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Steve Jones · Wed, 2009-08-19, 11:42:17

Just: Elvis Costello - This Year's Model
Now: David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust

PH · Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28

Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.

Steve Jones · Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:35:05

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.

Yes, it's an all-time classic prog release as far as I'm concerned

NP: Magnum - Magnum II

PH · Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43

Quote from: Steve Jones on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:35:05
Yes, it's an all-time classic prog release as far as I'm concerned

Absolutely. One of the best, if not THE best.

At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.

Steve Jones · Wed, 2009-08-19, 22:08:05

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43
At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.

Yup

NP: Dream Theater - Awake

Manatee · Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:09:07

NP: (on YouTube) Dream Theater - The Count of Tuscany (from Black Clouds, etc.)

I'm considering doing something I really didn't think I do, and if I do it will be at least in part a show of respect and affection for the rest of you in the Room: I *may* buy this flippin album.

Manatee · Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:34:11

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 15:31:28
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
Just finished The Battle Of Epping Forest which I think is an amazing song! Very cool.
Now After The Ordeal which is one of the best and emotional instrumental songs I've ever heard.

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2009-08-19, 20:33:43
At the moment I'm listening to Supper's Ready, the magnum opus of Genesis.
Amazing piece of work. Breathtaking.

Being an old Genesis freak, I have to chime in on this even though it's obvious and basically just a "+1"

Selling England is perhaps the most polished album by the prime (IMO - I won't pretend to be humble) Genesis line up. Absolutely essential without a doubt. And I'm glad you like The Battle of Epping Forest. I've seen reviews, where it's been described as a weak point in the album, but I personally love it. I think Foxtrot may have the edge for me as their greatest of all, but that's because I sometime care more about uniqueness than polish, and certainly you can't go wrong with either one. I had the privilege of seeing Supper's Ready live (sadly post-PG and SH but still a wonderful unexpected treat). If they'd never recorded anything else, I think Genesis would be revered by proggers for that song alone. In short:

aswas · Thu, 2009-08-20, 06:32:57

Wow, since you brought up Genesis, I think I will play Wind and Wuthering. Then Seconds Out. Both awesome

Nicky007 · Thu, 2009-08-20, 11:38:37

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:09:07
I'm considering doing something I really didn't think I do, and if I do it will be at least in part a show of respect and affection for the rest of you in the Room: I *may* buy this flippin album.

And get Systematic Chaos while you'r at it, Greenie

NP SyX: The Odyssey

Anyone say "SyX freak" ?

Yessiree, shamelessly

The Odyssey is more difficult than V, as it doesnt have this abundance of wonderful melody and etheric atmosphere, but yes, we're talkin bout genius here too

Nicky.

Iggy · Thu, 2009-08-20, 13:11:09

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2009-08-20, 11:38:37

And get Systematic Chaos while you'r at it, Greenie

Nicky.

Nicky I know this is one of you favourites but I would have to disagree.

Scenes from a memory imo is far more proggy and better.

Quote from: Manatee on Thu, 2009-08-20, 04:34:11
Being an old Genesis freak, I have to chime in on this even though it's obvious and basically just a "+1"

Selling England is perhaps the most polished album by the prime (IMO - I won't pretend to be humble) Genesis line up. Absolutely essential without a doubt. And I'm glad you like The Battle of Epping Forest. I've seen reviews, where it's been described as a weak point in the album, but I personally love it. I think Foxtrot may have the edge for me as their greatest of all, but that's because I sometime care more about uniqueness than polish, and certainly you can't go wrong with either one. I had the privilege of seeing Supper's Ready live (sadly post-PG and SH but still a wonderful unexpected treat). If they'd never recorded anything else, I think Genesis would be revered by proggers for that song alone. In short:

Currently Foxtrot and Tresspass are my favourite Genesis CD's but Selling England is always high on my list.

Steve Jones · Thu, 2009-08-20, 14:10:37

Just: Nightwish - End of an Era
Now: Deep Purple - Live in London

maddox · Thu, 2009-08-20, 21:47:38

I feel i should play something rather old.

Like this one:

King Crimson ~ Red [1974]

How lovely!!!!

maddox · Thu, 2009-08-20, 22:11:58

Something a bit new:

Dream Theater ~ Black Clouds & Silver Linings [ 2009 ]

Let's rock and roll!!!!

Iggy · Thu, 2009-08-20, 22:33:56

Live at the Mayfair - Marillion

Steve Jones · Thu, 2009-08-20, 23:16:03

Arena - Breakfast in Biarritz

Iggy · Thu, 2009-08-20, 23:48:58

Lightdark - Nosound

Iggy · Fri, 2009-08-21, 00:44:08

Through the looking glass - Shadowland

Steve Jones · Fri, 2009-08-21, 09:08:27

Rush - Moving Pictures

PH · Fri, 2009-08-21, 10:56:13

I've been listening to Marillion yesterday: Seasons End.
And it was most brilliant. So I'll just do it again!

Marillion - Seasons End

PH · Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:34:03

People... I'm not getting further than Easter.
I just keep repeating that track, I love it!! So emotional, so much to hear. And a fantastic guitar solo. One of the best of Rothers. Or simply just one of the best ever. If his guitar had eyes, it would cry. How does he do it?!?
This song is so good, it seriously makes me forget that there was also a Fish era Marillion.

The next song though, just screams Fish. H even sounds like Fish here. This album has got so much to offer.

Steve Jones · Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:56:05

Quote from: PH on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:34:03
People... I'm not getting further than Easter.
I just keep repeating that track, I love it!! So emotional, so much to hear. And a fantastic guitar solo. One of the best of Rothers. Or simply just one of the best ever. If his guitar had eyes, it would cry. How does he do it?!?

Marillion, you say? I must check them out one day

NP: Wishbone Ash - Argus

PH · Fri, 2009-08-21, 12:03:31

Quote from: Steve Jones on Fri, 2009-08-21, 11:56:05
Marillion, you say? I must check them out one day

Yeah, you should!
"Hooks In You" sounds a bit like It Bites.

Steve Jones · Fri, 2009-08-21, 13:36:37

Sugar - Copper Blue

PH · Fri, 2009-08-21, 13:42:21

Marillion - Holidays In Eden

Also a nice album! Very different from Seasons End though.

Nicky007 · Fri, 2009-08-21, 14:43:27

Quote from: Iggy on Thu, 2009-08-20, 13:11:09
Scenes from a memory imo is far more proggy and better.

I can't see how Scenes should be more proggy than Chaos. I think that all DT's albums from I&W on are very proggy, particularly in relation to their times. DT has pushed the envelope with each of their studio albums.

I just thought that if Greenie has caught onto Black Clouds, it would make more sense to backlog from there

NP Dave Gilmour: I & About Face

I is a surprisingly quiet album. It doesnt grip me much.

AF is more rocky. I like it more.

Nicky.

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