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Subject: 90382
Posted: May 09 2013 at 19:55

Originally posted by jude111


Traffic's self-titled album is great. I'm surprised no one's mentioned this one, it's easily their best, IMO. What a tracklist, with tracks like You can all join in, Pearly queen, Don't be sad, Feelin' Alright, Vagabond virgin, Forty Thousand Headmen, No time to live, Means to an end... It has a great, upbeat vibe. It's not prog, it's pop, but of the best kind. http://www.allmusic.com/album/traffic-mw0000651445


 
I agree  and I also love John Barlecorn and Low Spark but the Moodies recorded more lp's that were consistently good so I give the edge to them.
Procol to me is as good as Traffic in their own right.
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 19:55:22 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4775009#4775009 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4770390#4770390 Author: HackettFan
Subject: 90382
Posted: May 01 2013 at 22:42

Traffic]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:42:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4770390#4770390 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Originally posted by The.Crimson.KingI... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4769704#4769704 Author: humor4u1959
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 30 2013 at 21:46

Originally posted by The.Crimson.King

I went with Procol who are one of my favorite bands of all time.  
I think both Procol and the Moodies both influenced early King Crimson in a couple different ways.  The Moodies through their groundbreaking use of the Mellotron...I believe Crimson bought their 1st tron from the Moodies.  Procol through having a dedicated lyricist as part of the band even though they didn't play an instrument - Keith Reid.  Of course Pete Sinfield filled that same role in Crimso.


Here's a little trivia many folks may not know. Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues worked for the company that made the Mellotron. So, he had access to so much as an employee. And, Genesis bought their first Mellotron from King Crimson. Prior to that, they used to rent it from them. As I said, just a little trivia. ]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:46:50 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4769704#4769704 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic's self-titled... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768303#4768303 Author: jude111
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 21:12


Traffic's self-titled album is great. I'm surprised no one's mentioned this one, it's easily their best, IMO. What a tracklist, with tracks like You can all join in, Pearly queen, Don't be sad, Feelin' Alright, Vagabond virgin, Forty Thousand Headmen, No time to live, Means to an end... It has a great, upbeat vibe. It's not prog, it's pop, but of the best kind. http://www.allmusic.com/album/traffic-mw0000651445




Edited by jude111 - April 28 2013 at 21:34]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:12:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768303#4768303 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : P H http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768277#4768277 Author: hellogoodbye
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 19:20

P H]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:20:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768277#4768277 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : All three bands are awesome to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768250#4768250 Author: Larree
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 18:19

All three bands are awesome to me but the Moody Blues are the only one of the three that actually fits the description perfectly.]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:19:35 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768250#4768250 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : I went with Procol who are one... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768240#4768240 Author: The.Crimson.King
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 18:03

I went with Procol who are one of my favorite bands of all time.  

I think both Procol and the Moodies both influenced early King Crimson in a couple different ways.  The Moodies through their groundbreaking use of the Mellotron...I believe Crimson bought their 1st tron from the Moodies.  Procol through having a dedicated lyricist as part of the band even though they didn't play an instrument - Keith Reid.  Of course Pete Sinfield filled that same role in Crimso.
]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:03:48 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768240#4768240 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : I think this poll is going to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768096#4768096 Author: brainstormer
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 14:20

I think this poll is going to get some proggers into these bands more.  I heard
a lot of the Traffic stuff on the radio, without really knowing what it was.  But it always
seemed to have a heart to it, and be a little more complex than most other rock
that was out there.  
]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:20:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768096#4768096 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Though I like few of their albums,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768086#4768086 Author: sagichim
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 13:58

Though I like few of their albums, all three from some reason failed to really capture my attention. Guess I'm blaming my self.]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:58:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768086#4768086 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Procol Harum by far.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768053#4768053 Author: Roy Batty
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 28 2013 at 12:21

Procol Harum by far....]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:21:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4768053#4768053 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic. Moody Blues are a close... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761386#4761386 Author: Metalmarsh89
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 18 2013 at 10:28

Traffic. Moody Blues are a close second, and Procol Harum is third, just because I don't know them as well.]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:28:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761386#4761386 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Moody Blues. Nights in White Satin... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761208#4761208 Author: Neo-Romantic
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 18 2013 at 02:54

Moody Blues. Nights in White Satin itself is enough of a deciding factor, and all the other tracks of theirs I like are just icing on the cake.]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:54:37 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761208#4761208 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : For me, it's Procol Harum... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761015#4761015 Author: humor4u1959
Subject: 90382
Posted: April 17 2013 at 19:16

For me, it's Procol Harum by a mile! They laid the ground work for all prog bands. Plus, they are the absolute best live band I have ever seen, ever. And I've seen many prog bands, e.g., Genesis, w/ and w/o Gabriel, Yes, E,L,P and others.    

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:16:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4761015#4761015 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Originally posted by MorningriseProcol... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664319#4664319 Author: bytor2112
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 18:48

Originally posted by Morningrise

Procol Harum, easily.
]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:48:40 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664319#4664319 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : moodys, all groups are good, but... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664091#4664091 Author: kenethlevine
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 13:19

moodys, all groups are good, but the others were not as consistent, which might make them more apealing if you like that lack of focus.  The Moodys were nothing if not focused, possibly to a fault.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:19:19 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664091#4664091 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Moody Blues http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664035#4664035 Author: ole-the-first
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 11:31

Moody Blues]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:31:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664035#4664035 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : A tough one but I go with the... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664029#4664029 Author: Andrea Cortese
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 11:18

A tough one but I go with the Procols here.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:18:00 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4664029#4664029 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4663975#4663975 Author: otto pankrock
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 10:11

Traffic]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:11:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4663975#4663975 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : That's a tough one!I got... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4663930#4663930 Author: The Jester
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 19 2012 at 09:11

That's a tough one!
I got all Procol's records, all Traffic's records, and the first 7 from the Moodie's.
I will vote for Procol Harum, which are one of my most favorite bands, and the other two together in the second place...
]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:11:11 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4663930#4663930 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic for me, but the others... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650611#4650611 Author: Stool Man
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 10:26

Traffic for me, but the others are great too]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:26:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650611#4650611 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Voted The Moody Blues. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650588#4650588 Author: The-time-is-now
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 09:53

Voted The Moody Blues.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:53:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650588#4650588 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Procol Harum, easily. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650534#4650534 Author: Morningrise
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 08:25

Procol Harum, easily.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:25:06 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650534#4650534 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Moodies, although I dig all three.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650527#4650527 Author: Prog Sothoth
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 08:12

Moodies, although I dig all three.
 
I'll say this, we're dealing with some of the best prog-related vocals straight-up with this poll.
]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:12:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650527#4650527 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : love the Moody bluesbut have to... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650492#4650492 Author: digdug
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 07:12

love the Moody blues

but have to go with Traffic

John Barleycorn Must Die is in my top 10 albums of all time
]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:12:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650492#4650492 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Oh, that's so difficult.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650436#4650436 Author: Moogtron III
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 03:26

Oh, that's so difficult. Traffic or Procol: I love them both a lot.
Maybe I should vote for Traffic: they never made a bad album. Oh well, I didn't hear their comeback album, but I mean from the classic era.
No, I vote Procol after all: since their first 6 studio albums are pretty sensational. With Traffic I think Mr. Fantasy, Traffic and John Barleycorn are great, but I find Low Spark, Shoot Out and When The Eagle Flies good but not essential.
Moodies: haven't been in the picture for me yet. I listened to Days Of Future Passed which I liked but no more than that.
]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:26:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650436#4650436 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : The Moody Blues, easy. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650410#4650410 Author: Man With Hat
Subject: 90382
Posted: November 01 2012 at 01:55

The Moody Blues, easy.]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:55:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650410#4650410 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : The Moody Blues, then Traffic... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650305#4650305 Author: The Dark Elf
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 20:39

The Moody Blues, then Traffic second. Although I really love John Barleycorn Must Die and Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:39:55 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650305#4650305 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Moodies for debut and Lost Chord.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650296#4650296 Author: Fox On The Rocks
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 20:31

Moodies for debut and Lost Chord. Don't listen to much of any of those bands though.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:31:12 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650296#4650296 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650270#4650270 Author: dwill123
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 19:36

Traffic]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:36:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650270#4650270 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Originally posted by SumdeusAm... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650155#4650155 Author: ClemofNazareth
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 15:38

Originally posted by Sumdeus

Am I a chump for not being familiar with Traffic? who are they and where do I start?
 
You're not a cump but you should know something about Traffic.  Start with 'Mr. Fantasy', then 'The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys' and then 'When the Eagle Flies' (which is quite different from the other two).  Although I almost reflexively voted for the Moodies I have to say Traffic was a much more interesting band even though they didn't hang around long enough to be all they could have been.
 
]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:38:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650155#4650155 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Procol Harum particularly for... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650127#4650127 Author: Logan
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 14:38

Procol Harum particularly for "In Held 'Twas in I".]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:38:14 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650127#4650127 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : The Moody Blues; much more consistent... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650099#4650099 Author: Wanorak
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 13:38

The Moody Blues; much more consistent than the other two.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:38:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650099#4650099 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Moody Blues all the way for me... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650087#4650087 Author: Sumdeus
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 13:13

Moody Blues all the way for me though I love PH. Am I a chump for not being familiar with Traffic? who are they and where do I start?]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:13:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650087#4650087 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : I like all 3, but Procol Harum... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650055#4650055 Author: Hercules
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 12:30

I like all 3, but Procol Harum are the marginal winners for me.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:30:51 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650055#4650055 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : The Moody Blues for me. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650029#4650029 Author: rushfan4
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 12:05

The Moody Blues for me. 

]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:05:38 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650029#4650029 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : Traffic by a distance. Second... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650006#4650006 Author: someone_else
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 11:16

Traffic by a distance. Second comes Procol Harum.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4650006#4650006 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : The Moodies, followed by Traffic,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649995#4649995 Author: Progosopher
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 10:58

The Moodies, followed by Traffic, then Procul.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:58:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649995#4649995 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : I'm very familiar with all... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649991#4649991 Author: HolyMoly
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 10:50

I'm very familiar with all three bands, and for me it's the Moodies, hands down.  Procol's a not-too-distant second, and Traffic is just kinda eh to me.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:50:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649991#4649991 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : I only have one album from Traffic,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649989#4649989 Author: thellama73
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 10:48

I only have one album from Traffic, one from Procol Harum and two from the Moody Blues. Based on those I like Procol Harum the best with the Moodies coming close behind. I don't like Traffic much at all.]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:48:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649989#4649989 Traffic vs the Moody Blues vs Procol Harum : three bands with debutes in 67... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=90382&PID=4649982#4649982 Author: aginor
Subject: 90382
Posted: October 31 2012 at 10:42

three bands with debutes in 67 (66 for the Moodys, but their prog debute is in 67),, which of these three pioneers of british prog is your favourite, I can't think of more prolific early bands (that is not Floyd) to be inside PA, maybe also Barcely Harvest James???,

three bands who wrote some of the rules for the development of prog in the late birht before In  the Court of the Crimson King,

I know Canterburry scene also helped the early fassioning and Arthur Brown, but i will focuse on the thee early prog bands who were also very famous...


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