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Subject: 85264
Posted: May 16 2012 at 15:02

Originally posted by Snow Dog

Originally posted by DaveyByTheSea

Arghhh! In The End...my all-time fave Rush track...but as u say...everyones entitle to his/her opinion

No he isn't. In The End is obviously a brilliant classic Rush track.

Originally posted by Snow Dog

No he isn't.

Ha-ha-ha

. Good one.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:43 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510838#4510838 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Just remembered another one, how... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510812#4510812 Author: sagichim
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 16 2012 at 14:40

Just remembered another one, how about The Queen from GG's debut?
Never understood why it's there, totally useless for me.
Maybe if they would give it their own twist or interpertation than it would have been better.
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510812#4510812 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by DaveyByTheSea Arghhh!... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510407#4510407 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 16 2012 at 04:34

Originally posted by DaveyByTheSea

Arghhh! In The End...my all-time fave Rush track...but as u say...everyones entitle to his/her opinion

No he isn't. In The End is obviously a brilliant classic Rush track.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:34:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510407#4510407 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Arghhh! In The End...my all-time... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510405#4510405 Author: DaveyByTheSea
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 16 2012 at 04:27

Arghhh! In The End...my all-time fave Rush track...but as u say...everyones entitle to his/her opinion

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 04:27:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510405#4510405 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by bytor2112 Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510354#4510354 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 16 2012 at 00:48

Originally posted by bytor2112

Originally posted by Cygnus567

Tears-2112
I think I'm going Bald-Caress of Steel
Still you turn me on-Brain Salad Surgery
The entire B-side to Tarkus
Your Ownn Special Way-Wind and Wuthering

Oh lol and any song other than "The Brazilian" on Invisible Touch. :P

Haha thats funny I acctually dont mind "Going Bald" and I think im one of the few people who likes it better that "Lakeside Park"

I also like it more than Lakeside Park

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:48:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510354#4510354 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Cygnus567Tears-2112... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510333#4510333 Author: bytor2112
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 15 2012 at 23:47

Haha thats funny I acctually dont mind "Going Bald" and I think im one of the few people who likes it better that "Lakeside Park"

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 23:47:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510333#4510333 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by ColonelClaypoolRush... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510331#4510331 Author: bytor2112
Subject: 85264
Posted: May 15 2012 at 23:44

Originally posted by ColonelClaypool

Rush - Rivendell. More or less auto-skip whenever I play Fly By Night.

Thats interesting I acctually consider Rivendell one of Rush's greatest songs. I honestly think Fly by Night could do without Best I Can and In the End but hey that just my opinion and I respect yours.

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 23:44:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4510331#4510331 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by ExittheLemming^One... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498602#4498602 Author: silverpot
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 13:22

Originally posted by ExittheLemming

^One man's awesome loose playing mode is another's drunken jam but yeah, the amount of variety in ELP is staggering Wink

Yep, that's probably why they had such a huge following in their day. There was something to love for everybody.
They would've been extremly boring with only Keith's keyboard meanderings or Greg's ever so lovely ballads.
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:22:39 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498602#4498602 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : ^One man's awesome loose... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498443#4498443 Author: ExittheLemming
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 10:17

^One man's awesome loose playing mode is another's drunken jam but yeah, the amount of variety in ELP is staggering Wink

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:17:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498443#4498443 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by ExittheLemming Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498426#4498426 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:52

Originally posted by ExittheLemming

Originally posted by Snow Dog

I love Side 2 of Tarkus.

Jeremy Bender was one of my favourites back in the day and Are You Ready Eddy is ELP in awesome loose playing mode. Great piano. It's what i liked about them. This variation. Got me into all sorts of different music.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:52:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498426#4498426 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Snow... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498418#4498418 Author: ExittheLemming
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:44

Originally posted by Snow Dog

I love Side 2 of Tarkus.

So do I and think Bitches Crystal, the Only Way, Infinite Space and Time and a Place are on a par with side one.

BUT

Jeremy Bender is slight whimsy and Are You Ready Eddy? sucks (if only the answer had been No!)
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:44:42 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498418#4498418 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : I love Side 2 of Tarkus. Edited... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498407#4498407 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:11

I love Side 2 of Tarkus.

Edited by Snow Dog - April 30 2012 at 09:12]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:11:48 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498407#4498407 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Tears-2112 I think I'm going... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498406#4498406 Author: Cygnus567
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:08

Tears-2112
I think I'm going Bald-Caress of Steel
Still you turn me on-Brain Salad Surgery
The entire B-side to Tarkus
Your Ownn Special Way-Wind and Wuthering

Oh lol and any song other than "The Brazilian" on Invisible Touch. :P
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:08:35 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498406#4498406 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : I love that one. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498397#4498397 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 09:00

I love that one.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498397#4498397 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Rush - Rivendell. More or less... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498396#4498396 Author: ColonelClaypool
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 30 2012 at 08:57

Rush - Rivendell. More or less auto-skip whenever I play Fly By Night.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:57:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4498396#4498396 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Found another one:"Who Are... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4497317#4497317 Author: KingCrInuYasha
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 28 2012 at 21:50

Found another one:

"Who Are You' - Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

Had they come up with slightly better lyrics and/or used a guitar for the main riff, it wouldn't be too bad. As it is, the synths make it sound like a guy fumbling around the theme from Inspector Gadget.
]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:50:45 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4497317#4497317 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Not that long ago I would... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4492855#4492855 Author: Meddle71
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 22 2012 at 16:36

Not that long ago I would have said "Seamus" from Pink Floyd's Meddle, but I've listened to that album so many times it's just not the same with out it. :/

I still don't like "Alan's Psychadelic Breakfast" from Atom Heart Mother though.

Also, the first half of "Nocturnal Conspiracy" on Haken's Visions. I love every single other thing those guys do, but I just can not get into the first chunk of that song.

]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:36:44 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4492855#4492855 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Yeah, I love A Plague and it's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4489964#4489964 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 18 2012 at 16:04

Yeah, I love A Plague and it's definitely in my top 5 for VDGG, but it doesn't grab my full attention a lot of the times, as well. It's one of those songs I like to listen to in a darkened room, really. The We Go Now section is brilliant with the grand piano and the thoughtful, emotional lyrics.]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:04:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4489964#4489964 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488849#4488849 Author: HolyMoly
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 17 2012 at 12:32

A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers has never really held my attention for some reason... but I love Lemmings and Man-Erg, those are two of my favorite VdGG songs.(note: I'm just replying to the posts above, I'm not claiming it "ruins" the "otherwise perfect" Pawn Hearts. It doesn't ruin it, and it's not perfect)

Edited by HolyMoly - April 17 2012 at 12:33]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:32:36 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488849#4488849 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Fox On... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488543#4488543 Author: snowsnow
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 17 2012 at 02:37

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Originally posted by snowsnow

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Originally posted by snowsnow

VDGG - Pawn Hearts - Lemmings (including cog)

Quintessential Van Der Graaf Generator. The power and atmosphere of that track is brilliant.

I think "A Plague" and "Man-Erg" completely blow it away. Hammill probably put it on the album just to be obtuse!

Yes I was the same - Man-Erg along with Refugees, Afterwards, Boat of million years were the first songs that got me into VDGG/Hammill - from a Charisma compilation. Then along came A Plague of lighthouse keepers and I was hooked!

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:37:44 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488543#4488543 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by snowsnow Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488059#4488059 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 15:43

Originally posted by snowsnow

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Originally posted by snowsnow

VDGG - Pawn Hearts - Lemmings (including cog)

Quintessential Van Der Graaf Generator. The power and atmosphere of that track is brilliant.

I think "A Plague" and "Man-Erg" completely blow it away. Hammill probably put it on the album just to be obtuse!

Okay I totally agree with you on that! Man Erg might just be my favourite VDGG tune of all time, well that, or The Sleepwalkers. The lyrics and the drama of the song really made an impression on me the first time I ever heard it. I've been hooked on VDGG ever since.
]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:43:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4488059#4488059 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Nick DilleyDance... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487747#4487747 Author: Riuku
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 09:31

Originally posted by Nick Dilley

Dance of Eternity off of Dream Theater's Metropolis: Scenes from a Memory pt 2. I'm all for crazy but that should go down as the worst keyboard solo in the history of the universe. Both compositionally AND for his choice of synth voice. Dead

Don't get me wrong dissonance can be cool, and "playing only the bad notes" has its place...sometimes...but not here. Not on an otherwise great album.

I realize lots of Dream Theater die-hards may question my decision to bring up this album, but I think its great. Tongue

I think that's the best song on the album

100+ time signature changes in 6 minutes

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:31:51 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487747#4487747 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Yumm, sand in suntan oil http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487743#4487743 Author: Riuku
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 09:29

Yumm, sand in suntan oil

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:29:42 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487743#4487743 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : simple? Solsbury Hill? Try counting... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487731#4487731 Author: Riuku
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 09:12

simple? Solsbury Hill? Try counting it :D the genius of that song is that it sounds simple when it's not, and that there is a contrasting happiness and sadness going. Happy guitar, sad flute, which I think contrasts the lyrics well. The on-the-surface catchy beat contrasting the subtle complexity also fits the lyrics. ]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:12:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487731#4487731 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by smartpatrol Originally... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487516#4487516 Author: Dayvenkirq
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 03:17

Originally posted by smartpatrol

Originally posted by Atavachron

Epping is awesome, don't see the problem

AGREED!

+1.

Originally posted by AtomicCrimsonRush

Genesis

More Fool Me

Oh, man! I like 'More Fool Me'! Actually at one point I even considered giving it a five but wasn't quite sure about that.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - April 16 2012 at 03:26]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:17:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487516#4487516 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : ELP:Are you Ready EddyAbaddon's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487515#4487515 Author: AtomicCrimsonRush
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 03:17

ELP:

Are you Ready Eddy

Abaddon's Bolero

King Crimson

Moonchild

Jethro Tull

You kanguru you kangaru you...

Genesis

More Fool Me

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:17:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487515#4487515 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Fox On... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487497#4487497 Author: snowsnow
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 16 2012 at 02:26

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Originally posted by snowsnow

VDGG - Pawn Hearts - Lemmings (including cog)

Quintessential Van Der Graaf Generator. The power and atmosphere of that track is brilliant.

I think "A Plague" and "Man-Erg" completely blow it away. Hammill probably put it on the album just to be obtuse!]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:26:54 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487497#4487497 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by snowsnowVDGG... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487252#4487252 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 17:29

Originally posted by snowsnow

VDGG - Pawn Hearts - Lemmings (including cog)

Quintessential Van Der Graaf Generator. The power and atmosphere of that track is brilliant.
]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:29:55 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487252#4487252 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Hammill - In camera - Gog Magog Genesis... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487105#4487105 Author: snowsnow
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:52

Hammill - In camera - Gog Magog

Genesis - Wind and Wuthering - Your own special way

Tull - A passion Play - The naughty Hare bit!

VDGG - Pawn Hearts - Lemmings (including cog)

Dire Straits - Love over gold - Industrial disease

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487105#4487105 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : ....here? http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487098#4487098 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:43

....here?]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:43:40 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487098#4487098 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by someone_elsePink... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487097#4487097 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:43

Originally posted by someone_else

Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother - Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast

Yes - Going for the One - Going for the One

Going for the One is the only track I like on the album

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:43:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487097#4487097 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Can I get a word in...Edited by... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487088#4487088 Author: Snow Dog
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:30

Can I get a word in...

Edited by Snow Dog - April 15 2012 at 14:44]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:30:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487088#4487088 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by AtavachronEpping... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487085#4487085 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:29

Originally posted by Atavachron

Epping is awesome, don't see the problem

AGREED!

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:29:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487085#4487085 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by DisgruntledPorcupine The... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487084#4487084 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:28

Originally posted by DisgruntledPorcupine

[QUOTE=Ivan_Melgar_M]

The infamous Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha almost ruined Sound Chaser but the rest of the material of Relayer is so good that allowed this cheesy passage do more harm.

I thing the Cha Cha Cha is anything but cheesy! I love that part! It makes Sound Chaser even more exciting!]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:28:21 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487084#4487084 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Quirky... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487079#4487079 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:26

Originally posted by Quirky Turkey

I reckon More Fool Me and The Battle of Epping Forest.

EPPING FOREST IS ONE OF GENESIS' BEST SONGS EVER!

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:26:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487079#4487079 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Funny isn't it, they... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487078#4487078 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:25

[/QUOTE]

Funny isn't it, they always threw in a little sh*t, as if to say we're not really great musicians making the most complex rock music on the planet, we're just like the rest. I never understood that.

[/QUOTE]

well, after making such epic music they gotta be tierd out.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:25:52 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487078#4487078 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by ProgressiveAtticCans... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487077#4487077 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:23

Originally posted by ProgressiveAttic

Cans and Brahams from Fragile anyone? I don't object the concept of including a classical solo piece (I am completely fine with Mood For a Day) but Wakeman is capable of higher quality... I don't know what was he thinking....

I think the entire Fragile album is kinda weird. I just think that a Yes album should have all songs with the whole band contributeing thier genius. Save the solo pieces for the solo albums.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:23:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487077#4487077 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : I agree with moonchild.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487074#4487074 Author: smartpatrol
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 15 2012 at 14:18

I agree with moonchild. More Fool Me from SEBTP has always seem out of place, and to a lesser exstent After the Ordeal. Counting Out Time from TLLDOB, I mean, out of the blues Real thinks about when he tried to seduce his girlfriend? After all that's going on? That would be the LAST thing on my mind!

Edited by smartpatrol - April 15 2012 at 14:19]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:18:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4487074#4487074 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Dance of Eternity off of Dream... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4477285#4477285 Author: Nick Dilley
Subject: 85264
Posted: April 02 2012 at 23:37

Dance of Eternity off of Dream Theater's Metropolis: Scenes from a Memory pt 2. I'm all for crazy but that should go down as the worst keyboard solo in the history of the universe. Both compositionally AND for his choice of synth voice. Dead

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:37:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4477285#4477285 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by RoyFairbankWhat... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475601#4475601 Author: rupert
Subject: 85264
Posted: March 31 2012 at 23:48

Originally posted by RoyFairbank

What I don't like is Illegal Alien on Genesis. Its the only track I've ever cut out of an album on my computer and MP3. When I recently reacquired Genesis I was listening when suddenly the Illegal Alien hit. I have to remember to remove it from the now playing list.

I'm sure I'm not the only person who's completely with you here LOL

!

Edited by rupert - March 31 2012 at 23:51]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:48:57 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475601#4475601 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Cinderalla Man is great! Madrigal... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475466#4475466 Author: Horizons
Subject: 85264
Posted: March 31 2012 at 18:21

Cinderalla Man is great! Madrigal is the weakest of the tracks, but i still like them all.

Edited by Horizons - March 31 2012 at 18:21]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:21:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475466#4475466 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Originally posted by Fox On... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475441#4475441 Author: iamathousandapples
Subject: 85264
Posted: March 31 2012 at 17:22

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Cinderella Man on A Farewell To Kings - Rush. It's like the More Fool Me of A Farewell To Kings, my opinion of course.

Wouldn't that be Madrigal? Then again, I like all three of those songs

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Posted: March 31 2012 at 14:18

^There's nothing wrong with it per se, but it just doesn't inspire greatness and that same floating vibe as the rest of the album. It's rather like putting sand in your suntan oil. Plus I much prefer Mademoiselle Nobs from Live at Pompeii - great retriever solo Big smile

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Posted: March 31 2012 at 14:14

What is wrong with a bit of Seamus now and then? I always liked it. It's got a dog howling...what's not to like? LOL

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Posted: March 31 2012 at 13:59

Oh and forgive me for not scrolling through the past 12 pages, but Seamus must surely have been mentioned eh?

EDIT: Alright it's been mentioned on this very same page Embarrassed

It's Saturday ok...?

Edited by Guldbamsen - March 31 2012 at 14:01]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:59:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475310#4475310 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : The opening cut off Morte Macabre's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475307#4475307 Author: Guldbamsen
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Posted: March 31 2012 at 13:53

The opening cut off Morte Macabre's Symphonic Holocaust makes it a 4.5 star album in stead of the masterpiece it should have been, but we're nitpicking here.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:53:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475307#4475307 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Cans and Brahms and Bruford's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475303#4475303 Author: dcc7
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Posted: March 31 2012 at 13:49

Cans and Brahms and Bruford's less than one-minute effort on Fragile. Actually, the non-Steve Howe individual pieces seriously damaged the continuity of the album - although The Fish was quite good and became a staple of theirs live. ]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:49:25 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475303#4475303 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : I would say the title track on... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475301#4475301 Author: Cneo
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Posted: March 31 2012 at 13:46

I would say the title track on Yes' "Going for the One". It always sounds like the theme from Roadhouse to me. And the classic "I Think I'm Going Bald" from Rush's Caress of Steel. Ugh.]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:46:20 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475301#4475301 Songs that ruined otherwise perfect albums : Battle of Epping Forest is one... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85264&PID=4475159#4475159 Author: RoyFairbank
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Posted: March 31 2012 at 10:25

Battle of Epping Forest is one of my favorite tracks. I am shocked that certain people don't like it. Confused

Another masterpiece on that album, IMO.

What I don't like is Illegal Alien on Genesis. Its the only track I've ever cut out of an album on my computer and MP3. When I recently reacquired Genesis I was listening when suddenly the Illegal Alien hit. I have to remember to remove it from the now playing list.
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Posted: March 31 2012 at 09:53

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Originally posted by Snow Dog

Originally posted by Fox On The Rocks

Cinderella Man on A Farewell To Kings - Rush. It's like the More Fool Me of A Farewell To Kings, my opinion of course.

I always liked Cinderella Man. But even if you don't like it, it doesn't ruin the album. In fact there is not one song in existence that ruins an album.

Alright Snow Dog, you've won. No, it certainly doesn't ruin the album, but it's definitely one of my least favourite Rush songs from their glory days. Heck, I even like Lakeside Park more.

Yeah..I like Lakeside Park too. Not keen on In The Mood though.

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