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[Steve Jones]

Ten - Twilight Chronicles.

I'm not often in an AOR mood these days, apart from the odd bit of Styx, but Nicky has effectively reminded me I haven't played this one in a while...

[Nicky007]

... AOR ...

Try to pick up some of the lyrics, Jonesy 

Nicky.

[PH]

... AOR ...

Well, I think we all can agree that it's really good AOR. Definitely as good as Asia's first album.

[Nicky007]

Definitely as good as Asia's first album.

Yeah, particularly the lyrics 

"Oh baby, gimme your love,
Oh baby, baby,
Make love to me, baby,
Oo baby, baby."

Nicky.

[The Butterfly Man]

NP: Lazuli - En Avant Doute

Tom

[Steve Jones]

Saga - Saga.

[Nicky007]

NP: Lazuli - En Avant Doute

And what have you gotten hold of this time, Tom ? 

Saga - Saga.

That was a short post, Jonesy 

Is that their debut ?  What's it like ?

Nicky.

[The Butterfly Man]

And what have you gotten hold of this time, Tom ? 

Lazuli is a French progressive rock band. The lyrics are in French as well... I saw them when they were supporting Riverside last December and I have to say: They were the best support-act I've ever seen! Great talented musicians, and very professional. So after the concert I bought their latest album and although I don't play it very often, I like it a lot! If www.fabchannel.com still existed I would have gave you the link so you could see the concert for yourself, but since it's gone I can only give you a link to their MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lazuliworld

Anyone familiar with them? Bupie?

Tom

[Steve Jones]

That was a short post, Jonesy 

Is that their debut ?  What's it like ?

Yes, it's their debut.  Typical Saga, doesn't really suffer from being the first if that's what you mean. Personally I'd rate it as the best of the first three.

NP: Blackfield - Blackfield.

[Bupie]

Anyone familiar with them? Bupie?

Tom

I heard about them but never listened to their music.

Yeah, particularly the lyrics 

"Oh baby, gimme your love,
Oh baby, baby,
Make love to me, baby,
Oo baby, baby."

Nicky.

I am curious to know what Asia song you are reffering to, Nick ? In French, we call it mauvaise foi    You won't believe it but I find some Asia's lyrics moving (The Last To Know, for instance).

NP Fates Warning - Parallels  In French, we call it chef d'oeuvre 

[Bupie]

Yes, it's their debut.  Typical Saga, doesn't really suffer from being the first if that's what you mean. Personally I'd rate it as the best of the first three.

What would be your pick to discover Saga, Steve ? Worlds Apart seems to be a strong contender (I think I heard -and liked- On The Loose a few decades  ago) ?

[Steve Jones]

What would be your pick to discover Saga, Steve ? Worlds Apart seems to be a strong contender (I think I heard -and liked- On The Loose a few decades  ago) ?

'Worlds Apart' is as good a place to start as any, it was actually the first one I ever bought.  I followed it up with 'Behaviour' and 'Wildest Dreams' and all three are special to me because of the nostalgia angle.

But there's lots of other good stuff, lately I'm hugely impressed with 'Security of Illusion' for example.

NP: Ozric Tentacles - Sunrise Festival.

[Nicky007]

I am curious to know what Asia song you are referring to, Nick ?

I of course made it up, Bupsie, just to make my point. (You know me by now, dontcha)

You won't believe it but I find some Asia's lyrics moving (The Last To Know, for instance).

Depends on what one goes for, Bups 

I go mainly for social, philosophical, and mythological lyrics. They may be poetic like Steven Wilson's (e.g. see below), or weird like Warrel Dane's.

If the lyrics don't challenge my intellect sufficiently, the music sure's gotta be good (like Chris Cornell and Korn).

Nicky.

[maddox]

Explorer's Club ~ Age Of Impact

[Steve Jones]

David Bowie - David Live.

[Steve Jones]

Journey - Revelation (Bonus disc)

[Nicky007]

So next Queensrÿche album:

NP  Queensrÿche:  Promised Land  (on repeat)

Very different from Empire, dark and brooding 

Nicky.

[Manatee]

NP: Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion*

*Sadly contains no guest appearance by Bill Gates.

[Steve Jones]

Steve Hillage - L

[Bupie]

Wishbone Ash - Argus

Not often my first choice when I want to pick a CD but very rewarding at each listen. A bit like those obscure movies that you don't want to watch, fearing to get bored, and that you finally enjoy very much 

[Steve Jones]

Wishbone Ash - Argus

Now that's a good idea.  Wishbone Ash - New England,

[Manatee]

NP: Airbag - Come On In

Keeping up with the Joneses.   

[Teunis]

Blind Ego - Numb 

[Manatee]

NP: Temple of the Dog - Temple of the Dog

[Steve Jones]

Keeping up with the Joneses.   

Good call What do you think of it so far?