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Poll Question: what is the best band, inovative, complex, progressive of the two
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    Posted: June 28 2012 at 11:43
KANSAS ,best(prog) band ever...Imo  Thumbs Up
are you listening,Leftoverture album? nec plus ultra Heart
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Points: 19535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2012 at 11:11
Originally posted by digdug digdug wrote:

both bands were amazing in their early careers

both went way downhill  after personnel changes

voted both

Well, Kansas only had personal changes after
  1. Kansas
  2. Song for America
  3. Masque
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  5. Point of Know Return
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And after 8 years of career......So not talking about Kansas early career.

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In the prog world, only one of these bands deserves mention: KANSAS.
 
Early Chicago has merit as a "fusion" act, but Kansas' odd time signatures, mysticism-tinged lyrics and classical-style arrangements put them firmly in the prog camp.
 
The first 3 albums have a few boogie-style songs, but are overwhelmingly prog.
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Chicago for me
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Neither. Big smile
 
But I prefer Chicago.
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Points: 5012 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 23 2012 at 15:29
Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Originally posted by ProgEpics ProgEpics wrote:

I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans.

Charming.

Chicago fans are too gay to beat anyone up.

Stern Smile Whoa, you did not just go there. LOL Brutal.


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Originally posted by ProgEpics ProgEpics wrote:

I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans.

Charming.

Chicago fans are too gay to beat anyone up.


Edited by Snow Dog - March 23 2012 at 13:09
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Oh I think I have that one.  It's off of In The Spirit Of Things?
 
Good guess, but no...
 
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I take it that he meant a chicago fan might beat you up and make you cry, but lighten up he was just quoting a song for us chicago fans.
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 23 2012 at 08:48
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

It isn't funny either way then.

It got a "nice" from someone who is a fan of the band, but it is pretty much the inherent nature of jokes that if you have to explain it, it loses impact, but doesn't make it unfunny.  For that one to really work you need familiarity with the lyrics of one of their more popular songs.

I'm sure knowing the song would make no difference. I see the words you posted. How does it relate to me not wanting to listen to Chicago?

How about just explaining it anyway?


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Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

It isn't funny either way then.

It got a "nice" from someone who is a fan of the band, but it is pretty much the inherent nature of jokes that if you have to explain it, it loses impact, but doesn't make it unfunny.  For that one to really work you need familiarity with the lyrics of one of their more popular songs.
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It isn't funny either way then.
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It won't be funny if I have to explain it.  Wink
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by ProgEpics ProgEpics wrote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Kansas without a moments hesitation. I will not listen to Chicago.Thumbs Down

You might want to watch your back if you go walking down the street one day.  Be sure and wear a watch because you may find time enough to cry.LOL

Nice


I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while.

Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke? Big smile

That was a joke?Confused
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Oh I think I have that one.  It's off of In The Spirit Of Things?
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by ProgEpics ProgEpics wrote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Kansas without a moments hesitation. I will not listen to Chicago.Thumbs Down

You might want to watch your back if you go walking down the street one day.  Be sure and wear a watch because you may find time enough to cry.LOL

Nice


I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while.

Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke? Big smile

How about a 'name this tune'?  No cheating - Google is off limits Wink

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Originally posted by ProgEpics ProgEpics wrote:

Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Kansas without a moments hesitation. I will not listen to Chicago.Thumbs Down

You might want to watch your back if you go walking down the street one day.  Be sure and wear a watch because you may find time enough to cry.LOL

Nice


I confess I did have to go and look up the lyrics for that one as I have heard that song several times though it's been a while.

Anyone want to have a go at Kansas lyric based joke? Big smile
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Points: 92 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 22 2012 at 18:07
Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

Originally posted by Snow Dog Snow Dog wrote:

Kansas without a moments hesitation. I will not listen to Chicago.Thumbs Down

You might want to watch your back if you go walking down the street one day.  Be sure and wear a watch because you may find time enough to cry.LOL

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This has been an interesting poll.  Lots of people feel very strongly in favor of one band and equally strongly against the other.

I listened to the first Kansas album today (my "strongly against" band) for the first time in years, and it was pretty entertaining.  Not good enough to change my vote (I really love Chicago, man), but I'm glad this poll came around and encouraged me to give them another chance.  I'll never badmouth Kansas again.
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Kansas fershure.But I love a lot of the early Chicago also.
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