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Prog-jester 
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 Topic: We go too slow (Silver Mt Zion poll)
Posted: February 15 2008 at 15:48 |
I must admit I have always though of Zions as GY!BE offshot and nothing more. Debut was very good, others (2001-2004) were declining. And then I got "Horses in the Sky", which has changed my mind completely and quickly became one of my Top-20 Albums ever!!! A new one is good too, probably their second best on par with debut, though direction they're taking may disappoint some die-hard fans  if there are any...
"The world is sick so kiss me quick" 
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avestin
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 15:50 |
Still need to get 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons.
Love the others, Horses and He Has Left... in particular.
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keiser willhelm
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 15:56 |
i was unsure of what to buy from their catalogue as they all have gotten relatively mixed reviews but i think you've officially steered me towards horses. 
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Prog-jester
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 15:58 |
indeed  I wonder why it's so underrated, maybe because I haven't submitted my 5-star review yet  It has best songs (just check LastFM statistics), best lyrics and best musicianship. Love it!!!
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Prog-jester
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 15:59 |
 avestin wrote:
Still need to get 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons.
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I believe you'd love it 
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Mellotron Storm
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Joined: August 27 2006
Location: The Beach
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 16:42 |
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"He has left us alone..." is my fav but i haven't heard "Horses in the Sky" yet.. All you guys do is cost me money.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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ClassicRocker
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 16:45 |
Last option - I actually haven't heard anything by them , although I am somewhat familiar with GY!BE
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Prog-jester
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 17:33 |
sinkadotentree wrote:
All you guys do is cost me money. |
you won't regret, I assure you
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Scrub
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Location: United States
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 17:46 |
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I personally love everything by them. My personal favorite being 13 Blues For Thirteen Moons. Horses In The Sky is also REALLY great as well... My two favorites by them for sure!
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Moatilliatta
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 18:04 |
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If Efrim's voice weren't so insufferable, I would probably go with one of the newer releases. But I went with Born into Trouble...
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www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph
 
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Dim
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Joined: April 17 2007
Location: Austin TX
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 18:13 |
All I have is thirteen moons, but it calls forextremely challenging listening, and I seriously doubt I'll ever be able to get through the entire album.
I guess I should get some more albums before I strt ranting though...
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laplace
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 18:16 |
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Hmm, I quite like the new Silver Mt. Zion, it's a three star album for definite. The vocals really work for me, and I like the band's idea of themselves as punk in general. Going to look back on their earlier releases so I can hardly vote right now.
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chamberry
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 19:18 |
Haven't heard 13 Blues yet, but I do have everything else from them. My favorite is Horses In The Sky. The lyrics on this album are the most disturbing on their discography. Plus I love the folk aspect on this album. As opposed to others I love the band because of the singing and lyrics. What Godspeed managed to do with their music Efrim makes it even more disturbing with his lyrics. Hey Igor, when are you going to give me some credit for the sig?
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avestin
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Posted: February 15 2008 at 20:18 |
By the way, for those in North America (and beyond as well) and who want to support the source, you can check out the label itself, Constellation for the ASMZ albums and others :
Label:
Online/Mailorder:
Edited by avestin - February 15 2008 at 20:18
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Prog-jester
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Posted: February 16 2008 at 05:59 |
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Prog-jester
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Posted: February 17 2008 at 06:41 |
seriously, I've checked Zions' ratings and they're so underrated...more love to Zions!!! Leave the whores or love the whores!!!
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Uncle Spooky
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Joined: July 31 2007
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Posted: June 18 2008 at 11:16 |
Just bought 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons. Horrible stuff. Mainly noise. vocals are very reminiscent of John Lydon's atonal wailings in the Sex Pistols and the music isn't much better. Not sure why a band like this is included at Prog Archives. Note to self: filter Post Rock/Math Rock from searches when looking for best albums of year so far  Mark
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