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bhikkhu 
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 Topic: Which Would You Rather Discuss?
Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:20 |
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So, which is it?
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fungusucantkill
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:21 |
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horray for underground
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ProgBagel
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:22 |
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underrated sh*t.
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Proletariat
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:23 |
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Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about
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who hiccuped endlessly trying to giggle but wound up with a sob
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fungusucantkill
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:23 |
 Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them!
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Proletariat
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:26 |
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions.
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who hiccuped endlessly trying to giggle but wound up with a sob
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bhikkhu
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:27 |
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Exactly!  Start talking about it.
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bhikkhu
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:29 |
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
Hate to tell you this, but this is prog polls. I am specifically trying to initiate more discussion about lesser known prog bands. But, there is the non-prog area. I commend you for being in the right spirit.
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Proletariat
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:32 |
bhikkhu wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
Hate to tell you this, but this is prog polls. I am specifically trying to initiate more discussion about lesser known prog bands. But, there is the non-prog area. I commend you for being in the right spirit. |
ok, sorry. how about Alarum (jazzy metal) I find them to be not quite to the level of Atheist or Cynic but still intresting. are they the unknown spawn of flordaprogdeath or just some random band. Ideas?
edit: that whole prog isn't the same as progressive thing gets me every time
Edited by Proletariat - July 25 2007 at 20:33
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micky
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:35 |
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
yeah.... 'Who's Next' is a better album  obviously we want to promote the lesser known music... but singing it's praises only goes so far to those who have limited funds... with scores of great suggestions coming in from all 18 subgenres. However since we are social creatures and crave other people's company.. we will still yak it up in the 20th odd version of Yes vs. Genesis vs. John Patrucci's good looks. For me...both... always an interest in promoting the prog I like... and also trying to make the same old 'opinion' threads different in some way when I have an opportunity.
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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E-Dub
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:35 |
That's like asking if you'd rather see a nude photo of Rosie O'Donnell or Jessica Alba!  E
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bhikkhu
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:44 |
micky wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
yeah.... 'Who's Next' is a better album obviously we want to promote the lesser known music... but singing it's praises only goes so far to those who have limited funds... with scores of great suggestions coming in from all 18 subgenres. However since we are social creatures and crave other people's company.. we will still yak it up in the 20th odd version of Yes vs. Genesis vs. John Patrucci's good looks. For me...both... always an interest in promoting the prog I like... and also trying to make the same old 'opinion' threads different in some way when I have an opportunity. |
But what a thrill if you bring up that one obscure item in your collection, and someone else actually knows about it. Then another person may say, "Hmm, that sounds interesting..." and decide to spend those limited funds on something new, rather than yet another re-master of "Dark Side of the Moon."
Edited by bhikkhu - July 25 2007 at 21:38
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ProgBagel
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 20:46 |
Proletariat wrote:
bhikkhu wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
Hate to tell you this, but this is prog polls. I am specifically trying to initiate more discussion about lesser known prog bands. But, there is the non-prog area. I commend you for being in the right spirit. |
ok, sorry. how about Alarum (jazzy metal) I find them to be not quite to the level of Atheist or Cynic but still intresting. are they the unknown spawn of flordaprogdeath or just some random band. Ideas?
edit: that whole prog isn't the same as progressive thing gets me every time |
I consider Aghora to be on the same level as Atheist and Cynic. More interesting with female vocals. It is also made of a former Cynic members so expect the same technicality. I like this topic/poll...and underated sh*it.
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jimmy_row
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 22:36 |
bhikkhu wrote:
micky wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
fungusucantkill wrote:
Proletariat wrote:
Problem is no one else will know what I am talking about |
inform them! |
Ok, here goes.
Right now I am listening to the album "Friend or Foe" by Menomena it is sort of experimental indie pop. Any oppinions. |
yeah.... 'Who's Next' is a better album obviously we want to promote the lesser known music... but singing it's praises only goes so far to those who have limited funds... with scores of great suggestions coming in from all 18 subgenres. However since we are social creatures and crave other people's company.. we will still yak it up in the 20th odd version of Yes vs. Genesis vs. John Patrucci's good looks. For me...both... always an interest in promoting the prog I like... and also trying to make the same old 'opinion' threads different in some way when I have an opportunity. |
But what a thrill if you bring up that one obscure item in your collection, and someone else actually knows about it. Then another person may say, "Hmm, that sounds interesting..." and decide to spend those limited funds on something new, rather than yet another re-master of "Dark Side of the Moon."
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My $.02:
What you are trying to do here is admirable and interesting at best but somewhat futile...I'm speaking as a moderately experienced progger in general, so considering that I've probably listened to about as much music (give or take) as the average member here, I can honestly say that most people will already have a huuuuuge pile of recommendations and wishlists already lined up, so there may not be enough desire to spend those limited funds. There's just so much to chose from out there; adding more and more onto growing heaps of recommendations is not going to be everyone's priority. At this point, I can honestly say that my "to-buy" list is so bloated and growing so rapidly that it has easily eclipsed my actual collection in size  . It takes time (and $$) for people to bump into the more obscure stuff, but be patient, people will begin to join the cause 
...while we're at it, I'd be tickled if someone could recommend me obscure blues-driven prog aggressive enough to get the old fists pumping, and complex enough to reward with repeated listenings 
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bhikkhu
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 22:46 |
The point is not to get people spending money, but to get back to some authentic prog discussion. I discovered a lot of new stuff when I first came here. Some of it was just information. I know there are plenty of people here that have more in their collections than Yes, Genesis, Tull, Rush, Pink Floyd, GG, VDGG, King Crimson, and the classic rock staples in Proto/Related. I also notice that no one has voted for the first option. 
Edited by bhikkhu - July 25 2007 at 22:47
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johnobvious
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 22:49 |
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The forums and reviews kind of go hand in hand for me. I want to start a poll with a simple question: "Have you reviewed Close to the Edge?" I refuse to review it since I figure 600 and some reviews is plenty and we don't need more. And how many of the reviews for CTTE and WYWH start out with, "I can't really add to what others have said." Well then don't add to what others have said. Go listen to something more obscure and review that and contribute something.
I just saw a guy join today and immediately review DSOTM, WYWH and Animals. He may be a fine, upstanding gentleman, but give me a break. My eyes immediately glazed over.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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jimmy_row
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 22:55 |
bhikku: sorry, I had a slight misunderstanding, but I do believe that most people eventually tire of discussing the same thing; it becomes a matter of seniority. I notice that much of the "same old thing" discussions happen amongst relative newcomers who will eventually move on to the next level at their own rate.
But I do have to say that I very much agree with you; more interesting threads popping up demand viewers and speed up the discovery process . Just as a tip, if you want to promote lesser known bands, then just start a topic with a creative name and then post video's and clip's (if available) as well as your comments: people will always click on a link out of basic curiosity...this way they can do it without jumping through one of the longer, possibly overwhelming rec. threads.
Edited by jimmy_row - July 25 2007 at 22:56
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Atavachron
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 23:00 |
jimmy_row wrote:
...while we're at it, I'd be tickled if someone could recommend me obscure blues-driven prog aggressive enough to get the old fists pumping, and complex enough to reward with repeated listenings |
American band Touch has some blues underpinnings.. and though classed as ArtRock here, heavy psych band High Tide is very rough and bluesy, and I assume you know Atomic Rooster.. and Niacin has some great gospel-blues fire
Edited by Atavachron - July 25 2007 at 23:10
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erik neuteboom
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 23:14 |
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I would like to discuss who most progheads lack an adventurous mind, why they are so determined to go for the known bands while there are so many better lesser and unknown bands.
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Apsalar
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Posted: July 25 2007 at 23:18 |
Proletariat wrote:
ok, sorry. how about Alarum (jazzy metal) I find them to be not quite to the level of Atheist or Cynic but still intresting. are they the unknown spawn of flordaprogdeath or just some random band. Ideas?
edit: that whole prog isn't the same as progressive thing gets me every time |
They are an interesting band, though I do find Atheist more interesting. I don't own any of their albums [heard them though], but saw them live a couple of years back when I was clued up on the Australian metal scene. If you didn't know they are hoping to release an album this year called Natural Causes. Oh and for my answer.... I prefer to discuss some of the more underground bands.
Edited by Black Velvet - July 25 2007 at 23:20
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