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    Posted: April 04 2015 at 15:41
I am 28 years old and I like prog rock and metal music.

My favourite prog bands in no order are Tool, Camel, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Caravan and many more.

Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 15:53
You don't want to be amongst nerds.

Believe it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 16:35
Welcome sir. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:06
Well, sut mae.

You have managed, in your post title, to piss us all off by addressing us as nerds, upset every single right minded VDGG fan by a derogatory remark about one of the most respected singers in rock history, and obtained a remark by Wallace.

Not the best of starts, eh?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:37
^Not sure why anybody would get pissed off or upset. "Nerd" is not really derogatory anymore, and he's entitled to his own opinion about VdGG even though I disagree with it entirely.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:39
Oh, I see.
A milky 28 yahre old.

Myself being an adherent of the opinion of the general degeneracy of youth, I denouncethy VDGG-dissing and put it down to (smug) inexperience.

You are proud to be inexperienced, are you not my Welsh 28 year old?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 18:07
Originally posted by elderdragon elderdragon wrote:

Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 20:57
To each their own, I guess! There's lots of catchier type prog among our archives with influences in the favorites you already have listed. Happy exploring

Some people don't believe that anyone could dislike one of the holy cows of progressive rock - but hey, I'm a transsexual film maker with a love for prog and dance, who am I to judge? It takes all types, doesn't it?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 20:59
Welcome! Yeah, nerd isn't really an insult anymore. Also, like has been said everyone is entitled to their opinions. Clap
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:45
Let's move on.

We are proving we are attention-seeking nerds by responding to this Nothingness  period.
It is not as if this joker is going to do serious posting here - even if he WAS capable.

(Sorry but I am not in the custom of  throwing out the welcome mat to persons who have no intention of contributing right off the get-go.)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:53
^How would you know he has no intention of contributing?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:58
Right.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 04 2015 at 22:29
It's just an introduction with a bit of humor injected. Plenty of users here have a sense of humor and contribute still. What happened to yours?


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 01:04
Originally posted by Lafayette Assburn Lafayette Assburn wrote:

Let's move on.

We are proving we are attention-seeking nerds by responding to this Nothingness  period.
It is not as if this joker is going to do serious posting here - even if he WAS capable.

(Sorry but I am not in the custom of  throwing out the welcome mat to persons who have no intention of contributing right off the get-go.)

I don't think you're being really nice to this guy. Just say if you were offended, there's no need to call him 'nothingness'. I don't think he did anything wrong at all.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 02:48
^Don't sweat it. Mr Assburn or Wallace as he's named is no longer a member of this site. He comes on a couple of times a year and acts like this. At least we gave him a chance to prove us wrong this time, but I guess he is allergic to being kind or acting like an adult.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 04:18
Originally posted by elderdragon elderdragon wrote:

I am 28 years old and I like prog rock and metal music.

My favourite prog bands in no order are Tool, Camel, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Caravan and many more.

Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on.

Thats me Big smile
Hello Elderdragon Hug
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I also like the 70's bands you mentioned very much! You ought to listen to the new greats now too, hopefully here you'll find many new and old never heard before gems too Approve
 
Awww  Lazland as per your comment, it's his prerogative to hear and like what he likes. Eldergragon, Lazland is a shining star here but he is a big softy too thus do not mind what he said here, he is pulling your pants Big smile another hug to you and to Lazland too, group hug yay Hug [QUOTE=lazland]Well, sut mae.

You have managed, in your post title, to piss us all off by addressing us as nerds, upset every single right minded VDGG fan by a derogatory remark about one of the most respected singers in rock history, and obtained a remark by Wallace.
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Edited by Kati - April 05 2015 at 04:19
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 07:58
When someone says "Hello Nerds" I feel addressed, so... Hello... and welcome to this forum!
 
Van der Graaf Generator is OK for me, but it took me many a year to appreciate Peter Hammill's vocals. They are really an acquired taste, and in a few cases their songs just drag on (Meurglys III is a fine example).
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:08
I meant nerds as in aficionados of prog rock, should have spent more time composing my thread alas.

I will try to listen to VDGG more, I already have 3 of their albums.

Thanks for the welcome :)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:11
Why am I not permitted to post in other forums?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:14
Because you're Welsh, sorryWink
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