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[Bupie]

And not only was Fish tremendous, but also Rothery and the other guys were doin exciting stuff.

Then they broke up, and Fish took the excitement with him, while Marillion settled down to become a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road band, maybe with subtle lyrics, but the music 

Well, I know that some of you guys disagree - each to theirs ... but Cap agrees with me 

Well, I would say that both acts kept being exciting for a while after they broke up but their last respective outputs don't excite me much  I think that Fish is really missing Rothery's talents, especially in soloing.

NP Dream Theater - Systematic Chaos

[Nicky007]

Oh! Now you're just being provocative! Naughty Nicky!

Actually not, I meant it seriously, Paxi. And I'm seriously wondering whether you guys are becoming middle-aged middle-of-the-road 

Well, I would say that both acts kept being exciting for a while after they broke up but their last respective outputs don't excite me much 

Iac his Field Of Crows from 2004 is very exciting, there's far more power in it than in H-Marillion's sleepy albums.

But I won't make any more unsolicited remarks about H-Marillion. I'm just wondering ... just like with Sparks: They made three highly original and wonderfully melodic albums 1974-75: Kimono My House, Propaganda, and Indiscreet; and then - unbelievably - they converted to some britpop disco sorta jive, and proceeded to record a series of imo unlistenable albums 

They picked up in 2002 with Lil' Beethoven, but it's nothing like the endearing Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth and Hospitality On Parade 

Fortunately there are some ten classic Sparks songs that I can listen to again and again 


NP  Amorphis:  Far From The Sun  (2003)

It's good, but not extraordinary. At this point in my listening to Amorphis, it seems to me that they became stellar when Tomi Joutsen became their lead vocalist. Their first studio album with Tomi is Eclipse from 2006, and it's 

Any other opinions on this matter ?

Nicky.

[funkster]

Post Eclipse Nicky they are superb but i also like My kantelle/Elegy and Tales from the thousand lakes is decent as well

[Nicky007]

Abigail by King Diamond

Nicky you should love it 

Hm, till now King Diamond (or Daimond, as Mad likes to spell'm  ) has rubbed me the wrong way, but, of course, I take your recoms seriously, Funky, so I got KD (specifically Abigail) on my list of groups to check out 


NP  As I Lay Dying: The Powerless Rise  (2010)

Metalcore band from San Diego.

Despite the extreme band name, they are quite good, and have a surprising degree of melody (except for the first track). Remind me of Into Eternity, but more cohesive and more melody 


"As I Lay Dying have stated on numerous occasions that all of the members of the group are Christians. When asked if they're a Christian band or Christians in a band, Tim Lambesis stated on the band's FAQ, 'I'm not sure what the difference is between five Christians playing in a band and a Christian band. If you truly believe something, then it should affect every area of your life. All five of us are Christians. I believe that change should start with me first, and as a result, our lyrics do not come across very 'preachy.' Many of our songs are about life, struggles, mistakes, relationships and other issues that don't fit entirely in the spiritual category. However, all of these topics are written about through my perspective as a Christian.' During an August 2010 radio interview, Lambesis once more made a statement regarding the band and his faith, expressing that his world view as a Christian 'always comes across in our lyrics in some way or another.'"

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_I_Lay_Dying_%28band%29

Shows once again that Christians now are fully up to it in metal 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Protest The Hero:  Sequoia Throne

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCdGNe3Bvs

Whew, I think a hurricane just hit me. Quite somethin 

Bit like Mars Volta meets Dillinger Escape Plan (two of my pantheon groups, so ...).

Gonna see Protest at Copenhell 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

In a different vein, a beautiful melodic metal song:

NP  Cloudscape:  Alagoas

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxo_Fx4-jgU

Enjoy 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  As I Lay Dying:  The Powerless Rise

I'v gotten quite hooked by this band 

Here guys, try this great song. The video is cool too:

As I Lay Dying:  Anodyne Sea    www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpglvpb2yYg 

Nicky.

[Iggy]

Judgement by Anathema 

Last night I played La Sagrada Familia in honour of our Spanish cousins who play football the way it should be played. 

[Teunis]

Still in heavy rotation: Neal Morse - Testimony Two 

But I also played today: Muse - The Resistance

[PH]

Actually not, I meant it seriously, Paxi. And I'm seriously wondering whether you guys are becoming middle-aged middle-of-the-road 

Iac [Fish's] Field Of Crows from 2004 is very exciting, there's far more power in it than in H-Marillion's sleepy albums.

I might not be the right advocate for Marillion, but haven't you ever heard of "Marbles" with The Invisible Man, Ocean Cloud or Neverland? Or "Anoraknophobia" with the excellent If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill or Quartz or This Is The 21st Century?

They might not be heavy like Nevermore or anything, but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.

[funkster]

Testimony by Mr Morse

The first one not the new one.

I love Lifeline but have not given enough time and listening effort to his other solo work.
That changes today 

[PH]

Testimony by Mr Morse

The first one not the new one.

I love Lifeline but have not given enough time and listening effort to his other solo work.
That changes today 

Well, then you're in for a treat!

[Bupie]

I might not be the right advocate for Marillion, but haven't you ever heard of "Marbles" with The Invisible Man, Ocean Cloud or Neverland? Or "Anoraknophobia" with the excellent If My Heart Were a Ball It Would Roll Uphill or Quartz or This Is The 21st Century?

They might not be heavy like Nevermore or anything, but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.

PH, you are killing me. Do you have a problem with love songs ?

NP Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

[Manatee]

Judgement by Anathema 

I love this album.  It's one of the ones in the CD player in my car, so I play it often (including yesterday  ).  I think I'm ready for another Anathema album.  I have Judgement, A Natural Disaster, and We're Here Because We're Here.  Any recommendations for a next choice?

[Iggy]

I love this album.  It's one of the ones in the CD player in my car, so I play it often (including yesterday  ).  I think I'm ready for another Anathema album.  I have Judgement, A Natural Disaster, and We're Here Because We're Here.  Any recommendations for a next choice?

Probably A Fine Day to Exit.

[PH]

Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"
8. The Truth Will Set You Free

Well, I have at least sixty more minutes to go, but it's already a winner for me.
This album is sooooo much better than "Lifeline"!
Still haven't heard a bad song yet!

Neal's back!

[Teunis]

Neal Morse - "Testimony Two"
8. The Truth Will Set You Free

Well, I have at least sixty more minutes to go, but it's already a winner for me.
This album is sooooo much better than "Lifeline"!
Still haven't heard a bad song yet!

Neal's back!

Well said. Bought it a week ago and played it (both cd 1 and 2) every day. Preparation for tomorrow's gig. He'll play the whole album live  .

[Nicky007]

but haven't you ever heard

I actually have some 5-6 H-Marillion albums, and I'v listened a fair bit to them. A few years ago, I got real enthusiastic about the Fish-Marillion albums, and I expected some of that energy in the following albums. Unfortunately, as I probably have made clear by now    I was disappointed.

A bit later, I played some H-Marillion stuff for Ms 007, and she went for it. I guess Hogarth has a voice that appeals to women (  Pacenass  ). She liked the mood and the flow too. In fact, she likes H-Marillion more than Fish-Marillion, partly cuz she finds Fish's singing too much ! - in contrast to me, who finds Hogarth's singing too little, too laid back 

So, as it's been rather hard to find music we can share (I know you guys can recognise that), I'v played even more H-Marillion. Marbles is one of the albums we'v listened to quite a bit 

but it certainly is Prog with a capital P. In any case, it's far more Prog (and much better) than Kayleigh or whatever.

I think I know what ya mean, Paxi: prog, in the sense of trying out new stuff and varying. OK, admittedly H-Marillion have that. But to me, rock has to Rock (with a capital R), and H-Marillion simply doesnt rock to me. Instead my mind goes driftin away from the music and yearns for somethin that Rocks, somethin like Misplaced Childhood or Clutching At Straws - which, Bups, I too like better than Fish's solo albums 

Why did the guys have to break up - Cap, let's cry together 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Negura Bunget:  Maiestrit, Maiastru Sfetnic

The title says all what it's about 

Romanian metal, very dark and moody, ya got Draaacula breathing up yer neck - wooooo - super stuff, takes some time 


Here's the Amazon review by Nontheistdavid "saytr38" (Missouri), which hits it well:

"Great avant garde black metal!

June 13, 2010

I cannot stop listening to this cd. Negura Bunget are a black metal band from Romania who has served up a swirling, organic, and downright eerie black metal stew. Picture a mix of acoustic Opeth and electric Primordial. This album really is instrumental in essence because the eerie growling takes a back seat to the instruments. The swirling keyboards are a perfect complement. This could serve as Vlad The Impaler's theme music. If the shadowy hills and brooks of Romania could speak, this is what it would sound like. Very atmospheric and hypnotic. The last two songs are acoustic versions and they are absolutely amazing! Just as good as the acoustic masterpiece by Opeth called Damnation."

Anyone heard of this "Opeth" ? 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Negura Bunget:  Maiestrit, Maiastru Sfetnic  (on repeat)

Man, I'm really gettin hooked by this stuff - and I'm wearin out the lacquer on Ms' table 

It's true, as Nontheistdavid indicates, that the last two "acoustic" songs are unbelievably beautiful. But the whole album is incredible !

Funky, Mad, Tom, Iggy, Greenie 
 
Actually has some of this Anathema thingy 

Nicky.

[funkster]

As a fan of both Opeth and Primordial i will have to check this lot out Nick. Good work sir

Been listening to testimony 2 which i am enjoying and will give the new Amorphis one a spin tonight
and then report back tomorrow 

Off to the gym at lunch so Ghost Reveries or Nightfall will keep me company on the cross trainer

[Nicky007]

As a fan of both Opeth and Primordial i will have to check this lot out Nick. Good work sir

Nice to share with ya, Funky Boy 

Negura Bunget are going into my prog pantheon. These guys have developed somethin very special 

Their Maiestrit is terribly addictive. Man, I simply can't get that damn disc outta the player 

Yup, Opeth, Primordial, Riverside, and Anathema are the deal. Plus some special ... hm, whatshallwecallit ? Transylvania Blues ? 

And "swirling" also gets it right 

Can it get any better, guys ? 

But give it some repeated runs 

Been listening to testimony 2 which i am enjoying and will give the new Amorphis one a spin tonight
and then report back tomorrow 

Off to the gym at lunch so Ghost Reveries or Nightfall will keep me company on the cross trainer

Whewee 

Nicky.

[funkster]

http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=11367

Sounds interesting Nick 

[Nicky007]

Yup, nice review, Funky. Thanx 

This group is destined to become BIG 

Nicky.

[maddox]

Resistor ~ Rise