies in a Car Crash. A solo album by Airbag's guitarist. It's in the same style as Airbag, the soundbytes on YouTube are very promising indeed 8). It received the highes possible rate in the prog magazine iO-pages called 'vette krent'. Love this sentence: 'I get the feeling that Bjørn Riis made the best solo album of David Gilmour which the Floyd-guitarist never came to' ;). Can't wait to hear it!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 16:58:31
Ordered:

Neal Morse:  Testimony 2
Stiltskin:  She

These were my Room purchases. So that allowed me to order further ;D

Bathory:  Blood Fire Death

One of Byron's faves ;)

Doors:  Strange Days

A super classic !

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2014-11-09, 22:09:14
Quote from: Nicky007 on Sun, 2014-11-09, 16:58:31

Bathory:  Blood Fire Death


Great!! :)
I have the Hammerheart album.
The track One Rode to Asa Bay is sheer brilliancy!
Don't really like that kind of music, but that track is just awesome!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Fri, 2014-11-28, 14:33:08
Just ordered:

Saturnian:  Dimensions

Their only studio album.

Celtic Frost:  Monotheist

When I listened to this album 8 years ago, in the beginning of my metal adventure, it gave me real nausea in my tummy each time. Strange, I've never experienced it before or after. So I gave the cd away :o

Now I'm prepared *horns*

The Band:  Stage Fright

A classic that I loved sooo many years ago :-*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2014-12-07, 13:04:32
Yesterday I bought two albums at the Beyond Rock stand at the IQ concert in Zoetermeer:
Tracy Hitchings - "From Ignorance To Ecstasy"
Glass Hammer - "Ode To Echo"

Tracy's album could be considered a Shadowland album, since Clive Nolan, Karl Groom and Ian Salmon play on it. And the whole thing is written by Clive. It just has Tracy on vocals (instead of Clive) and Dave Wagstaffe (Landmarq) on drums instead of Shadowland's Nick Harradence. I've listened to it a few times when I was discovering everything with Clive on it. It didn't leave a big impression on me, but when I saw it for just 4 euros, I decided to buy it anyway.

Glass Hammer's "Ode To Echo" I don't know yet. I already have five of their albums ("The Inconsolable Secret", "Culture Of Ascent", "If", "Cor Cordium" and "Perilous"). I find them different to get into, but somehow I alway find something to like.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-12-31, 00:18:55
When I got home from work, another package was waiting for me. This time it was:
It Bites - "Whole New World: The Virgin Years 1986-1991"
Which includes:
"The Big Lad In The Windmill"
"Once Around The World"
"Eat Me In St. Louis"
"Thank You And Goodnight"

Pretty cool music. Any It Bites fans around here?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 11:19:52
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-12-31, 00:18:55
Pretty cool music. Any It Bites fans around here?
I have heard one album, I guess it was 'Eat Me In St. Louis' and found it too poppy for my taste. But it's not fair to judge after a few listenings. I'll see if I can find more on YouTube.

I have found an other way to check out 'The Pineapple Thief'. I ordered the 2cd 'Introducing The Pineapple Thief' for just € 7,64 including shipping costs :). It contains songs from their back catalogue, in the order from new to old. Curious.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2014-12-31, 14:23:34
Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 11:19:52
I have heard one album, I guess it was 'Eat Me In St. Louis' and found it too poppy for my taste. But it's not fair to judge after a few listenings. I'll see if I can find more on YouTube.

Try to find some of their second album "Once Around The World". That album is easily their best. Even better than the Mitchell era in my opinion!

Quote from: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 11:19:52
I have found an other way to check out 'The Pineapple Thief'. I ordered the 2cd 'Introducing The Pineapple Thief' for just € 7,64 including shipping costs :). It contains songs from their back catalogue, in the order from new to old. Curious.

Where did you find this bargain?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2014-12-31, 16:01:47
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2014-12-31, 14:23:34
Try to find some of their second album "Once Around The World". That album is easily their best. Even better than the Mitchell era in my opinion!
Found a lot of It Bites albums and tracks on YouTube, will search for this one, thanks!

Quote from: PH
Where did you find this bargain?
Here (http://www.wowhd.nl/search?q=introducing+the+pineapple+thief&t=all). Today 15% discount, price normally is € 8,99.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2015-01-21, 19:49:13
Pre-ordered @ my record shop:
The Neal Morse Band - The Grand Experiment
Lonely Robot - Please Come Home
Toto - Toto XIV
Arena - The Unquiet Sky

8) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2015-03-18, 21:27:37
Okay, so I was in a buying mode the last couple of weeks/months.
This is what is on order:

The Gentle Storm - "The Diary"
Right from the start of this project I knew I had to have this. And I am talking of the 4 disc artbook edition of course... ::) A collaboration between Arjen and Anneke, wow, I can't wait!

Haken - "Restoration" EP
This will mark my first vinyl purchase. And I only bought it because there seems to be no other way to get the cd. "The Mountain" was one of my favourite 2013 releases. Bring on the next full album!

Shadowland - "Cautionary Tales"
Okay, so I am late to the party with this one. It's sold out everywhere. I tried to buy it through rockserwis.pl but they emailed me (after a long time) that they couldn't order it for me. So today I ordered it through amazon.com. Hopefully they still have it.

Lunatic Soul - "Walking On A Flashlight Beam"
I have this on order for quite some time now (december), but since I ordered it at the same time with my first Shadowland attempt, I still don't have it. Secretly, I heard the album already and it might be their/his best!

Kaipa - "Sattyg"
Also on order since december (rockserwis). Kaipa is an obligatory buy for me.

Robert Reed - "Sanctuary"
Last year I listened to this album a couple of times and was blown away by this 'Mike Oldfield tribute album'. Very cool. Especially since Mike's latest outing was not spectacular at all.

Anglagard - "Viljans Oga"
I ordered this because of lavish praise in many reviews. And this (along with Rob Reed's "Sanctuary") I chose as a replacement for the canceled Shadowland box.

Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"
I heard a song from this album on Morow.com internet radio a few days ago and I remembered that I simply cannot ignore this album. It is really good and I recommend it to fans of Arena! (Am I wrong Teunis?)

And of course Arena - "The Unquiet Sky"
I was already in a money spending mood, and I know that I will end up buying it anyway, so, yeah.

And now I guess I have to deactivate the internet, so I won't be tempted to buy more. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-03-19, 19:52:26
Nice list PH!
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2015-03-18, 21:27:37
Huis - "Despite Guardian Angels"
It is really good and I recommend it to fans of Arena! (Am I wrong Teunis?)
No, you're right. Great album, but it's more keyboard oriented and less heavier than Arena I'd say.

Tomorrow I'll buy the new Toto album, I was looking forward to it for months. Can't wait to play it, the three songs I already heard are great 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2015-03-22, 14:00:20
The Gentle Storm ~ The Diary Mediabook.

The artwork looks stunning!! :) *horns*

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2015-03-23, 22:08:47
The Gentle Storm and Haken are in!
I also have the 4 disc edition of "The Diary" and what a beauty it is. This must be the most beautiful artwork in my possession! And the music is very nice too!
Haken's "Restoration" looks also fantastic and I've listened to it a bit (on a shallow level) and I'm not disappointed yet. ;)

I think Lunatic Soul, Kaipa, Robert Reed and Anglagard might be here tomorrow. Shadowland and Huis are probably later this week.
I can't help but feel a bit guilty after spending so much money... :-[ Well, as long as I feel guilty about it it's ok, I guess...
But it was payday today. :D Which makes up for it.
A bit.
At least, that's what I tell myself.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-05-01, 19:53:12
Bought the Gazpacho live cd/DVD 'Night Of The Demon' today.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-05-10, 17:17:27
Yesterday I was in Kleve, Germany. I bought two cds.
1. Joe Satriani's "Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards", which I already know and really like. Any Satriani fans here?
2. Sylvan's "Home". Up till yesterday I only had "Posthumous Silence" and "Presets" (both wonderful albums and really recommended to anyone here).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2015-06-09, 20:56:28
Someone will be glad to know that I have bought Karmakanic's "Who's The Boss In The Factory". ;)
Got a lot of listening to do, because 2015 has already brought me quite some albums.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Wed, 2015-06-10, 13:48:16
 ;) You woke me up from my Australian winter hibernation ...

Lucky you, you are going to discover Send a Message From the Heart : a true epic !

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2015-06-14, 21:34:53
Bought 'The Gentle Storm - The Diary' during my holidays in Germany.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Tue, 2015-06-30, 13:57:00
This will make you happy, Paxi. Ordered:

Leprous:  Congregation


Further orders:

Keep of Kalessin:  Armada

Already have Epistemology, Reptilian, and Kolossus. Gotta get their entire catalogue, as they're my most listened to band these days *horns*

How come noone else in the Room is into this band :(


Faith No More:  Sol Invictus

First album by this great (pantheon) group in 18 f*in years :o

I read some reviews, supposed to be real good ....


AC/DC:  Back in Black

Surprised? ??? Had to get an album by this group. AC/DC are great party music, and this is a classic album, gotta get into it properly.

When A* and I go to parties with other 60+'s, they play old 50's and early 60's stuff - ya know: Elvis, and Sealed By A Kiss zzzzzz - at best Beatles '65+ and Creedence (who actually are real good, one of the lasting groups from that time). When I throw a party, people will be out on the dance floor with Back in Black - "eat that" *horns*

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2015-07-06, 06:20:03
Good move Nicky  *horns*

And then please don't wait too long to get Highway To Hell which is even classier (and way better as a whole IMHO) than Back In Black. After that, you 'll be given the privilege to listen to Powerage which is the hidden gem of AC/DC discography. Lucky you  ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2015-07-06, 09:27:50
Thanx, Bupie, very useful, as I'm not so knowledgeable of AC/DC :)

I'll get Powerage on my SL ....

That will probably do it for me with AC/DC.

Nothing like a party with lots of beer and AC/DC at 100 db with good speakers *horns*

Life is not just about philosophy :o

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2015-08-06, 22:53:26
Rhapsody (Of Fire) - "Legendary Tales"
Rhapsody (Of Fire) - "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands"
Rhapsody (Of Fire) - "Dawn Of Victory"
Rhapsody (Of Fire) - "Rain Of A Thousand Flames"

Didn't buy them, but got them from a collegue. She was cleaning up her cd shelf (why would anyone want to do that?!) and thought I might like to have them.
Not really what I'd call "right up my alley", but I took them anyway! Will investigate!

(She also wanted me to have "Clutching At Straws" by Marillion, but I already had that one of course. ::))
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-13, 18:33:41
Pre-ordered the new Riverside album "Love, Fear and the Time Machine", to be released on 4th September.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2015-08-16, 20:32:13
Yesterday I bought:

Symphony X - "Underworld"
A candidate for my top ten albums of 2015!

Pink Floyd - "The Endless River"
Not really a top ten of 2014 (I was disappointed), but found it in the bargain bin for only 7,50 euro, amongst Hannah Montana and a few other worhtless artists... I saved it, and now it's between "The Wall" and "On The Sunday Of Life" on my shelf. I feel so good now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-05, 22:01:25
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2015-08-13, 18:33:41
Pre-ordered the new Riverside album "Love, Fear and the Time Machine", to be released on 4th September.
Picked it up this afternoon. Upcoming releases this year I'll save money for: new Subsignal, Mystery and Gazpacho album 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-23, 20:00:04
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2015-09-05, 22:01:25
Picked it up this afternoon. Upcoming releases this year I'll save money for: new Subsignal, Mystery and Gazpacho album 8).
Bought the new Gazpacho album 'Molok' this afternoon. Subsignal will follow next week and Mystery next month *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-10-30, 19:42:23
I went to my record shop to buy the new Subsignal album which was released today, unfortunately not available yet. It's a from a small label, have to be patient.

Instead I bought Muse - Drones. Ordered it on 22th April at WOW HD, still no sign. Fortunately I paid via PayPal, they got me the money back.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2015-10-30, 21:40:02
Today I got "Molok" by Gazpacho. Haven't had the time to listen to it yet. Will do in a few minutes as I go to bed. And then some more next (early) morning when I'm at work.

Also made myself happy by getting me the album collection boxset by ELO. Which has all the studio albums up to and including "Balance Of Power"! I'm looking forward to the new album that's coming out next month (more of a Jeff Lynne solo album now, I guess). And apart from "A New World Record", "Out Of The Blue" and "Time", I haven't really heard any other albums (just the odd track here and there). So I'll investigate, and probably end up buying "Zoom" (and perhaps even "Xanadu") too, just to make my collection complete. It's sad, I know.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-10-31, 10:48:01
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2015-10-30, 21:40:02
Today I got "Molok" by Gazpacho. Haven't had the time to listen to it yet. Will do in a few minutes as I go to bed. And then some more next (early) morning when I'm at work.
Don't expect to like it at first listening, it's a grower. Curious what your thoughts are. Will follow the 'now playing' thread ;).

Quote from: PH
Also made myself happy by getting me the album collection boxset by ELO. Which has all the studio albums up to and including "Balance Of Power"! I'm looking forward to the new album that's coming out next month (more of a Jeff Lynne solo album now, I guess). And apart from "A New World Record", "Out Of The Blue" and "Time", I haven't really heard any other albums (just the odd track here and there). So I'll investigate, and probably end up buying "Zoom" (and perhaps even "Xanadu") too, just to make my collection complete. It's sad, I know.
I'm also an ELO fan. I have an older brother who made me a fan I guess :). 'Out Of The Blue' is still my favourite album. Looking forward to the new release too.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2015-11-20, 18:22:35
Tomorrow I'll pick up the Mystery album 'Delusion Rain'. Just got a mail that it has arrived. Although I've heard it about 5 times so far by headphones and really dig it, it's always exciting to play it the first time on the stereo system 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2015-11-20, 22:42:14
Vanden Plas ~ Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworlds prt II

Nothing has changed in this German camp and that what makes it so good.
A solid, nothing new under the sun, Vanden Plas release.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2015-12-10, 18:50:27
Quote from: maddox on Fri, 2015-11-20, 22:42:14
Vanden Plas ~ Chronicles of the Immortals: Netherworlds prt II
Heard this once on Allstreaming.com. Not bad at all indeed :).

Bought the new Agent Fresco album 'Destrier' at yesterday's gig. I had only heard it on Spotify.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-12-26, 10:55:46
A few days ago I bought the new album by Subsignal. I'm listening now and so far not disappointed. Is it just me or is this album a bit heavier than the previous one?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2015-12-26, 19:28:50
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2015-12-26, 10:55:46
A few days ago I bought the new album by Subsignal. Is it just me or is this album a bit heavier than the previous one?
Agreed, it's definitely heavier than 'Paraiso', but the album before that one called 'Touchstones' is even heavier than the new one. 'Paraiso' is my favourite Subsignal album but like them all, great band *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2015-12-26, 23:31:49
I must admit that after listening to "Beacons..." for a while I switched to "Paraiso" which is such a catchy album! Have only heard these two albums but really like "Paraiso" a lot. One of my favourites of 2013.

Like I said: not disappointed with the new album but I think the previous one is hard to top.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-01-26, 17:06:31
Today two albums entered the house.

Steven Wilson - "4½"

Casualties Of Cool - "Casualties Of Cool"

The SW album is a so called 'interim album'. HCE was a pretty decent album, and I expect this one to be on a high level as well.
The Casualties Of Cool album is in fact a Devin Townsend album. Pretty cool stuff indeed. I've seen it described as haunted ambient country music. I cannot disagree on that. It's originally a 2014 album and was only available as import, with of course high costs. This is the 2016 reissue of the 2-disc edition and accompanied by an extra dvd with a live concert.
Cool 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-01-30, 16:58:59
Just bought the Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman album 'Weir Keeper's Tale'. I find Damian one of the best prog (metal) singers, easy choice 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2016-01-30, 20:59:54
My latest purchase is:

Dream Theater - "The Astonishing"

The artwork and everything looks pretty good. Probably listen to it tonight and tomorrow.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 23:09:42
Today Beardfish entered my Prog shrine. For only a few bucks I now have most of their discography.
And yes, I also completed my Gazpacho collection. :) I can die a happy man now. ;D
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-03-05, 09:28:07
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-02-19, 23:09:42
And yes, I also completed my Gazpacho collection. :) I can die a happy man now. ;D
8), great album. As I remember correctly there's a bonus track on the new edition. That means my collection isn't complete anymore ;). Do I miss something?

I bought 'Magnolia' from The Pineapple Thief yesterday. Impressed by this album at first listening, about time that I bought it.

And finally the Arena DVD 'XX' was available at my record shop *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-03-10, 22:39:18
Well, I couldn't resist it any longer. I bought the "XX" live DVD by Arena.
Now to find the time to watch it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-03-19, 21:14:35
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-03-10, 22:39:18
Well, I couldn't resist it any longer. I bought the "XX" live DVD by Arena.
Now to find the time to watch it.
And, watched it yet?  ;)

Bought the Comedy Of Errors album 'Spirit' this afternoon. I already heard it and found it that good that I had to buy it 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-03-31, 18:06:07
Steve Thorne - Island Of The Imbeciles was delivered today.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-04-06, 09:40:25
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2016-03-19, 21:14:35
And, watched it yet?  ;)

Yes! But not all of it. The setlist is really cool (Moviedrome YAY!), and the musicianship is very good too. I really like Paul Manzi's voice, I hope he's here to stay for a loooooooong time. He can do the Wrightson songs and the Sowden songs without problems and still sound like himself. Stage presence can be a bit cheesy though. ::) (nothing changed there... ;D)

So there's nothing wrong with the musicians and the songs, and the atmosphere seems to be really good too.
But... Camera work and lights and the whole package feels a bit unprofessional to me, which is a shame... :( In my opinion, this band deserves much much much more!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-08, 11:00:08
Just arrived:
Blind Ego Mirror
Symphony X Underworld
Katatonia Tonight's Decision

Should keep me amused for some while...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-08, 15:29:27
The first two you mentioned are fantastic! Don't know the third one.

Blind Ego is gonna release their (his) third album.
But I still need to give "Numb" a proper listen.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-08, 15:53:33
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-04-08, 15:29:27
But I still need to give "Numb" a proper listen.

I'm hooked on "Numb" and am hoping "Mirror" will give me the same thrills!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-04-09, 12:11:52
A couple of new releases as downloads this morning:

Big Big Train From Stone And Steel
https://bigbigtrain.bandcamp.com/album/from-stone-and-steel-hi-resolution-audio (https://bigbigtrain.bandcamp.com/album/from-stone-and-steel-hi-resolution-audio)

Bill Nelson Special Metal
https://billnelson.bandcamp.com/album/special-metal (https://billnelson.bandcamp.com/album/special-metal)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-04-21, 13:15:48
Circus Maximus - Havoc
Leprous - Coal
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-04-21, 15:09:00
Nice purchases there Steve!
I know I will get Circus Maximus one day!
But now I've bought this:

A.C.T - "Trifles And Pandemonium" DVD

I've got nothing to do this evening, so it's time to A.C.T!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-27, 11:54:15
Enchant Live At Last - completes my Enchant collection 8)
Leaves' Eyes Symphonies of the Night - my first from this band, purchase prompted simply by the news of line-up change.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 16:21:36
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-27, 11:54:15
Enchant Live At Last - completes my Enchant collection 8)

And does Enchant get the "recommended by Steve" stamp? (I bet it does, since you have the complete collection now.)

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-04-27, 11:54:15
Leaves' Eyes Symphonies of the Night - my first from this band, purchase prompted simply by the news of line-up change.

So what's that then?


Well, today two albums entered my collection:
Haken - "Affinity"
Two disc edition of course! Ha! This band deserves the instrumental treatment, so much going on in Haken's songs!

Circus Maximus - "Havoc"
Finally a CM album. If I like this album very much (and I heard some promising snippets) then I'll work my way back from there.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-04-29, 20:11:05
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 16:21:36
And does Enchant get the "recommended by Steve" stamp? (I bet it does, since you have the complete collection now.)

Yes indeed.  Love 'em and anything related such as Thought Chamber *horns*


Quote from: PH on Fri, 2016-04-29, 16:21:36
So what's that then?

http://teamrock.com/news/2016-04-18/leaves-eyes-split-with-founder-liv-kristine (http://teamrock.com/news/2016-04-18/leaves-eyes-split-with-founder-liv-kristine)
and
http://teamrock.com/news/2016-04-19/former-leaves-eyes-singer-says-band-s-comments-were-meant-to-harm-her (http://teamrock.com/news/2016-04-19/former-leaves-eyes-singer-says-band-s-comments-were-meant-to-harm-her)

I'm enjoying "Symphonies of the Night", seems fairly standard Symphonic/Operatic Metal so far but good.

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-05-05, 21:20:20
Turned up this morning:
Symphony X - Symphony X
Demians - Mute

Also had "The Pacific" on blu-ray for my birthday yesterday *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-05-16, 12:28:45
Fischer-Z This Is My Universe (CD+DVD)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2016-05-16, 20:18:26
Quote from: Steve Jones on Mon, 2016-05-16, 12:28:45
Fischer-Z This Is My Universe (CD+DVD)
Yeah, me too. Bought it after the gig on Friday. Had it signed by Mr. John Watts himself 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Thu, 2016-05-26, 13:17:01
Big Big Train - Folklore

Released today, hi-res dowload from Bandcamp 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Thu, 2016-06-02, 08:09:06
Girt Dog - 'Dirt'.

It's good.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sun, 2016-06-05, 11:55:10
Haken - Affinity
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2016-06-06, 05:14:55
Haken is tempting, as is BBT ... but I think that I am going to wait for a while since I just loaded my Neal Morse shelf and simultaneously emptied my wallet with ?, Testimony , One and [SB'] Snow.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: keyboardistmatt on Mon, 2016-06-06, 15:42:12
Jeff Buckley - 'Grace'
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2016-06-07, 20:36:26
Quote from: Bupie on Mon, 2016-06-06, 05:14:55
Haken is tempting, as is BBT ... but I think that I am going to wait for a while since I just loaded my Neal Morse shelf and simultaneously emptied my wallet with ?, Testimony , One and [SB'] Snow.

That's a really nice couple of cds there.

Well, and I went and bought some more BBT albums.
- "Folklore" of course. A new Big Big Train album is an autobuy for me.
- "Stone & Steel", which is the live (and live in studio) bluray. Looking forward to watching this one! Probably will do a bit tonight.
- "Goodbye To The Age Of Steam", just to get closer to completing the collection. I think BBT succesful period starts with "The Underfall Yard", but I might like this.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-06-09, 00:50:57
Ah, I totally forgot to mention that I also bought some Redemption albums:
- "Discovering Redemption" boxset, the very nice boxset from the InsideOut label, including:
   - "The Origins Of Ruin"
   - "Snowfall On Judgment Day"
   - "This Mortal Coil"
With a nice and complete booklet. I really like these "Discovering..." series! Just got this one for less than ten euros.
- "The Art Of Loss" (slightly more than ten euros)

Today I listened to "Snowfall On Judgment Day" and was pleasantly surprised. I remember having listened to this band before, but somehow I never noticed that it's pretty good!

Still awaiting Beardfish's youngest album.

After that I'll have to wait for a while and listen to all this music first, before I start something new.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Fri, 2016-06-10, 10:13:33
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-06-09, 00:50:57
Ah, I totally forgot to mention that I also bought some Redemption albums:
- "Discovering Redemption" boxset, the very nice boxset from the InsideOut label, including:
   - "The Origins Of Ruin"
   - "Snowfall On Judgment Day"
   - "This Mortal Coil"
With a nice and complete booklet. I really like these "Discovering..." series! Just got this one for less than ten euros.
- "The Art Of Loss" (slightly more than ten euros)

Today I listened to "Snowfall On Judgment Day" and was pleasantly surprised. I remember having listened to this band before, but somehow I never noticed that it's pretty good!
Interesting boxset indeed.

I have never listened to Redemption. How would you compare them to Fates Warning ? I like some of FW albums but overall I find their sound a bit "dry" (if someone can picture what that could mean), lacking a few keyboards layers.

I don't know why -since the two bands have nothing in common except the progmetal tag- but it reminds me that I would like to listen to Magellan one day. Any advice about where to start with them, someone ? I remember Nicky mentioning them a few times a looong time ago.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-06-10, 19:12:04
Just back from two weeks of holidays in my second home country Germany ;). My record store collected three exciting releases I was looking forward to for me and just picked them up:
Airbag - Disconnected
Huis - Neither In Heaven
Frost* - Falling Satellites
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-06-10, 23:45:39
New in my hometown and especially in Mad's lair:

Frost* ~ Falling Satellites
Tiles ~ Pretending 2 Run
Haken ~ Affinity
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-06-24, 10:37:23
Explorers Club - Raising The Mammoth
Explorers Club - Age Of Impact
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Sat, 2016-06-25, 17:19:16
Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-06-24, 10:37:23
Explorers Club - Age Of Impact

A sure winner. Looks like it came home with ya, Jonesey :)

Quote
Explorers Club - Raising The Mammoth

Don't expect too much of that one. One should probably forget about AoI and just listen to it on its own terms. Got some fine musicians on it. I'll give it another run ....

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-07-08, 19:41:47
Wolverine - Machina Viva
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-07-15, 10:01:12
Tiles - Pretending 2 Run *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-02, 13:34:14
About a week ago, Arjen Lucassen revealed on fb that his Strange Hobby would be re-released with some extra bonus songs.
I already have the original version but couldn't resist to order this new one as well.
Today it was gently thrown upon my door mat. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-02, 18:51:28
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2016-08-02, 13:34:14
About a week ago, Arjen Lucassen revealed on fb that his Strange Hobby would be re-released with some extra bonus songs.
I already have the original version but couldn't resist to order this new one as well.
Today it was gently thrown upon my door mat. ;)
Yeah, read about it. I do own the original version as well, but don't need to buy the new one (yet?) because there are so many great releases at the moment. I'm waiting for:
The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (DVD/2cd version)
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2016-08-13, 15:53:46
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2016-08-02, 18:51:28
I'm waiting for:
The Neal Morse Band - Alive Again (DVD/2cd version)
The Pineapple Thief - Your Wilderness
Bought them this morning :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Sat, 2016-09-10, 22:21:56
Big Big Train - English Boy Wonders
Big Big Train - Gathering Speed

That completes my BBT collection 8) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2016-09-13, 10:25:23
Disturbed: Immortalized
Disturbed: Asylum
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-09-20, 11:19:53
O.S.I. - Fire Make Thunder

I didn't know this one existed, completely passed me by! :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-09-22, 08:30:18
Quote from: Steve Jones on Tue, 2016-09-20, 11:19:53
O.S.I. - Fire Make Thunder

I didn't know this one existed, completely passed me by! :-[ :-[ :-[

It's a nice album! A true continuation from their previous album "Blood". I especially like the last song Invisible Men!

I predicted that in 2015 they would bring out another album. (2003 - 2006 - 2009 - 2012 - 2015?) But unfortunately that didn't happen. Probably because Jim is more active with Fates Warning these days. I guess there won't be a new release this year either. So my guess is late 2017, or even 2018, because I don't know whether they're even writing. A new OSI album is insta-buy for me.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Thu, 2016-09-22, 09:36:26
Quote from: Peter on Tue, 2016-09-13, 10:25:23
Disturbed: Immortalized
Disturbed: Asylum

Sounds like a Tech/experimental metal band's name but knowing you, I guess it's something different  :)

Can't wait to get my hands on the new Kansas album that is being released tomorrow. I know I will probably end disappointed and I already noticed that the cover artwork is just terrible but still ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2016-09-22, 18:12:29
Toto - Live At Montreux 1991 DVD 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-09-28, 11:48:08
Marillion - F*** Everyone And Run 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2016-09-28, 21:47:13
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-09-28, 11:48:08
Marillion - F*** Everyone And Run 8)

So you got it. (Of course)
I have only listened to it while I was working, one morning. So take the following statement with a pinch of salt.
I did not experience it as the big step forward like everyone says. Didn't expect it either to be honest. It's the usual Marillion. Not bad (perhaps even good) but nothing surprising.
Of course, I will also buy this album, because every Marillion album has something to like. I hope (and it probably is) a grower.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2016-09-29, 14:59:14
Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2016-09-28, 11:48:08
Marillion - F*** Everyone And Run 8)

Tell me, is it worth the wait? ;)
I've heard that a lot of people, who pre-ordered the album, are still waiting for their copy.
It looks like an adventurous album, hope it's good.
Like PH, will buy the album as well, but probably the regular version.
The big box looks rather expensive to me.

NP> Pain of Salvation ~ Remedy Lane Re-mixed

With Be this could well be their pinnacle of their career.
Marvelous album.  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Steve Jones on Fri, 2016-09-30, 10:03:22
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2016-09-28, 21:47:13
So you got it. (Of course)
I have only listened to it while I was working, one morning. So take the following statement with a pinch of salt.
I did not experience it as the big step forward like everyone says. Didn't expect it either to be honest. It's the usual Marillion. Not bad (perhaps even good) but nothing surprising.
Of course, I will also buy this album, because every Marillion album has something to like. I hope (and it probably is) a grower.

Quote from: maddox on Thu, 2016-09-29, 14:59:14
Tell me, is it worth the wait? ;)
I've heard that a lot of people, who pre-ordered the album, are still waiting for their copy.
It looks like an adventurous album, hope it's good.
Like PH, will buy the album as well, but probably the regular version.
The big box looks rather expensive to me.

I think it's awesome.  And "The New Kings" is up there with "Ocean Cloud" as an all-time Marillion great after only 7 plays *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 09:35:21
Yesterday I expanded my cd collection with these:

Marillion - "F.E.A.R."
It's a grower.

Opeth - "Sorceress"
Part three in the retro prog series by Opeth. ;D

Glass Hammer - "Valkyrie"
Part 842 in the Yes tribute album series. ;D ;D

And the InsideOut 'Discovering...' series boxsets of:
Steve Hackett and Devin Townsend

(Also expected to get the Pain Of Salvation boxset, but it was missing in this delivery, hopefully today or tomorrow...)

More about the boxsets in the boxset thread. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 22:41:06
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2016-10-20, 09:35:21
(Also expected to get the Pain Of Salvation boxset, but it was missing in this delivery, hopefully today or tomorrow...)

It's in!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-10-28, 19:59:09
Blind Ego - Liquid. Heard it about 3 times on Spotify, now I do own the real thing. Great album!  *horns*

Next one: The Neal Morse band in two weeks 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Fri, 2016-10-28, 20:49:11
Ordered the new The Neal Morse Band album with that difficult title that has yet to sink in.
And ordered the new live album from King Crimson as well.

Courtesy of Burning Shed records.
Paypall is bliss.  *horns* *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2016-11-25, 19:47:35
Finally: The Neal Morse Band - The Similitude Of A Dream
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-03-04, 20:04:59
Bought the Kansas album 'The Prelude Implicit' this afternoon. I doubted between this one and IQ's live album 'Live On The Road Of Bones', but I hardly find myself playing lives albums, so I decided for Kansas. Heard it several times on Spotify, it's great! Back to the old times 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2017-04-01, 10:11:16
Fischer-Z - Building Bridges. It was released yesterday and being a long-time fan I had to buy it :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2017-04-05, 17:31:17
I preordered the new Ayreon album today. It's going to be the so-called "Earbook" edition: double album + instrumental double album + dvd.
Ofcourse.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-04-05, 19:12:51
Quote from: PH on Wed, 2017-04-05, 17:31:17
I preordered the new Ayreon album today. It's going to be the so-called "Earbook" edition: double album + instrumental double album + dvd.
Ofcourse.
8) Autobuy for me as well *horns*.

The cd 'Honey On The Razor's Edge' from Alan Reed is on its way from the UK to me, ordered it online from http://www.themerchdesk.com/.

And I ordered the Pink Floyd album 'The Division Bell' (remastered edition) @ my local record shop.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-04-28, 18:51:30
Just bought at my local record shop:
Ayreon - The Source (2cd/DVD version)
Lonely Robot - The Big Dream
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2017-04-29, 12:10:17
A lot during the last months.

New Ayreon, earbox,
Yes - Close to the Edge Remaster
Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother remaster
Pink Floyd - Ummagumma remaster
Transatlantic - Kaliveiscope big box, 3cd's/2dvd's (already had the normal version but had to buy this one as well)
King Crimson - Red remaster,
two Dream Theater bootlegs,

and a lot more that I can't think of right now. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-05-23, 19:21:46
Bjorn Riis - Forever Comes To An End

Second solo album from the guitarist of the Norwegian band 'Airbag'. Some of you will know, some don't ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2017-05-26, 18:00:25
You probably all know that Ayreon's "The Source" has found it's way to my home by now. ;D Or maybe you didn't, but now you do! ;)

But wait, there's more!

At the end of last month I also bought:

Lonely Robot - "The Big Dream"
Iamthemorning - "Lighthouse"
Pain Of Salvation - "In The Passing Light Of Day"

And now I also bought:

Ray Wilson - "Makes Me Think Of Home"
Ray Wilson - "Song For A Friend"
Ray Wilson - "Genesis Vs Stiltskin: 20 Years And More"
Cut_ - "Millionairhead"

and:

IQ - "Ever"
Big Big Train - "Grimspound"
The Lens - "A Word In Your Eye"
The Lens - "Regeneration"

Those were all bargains I tell you!!
Or so I tell myself...
Please tell me I did the right thing...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Nicky007 on Mon, 2017-05-29, 21:37:17
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2017-05-26, 18:00:25
Please tell me I did the right thing...

The only thing that really interests me here is:

Quote
Pain Of Salvation - "In The Passing Light Of Day"

unless you can give me a warm recommendation - according to my taste, Paxi.

- Nicky
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-06-09, 15:10:20
Just bought Anathema's new album 'The Optimist'.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2017-08-29, 11:09:26
Leprous- Malina  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Fri, 2017-09-22, 23:30:50
Bought the whole Steven Wilson solo stuff, since Porcupine Tree sadly don't seem to come back. Steven Wilson is still a genius, but without his PT colleagues, it's not the same thing. Just like Fish without Marillion, you know...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2017-10-06, 19:56:52
The Pineapple Thief - Where we stood (live DVD). In january I attended the 'Your Wilderness' tour with the magnificent Gavin Harrison on the drums. It was really great, glad I can relive those memories  *horns* 8). 
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2017-12-06, 19:52:05
Blind Ego - Liquid Live (cd/DVD)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-01-30, 19:16:04
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over

What a beautiful album 8). The opener and title track 'War Is Over' is epic. Recommended  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2018-01-31, 17:33:03
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2018-01-30, 19:16:04
Von Hertzen Brothers - War Is Over

What a beautiful album 8). The opener and title track 'War Is Over' is epic. Recommended  *horns*

It is.
One of the best releases last year. Highly recomended. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-02-15, 22:30:39
Toto - 40 Trips Around The Sun

Another collection, but all the tracks remastered. I'm hearing sounds I didn't here before and 3 new songs. Well worth it, especially for a Toto fan like me  *horns* 8) ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2018-02-27, 19:09:12
Neal Morse - Life & Times
Dukes Of The Orient - s/t
Bjørn Riis - Coming Home (EP)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2018-04-01, 13:23:57
Kino - Radio Voltaire

It arrived, bought it yesterday.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2018-04-01, 20:45:08
Quote from: Teunis on Sun, 2018-04-01, 13:23:57
Kino - Radio Voltaire

It arrived, bought it yesterday.

Nice!

Yesterday I went to the concert of Barock Project in "De Boederij", Zoetermeer (which was awesome by the way). As always, there was the stand of the Beyond Rock shop where I bought the following:
- King Crimson - "Red" (40th anniversary edition)
- Echolyn - "I Heard You Listening"
- Exxos - "Dune: Spice Opera"

I always felt a gap in my collection and that's because of King Crimson. Now I finally have an album by this amazing and important Prog band. "Red" is in 8th place on Progarchives' top albums of all time. Fortunately this album was only 10 euros, because most of the time I find them too expensive. Now I need "In The Court Of The Crimson King" and "The Power To Believe" and then I have at least what I think are the essential King Crimson albums (for me).

Echolyn is a band that I heard a lot about. When I was in my discovery phase (roughly between 2004 and 2007) I listened to "The End Is Beautiful" and it really connected with me. As with a lot of bands, I did not invest much time in it and in the end I lost them a bit. Their (second) self titled album went by somewhat unnoticed by me. But last year I discovered them again with their 2015 album "I Heard You Listening". What a nice album!! Please listen, if you don't know them yet. Bought it for 18 euros, which is not cheap, but well worth it.

Okay, the last one is also very interesting. "Dune: Spice Opera" by Exxos, which is essentially a French guy called Stéphane Picq. Why is this so special? Well, firstly because it's an early nineties video game soundtrack which reminds me a litle bit of Zoolook-era Jean Michel Jarre. And I think it's very charming.
Secondly because it was 5 euros, and, in total (with the other cd's) the seller rounded it up to thirty euros. So in the end I only paid 2 euros for this album.
Lastly, but certainly not the least. This is a very special find, because this is an extremely rare album! It has somewhat of a cult-status among fans of the Dune books/movie/games. I just looked at eBay and prices vary between 60 and 200 euros. Ha! Unreal! Not that I plan to sell this album.


Since I haven't posted a lot in this thread in the last couple of months I thought it would be nice to summarize my purchases:
Perfect Beings - "Vier"
Big Big Train - "Merry Christmas"
Tiger Moth Tales - "The Depths Of Winter"
Neal Morse - "Life & Times"
Magnum - "Lost On The Road To Eternity"
The Flower Kings - "A Kingdom Of Colours" Boxset

So many good music releases!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Mon, 2018-04-02, 17:37:56
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2018-04-01, 20:45:08
Yesterday I went to the concert of Barock Project in "De Boederij", Zoetermeer (which was awesome by the way).

You were there as well?
Darn, me too!!!  :o

Great concert, a bit short but the singer Alex Mari really impressed me.
Had a great time. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-04-02, 20:11:40
Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2018-04-02, 17:37:56
You were there as well?
Darn, me too!!!  :o

Oh no! :o We could've teamed up! What a missed opportunity! :-[
I was at the right side of the stage. Perfect view on the guitarist! 8)

You got any other concerts planned in the near future? Neal Morse in Utrecht perhaps?

Quote from: maddox on Mon, 2018-04-02, 17:37:56
Great concert, a bit short but the singer Alex Mari really impressed me.
Had a great time. :)

Yeah the singer impressed me a LOT! What an amazing singer!
Indeed it was a bit short. I've seen the setlist on the mixing desk and I think they planned to do Hocus Pocus (a Focus song) as an encore, but in the end they didn't. And I had a feeling that the piano sound was a bit distorted, probably because of the loudness. Other than that, I think it was amazing!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2018-04-03, 11:46:35
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2018-04-02, 20:11:40
Oh no! :o We could've teamed up! What a missed opportunity! :-[
I was at the right side of the stage. Perfect view on the guitarist! 8)

Yes, that's indeed unfortunate.
I started almost at the center of the stage, but after the rather long break I ended up a little bit on the left.
I think I did see you though I didn't know it was the PH from the Room at that time. ;)

QuoteYou got any other concerts planned in the near future? Neal Morse in Utrecht perhaps?

No, probably not Neal Morse, but I want to attend at the Terry Bozio concert in Utrecht in May.
And I am going to the Roger Waters show in Ziggo dome, Iron Maiden in Arnhem and Judas Priest in 013, Tilburg.

QuoteYeah the singer impressed me a LOT! What an amazing singer!
Indeed it was a bit short. I've seen the setlist on the mixing desk and I think they planned to do Hocus Pocus (a Focus song) as an encore, but in the end they didn't. And I had a feeling that the piano sound was a bit distorted, probably because of the loudness. Other than that, I think it was amazing!

Hocus Pocus would've been amazing!!  ;D
I didn't notice the piano sound being a bit distorted. I though it was part of the show.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Wed, 2018-04-04, 21:28:02
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2018-04-03, 11:46:35
Yes, that's indeed unfortunate.
I started almost at the center of the stage, but after the rather long break I ended up a little bit on the left.
I think I did see you though I didn't know it was the PH from the Room at that time. ;)

I was with a colleague of mine. She's kind of hard to overlook, if you get what I mean. ;) Very cool girl though, likes a lot of Prog music that I like. 8)

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2018-04-03, 11:46:35
No, probably not Neal Morse, but I want to attend at the Terry Bozio concert in Utrecht in May.
And I am going to the Roger Waters show in Ziggo dome, Iron Maiden in Arnhem and Judas Priest in 013, Tilburg.

That's a lot. But there's one thing I don't get... No Arena? :o Is that an error? ::)
I'm (almost definitely) going to the 4th of May Arena gig in Zwolle. (Commemoration concert? ;D ) Not at the 12th (they'll play Zoetermeer), because I'm on a little holiday then! *horns*

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2018-04-03, 11:46:35
Hocus Pocus would've been amazing!!  ;D

Yup, someone had written it on the setlist with a pen. Probably just for fun...

Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2018-04-03, 11:46:35
I didn't notice the piano sound being a bit distorted. I though it was part of the show.

I think it probably had to do with the place where I was standing. Some sort of doppler effect I guess.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:04:59
Bought the album 'Double Vision' after the gig in Zwolle yesterday evening. One guy after the merch desk, he was busy  8) ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:28:57
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:04:59
Bought the album 'Double Vision' after the gig in Zwolle yesterday evening. One guy after the merch desk, he was busy  8) ;).

Haha! Yes, and he was constantly out of change. Of course I also bought "Double Vision", and I also bought "King's Ransom" and a Visitor T-Shirt.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Mon, 2018-05-07, 21:57:50
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2018-05-05, 21:28:57
Haha! Yes, and he was constantly out of change. Of course I also bought "Double Vision", and I also bought "King's Ransom" and a Visitor T-Shirt.
Good to hear you also bought King's Ransom, which is rather brilliant IMHO. *horns* Alchemy had raised the bar pretty high already, but this one is even better.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2018-05-08, 16:42:58
Quote from: erik on Mon, 2018-05-07, 21:57:50
Good to hear you also bought King's Ransom, which is rather brilliant IMHO. *horns* Alchemy had raised the bar pretty high already, but this one is even better.

I haven't heard "Alchemy" yet. In fact, I haven't even started on "She", which was released ten years ago. So I have some catching up to do on Clive Nolan musicals.
Eventually, I'll get there. ;)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Thu, 2018-05-10, 17:02:26
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2018-05-08, 16:42:58
I haven't heard "Alchemy" yet. In fact, I haven't even started on "She", which was released ten years ago. So I have some catching up to do on Clive Nolan musicals.
Eventually, I'll get there. ;)
If you are starting now, I'd suggest starting with Alchemy or King's Ransom. Not that She is not good, but the other two are even better and easier to get into. Clive has really grown as a writer of musicals and they have an original story written by Clive, instead of a book adaptation. Don't overlook the two Nolan/Wakeman albums btw, also highly recommended.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-05-18, 19:44:06
Gazpacho - Soyuz
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Thu, 2018-06-28, 22:42:04
I've updated my signature picture.
It now shows all the 2018 releases that I have bought up till now.
And there's another half year to go...

Some pretty good releases so far!
I'm particularly fond of Umphrey's McGee, which I discovered last month. You have to check this out to believe it. Rock, metal, funk, pop, jazz, it's all there.
And the Neal Morse album with his easy listening songs. Anyone here heard that one?
I'm sure that Spock's Beard is going to end really high as well, no fillers on this one!
My most recent purchase is The Sea Within and we can call this another supergroup! Sounds like a rockier (and at the same time poppier) Flower Kings to me.

Oh, and then there's that album by a very well known band... ;D Arena have released an album that is among their best! I think it's top 3 material. (Will they ever top "The Visitor" or "Contagion"?)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:10:16
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-06-28, 22:42:04
And the Neal Morse album with his easy listening songs. Anyone here heard that one?
Yes, also bought it. I prefer the albums with his band, but I'm playing it so now and then and that's a good sign. You have to be in the mood for it.

Thinking of buying the 'Similitude Of A Dream' live DVD, the new Mystery album and the new 'The Pineapple Thief' album is not far away. Exciting year so far and exciting releases yet to come  8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-06-29, 22:07:37
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:10:16
Yes, also bought it. I prefer the albums with his band ...
Yeah me too! And he is going to release another one this year. He should get on with it and post a few samples and promo videos online. He needs to hurry up, we're already halfway! ;D

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:10:16
but I'm playing it so now and then and that's a good sign. You have to be in the mood for it.
It's like the song says:

"I just thought I'd write a song
To tell you all the way I feel
But it ain't no big deal
I just thought I'd lay it down
And try my best to keep it real
Like a little Neil...Young

And I hope it makes you feel just a little lazy
Like you could take a little time and lay your crazy down"


Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:10:16
Thinking of buying the 'Similitude Of A Dream' live DVD
You should do that! It's excellent! 8) Just finished watching it yesterday.

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2018-06-29, 19:10:16
the new Mystery album and the new 'The Pineapple Thief' album is not far away. Exciting year so far and exciting releases yet to come  8) *horns*.
Oh yes indeed. I didn't know Mystery was going to release a new album this year. I still have to listen to their "Delusion Rain".
How would you compare "Delusion Rain" to "The World Is A Game"?

I just realised that "The World Is A Game" was released in 2012 and "Delusion Rain" in 2015. Time flies! ::)

And I still want to listen to "Magnolia" and "The Wilderness" by Pineapple Thief. It's hard to get into. But Gavin Harrison makes me feel the need for it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2018-07-08, 18:23:26
Quote from: PH on Thu, 2018-06-28, 22:42:04
I've updated my signature picture.
It now shows all the 2018 releases that I have bought up till now.
And there's another half year to go...


I don't know if you like it but if you don't mind oriental (read:mid-eastern) influences mixed with metal, you might want to try the new Orphaned Land album Unsung Poets and Dead Messiahs.
To me it's one of the highlights of this year.  8)
There are some growls on the album but mostly it's clean vocals.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2018-07-09, 11:18:43
Quote from: maddox on Sun, 2018-07-08, 18:23:26
I don't know if you like it but if you don't mind oriental (read:mid-eastern) influences mixed with metal, you might want to try the new Orphaned Land album Unsung Poets and Dead Messiahs.
To me it's one of the highlights of this year.  8)
There are some growls on the album but mostly it's clean vocals.


Thanks for the recommendation. I've always wanted to check this band out. So let's see where this goes.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2018-07-09, 19:30:57
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2018-06-29, 22:07:37
Oh yes indeed. I didn't know Mystery was going to release a new album this year. I still have to listen to their "Delusion Rain".
How would you compare "Delusion Rain" to "The World Is A Game"?
The new album 'Lies And Butterflies' will be release on the Night Of The Prog Festival this weekend, but worldwide on 1st August. Frankly speaking there's not so much difference in the Mystery albums, at least from 'Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face', which is my favourite. They're all keyboard-oriented, but also great guitar solos and vocals. Very melodious, you can't go wrong ;). They're all on Spotify. If you have the time ... But that's the great problem nowadays ;).

Quote from: PH
And I still want to listen to "Magnolia" and "The Wilderness" by Pineapple Thief. It's hard to get into. But Gavin Harrison makes me feel the need for it.
'Magnolia' got me into TPT, but 'Your Wilderness' is slightly better I'd say. The new track I heard from the upcoming album is sounding promising!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-03, 18:46:44
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-07-09, 19:30:57
The new album 'Lies And Butterflies' will be release on the Night Of The Prog Festival this weekend, but worldwide on 1st August.
Received a mail from my local record shop that he's got the album. Will be buying it in a moment :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2018-08-04, 10:15:39
Quote from: Teunis on Mon, 2018-07-09, 19:30:57
into TPT, but 'Your Wilderness' is slightly better I'd say. The new track I heard from the upcoming album is sounding promising!

I haven't really listened to the albums after Tightly Unwound but I always really like the albums prior to the latter mentioned.
Especially Variations of a Dream and What We've Sown (basically an album with earlier songs and unused songs) are great.
They lost me a bit after I heard Someone Here is Missing.
Not the Pineapple I used to like. ;)

But we all change.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-08-10, 19:44:51
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2018-08-04, 10:15:39
I haven't really listened to the albums after Tightly Unwound but I always really like the albums prior to the latter mentioned.
Not the Pineapple I used to like. ;)
Just try 'Your Wilderness', really great 8).

Bought the Soup album 'Remedies'. Another band from Norway that impressed me *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2018-09-06, 19:58:00
Bought the The Pineapple Thief album 'Dissolution' last Friday. I'm impressed.

Next buy will be the new Riverside album 'Wasteland' at the end of September *horns*,
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2018-09-28, 20:04:31
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2018-09-06, 19:58:00
Next buy will be the new Riverside album 'Wasteland' at the end of September *horns*,
Indeed and that is today  8) *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Iggy on Sat, 2018-10-27, 16:58:13
Just finished playing Into The Electric Castle on Vinyl  *horns* it sounds fantastic
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2018-12-14, 06:30:58
It's been a while since I last mentioned my purchased cd's.

So since August I've bought the following:
Roine Stolt - "Manifesto Of An Alchemist"
Argos - "Unidentified Dying Objects"
Discipline - "To Shatter All Accords"
Damanek - "In Flight"
Southern Empire - "Civilisation"
Glass Hammer - "Chronomonaut"
Peter Pan - "Days"
Enchant - "A Dream Imagined..." boxset with all Enchant albums
Haken - "Vector"
Redemption - "Long Night's Journey Into Day"
Michael Romeo - "War Of The World, Part 1"
Gungfly - "Rumbling Box" boxset with all of Rikard Sjöblom's Gungfly albums but the last two

Probably forgetting a few. This might seem a lot, but it's from almost half a year and they were mostly at very acceptable prices.
OK, it's still a lot and I'm defending myself...

And later today I expect to get Jean Michel Jarre's "Equinoxe Infinity" which I already heard on Spotify and like a lot! Anyone here who heard it?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2018-12-29, 13:37:43
Impressive list PH. Heard Southern Empire twice, interesting for sure. Haven't heard JMJ yet, but I will.

Bought this morning:
IQ - Ever 2018 Remix - 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Muse - Simulation Theory
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Tue, 2019-02-05, 19:03:34
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventure

soon to be followed by:
Soen - Lotus 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-02-16, 14:38:36
Quote from: Teunis on Tue, 2019-02-05, 19:03:34
soon to be followed by:
Soen - Lotus 8)
It is a fact now, just purchased it @ my local record shop.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-03-16, 20:39:21
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2019-02-16, 14:38:36
It is a fact now, just purchased it @ my local record shop.
Unfortunately my local record shop 'Blue Music Kampen' will close the doors in a few weeks due to less sales. This evening his loyal customers could buy cd's at 40% discount. I purchased 3 albums:

Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon 8)
Silhouette - Beyond The Seventh Wave (Dutch neo prog band)
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura (Had only a burned copy, but love this album so much that it was about time that I bought it  ::) ;))

The owner of the store will refurbish his website. Fortunately I'll still be able to order albums from him and pick it up at his home. I will keep on supporting him. But it was so much fun to search through all those cd's, you'll recognise it. So I'm sad, both for him and for myself :-\/
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-03-22, 20:18:42
Just bought:
Toto - 40 Tours Around The Sun (DVD/2cd)  *horns* 8)
Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado
Bruce Soord & Jonas Renske - Wisdom Of Crowds
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-04-26, 20:13:36
Lonely Robot - Under Stars, bought it this afternoon 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2019-04-27, 22:42:52
It seems I haven't posted in this thread for four months...

I haven't been buying much physical music lately, mostly exploring on Spotify. But my latest physical purchases are:

- Hans Lundin - "The Solo Years (1982-1989)" boxset
Interesting music. Indeed very much 80's inspired. There's a typical Kaipa sound to it though. Perfect timing, releasing this boxset with this 80's revival going on.
- Jordan Rudess - "Wired For Madness"
I listened to this on Spotify and was not expecting to like it so much. Well done Jordan!
- Dream Theater - "Distance Over Time"
I feel somewhat obliged to buy this. It's their best album since Mangini took over from Portnoy. But it's still not on the same level as their peak (at least what I consider their peak: "Scenes..." up till "Octavarium")

There's still many things on my wish list. But I'm trying to change my ways, and only buy what I really really really like. Especially trying to discover new music and support bands that need it most.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-05-03, 19:56:48
Quote from: PH on Sat, 2019-04-27, 22:42:52
There's still many things on my wish list. But I'm trying to change my ways, and only buy what I really really really like. Especially trying to discover new music and support bands that need it most.
Good call. I'm a bit more careful as well. Lonely Robot was autobuy and so was Bjørn Riis - A Storm Is Coming, which I bought today. When I watch the upcoming releases on Progwereld.org, I don't see releases I will certainly buy. Not even Neal Morse ::). Heard a new track from the upcoming musical 'Jesus Christ: The Exorsist' and didn't like it at all ... But there are lots of albums from the past in my wishlist for times like this with not so interesting upcoming releases. And I will invest time into new bands with positive reviews. Music rules *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:10:40
Red Sun Rising - Polyester Zeal

Folks, if I ever made a recommendation, this is definitely one. This band appeared in one of the "made for you" playlists on Spotify, with the track "The Otherside". I starred it cos I liked it. Like 3 months ago or so. Found the time around Easter to scroll through my library, and... man, did this album blow my mind.

PS: the second album is not half as good. I can hear that they were trying to stick to their style of making music, but somehow it's not that "brilliant"... to me, that is...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-07-12, 18:48:38
Just bought Huis - Abandoned. Listened to the album several times on Spotify and it's great 8). Besides, I do own their first two albums, this one can't be missed in my collection ;D.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Tue, 2019-07-16, 11:58:34
Quote from: Peter on Sat, 2019-05-04, 13:10:40
Red Sun Rising - Polyester Zeal

Folks, if I ever made a recommendation, this is definitely one. This band appeared in one of the "made for you" playlists on Spotify, with the track "The Otherside". I starred it cos I liked it. Like 3 months ago or so. Found the time around Easter to scroll through my library, and... man, did this album blow my mind.

PS: the second album is not half as good. I can hear that they were trying to stick to their style of making music, but somehow it's not that "brilliant"... to me, that is...

Thanks for the tip.
I like it as well. :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2019-07-30, 11:47:20
Quote from: maddox on Tue, 2019-07-16, 11:58:34
Thanks for the tip.
I like it as well. :)

that makes me happy :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-09-21, 20:15:49
Yesterday I bought the new Knight Area album 'D-Day'. It's about that particular day, 75 years ago. As you may know, singer Mark Smit is now replaced by Jan Willem Ketelaers. He contributed to Ayreon concerts and album(s). Had to get used a bit, because I'm following this band from the beginning and it's the first album with a new singer. But I'm enthusiastic now and highly recommend this album 8) *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2019-10-11, 19:40:07
Bought the new IQ album 'Resistance' today. What a marvellous album, well worth the wait 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2019-10-19, 09:51:09
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2019-10-11, 19:40:07
Bought the new IQ album 'Resistance' today. What a marvellous album, well worth the wait 8).

Indeed!
I really like the album, especially the epics are stunning.
Nichols still is a louzy singer, but just like with Pendragon/Nick Barret it fits the music pretty well.

I also bought:

Scarlet Stories ~ Necrologies (Dutch progband)
Opeth ~ In Cauda Venenum (both English and Swedish version)
Tool ~ Fear Inoculum
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2019-10-19, 19:54:43
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2019-10-19, 09:51:09
Nichols still is a louzy singer, but just like with Pendragon/Nick Barret it fits the music pretty well.
Indeed, can't imagine IQ without Nicholls. Great singer and performer 8). Same goes for Nick Barrett indeed.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-02-28, 19:54:11
Today I bought @ my local record shop:
Blind Ego - Preaching The Choir
Pendragon - Love Over Fear

Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-05, 20:07:43
After the show yesterday I bought two albums at the merchandise:
Blind Ego - Mirror (The only album I didn't own originally ;). It's a remastered album with 2 bonus tracks).
Kingcrow - The Persistence
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2020-03-07, 08:57:49
Quote from: Teunis on Thu, 2020-03-05, 20:07:43
After the show yesterday I bought two albums at the merchandise:
Blind Ego - Mirror (The only album I didn't own originally ;). It's a remastered album with 2 bonus tracks).

There are some good songs on that album! I really like the contributions of both Paul Wrightson and John Mitchell here. Also John Jowitt plays bass and Clive is also on it. Yet it sounds nothing like Arena! :D

Last Tuesday I've bought the new album by Psychotic Waltz: "The God-Shaped Void". I listened to it two times on Spotify and then decided to buy it. I think it's pretty good!

I also bought the special edition of Sons Of Apollo's "MMXX". I was a bit underwhelmed but you know, it has Mike Portnoy on it. I'm sure it will grow on me. This edition comes with a second disc with the instrumental versions, just like their previous. I wish more bands would do that.

Besides these two recent releases, I also managed to get my hands on "The Village Lanterne" by Blackmore's Night. I've always liked this album. Catchy songs in a medieval style.

And I had to buy another album because "The Village Lanterne" had a sticker 'two for ten euros' on it. :D So out of necessity I bought Kansas' "The Prelude Implicit", which turns out to be a really good album! And apparently they will release a new album in a few months, so I'm following closely now.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Thu, 2020-03-19, 22:01:25
Message from Bandcamp:
Quote
The Covid-19 pandemic is in full force, and artists have been hit especially hard as tours and shows are being canceled for the foreseeable future. With such a major revenue stream drying up almost entirely, finding ways to continue supporting artists in the coming months is now an urgent priority for anyone who cares about music and the artists who create it. The good news is that we're already seeing many fans going above and beyond to support artists across Bandcamp.

To raise even more awareness around the pandemic's impact on musicians everywhere, we're waiving our revenue share on sales this Friday, March 20 (from midnight to midnight Pacific Time), and rallying the Bandcamp community to put much needed money directly into artists' pockets.

For many artists, a single day of boosted sales can mean the difference between being able to pay rent or not. Still, we consider this just a starting point. Musicians will continue to feel the effects of lost touring income for many months to come, so we're also sharing some ideas below on how fans can support the artists they love and how artists can give fans new, creative ways to provide support.

It may sound simple, but the best way to help artists is with your direct financial support, and we hope you'll join us on Friday and through the coming months as we work to support artists in this challenging time.

Ethan Diamond
Co-Founder & CEO
Bandcamp

So tomorrow is a good day to support artists, I will purchase a few albums!  *horns*

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-03-20, 20:15:19
Quote from: erik on Thu, 2020-03-19, 22:01:25
Message from Bandcamp:
So tomorrow is a good day to support artists, I will purchase a few albums!  *horns*

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-covid-19-fundraiser
Currently offline for maintenance ;). I assume it goes well, would be great for the artists during these difficult times. I don't buy downloads though, still prefer the real thing: cd with booklet 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sat, 2020-03-21, 15:22:32
I noticed it too that the site had some difficulties yesterday, so I guess it was a success  :)

I persevered and got through, so these are yesterdays purchases (physical cd's that is, for me as well the preferred format):

Maria Chiara Argiro - Hidden Seas; this is a jazz album actually, that I checked after reading this review on DPRP: https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2019-100#argiro

Exploring Birdsong - The Thing With Feathers; this debut EP I read about in the Dutch prog mag iO Pages, prog pop without guitars, piano takes the lead role instead.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-21, 20:03:28
Quote from: erik on Sat, 2020-03-21, 15:22:32
I persevered and got through, so these are yesterdays purchases (physical cd's that is, for me as well the preferred format):
I didn't even know it was possible to purchase physical cd's from Bandcamp ???.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: erik on Sun, 2020-03-22, 11:41:36
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-03-21, 20:03:28
I didn't even know it was possible to purchase physical cd's from Bandcamp ???.
The artist and/or label decides in which format(s) the music is offered, it can be digital only but many sell cd's and also vinyl (and t-shirts etc). It is a good way to buy directly from smaller artists. Shipping costs vary though depending on the country of origin, sometimes it can be better to opt for regular retail channels.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2020-03-22, 21:40:54
Quote from: erik on Sun, 2020-03-22, 11:41:36
The artist and/or label decides in which format(s) the music is offered, it can be digital only but many sell cd's and also vinyl (and t-shirts etc). It is a good way to buy directly from smaller artists. Shipping costs vary though depending on the country of origin, sometimes it can be better to opt for regular retail channels.
OK, thanks. Most of the time I buy from my local record shop. Glad that he is still there. Though he had to close his shop, he's selling from his home. But I also buy at concerts from the merchandise 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Thu, 2020-04-02, 15:55:23
I ordered the new Soulsplitter album through their bandcamp page.
I've already bought a few cd's through bandcamp so I already knew it was possible.

When you're using the bandcamp app, look to the button 'purchase info' and you'll spot the info you need.
Most of the time it's only a digital album but not always.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-06-20, 21:52:42
Yes, it came today: Airbag - A Day At The Beach. And it is even better through the stereo system than on Spotify by headphones. Just wow. They don't repeat themselves, but this album has some new (electronic) influences. A bit eighties ... cool.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Fri, 2020-07-17, 14:52:19
I was listening to Kansas a lot last few days, so I decided to affirm my new fandom by buying a boxset consisting of the first nine studio albums and the first live album.
Any Kansas fans here?

Also (and Teunis, you will be very pleased) I decided to get myself a boxset of TOTO with 13 albums (it's called "All In"). Really looking forward to getting into this band properly.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-07-17, 19:53:25
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-07-17, 14:52:19
Also (and Teunis, you will be very pleased) I decided to get myself a boxset of TOTO with 13 albums (it's called "All In"). Really looking forward to getting into this band properly.
8). I own all their albums, so I won't buy the boxset. Have fun discovering this amazing band *horns* 8).

I've bought the new Lonely Robot album 'Feelings Are Good' today 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-22, 22:34:04
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventour: Live In Brno - 2019  8)

Since a few weeks we own a Blu-Ray player and I immediately ordered this one as it was my favourite 2019 release. Today I picked it up at my local record shop.

September will be an expensive month with releases from The Pineapple Thief, Neal Morse, Gazpacho an Days Between Stations 😀.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Tue, 2020-09-01, 17:07:50
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2020-08-22, 22:34:04
The Neal Morse Band - The Great Adventour: Live In Brno - 2019  8)

Since a few weeks we own a Blu-Ray player and I immediately ordered this one as it was my favourite 2019 release. Today I picked it up at my local record shop.

September will be an expensive month with releases from The Pineapple Thief, Neal Morse, Gazpacho an Days Between Stations 😀.

I wish you lots of fun with your Blu-Ray player! And a nice release indeed! Any other favourite concert registrations that will get a Blu-Ray update from you?


My latest purchase is the upcoming new solo album by Frank Klepacki (you know, the drummer for Dukes Of The Orient ;D). I'm really looking forward to it. His musical style is very different from anything else I know. He is a big fan of Rush though, and I guess that shows. His music is a mix of rock, industrial, metal and electro (I think that's what it's called).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2020-09-02, 19:16:12
Quote from: PH on Tue, 2020-09-01, 17:07:50
I wish you lots of fun with your Blu-Ray player! And a nice release indeed! Any other favourite concert registrations that will get a Blu-Ray update from you?
Thank you *horns*. I won't buy BluRays if I already own the DVD. Fortunately you can play DVD's in a BluRay player ;). I'm thinking of releases that are only available on BluRay, e.g. IQ - Scrape Across The Sky. And maybe Arena - Re-Visited Live! I don't get a 'both DVD and BluRay' release. I would have bought the DVD ages ago if it was released separatedly ... But it will have to wait, as you can read in my previous post September is very expensive for me :).

Quote from: PH
My latest purchase is the upcoming new solo album by Frank Klepacki (you know, the drummer for Dukes Of The Orient ;D).
Yep, I have heard the 2nd 'DOTO' album on Spotify, but I don't find it that good as their debut ...  :-\.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2020-09-19, 09:51:03
Paid my local record shop a visit yesterday and bought:
The Pineapple Thief - Versions Of The Truth
Neal Morse - Sola Gratia
Gazpacho - Fireworker

Ready to dig into these new albums 8).

Now I have to save money for new purchases  ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2020-12-11, 18:48:40
Riverside - Lost'n'Found - Live In Tilburg

One of the last gigs with Piotr, who sadly passed away way too young :'(. Curious, but I'm confident that it'll rock *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-01-29, 20:00:18
Today I bought the brand new release from Soen 'Imperial', the album I've been looking forward to for months. Really loved the 3 tracks from this release that have been released earlier and after hearing 'Imperial' twice I can say that it exceeds my expectations. That's how I like music: passionate, heavy yet melodious, beautiful solos, and great vocals. Wow, just wow *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-19, 19:18:39
Today the Blu-ray Camel - Live At The Royal Albert Hall arrived. Curious, have heard/seen one track on YouTube, which was great 8). Will let you know.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-02-26, 19:35:33
As a Toto fan I bought the solo album from Steve Lukather 'I Found The Sun Again' on the release day. He and his friend and fellow band member Joseph Williams both released their solo albums today. I wanted to listen to the latter one first before buying. I have listened once to both albums. Have to listen more often, was not impressed at first listening ...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2021-02-27, 04:46:56
Hi Teunis, after two listens, not impressed neither unfortunately. 8 songs, including 3 covers, and no stand-out, even if the Traffic cover is well worth the listen for people who never heard the original since it's a great song!

Singing and musicianship can't be faulted but the inspiration is sparce. I don't dislike it and maybe it will grow on me but I would not recommend it to anyone at this point.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-02-27, 19:42:33
Quote from: Bupie on Sat, 2021-02-27, 04:46:56
Hi Teunis, after two listens, not impressed neither unfortunately. 8 songs, including 3 covers, and no stand-out, even if the Traffic cover is well worth the listen for people who never heard the original since it's a great song!

Singing and musicianship can't be faulted but the inspiration is sparce. I don't dislike it and maybe it will grow on me but I would not recommend it to anyone at this point.
Played it again today and totally agree. Current favourite is the long one 'The Low Spark As High Heeled Boys'. I don't know any of the songs, I've heard there are 3 covers, but I have no idea which songs. Haven't read the booklet yet ;D.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Sat, 2021-02-27, 21:58:47
"The low spark..." is the Traffic cover I was talking about  ;) You should check the original version.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-02-28, 21:03:48
Then it's indeed an advantage that I didn't know the original :). Well, I'll check out the original. But the question remains: doesn't he have enough inspiration to write a full album himself?
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Bupie on Mon, 2021-03-01, 04:14:46
Quote from: PH on Fri, 2020-07-17, 14:52:19
I was listening to Kansas a lot last few days, so I decided to affirm my new fandom by buying a boxset consisting of the first nine studio albums and the first live album.
Any Kansas fans here?

Hi PH,

Since I am back %uD83D%uDE42 Yes, I am a huge Kansas fan!

Vinyl Confessions was one  of the first, well, vinyles that I bought, before the CD era. And the artwork of Monolith has always amazed me.

The period from Masque to Audio-Visions is my personal golden era of the band, even if the latter is often despised by prog fans for its AOR tendencies. In fact Audio-Visions is the one that I play the most and No One Together is my fave Kansas song (and one of my fave prog songs of all time, FWIW). But, even if I play it slightIy less often, I think that Leftoverture is just one the greatest albums of all time!

When it comes to live albums, the 2 CD version of Two for the Show is also gold and the CD/DVD of There's Know Place Like Home is great too! On the other hand, stay away from Live at the Whisky, Steve Walsh's voice is unbereable on that one...

Back to studio albums, I would avoid Drastic Measures and Freaks of Nature, not much to hear there. Power and In the Spirit of Things, though not as bad, are two underwhelming AOR albums.

Somewhere to Elsewhere is a welcome return to the prog roots and a success in my book. The Prelude Implicit disappointed me but The Absence of Presence, their last offering, is great!

If I had to give a top 10 of their songs (which is always highly subjective of course) in no particular order other than chronological, it would be :

Song for America
Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel
Carry On My Wayward Son
The Wall
Lightning's Hand
Angels Have Fallen/How my Soul Cries Out for You (I tend to consider both as one song, don't know why)
No One Together
Chasing Shadows
Icarus II
The Absence of Presence

Happy to know what you think  ;)


Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Tue, 2021-03-23, 09:51:39
Scott Stapp - The Space Between The Shadows  *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-04-30, 20:06:12
Today the IQ blu-ray 'Scrape Across The Sky (Live at The Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Holland 6 December 2014)' arrived. Curious, great setlist 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-05-15, 19:49:00
Frost* - Day And Age. Finally the wait is over.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-06-25, 20:17:35
Toto - With A Little Help From My Friends

Both cd and Blu-Ray, curious ...  8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2021-06-28, 13:54:54
I was thinking about pre-ordering the new Neal Morse Band album "Innocence & Danger" 2CD/DVD and the "Morsefest 2019" 4CD/2Blu-ray combo. But man, it's expensive to get it shipped to The Netherlands. This is truly absurd and I think it's even outrageous. With standard shipping it's $107.82 and with priority mail it's even more ridiculous: $132.23, that's $57.25 for shipping! That's roughly 75% of the total costs of the actual CD's...
In what world is this acceptable?
I can live without pre-ordering the NMB album, because it will find its way to the normal shops. But the Morsefest discs are supposed to be exclusive to the Radiant website. So if you want it, you have to buy it there... :( That's really sad...
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2021-06-28, 19:58:52
Quote from: PH on Mon, 2021-06-28, 13:54:54
I can live without pre-ordering the NMB album, because it will find its way to the normal shops. But the Morsefest discs are supposed to be exclusive to the Radiant website. So if you want it, you have to buy it there... :( That's really sad...
I'm going to buy the new NMB album at my local record shop, like almost all the albums I buy. And occasionally I buy them at gigs. But so many US Dollars for shipping, that's insane indeed :-\. A handful of people will still buy them I suppose. Maybe Radiant understands that and will distribute them in other ways ... Fingers crossed :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2021-09-05, 20:40:26
Bought yesterday:
NMB (Neal Morse Band) - Innocence & Danger
Leprous - Aphelion

Both albums need more listenings, but I'm confident it will result in high places in my top-10 of 2021 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-11-20, 19:38:25
The Pineapple Thief - Nothing But The Truth (Blu-ray)

Registration of a lock-down concert with lots of tracks from their latest albums. Love this band more and more ... 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2021-12-04, 19:59:40
Yesterday I bought the Soup album 'Visions'. I had heard it a few times and loved it. Pleasant surprise while playing the cd, last track: after 8 minutes of silence there was more music to come 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sun, 2021-12-05, 18:56:45
Recently bought Mercury Circle - Killing Moons.

A bit modern, trippy doom but without the grunts.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2021-12-17, 19:02:00
Just purchased 'Throes Of Dawn - Our Voices Shall Remain'. It was a long wait, but worth it *horns*.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Mon, 2021-12-20, 19:10:30
Thanks to a sale on Radiant Records (Neal Morse's label) I bought a few discs for less money.
Transatlantic - "More Never Is Enough (Live)" (3 CDs and 2 DVDs)
Transatlantic - "The Absolute Universe" (5.1 Bluray version)
Neal Morse - "So Many Roads (Live)" (3 CDs)
Neal Morse - "The Prog World Orchestra: A Proggy Christmas" (1 CD)
I can say that the shipping costs were more than the total of these ten discs together. Which, in fact, is not difficult at all, because these shipping costs are outrageous.
I was hoping to get the (overpriced) "Morsefest 2019" live album, but it apparently has sold out.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2021-12-22, 19:01:11
Wow, what a purchase. Yeah, the shipping costs are insane, that's why I keep on buying @ my local record shop. Glad we still have one, based on prog :).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-02-18, 19:30:03
Soen - Lykaia *horns*

My record store couldn't order it, so I ordered it online and received it today. Great album 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-03-19, 19:25:56
Yesterday I bought two albums:

Von Hertzen Brothers - Red Alert In The Blue Forest
Knight Area - Day II ~ The Final Chapter

First one at my local record shop, the latter one after the gig @ Hedon Zwolle. It was awewome *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2022-04-30, 19:38:52
Gazpacho - Fireworking At St. Croix

Blu-ray, bought it after the gig I attended in Zwolle. Have watched it once, great stuff 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Wed, 2022-05-04, 18:12:07
Quote from: Teunis on Sat, 2022-04-30, 19:38:52
Gazpacho - Fireworking At St. Croix

Blu-ray, bought it after the gig I attended in Zwolle. Have watched it once, great stuff 8).

Was a decent concert, though lots of snippets. Was a bit disappointed that Sapien was not fully played.
Hoping for a bigger setlist next time.
Was also my first time at Hedon.
Nice venue.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Wed, 2022-05-04, 19:30:31
Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2022-05-04, 18:12:07
Was a decent concert, though lots of snippets. Was a bit disappointed that Sapien was not fully played.
Hoping for a bigger setlist next time.
Was also my first time at Hedon.
Nice venue.
Agreed, lack of time because of a 'double headliner show'. And PRR was not my cup of tea, glad they left the stage ;). Hope to be able to attend a full Gazpacho headliner show 8). And a nice venue indeed, have been there for more than 20 times :). About twenty minutes by car for me, great *horns*. More and more prog acts are playing there. I used to go to Zoetermeer for prog concerts, not anymore.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sun, 2022-06-05, 11:36:29
Recently I bought the following:
Vangelis - "Juno To Jupiter"
Jean-Michel Jarre - "Amazônia"
Soen - "Imperial"

And last thursday, at the Neal Morse Band concert(!!!):
The Neal Morse Band - "MorseFest 2021"
It's 5 CDs and 2 Blu-rays. It was expensive, but I'm glad I bought it. It probably won't be for sale through normal channels, but only through Radiant Records, which is nearly impossible actually. ::)
Of course I've already seen it via live streaming back in October 2021. But it's cool to have a physical version next to all my other Neal Morse discs. ;D

Oh, the concert last thursday was really cool!!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-06-05, 20:54:38
Quote from: PH on Sun, 2022-06-05, 11:36:29
Soen - "Imperial"
Great album *horns*

Quote from: PH
And last thursday, at the Neal Morse Band concert(!!!):
The Neal Morse Band - "MorseFest 2021"
It's 5 CDs and 2 Blu-rays. It was expensive, but I'm glad I bought it. It probably won't be for sale through normal channels, but only through Radiant Records, which is nearly impossible actually. ::)
Of course I've already seen it via live streaming back in October 2021. But it's cool to have a physical version next to all my other Neal Morse discs. ;D

Oh, the concert last thursday was really cool!!
Indeed, very expensive if you buy it from Radiant Records due to shipping costs. You're lucky to buy it at the concert. Unfortunately Tilburg is way too far for me, especially for a midweek evening :-\. Good to read you had a great time, these guys are very talented 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Thu, 2022-07-28, 18:32:39
Avi Kaplan - 2020 - I'll Get By
and
Avi Kaplan - 2022 - Floating On A Dream
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-08-26, 19:02:03
Lonely Robot - A Model Life

Bought it today at my local record shop. Highly recommended 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Fury on Sun, 2022-10-23, 19:14:52
Arena - The Theory of Molecular inheritance

What else :-)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-28, 23:23:56
Quote from: The Fury on Sun, 2022-10-23, 19:14:52Arena - The Theory of Molecular inheritance
Finally I could buy it today at my local record shop 8). Can't wait to play it tomorrow!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: The Fury on Fri, 2022-10-28, 23:57:38
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2022-10-28, 23:23:56Finally I could buy it today at my local record shop 8). Can't wait to play it tomorrow!

Does that mean you have not seen the boys live at all this tour??  :-[

I know you will enjoy the album!
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Peter on Sun, 2022-10-30, 00:47:43
Enjoy, mate! It's awesome.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-10-30, 21:28:16
Quote from: The Fury on Fri, 2022-10-28, 23:57:38Does that mean you have not seen the boys live at all this tour??  :-[

I know you will enjoy the album!
Unfortunately not :-\

And it's a great album indeed 8)*horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2022-10-30, 21:31:54
Quote from: Peter on Sun, 2022-10-30, 00:47:43Enjoy, mate! It's awesome.
It is, thanks *horns*. I didn't doubt a single moment about that. Damian is one of my favourite singers. But I also own a number of Threshold albums with Damian on vocals and there would be a chance that it would sound like that (PH was a bit afraid of the same). But this is really an Arena album, good match indeed 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Thu, 2022-11-03, 21:53:18
Fischer-Z - Red Skies Over Paradise ~ The Berlin Sessions

Bought it before the gig I attended last Monday and I love it 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-01-20, 19:27:01
Bought the new Riverside album ´Id.Entity´ today. Very different from previous releases, but great 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: maddox on Sat, 2023-01-21, 16:34:37
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2023-01-20, 19:27:01Bought the new Riverside album ´Id.Entity´ today. Very different from previous releases, but great 8).

Had a bit of trouble with the first single, so took me a few listens.
I wonder how the rest of the album sounds like. Haven't ordered it yet.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-01-21, 19:59:55
Quote from: maddox on Sat, 2023-01-21, 16:34:37Had a bit of trouble with the first single, so took me a few listens.
I wonder how the rest of the album sounds like. Haven't ordered it yet.
It's on Spotify, so you can 'try before you buy' :)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-02-18, 20:31:54
Antimatter - A Profusion Of Thought

After hearing it a few times on Spotify, I was convinced and ordered it at my local record shop. Great album! 8)
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2023-05-12, 19:17:21
Damian Wilson - Limehouse To Lechlade. Bought it after the gig last Sunday.

Today I bought Steve Thorne - Malice In Plunderland at my local record shop.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-06-24, 20:25:57
Yesterday I bought two albums at my local record shop:
Steve Lukather - Bridge
Mystery - Redemption

Both are really great *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sat, 2023-09-09, 19:54:29
Soen - Memorial *horns*
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-01-12, 20:26:57
Neal Morse - The Restoration ~ Joseph: Part Two

Already own the first part and really like it, also an autobuy 😉.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Mon, 2024-02-19, 20:05:42
The Pineapple Thief - It Leads To This

Excellent new album, with 40 minutes a bit short though ;).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-23, 19:12:07
Today I bought Moon Safari's 'Himlabacken Vol. 1' at my local records shop.

Also wanted to order the Overhead album 'Telepathic Minds' over there, but he can't order it at his distribution shop. Now I ordered it online. Such a great album 8).
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: PH on Sat, 2024-02-24, 19:47:51
Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-23, 19:12:07Today I bought Moon Safari's 'Himlabacken Vol. 1' at my local records shop.

Before "Himlabacken Vol. 2", this used to be my favourite album by Moon Safari. Still really good of course! But they even topped it with their latest!

Quote from: Teunis on Fri, 2024-02-23, 19:12:07Also wanted to order the Overhead album 'Telepathic Minds' over there, but he can't order it at his distribution shop. Now I ordered it online. Such a great album 8).

Can it be compared to anything else? I'm curious to hear your opinion on it.
Title: Re: Your latest cd or DVD purchase
Post by: Teunis on Sun, 2024-02-25, 21:51:45
Quote from: PHBefore "Himlabacken Vol. 2", this used to be my favourite album by Moon Safari. Still really good of course! But they even topped it with their latest!
Agreed, Vol. 2 is also my favourite 8).

Quote from: PHCan it be compared to anything else? I'm curious to hear your opinion on it.
Hard to say. I can't rembember that I thought while playing their music 'this reminds me of this band ... '. They have an own style, it's pretty happy music. But their albums are on Spotify ;).

Edit: here is the DPRP review: https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2023/006 (https://www.dprp.net/reviews/2023/006)

I don't recognise what they mention as influences though, not so good at that :)