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Posted: June 16 2013 at 07:09

13!

Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - June 16 2013 at 07:11

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Posted: June 16 2013 at 07:08

From the top 10:

ITCOTCK

Red

Animals

I do plan to buy these albums soon, though.

There's tons from the top 100 that I haven't heard, so I think I'll just slowly work my way down the list.

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Posted: June 16 2013 at 05:00

Guldbamsen wrote:

richardh wrote:

I've never heard anything by Harmonium or Banco. Need to rectify that.

Highest place album I have yet to hear is Godbluff. I'm still struggling with Pawn Hearts so it's put me off getting Godbluff for the moment. I know I should just go for it anyway as its not that expensive on Amazon.

For what it's worth, then Godbluff is a far easier listen than PH Wink

A lot more groovy too.

Both Banco and Harmonium are beautiful bands in each their own way. If you're into symphonic music, but think you've heard just about every angle from the style, then you should go for Harmonium's magnum opus imo. Very unique album with loads of acoustic guitars, angelic vocals and that ever so floating mellotron.

I've ordered Harmonium - Si on Avait Besoin D'une Cinqu and VDGG - Godlbluff

just needed that push Big smile

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 19:30

Guldbamsen wrote:

The.Crimson.King wrote:

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^Very nice list indeed.

The others are all top dollar in my book(as is Lateralus), and you should be looking forward to them. That Caravan album fx is a classic for a reason. I can't believe you haven't heard it yet.

Into Canterbury bands like Hatfield, Khan, Soft Machine, National Health...guess I just never got around to Caravan Big smile

If you're into all those Canterbury bands, then you're going to flip out when you hear Caravan. They're the bee's knees!

Great call. "In the Land of Grey and Pink" is fantastic Thumbs Up

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 16:50

There is NO album on the PA top 100 that I haven’t heard at least in part.

Before 2008, when I discovered ProgArchives, I had never heard 76 of those albums. I now own 91 of those albums. I just can’t seem to get into the albums by Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Dream Theatre, and Rush very much.

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 15:20

richardh wrote:

I've never heard anything by Harmonium or Banco. Need to rectify that.

I've been putting off that one (Goldbluff) too! Haha go figure!
Us Neo Prog lovers are weary of That one. Lol

Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 12:55

Junges wrote:

A lot.

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 11:37

richardh wrote:

I've never heard anything by Harmonium or Banco. Need to rectify that.

I wouldn't let your struggles with "Pawn Hearts" keep you from "Godbluff". They are almost complete opposites in sound and approach...and PH's vox on Godbluff almost sound like a completely different singer...go for the Godbluff Thumbs Up

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 11:10

richardh wrote:

I've never heard anything by Harmonium or Banco. Need to rectify that.

For what it's worth, then Godbluff is a far easier listen than PH Wink

A lot more groovy too.

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 10:58

Metalmarsh89 wrote:

Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - I couldn't tell you why I haven't listened to this one yet. It was the first Genesis album I bought, which was probably 2-3 years ago. I think there's a little intimidation there because of the praise given to it.

So you HAVE The Lamb since 2-3 years and have not listened to it yet ???? man this has to be a Guinness Record of self-control LOL

I urge you to break it asap (but choose a deserving moment when you are in a good frame of mind)

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 10:54

From the Top 50

P Hammill - The Silent Corner

Miles - Kind Of Blue (I have very possibly heard it but I don't have it and I don't remember it)

Opeth - Still Life

Miles - In a Silent Way (same comment as above)

Zappa - One Size Fits All (and many more from his discography)

Wyatt - Rock Bottom

Zappa - The Grand Wazoo

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Posted: June 15 2013 at 10:37

I've never heard anything by Harmonium or Banco. Need to rectify that.

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Posted: June 14 2013 at 09:40

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infocat wrote:

Only missing two of the (current) top 30:
- Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison - Has been on my "to buy" list for some time, but I always keep hoping for a better price.
- The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage - A bit wary of solo albums, but since all other VdGG members are on this, and it gets such high marks, I'm sure i'll get it some day.

I think many PH solo albums could just as easily have been released as VDGG albums. While PH get's the writing credits on his solo work, it's common for Guy, Hugh, Jaxon, and Mozart to play on them.

Mozart??
Thanks for the info.

Mozart was Nic Potter's nickname Wink

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Posted: June 13 2013 at 23:09

I honestly can't think of any 'highly regarded lp's' I haven't heard......maybe the post prog rock , RIO, or hard core prog metal bands....but which of those are 'highly regarded'?

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Posted: June 13 2013 at 22:53

Too many.

New album!
http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385

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Posted: June 13 2013 at 20:39

The.Crimson.King wrote:

I think many PH solo albums could just as easily have been released as VDGG albums. While PH get's the writing credits on his solo work, it's common for Guy, Hugh, Jaxon, and Mozart to play on them.

Mozart??
Thanks for the info.

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Posted: June 13 2013 at 13:48

I think many PH solo albums could just as easily have been released as VDGG albums. While PH get's the writing credits on his solo work, it's common for Guy, Hugh, Jaxon, and Mozart to play on them.

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Posted: June 12 2013 at 21:40

Of the current top 50

Peter Hammill - The Silent Corner & The Empty Stage
Opeth - Still Life
Miles Davis - In a Silent Way
Dream Theater - Images & Words
Dream Theater - Metropolis Part 2
Zappa - One Size Fits All

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Posted: June 12 2013 at 21:15

Only missing two of the (current) top 30:
- Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison - Has been on my "to buy" list for some time, but I always keep hoping for a better price.
- The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage - A bit wary of solo albums, but since all other VdGG members are on this, and it gets such high marks, I'm sure i'll get it some day.

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Posted: June 12 2013 at 20:10

Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - I couldn't tell you why I haven't listened to this one yet. It was the first Genesis album I bought, which was probably 2-3 years ago. I think there's a little intimidation there because of the praise given to it.

Mike Oldfield - Amarok
Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (I need to get this one!)
Marillion - Anything by them
Kansas - Anything by them