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   I don't know the band too well but I listened to Lady Lake again today and I thought it was very good. The first song is amazing, but you're right. Some of the songs seem like filler, but it's not too bad overall.

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moreitsythanyou Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: April 23 2006 Location: NYC Status: Offline Points: 11682	Posted: March 11 2007 at 16:31
	I don't know the band too well but I listened to Lady Lake again today and I thought it was very good. The first song is amazing, but you're right. Some of the songs seem like filler, but it's not too bad overall.
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Minimalist777 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 19 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 293	Posted: March 11 2007 at 16:26
	Yes, I will listen more, however some of it was definetly commercial filler to my ears. Edited by Minimalist777 - March 11 2007 at 16:26
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Atomic_Rooster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 26 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1210	Posted: March 11 2007 at 15:48
	they are great albums, but some discretion is advised on making early judgments, as their style is very eclectic
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Duncan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 23 2004 Status: Offline Points: 180	Posted: March 11 2007 at 15:26
	The highlights of Lady Lake are incredible, but it's not exactly the most consistent album ever - stylistically as well as in terms of quality. In Spite... is more even, but murkier and a lot more obtuse. The track Lady Lake is pretty much superior to and more successful than any of 70-71 Van Der Graaf's more impressionistic excursions. And there's a crushing riff!

Bern Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: September 22 2005 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 11746	Posted: March 11 2007 at 13:26
	Their two albums are incredible in my opinion. Their first takes longer to grow on you but it's excellent too.
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eugene Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 30 2005 Location: Ukraine Status: Offline Points: 2703	Posted: March 11 2007 at 12:57
	More listens are definitely recommended!
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con safo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 17 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1230	Posted: March 11 2007 at 12:55
	Lady Lake is a great album with a couple filler tracks. The title track is incredible.


Philéas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 14 2006 Status: Offline Points: 6419	Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:58
	It might grow on you a bit more with further listens. That was the case with me. I recommend you to check out their first aswell. Slightly different, but very good. Might take longer to grow though.

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	I think Lady Lake is a very even album. And an excellent one as well! Give it a few more spins, it will surely grow on you more!
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The Wizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7341	Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:23
	They're a band i've been wanting to hear since they're often compared to Jethro Tull and Van Der Graaf Generator, two of my favorite bands.


Minimalist777 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 19 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 293	Posted: March 11 2007 at 11:22
	Gnidrolog was a obscure prog band from Britain in the 70s. Although they never acheived the success of their contemporaries such as Jethro Tull or Yes they seem to have a devoted cult following in these parts. A few months ago, at Tower Records going out of business sale I picked up their Lady Lake album for only a few $. It took me until yesterday to get around to listening to it though and I immediatly fell in love with the track Soldier. Ship and Social Embarrasement are also excellent, however tracks 3-4 seem pretty mediocre to me and track 5 is a poor attempt at a commercial hit song. Overall I'd say its a good album, but not the great one some say it is. Does anyone agree with me or do I need further listens? Edited by Minimalist777 - March 11 2007 at 11:22
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