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[Draco chimera]

Arena, Contagion.  Cutting the Cards really is an amazing track.

[PH]

Arena, Contagion.  Cutting the Cards really is an amazing track.

But Draco, they all are!

[Bupie]

Freur - Doot Doot

A forgotten synth pop band from the early 80s, who had his short moment of glory at the core of the New Wave era.

Honestly, it's a very good album in its own genre : the title track, Runaway, Riders In The Night, Tender Surrender are all recommendable songs.

By the way, Ultravox is releasing a new album : I am curious ... and perplex 

[Draco chimera]

But Draco, they all are!

Yeah, but I couldn't quote them all 
NP The Killers, All the Pretty Faces. I love the use of neo-metal riff whithout playing real metal. Great mixing of genres.

[Teunis]

Kamelot - The Black Halo 

[Peter]

Killing Joke - Pandemonium

Bit rock , bit dancey , bit industrial and generally amazing

Whoa, this made me think of my beloved 80s back then... and "Love like Blood" came to my mind. Anyone remember? Had to play it in Spotify right away

[Nicky007]

Kamelot - The Black Halo 

Yeah, that's a great album, Teunis 


I'v been listening to some albums that are hohum:

Genesis:  We Can't Dance

Genesis:  Calling All Stations

What's clearly best about these albums are the lyrics. I guess that Tony was the mainman on'm. With the music he takes a back seat, unfortunately, as he seems the most progressive of the remaining guys. So we have some songs that have a catchy rhythm and occasional catchy melody, and some that are rather boring. Altho Ray is a fine singer, Dance is by far musically the better of the two albums, Stations seeming rather uninspired to me, in fact I had to give up after four songs, about the same stretch as the previous time I played the album 

Arch/Matheos:  Sympathetic Resonance  (on YouTube)

There's been lotta hype bout this album, and altho it's more musically interesting than those two (I didn't say) sellout albums of Genesis, it leaves me rather cold at first listen. I'l of course give it more plays, and I plan to buy the album, but presently 

If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this. These days only Teunis (who used to be hard to get into dialogue) engages me in musical talk 

I sure am missing the good old lively days in the Room 


NP  Borknagar  YouTube Mix 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcC_PIF7rak&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AfSg_DHvSjBb6BysZcyLFt

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Genesis:  Calling All Stations

Stations seeming rather uninspired to me, in fact I had to give up after four songs, about the same stretch as the previous time I played the album 

Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album .

Gazpacho - March of Ghost
Wolverine - Still

[maddox]

Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album .

It took me a while but I agree.
Some weird songs upon this album but overall it is quite challenging album.
Not an album that Genesis would ever make with Phil at the helm, but in a way it sometimes reminds me of the Gabriel-era.

And Ray Wilson is such a talented singer!

[Manatee]

If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this. These days only Teunis (who used to be hard to get into dialogue) engages me in musical talk 

Sorry to disappoint you, Nicky, but I can't disagree with you on the last couple (really, more than just those IMO) Genesis albums.  I thought they were done by then, and I still do.  A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.

If it makes you feel any better, there's often no response to my musical comments either.  Granted, I don't make as many as you do.  With yours, I often just don't know enough to respond since you often talk about bands rather far from my musical expertise.  I do try to give em a listen when I get a chance, but since they tend to be "challenging" types of music for me  , I can only handle one or two at a time.  On the other hand, now and then I do take your recommendations:

Recently played (and acquired):

The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
Opeth - Heritage

Interestingly, although it is, as expected, going to require many plays to "get," I liked the sound of The Mars Volta album more than the Opeth on first play.  Of course, I'll play both several times before trying to draw any conclusions.

Also, recently played/acquired:

Anathema - Alternative 4

Was a bit disappointed with this on first play.  It doesn't seem to have the depth of the other albums from this era of the band.  The most exciting track to me so far was the bonus track cover of Pink Floyd's "Your Possible Pasts."  Of course, that's just one play, hopefully I'll find more in the album in subsequent plays.

Not an album that Genesis would ever make with Phil at the helm

Hmm.  That alone tempts me to give the album another chance. 
Time to go YouTubing perhaps.

[maddox]

Whoa, this made me think of my beloved 80s back then... and "Love like Blood" came to my mind. Anyone remember? Had to play it in Spotify right away

Oh yeah!!

Everybody thought I was crazy when I bought the album Night Time, yet I thought it was a good album.
The extended version of Love Like Blood was even better!
Great memories. 

[maddox]

Sorry to disappoint you, Nicky, but I can't disagree with you on the last couple (really, more than just those IMO) Genesis albums.  I thought they were done by then, and I still do.  A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.

I tend to agree with that.
There are some popsongs that reminds me of prog in whatever way but I wouldn't buy an album of them only because some proggish elements.
They have to do a lot better to convince me.

I still feel that the broad audience that listen to the Genesis albums, the last couple of albums I mean, are clueless about the beginning and that saddens me.
For instance, a colleague of mine never knew that Peter Gabriel was the first singer and that Phil was just the drummer, not even the first drummer, during that time.

Go figure.

[funkster]

Oh yeah!!

Everybody thought I was crazy when I bought the album Night Time, yet I thought it was a good album.
The extended version of Love Like Blood was even better!
Great memories. 

I posted that on Facebook the other day - superb song.

The new album is a cracker !

[Nicky007]

If you guys disagree, you'r very welcome to respond to this.

OK, so I did get some response 

Frankly speaking I find this an underrated album .

It took me a while but I agree.
Some weird songs upon this album but overall it is quite a challenging album.

OK, I'l give it another chance, and play it thru next time 

but in a way it sometimes reminds me of the Gabriel-era.

Interesting, Mad, I'l keep that in mind 

A little pop in one's prog is fine, but finding a hint of prog in lackluster pop ain't so great if you ask me.

That's the way I experienced it too. However, the lyrics are quite good, they engaged me 

Altho Abacab shows Genesis on the way over to disco, I consider it a worthwhile album, and I enjoy listening to it occasionally 

Duke and the albums before are vintage Genesis 

With yours, I often just don't know enough to respond since you often talk about bands rather far from my musical expertise.  I do try to give em a listen when I get a chance, but since they tend to be "challenging" types of music for me  , I can only handle one or two at a time.  On the other hand, now and then I do take your recommendations:

Fully acceptable, Greenie 

The Mars Volta - De-loused in the Comatorium
Opeth - Heritage

Interestingly, although it is, as expected, going to require many plays to "get," I liked the sound of The Mars Volta album more than the Opeth on first play.  Of course, I'll play both several times before trying to draw any conclusions.

Actually, both albums are rather difficult to get into. But definitely worthwhile 

And enjoy the growing process 

I still feel that the broad audience that listen to the Genesis albums, the last couple of albums I mean, are clueless about the beginning and that saddens me. 

That's the way it is with the broad audience, Mad 

Enjoy having prog friends 


NP  Dreamscape:  Very

Not impressive, but I have to hear their later stuff ..... 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome 2 My Nightmare

This guy has a "bad" reputation    but he actually makes great music, maybe not prog, but certainly edgy, and some of his songs rock big time 

Try e.g. this song, guys, the first on Welcome 2:

I Am Made Of You   www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2tduSeFmMQ

Interestingly, the mood reminds me of the Danish rock group Sort Sol 


And here's some more, if ya like it (YouTube Mix, some nice babes too):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq4j1LtCdww&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9A7uegbbqh-s4Hix0hoSZH3

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Neal Morse - Testimony

[Nicky007]

NP  Eumeria:  Rebel Mind

Scott Ward, in Sea of Tranquility:

Sometimes putting a band together is a lot like being a bartender. You can mix certain ingredients that you think would go good together and the results are horrid. Then there is the times you get the blend just right and the results are something that goes down easy and taste great. This debut from the group Eumeria is definitely the latter ... To say that they have found the right elixir is an understatement. This is a band that together can and has produced a dynamic progressive metal album that will bring visions of Dream Theater as you revel in the musical prowess of these guys along with the powerhouse vocals of Tatum. The comparison is easy but not meant to make you think that these guys are just clones, far from it. I mention that because of their songwriting artistry, magnificent technical abilities and the fact that both bands are from the same genre. That said, no fan of DT will think twice about picking up this absolutely stunning disc.

The album opens with Kevin Bartlett displaying why he was chosen as the man behind the drum kit as his intro sets the tempo and the mood for what is to come. As the rest of the band enters into the song "Legion" one by one with guitarist Fullwood introducing himself next followed by the perfectly textured keyboards of Williamson. This all leads to the moment when Tatum seduces you with his amazing vocals. By the time this has all come together you will be one of the growing "Legion" of Eumeria fans. This one sucked me in from the get go and I am truly grateful to have had it become a welcome addition to the music library.

- www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=10939

Guys 

Mindblowing 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Skeletonwitch:  Bringers Of Death

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZA43nNekKA

These are the guys who are billed to open Copenhell, June 15 & 16, starting Friday 15.30. This is their most played piece at YouTube.

Hm 

Maybe I'l come an hour later to Killswitch Engage at 16.30 

There'l be enuff music to blast my brain sufficiently 

Four of my pantheon groups will be playing - Trivium, Anthrax, Gojira, Mastodon - so that's not bad, not bad at all 

I'm also looking forward to see Slayer, Saxon, Meshuggah, Immortal, and Soulfly 


Marilyn Manson will be playing last, Saturday 24:00 - but I think I can do without that ... or ? 

I'd even be a bit frightened being there 


At the other end, these guys (from the Finnish thickets) are gonna play too. Iac I'd prefer their company. One of their fave songs is Beer Beer 

Korpiklaani:  Wooden Pints   www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIc4VHxU7iM&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BkGbwLWDXyp41MUjgGzszX

Korpiklaani:  Beer Beer   www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOKbhQbvpPA&feature=autoplay&list=AL94UKMTqg-9BkGbwLWDXyp41MUjgGzszX&playnext=2

www.copenhell.dk

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Have fun @ Copenhell Nicky, be sure to bring your earplugs . And avoiding Marilyn Mansons seems ok to me .

This afternoon:
Muse - The Resistance
Mostly Autumn - Storms Over Still Water

np: Macroscream - Sisyphus

On progstreaming.com. Recommended by a progfriend, but I will keep it by one listening .

[maddox]

Hostsonaten ~ The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Chapter One

Yep, this album is inspired by the poem of author Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Once, a long time ago this poem inspired Iron Maiden to write a song with the same name, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
One of their best songs, in my opinion. 

NP  Alice Cooper:  Welcome 2 My Nightmare

This guy has a "bad" reputation    but he actually makes great music, maybe not prog, but certainly edgy, and some of his songs rock big time 

One of the worlds first shock-rocker.
Actually, I adored the song Schools Out, made me play the air-guitar in front of the mirror when I was still a child ( ) but overall the guy lacks talent.
The only thing interesting about this man is the way he performs, the songs however, despite some awesome tracks like How You Gonna See me Now, Halo of Flies (seriously awesome!!  ) and the aforementioned School's Out, are in pretty bad shape.

Yep, I'm not a fan, but then again I don't know the man's entire discography.
I doubt that'll change my mind though.

That's the way I experienced it too. However, the lyrics are quite good, they engaged me 

Altho Abacab shows Genesis on the way over to disco, I consider it a worthwhile album, and I enjoy listening to it occasionally 

Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

I seriously believe that this song is an insult to all Genesis songs. 

NP  Dreamscape:  Very

Not impressive, but I have to hear their later stuff ..... 

Nicky.

Hmm, don't know that album.
I only have End of Silence, 5th Season and their latest effort Everlight, which I haven't heard btw.
Especially End of Silence is a marvelous prog-metal album.

What's the album like?

[maddox]

Opeth ~ Heritage

The drum-work on this album is phenomenal!!!

[PH]

Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

I seriously believe that this song is an insult to all Genesis songs. 

Now, there's an interesting question and very legitimate too.
Who Dunnit? is quite possibly the worst song Genesis ever made. They made sure that it was the worst, so that every other song couldn't be considered worse. Which is really smart.
When you ask any Genesis fan what his favourite song is, you get all different answers (because there are so many!). When you ask them what the worst song is, there's only one possible answer. This emphasizes the feeling of 'so many good songs, one really bad song'.

Who Dunnit? is actually meant to be a little joke. It's making fun of the simplicity of Punk music.
While it is of course a bad song, it shouldn't be taken too seriously. Every band makes a joke song now and then.

[Nicky007]

Have fun @ Copenhell Nicky, be sure to bring your earplugs

I don't see the purpose of going to a metal concert and using earplugs. That's like going to an Indian restaurant and pouring ketchup all over one's food 

overall the guy lacks talent.

Killer, School's Out, Billion Dollar Babies, and the first Welcome To My Nightmare are classic albums. They were groundbreaking in my youth 

Altho Alice Cooper isn't cutting edge any longer, he still makes excellent albums 

Then I wonder what's your take on the song Who's Dunnit?

Was it Genesis ? 

Yeah, I dunno. Guess it's like our Genesis expert says:

Every band makes a joke song now and then.

There's lotta enjoyable stuff on Abacab too 

What's the album like?

Now I only played it once. It didnt invite to a second playing. Hm, most of all it reminded me of Vanden Plas (not so surprising), but not at all in league with Christ 0 


NP  Novembre:  Materia   

Nicky.

[Teunis]

I don't see the purpose of going to a metal concert and using earplugs. That's like going to an Indian restaurant and pouring ketchup all over one's food 

I like this comparison  . Well, I don't use earplugs during concerts either .

np: Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation 

[maddox]

I like this comparison  . Well, I don't use earplugs during concerts either .

If you lot have problems using earplugs then I'd say that your using the wrong ones.

Mine are industrial quality and it costs top dollar (actually, euro but what the heck...) but it's worth it.
I use it at work, and during concerts and there is no loss in quality of the music I can tell you.