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    Posted: December 13 2014 at 22:02

IQ, The Road of Bones.
When he rides, my fears subside.
For darkness turns once more to light.
Through the skies, his white horse flies.
To find a land beyond the night.
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^ LOL

I read your review, really nice one Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

 I'll have to update them all but I wish I could delete some 

I don't think you can delete a rating altogether, but if you delete all the review contents, it will revert to a simple rating. Or, if you like, you can cut and paste this, and watch yourself banned for VIII annis :)

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Points: 10215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 29 2014 at 10:22
^ Normally if I don't know the band I do a quick read just to get the idea of it and not ruin my own experience and then after listening, I compare notes. Smile

I rated a lot of albums for some time with only one listen (stupid me), and I don't agree or don't remember about some. I'll have to update them all but I wish I could delete some


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^ Andromeda: I see; I thought we were referring to SOT.

Jolly good, then. I already have. To keep the number of my 5-star reviews around 10% of the overall, I went ahead and downgraded a few Wilsons/PT albums :). 

Special Collabs' reviews are often very enlightening and thought-provoking. But, instead of having a person of greater musical knowledge dissect an album for me,  I would rather do my own earwork. 
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Points: 10215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 29 2014 at 07:05
Originally posted by Argonaught Argonaught wrote:

Who? 

I see; that's legit (or a subtly crafted excuse Stern Smile)

I have, but those are all by Special Collaborators, and not the everyday folk. When I research a band or an album, I primarily look for reviews by the rank-and-file members. Power to the people! 

Ah, never mind. I'll buy the music (thanks for the lead, btw), and post my ignorant and sketchy, but honest review, for that's what I do :)
I thought you were talking about Andromeda.

Trust me, that's not an excuse, if I get it I'll review it, but I'm still buying the prog classics that I haven't got the hidden gems yet Wink

I always read the Special Collaborators first and that one has reviews from three reviewers I always check.

Glad to be of service, I'll surely read your honest review Smile
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Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


To be honest, a lot of prog albums you need to give it a few spins. Yes I respect first impressions, I too have that, however with so many albums being released it's impossible to listen to all of them or dedicate much time to each one. Major bands will always have the upper-hand, this is fair too sometimes.  However, the internet in this case is not helpful, because I remember the time when I used to save all my pocket money to buy an album and once I got it I enjoyed it to the fullest.
What I don't like is putting the small label artist's down just for the sake of it. I doubt there is a band who use their own personal funds to release something that they have not put all their heart into it.
Critique all you want in a review, this makes sense otherwise it's an unpleasant experience for others and not nice.


Yeah, major bands may have the upper-hand. However, Iamthemorning just showed us a few years ago that a band may come out of nowhere and reach the top of the preferences.
 
Dillinger, speaking of Iamthemorning, this new review I just read http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1316372 by a fan, I can tell is true and makes you want to go and listen to this album. Really good and articulate, I can feel the joy and passion of his/her listening experience. SmileHug
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Points: 12608 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2014 at 21:38
Originally posted by Kati Kati wrote:


To be honest, a lot of prog albums you need to give it a few spins. Yes I respect first impressions, I too have that, however with so many albums being released it's impossible to listen to all of them or dedicate much time to each one. Major bands will always have the upper-hand, this is fair too sometimes.  However, the internet in this case is not helpful, because I remember the time when I used to save all my pocket money to buy an album and once I got it I enjoyed it to the fullest.
What I don't like is putting the small label artist's down just for the sake of it. I doubt there is a band who use their own personal funds to release something that they have not put all their heart into it.
Critique all you want in a review, this makes sense otherwise it's an unpleasant experience for others and not nice.


Yeah, major bands may have the upper-hand. However, Iamthemorning just showed us a few years ago that a band may come out of nowhere and reach the top of the preferences.
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Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

^ But they aren't on PA Ermm
Who? 

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 Nah, only heard it once or twice on Spotify: I can't recommend it if I still didn't get it myself. 
I see; that's legit (or a subtly crafted excuse Stern Smile)

Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

 You can read some pretty good reviews of that album though: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=45563 Smile 
I have, but those are all by Special Collaborators, and not the everyday folk. When I research a band or an album, I primarily look for reviews by the rank-and-file members. Power to the people! 

Ah, never mind. I'll buy the music (thanks for the lead, btw), and post my ignorant and sketchy, but honest review, for that's what I do :) 
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^ But they aren't on PA Ermm

Nah, only heard it once or twice on Spotify: I can't recommend it if I still didn't get it myself. You can read some pretty good reviews of that album though: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=45563 Smile
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^ This is one cute album .. clever art, too. When in doubt about the genre, go to PA: they say it's RIO/Avant-Prog, apparently.  

'Thou shalt believe and not doubt'. This will make you feel happy and fulfilled. 

Should I challenge you to write the first grassroots review for the Redwings Nest? 
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^ LOL It's really good, I though for the first 5 minutes it would be a relaxing jazz album but then all hell breaks loose LOL Amazing music, what's its genre: Avant-Jazz? And speaking of Avant it reminded me of another fine release from this year Redwings Nest from SOT Smile
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Points: 1413 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 28 2014 at 16:48
Originally posted by Meltdowner Meltdowner wrote:

^ I'm listening to Live on Planet Earth Smile 

ExclamationCareful Exclamation; It's just something that the good prog people do not talk about in public. 


 


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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

People really need to hear Necromonkey "A Glimpse of Possible Endings." That's my favorite. No reviews for it as yet but I will be taking care of that soon.

Checked out a live in the studio run-through of the title track just now, and it was awesome. Thumbs Up Thanks for the rec!
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Originally posted by bhikkhu bhikkhu wrote:

People really need to hear Necromonkey "A Glimpse of Possible Endings." That's my favorite. No reviews for it as yet but I will be taking care of that soon.


WordClap! Such a beautiful album from a talented bunch of guys. Looking forward to seeing them again next year at the NJ Proghouse Homecoming Weekend.
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People really need to hear Necromonkey "A Glimpse of Possible Endings." That's my favorite. No reviews for it as yet but I will be taking care of that soon.
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Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

Originally posted by Wanorak Wanorak wrote:

I want to downgrade my rating for Corvus Stone to 3 stars after listening to it a lot. It is good but lacks cohesion and meanders too much. It also lacks anything I would call memorable, other than Moaning Lisa. So, yes I rushed to judgement too quickly and gave it fours stars. I will remedy that as soon as the site allows me to. It seems to be having problems this week:(

Pity. It sticks in your head after listening a couple of times per day for a month, if you're willing to spend the time. Oh well, opinions are subjective and we're al entitled to our own. I know, because I can't stand Jon Anderson's voice. Wink

For one thing, 3 stars on the PA scale indeed means "good, but not essential". By golly, out of the several million albums, released so far, how many could be described as "good or better" by the PA criteria - ten thousand, on a good day and with some tailwind? So there. 

Corvus Stone, despite being a new band, has a number of devoted and outspoken followers. Recently, there has been a lot of fan-generated buzz here on PA about the band and the new album, which could be crudely described as "The Tench Drench" Geek . One can't expect every and each PA member to express the same level of enthusiasm, and, frankly, some members will feel disappointed. 

The bottom line is that the band have received a lot of PA attention and feedback. What will they do with it, that's up to them, but I am looking forward to their 2016 album, which will hopefully be shorter (if 45' was enough for DSOTM and Red, it should do for CS III as well), jazzier and vinyl-worthy. 

Regarding the 2014 Top 5 list: I went with the Road Of Bones, even though I do not personally like it. I have been very impressed with the progress of iamthemorning as well. 

My personal list would likely include TER, the Face Forward, Jeremy (by Jeremy Pelt and Roxy Coss), and the Life On Planet Earth (by Andromeda Mega Express Orchestra), but that's me, and no-one listens to me, ever Ouch  
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No problem you delightfully silly girl. I can't say that I wouldn't have reacted in the same manner, if I'd contributed to the album in some way. I guess it takes thick skin to be in this business.
And you're right punk is not an album, bad form
Heart Big smile hahahaha!!! you see! You are very silly too! LOL indeedy punk moozik (they refuse to play proper notes, very rebellious) big hug Hug
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