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    Posted: July 20 2010 at 06:49
Going through Jaga's older stuff... shows how much work must have been put into One Armed Bandit. It's really a huge step forward and I think is up there with T. Driver's work as progression, fusion and innovation in the 21st century.
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Its weird because apparently Lars Horntveth, the main writier in the band, isnt really inspired by Zappa at all, yet Jaga have a strong resemblance to Zappa- Hot Rats era... I think it is Jaga's original jazz background that strikes this zappa resemblance to many, including myself
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Points: 122 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 20 2010 at 06:31
As you can tell by my profile picture, this album is outstanding.. very very good modern prog music, complex arrangements and sturdy song writing. Lars Horntveth is a very prolific guy, i admire his move from jazz/drum'n'bass stuff to a more progressive/rockier sound, yet still retaining the jazz elements. Why does Scandinavia produce such amazing music?
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Points: 65760 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2010 at 11:08
Just listened again, I liked it better this time I think.
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Points: 22989 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2010 at 11:03
^ That's true, a DVD would be magnificent Approve
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Points: 8138 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2010 at 10:53
I wish they release a live album soon. They sound much more daring on stage that in studio.
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Points: 15141 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2010 at 07:35
Nice interview. Fun to read about the title of Prognissekongen. LOL

I am likely to see them live again in August, at a festival. Big smile
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Their new album is going to be on my top10 of 2010, for sure :) Glad you liked the intie :D
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Points: 22989 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 09 2010 at 07:25
Great interview! Nice to read so much about this great band and especially about what seems to be my favourite album of 2010 Thumbs Up
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Prog Sphere completed an interview with Martin Hornveth of Jaga Jazzist, recently. We spoke about new album, as well as their previous releases, other projects, their connection with progressive rock, etc. Read interview HERE!
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Originally posted by ProgBob ProgBob wrote:

Really loving this album.

I heard the title track and Toccata on the radio and bought it on the strength of that.  Otherwise, I had never heard of them but am now keen to explore their back catalogue.  Any recommendations as to what to try next?


The one I like the most is the previous album, even though it has the "lowest" rating:



3.81 | 7 ratings
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Points: 3083 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 04 2010 at 18:20

As a fan of their previous works, I really need to listen to this soon.
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Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

This is a wee bit off-topic, but would that have been on Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone, by any chance? I heard those same tracks on that show, which is what made me decide to give it a whirl on Spotify. I love Freak Zone.


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Originally posted by ProgBob ProgBob wrote:

Really loving this album.

I heard the title track and Toccata on the radio and bought it on the strength of that.


This is a wee bit off-topic, but would that have been on Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone, by any chance? I heard those same tracks on that show, which is what made me decide to give it a whirl on Spotify. I love Freak Zone.
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Really loving this album.

I heard the title track and Toccata on the radio and bought it on the strength of that.  Otherwise, I had never heard of them but am now keen to explore their back catalogue.  Any recommendations as to what to try next?
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Points: 2815 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 03 2010 at 04:19
Only heard it once. So far, didn't sound like no "masterpiece", but it is certainly very interesting. I'll be sure to give it a couple more spins.
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Points: 16715 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 02 2010 at 20:22
Eh, I wasn't too impressed by the Myspace tracks. I guess I'm too bitter. :(
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Points: 651 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 02 2010 at 20:02
Originally posted by angelmk angelmk wrote:

 One-Armed Bandit is a masterpiece.


Seriously, and it's probably the most interesting thing i've heard so far this year as well. (of course, the year is still young Big smile )
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Points: 8138 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 02 2010 at 17:14

You can hear influences from afro-beat and yes on the title track.

Another band I discovered recently blends rock, electro and african soukouss : vampire weekend.
"Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood)
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Points: 12625 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 02 2010 at 06:40
Still growing on me, but so far, pretty good release, some very cool tracks. 
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