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[Nicky007]

I think you're curious to see how it growls!

Yeah, that too 

NP: Pearl Jam - Big Wave

Tell me what you think of'em, Tom.

Maybe I should give'm some more spins to get better into'm.

What's best iyo ?

Nicky.

[maddox]

Gazpacho - Night

[Nicky007]

NP  Metallica Live @ Pinkpop 2008 on Youtube

So at at last I got to see it, Tom.

I'm thoroughly impressed !  I was particularly gripped by Kirk's solos; he seems better than ever. After a series of studio albums where he has held back, it's great to see him in full vigour again.

Btw, they're finished recording their next (ninth) studio album. The title is Death Magnetic, and it's scheduled for release in September. That seems to be the next big release to be received and discussed here in the Room (after now Opeth's Watershed).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Magnetic

Nicky.

[Iggy]

Italy vs France does tv count?

[Nicky007]

Prog or not, 'Driving the Last Spike' is up there with the best Genesis tracks for my money.  Not quite 'Supper', but not far behind. 

Agree, Stevie, it's a great song 

Is there anything else on We Can't Dance that's memorable ?

NP  Genesis:  Driving The Last Spike  (on repeat)

Italy vs France does tv count?

"Stone Age" is opposite to "progressive", Iggy   

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

Is there anything else on We Can't Dance that's memorable ?

I can't remember. 

NP: Journey - Revelation.  I don't often have AOR moods, but clearly I'm having one now.  Great album if you like this kind of thing. 

[The Butterfly Man]

Tell me what you think of'em, Tom.

Maybe I should give'm some more spins to get better into'm.

What's best iyo ?

Nicky.

I really dig PJ, think they have some great music. Sure, it's no prog whatsoever, but lately I find myself enjoying 'grunge-like' bands quite often. So yesterday I was listening to PJ's latest album with the straightforward title 'Pearl Jam'. The only album I can compare it with is 'Ten' (no not your Ten ) because that's the only other PJ album I have. I think the main difference between the 2 albums is that Ten is more accessible (they had a couple of hits with this one: Alive, Jeremy and Even Fow). But if you're in the mood for some dirrrrrrty melodic music, listen to Pearl Jam (the album).

NP: Abigail's Ghost - Close

Tom

[Teunis]

Asia - Aria

10. Military Man 

[Teunis]

Kino - Picture

Track: Letting Go

[Steve Jones]

Judas Priest - Nostradamus.  Third time I've played it and I'm not getting into it that much, to be honest. 

[The Butterfly Man]

NP: Saybia - Angel

You see, I'm not really prog-orientated these days! But sometimes you've got to do that. Then when you go back to prog it smacks you in the face as if it's your first prog-encounter!

Tom

[Nicky007]

NP: Saybia - Angel

Interesting, Tom, all members are Danish. Whadaya make of'm ?

You should try Section A, in my mind without comparison the best Denmark-based group, i.e. Torben Enevoldsen is the de facto owner of SA, and he draws upon some of the best musicians in Scandinavia and Germany. Torben himself is one of the best guitarists around.

Also Wuthering Heights are excellent, a bit too wild and thrashy for my taste, but topnotch musicians full of exciting ideas and fine melody here and there.

Nicky.

[The Butterfly Man]

Interesting, Tom, all members are Danish. Whadaya make of'm ?

I like 'em!! I saw them at Pinkpop and they were great. I have their most recent album "Eyes On The Highway", and it actually contains a lot of what I consider 'prog-lite' moments. For example the song 'A Way Out'. I cannot really describe it but that song is so full of emotion and great musicianship. Stunning! You should check this album out, I think you'll like it.

You should try Section A, in my mind without comparison the best Denmark-based group, i.e. Torben Enevoldsen is the de facto owner of SA, and he draws upon some of the best musicians in Scandinavia and Germany. Torben himself is one of the best guitarists around.

Also Wuthering Heights are excellent, a bit too wild and thrashy for my taste, but topnotch musicians full of exciting ideas and fine melody here and there.

Thanks. Sounds interesting, I'll check them out!

Tom

[Nicky007]

You should check this album out, I think you'll like it.

Maybe, Tom, but first you gotta tell me what they're like (which other groups i.a.). Remember, I always graciously do so 

Dig this, guys:

NP  Trivium:  Betcha can't play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PouRlGf6-hw&feature=related

Pretty wild, huh ?

I actually have Trivium's Ascendancy. Guess I'l have to give it a few spins now. Tell you later bout it .....

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Here's another great video for you, guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMZwZiU0kKs

This is the actor who plays stone-faced police chiefs and mafia bosses (and Russian roulette players). Amazing, huh ?

Check out Fatboy Slim if you don't know him already. He's made some terrific videos. OK, the music aint prog, but the vidoes are so good that you start jivin with'm anyways.

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Ten:  The One  (on Return To Evermore)  (on repeat)

This is one of Ten's best songs. Just as heavy and dense as Opeth, and just as good - and Gary Hughes is an even better singer, in fact he's one of the absolute best 

... and he hasnt played any dirty tricks on me (yet)   

Just had Return returned from someone who had borrowed it faaar to long. So, watch out who you lend your fave albums to, guys 

Btw, if you're thinkin of gettin a Ten album (which you should), Return is a good place to begin, heavy and very melodic. Almost all 13 songs are great.

Nicky.

[maddox]

NP  Trivium:  Betcha can't play this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PouRlGf6-hw&feature=related

Pretty wild, huh ?

I actually have Trivium's Ascendancy. Guess I'l have to give it a few spins now. Tell you later bout it .....

Nicky.

Oh yeah, Trivium. 

Want an honest opinion?

Saw them as the opening act of Iron Maiden two years ago and that made me realise: this is really not my cup of tea. No, really not. 

[Nicky007]

I agree, Mad. They're excellent musicians, and there's a lot going on, but nothing that fastens with me.

How was the Maiden concert ?

Nicky.

[Bupie]

Italy vs France does tv count?

Well ... in this case, no   

NP Ten - Remembrance for the Brave

Give me a budget and I'll make a movie out of it. I already have the scenario. Guess what, Nicky, there is a beautiful girl involved ... 

[Nicky007]

Give me a budget and I'll make a movie out of it. I already have the scenario. Guess what, Nicky, there is a beautiful girl involved ... 

As long as you're not the male protagonist, Bups, cause then the movie would never get outta bed.

And if it's a typical French movie, then there are two hours of gabbering (in French, on top of it), and then ten concentrated minutes of killing and f*ing 


NP  Ten:  Babylon   

The only one I have with Vinny Burns. There is quite a difference. Both periods are superb.

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound of Thunder.

Up and coming prog outfit. Could go far if they stick at it. 

[Steve Jones]

IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Ages since I last played this one, another case of "I'd forgotten how good it was" 
Very 1980s, I guess, but very good 

[Steve Jones]

Peter Gabriel - So.

I'm still in that 1980s groove...

[maddox]

Peter Gabriel - So.

I'm still in that 1980s groove...

NP> Zero One

[Teunis]

IQ - Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Ages since I last played this one, another case of "I'd forgotten how good it was" 
Very 1980s, I guess, but very good 

Good choice. Indeed, it's a 1989 album  .

np: Moonrise - The Lights Of A Distant Bay