I really like your review !! |
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ExittheLemming
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Posted: April 28 2017 at 14:17 | |
Thanks. If my review is critical of anything it's those who profess to love Trout Mask Replica but never listen to it and of myself for not being able to appreciate it. You clearly belong to neither camp |
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Atavachron
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Posted: April 28 2017 at 15:40 | |
Iain ! Been far too long.
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ExittheLemming
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Penal Colony Status: Offline Points: 11415 |
Posted: April 28 2017 at 21:10 | |
Damn straight pear. Hope all is erm...peachy |
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098 |
Posted: April 29 2017 at 04:24 | |
What a brilliant review from the exiled Scotsman ...although I prefer the early version with the tennis analogy. Had me grinning from the get-go.
Welcome back Iain. |
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ExittheLemming
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Penal Colony Status: Offline Points: 11415 |
Posted: April 29 2017 at 04:30 | |
Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916 |
Posted: April 29 2017 at 04:37 | |
^ Sweet !!
I just looked backed at the Trout Mask reviews. I reviewed it with 3 stars - over 10 years ago. And what blows me out, is that I haven't spun this vinyl since that week I reviewed the damn thing. So, is this (alledged) work of art really necessary ???? Great analysis Lemmingman........ |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 29 2017 at 04:43 | |
I always enjoy a well written review that reeks of irreverance and fun
-even when it completely misses the point of this wonderful album or maybe it doesn't and simply is unwilling to take the plunge into the rabbithole Sour grapes from a big fan. To me Trout Mask is the perfect ending to a wild night out on the town. A couple of New Years back I remember listening to it on repeat with a friend of mine. I think some wires got crossed because it has made sense to me ever since - so much so that I completely forgot to shut it off when the guests arrived who all looked equally frightened and bewildered coming in the door. Good times. It is also an album that goes incredibly well with a bit of herring and snaps. You'll thank me later. |
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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.”
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ExittheLemming
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Penal Colony Status: Offline Points: 11415 |
Posted: April 29 2017 at 04:58 | |
Well said. I think 'Trout' attracts so many coruscating and maybe unfair reviews because for me, it speaks more from the free jazz sphere than the Avant/RIO Prog one. Apart from say, 'Moonlight on Vermont' and a couple of other tracks, it ain't really a rock album at all? |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 29 2017 at 05:06 | |
In many ways you seem to hit the nail on the head with that post - even if it only touches upon the subject of expectations. No amount of prep work can prepare the average rocker for Trout Mask - even if you come from the avant lands not because it's the most bonkers and out there sh*te released north of Vesuvius, but because it basically is rockless.
Hell I've had more succes in getting people to listen to Mr. Bungle than Tangerine Dream. To me personally that is beyond weird. |
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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.”
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916 |
Posted: April 29 2017 at 05:23 | |
I think my sister would dig Trout Mask more than any Tech-Death. She does enjoy certain Zappa when I play it, but can't stand any growl Metal - though always digs non-growl Opeth when it's playing.......(so for jokes, I'll play a track which has clean Vox merging into fierce growl moments. Fun reaction I get !!
Morningrise is just BRILLIANT for this. |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 29 2017 at 05:32 | |
Mjeaah I wouldn't get my hopes up Tom
During my 15 year old love affair with this strange album I must have played it hundreds of times to women in various forms - some of em mad about music others just mad in general - and I have sadly never converted anyone. A couple of guys have taken the bait though but they both came across as some kind of weird Stephen Hawking and GG Allin combo. Edited by Guldbamsen - April 29 2017 at 05:33 |
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 29 2017 at 05:37 | |
^ Like I said, I haven't spun the ole fishy mask album for over 10 years........
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SteveG
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Posted: April 29 2017 at 08:34 | |
Nice to see Iain back to shake up the status quo. Now if we can only get him to review the Madcap with similar disdain, life would be perfect.
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
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Posted: April 30 2017 at 02:09 | |
Great to see Japanese all-girl band (well, one of their earlier line-ups!) getting some attention recently on the front page, with Ben Miller/Progfan97402's review of one of their best discs, `Goddess of Darkness' - timed nicely as well considering their very recent reunion concerts in Japan!
http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1715784 Always cool to see Ben likes to jump around a whole range of genres too in what he reviews, something I like trying to do as well (although it's usually a blur of Italian prog and electronic stuff! ). |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 30 2017 at 06:28 | |
^Seconded. Methinks a prog reviewer tag is in order (tbh it probably should've been handed out a long time ago).
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tszirmay
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Posted: April 30 2017 at 10:05 | |
Great Memoriance review from the Aussie-Man !!!! Spot on, bro......
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SteveG
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Posted: May 01 2017 at 04:31 | |
Ulver's new one sounds both fascinating and repulsive to me. Trip hop, electronica, Gothic! So, it's worth a spin, thanks to aapatsos.
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
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Posted: May 01 2017 at 09:23 | |
Aww, cheers, mate, I thought you might like it seeing as you dig the album so much too! Now there's an album very much deserving of plenty more attention...
For sure, Dave, and I'll bump a second request for ViannaProghead/Jaime Silva, the guy does terrific work across a range of genres and albums. |
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Magnum Vaeltaja
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Posted: May 06 2017 at 07:31 | |
I loved Ivan's Jordsjo review; captured some of my thoughts on this album perfectly.
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when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents
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ExittheLemming
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2007 Location: Penal Colony Status: Offline Points: 11415 |
Posted: May 06 2017 at 07:43 | |
Well dip me in brie and call me a high cholesterol niche snack if you like, but that old ex admin rascal Bob Easy Livin has submitted an uber spiffy review of Pendragon's Masquerade 20 DVD/video. We are not worthy....
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