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proggman 
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Posted: December 02 2014 at 19:44 |
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To the Highest Bidder.
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When he rides, my fears subside.
For darkness turns once more to light.
Through the skies, his white horse flies.
To find a land beyond the night.
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: November 22 2014 at 09:18 |
For the completist, this one is very interesting, mix of live and unreleased tracks. You won't be disappointed. As always, with Supersister, the music smiles.
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Posted: November 22 2014 at 04:54 |
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Wow, only thought they did the first 2. I'll have to check out the others some time.
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Posted: November 22 2014 at 02:44 |
^ I didn't know that, thank you back 
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: November 22 2014 at 02:27 |
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^ Cool, thanks Sagi. There's also a band with Stips (and members from Golden Earring) called 'Stars And Stips', they have 1 album released in '74 which doesn't sound anything like SUPERSISTER, and Stips just uses piano and an ARP synth. I should do a review of it.......
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Posted: November 22 2014 at 02:18 |
^ That's right Tom, it is a good album.
And btw this would be a good place to mention that R.J Stips continued with a different band name called Transister and recorded only one album in 79' called Zig Zag. It doesn't really sound like Supersister but still there's a connection. The production is much brighter and slick but the playing is phenomenal and complex, the album is very very Zappa inspired and it is really clever, very much recommended to Zappa fans.
Check it out...
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: November 21 2014 at 20:11 |
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Love their humour as well. Might have to give Iskander a spin - a bit of a departure from Canter-buggers, but still very classy. Also, the album Superstarshine Vol 3 has some essential tracks, like the eccentric 'Wow!' epic.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 21 2014 at 20:05 |
 Sagichim wrote:
Ok I went for Iskander but that was pretty tough, it's a little different from the others maybe their most "serious" album but still quirky enough to be a Supersister album, plus Mariano's sax is priceless!! Highly recommended.
And I'm very happy to see that this is a very close competition which only goes to show what an incredible band they were! |
I was going to mention my surprise at how close all these albums are, I really am surprised. Iksander was my choice by the way.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 21 2014 at 20:03 |
Tom Ozric wrote:
I worship fuzz-organ, therefore, I worship SUPERSISTER, Caravan, Soft Machine, ANYTHING Dave Stewart touches (bar Stewart/Gaskin things - pretty cool, but better if he played Hammond through a fuzz-box.....)...... and precious few others.........
Stips contorted his Farfisa to create a sound which makes my 'sonic interpretation' buzz, like a drug, really...........
I really don't know why some modern acts don't utilise this magical, fuzzy sound within their material.....few have, but never authentic enough................ |
I couldn't agree more Tom, I love not only fuzzed out keys but bass too as i'm sure you do.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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Sagichim
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Posted: November 21 2014 at 00:41 |
Ok I went for Iskander but that was pretty tough, it's a little different from the others maybe their most "serious" album but still quirky enough to be a Supersister album, plus Mariano's sax is priceless!! Highly recommended.
And I'm very happy to see that this is a very close competition which only goes to show what an incredible band they were!
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: November 21 2014 at 00:28 |
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I worship fuzz-organ, therefore, I worship SUPERSISTER, Caravan, Soft Machine, ANYTHING Dave Stewart touches (bar Stewart/Gaskin things - pretty cool, but better if he played Hammond through a fuzz-box.....)...... and precious few others.........
Stips contorted his Farfisa to create a sound which makes my 'sonic interpretation' buzz, like a drug, really...........
I really don't know why some modern acts don't utilise this magical, fuzzy sound within their material.....few have, but never authentic enough................
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 21:08 |
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It's between 'Present for Nancy' and 'Spiral Staircase' for me (the 2 i've heard) and can't say I prefer one over the other but yes, yes, yes, I love Supersister!
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 13:55 |
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top-10 all time prog group according to my books, first two albums are more than essential, no vote, but i highly recommend them.
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When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace...
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 11:24 |
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Their sound is amazing, so modern as could be the sound of Stevie Wonder for soul music.
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 08:31 |
Their wonderful debut Present for Nancy just ahead of follow-up To the Highest Bidder. Acually if I made a top five list would be in the exact same order as the poll.
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 07:31 |
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Wow great to see all releases getting votes! Love this band, both in it's early incantation as well as in it's latter more experimental stage.
A couple of years back, I would've voted for either Pudding or Highest Bidder, but nowadays it's got to be Iskander. Some say it's too pompous and silly, but then again Iskander was an album made to reflect the trials and tribulations of Alexander the Great. If anything such an endeavour requires great amounts of pompousness and silliness.
What else? Oh yes, I adore the wind instruments of this album.
Edited by Guldbamsen - November 20 2014 at 07:33
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 05:57 |
Mellotron Storm wrote:
I'm a big fan of these guys Sagi and I like all their studio albums. It's between To The Highest Bidder and Iskander. The latter is different from the rest as it has more of a Soft Machine flavour with Charlie Mariano on sax sounding like Elton Dean at times. After Iskander failed to do well Charlie went to Germany to play with Eberhard Weber, meanwhile the band asked Elton Dean to join them and he accepted, sadly the band broke up before they could record an album with him. You'll see Elton Dean listed as a former member anyway on their web-site. |
I'm having the same indecision John, it's between To The Highest Bidder and Iskander for me too, I'll listen to them today.
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Posted: November 20 2014 at 01:59 |
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I just love the first three records, hard to vote. Chose for Pudding, because it can easily be misunderstood.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: November 19 2014 at 23:38 |
Pudding all the way........ even if just for Judy Goes On Holiday  Love all 5 of them really........
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Posted: November 19 2014 at 20:19 |
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Iskander
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