Univers Zero 1977-1986

Lewian wrote: I can't argue against originality being highest in the beginning, however for me personally Clivages does as much as if not more than any album from the "classical" period.

Yes I should have phrased it otherwise. Because originality in itself is not a really big deal for me. I think virtually every track on those three first albums are extremely memorable. Even catchy - with so many infectious themes. And its refreshing that its not rock - although it certainly rocks. There's a distinct personality, tone and mood within every composition that I feel kinda got somewhat lost underways. Jack the Ripper - that's like a full gothic novel in fifteen minutes - and a really good one!

irrelevant wrote: I'm definitely a Uzed  fan, so I'd probably vote "Présage".  Fairly luke-warm on the rest of the albums TBH, but it's been a long while since I've played them...

-their three first are the "real UZ" to me. From Uzed and onwards they lost some of their originality (but still great of course).

Logan wrote: I can't think of a more consistently good band that released albums over many years than Univers Zéro. I do return to the début the most, but the first three albums in particular have received a large amount of playing time over the years. Mine is the third vote for "Malaise".

That makes two of us:) - in regards to all that you wrote.

I go for Heatwave. Dense is great, too... actually they are so consistent, half of these would qualify for "best".

Rick1 wrote: You can't do this to us!!  I love UZ:  I first heard about them via the inaugural RIO festival in 78 and had no idea about their career until a few years ago and I started gleefully catching up.  When all our prog heroes started simplifying like mad in the late 70s, UZ went in the opposite direction!  I wished I had seen them during this period.  The poll omits 'The Crawling Wind EP' which later included the wonderful Influences  that appeared on the legendary Recommended sampler in 1982, which I may well have voted for.  Here, it goes to La Faulx -  their tour de force.

Yes, I sort of forgot about Crawling Wind. But its a live album/EP "collection", and the poll was perfectly filled to the brim with their 25 first studio tracks. Still I guess I should relisten to Influences - which I have no recollection of.

You can't do this to us!!  I love UZ:  I first heard about them via the inaugural RIO festival in 78 and had no idea about their career until a few years ago and I started gleefully catching up.  When all our prog heroes started simplifying like mad in the late 70s, UZ went in the opposite direction!  I wished I had seen them during this period.  The poll omits 'The Crawling Wind EP' which later included the wonderful Influences  that appeared on the legendary Recommended sampler in 1982, which I may well have voted for.  Here, it goes to La Faulx -  their tour de force.  

The Funeral Plain for me but yeah some killer tracks listed there. 

Oof, difficult indeed!

Haha, "tunes"... Actually when it comes to UZ I am much more of an album than a track listener. Will make my mind up later.