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Mellotron Storm 
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 Topic: Swiss time was running out...
Posted: May 24 2015 at 09:40 |
I couldn't pick between the two Brainticket albums or the two Clepsydra records, both rated very evenly so I included both and leave it up to you as to which one you prefer. Eleven bands from Switzerland who's albums I do appreciate a lot. Lots of variety here and I especially like the two Post-Rock bands in Equus and Evpatoria Report.
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tboyd1802
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:08 |
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Can't vote in this one, as I've only heard one of the entries. Sonar - which I think is fantastic...
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Sagichim
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:19 |
Good poll John. I only know about half of these. It's really a tie between Island and Circus for me, I'll give Island the edge here because of its unique and special atmosphere.
One more band I instantly think of when I think about swiss prog is Galaxy, I love their one and only album.
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:23 |
Same as Sag, John.  Island is great and quite unique.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:33 |
 tboyd1802 wrote:
Can't vote in this one, as I've only heard one of the entries. Sonar - which I think is fantastic... |
It's a good one alright. Some variety here with 2 Neo albums, 1 Symphonic, 2 Post-Rock, 4 Krautrock, 1 Avant and 1 Eclectic.
Edited by Mellotron Storm - May 24 2015 at 10:36
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:39 |
Sagichim wrote:
Good poll John.I only know about half of these. It's really a tie between Island and Circus for me, I'll give Island the edge here because of its unique and special atmosphere.
One more band I instantly think of when I think about swiss prog is Galaxy, I love their one and only album. |
I would say that Circus and Island are the two that most would point to as classic albums from Switzerland. Interesting about Galaxy is that many say they were from Germany, i've never heard them yet, just read a few reviews on here. I need to track that one down if it's even out there these days.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:41 |
hellogoodbye wrote:
Same as Sag, John. Island is great and quite unique. |
I listened to it the other day after being inspired by Sagi's poll. What an album! Unique for sure.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 10:43 |
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I went with Equus. Love the dark atmospheric sound plus there's plenty of mellotron, another unique record from the Swiss as not many Post-Rock bands use mellotron.
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Sagichim
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 11:01 |
Mellotron Storm wrote:
Sagichim wrote:
Good poll John.I only know about half of these. It's really a tie between Island and Circus for me, I'll give Island the edge here because of its unique and special atmosphere.
One more band I instantly think of when I think about swiss prog is Galaxy, I love their one and only album. |
I would say that Circus and Island are the two that most would point to as classic albums from Switzerland. Interesting about Galaxy is that many say they were from Germany, i've never heard them yet, just read a few reviews on here. I need to track that one down if it's even out there these days. |
Oh you're right I forgot there's that confusion thing about their origins and I could never remember where they were really from, but I think you're right they're from Germany. It's long out of print I'm sure but definitely worth looking for a second hand copy.
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 18:13 |
I only know Sonar, Island, Alone, Drum Circus, and (regular) Circus. Of those, Island & Drum Circus stand out (Alone is close, but not in the same tier for me). I'd vote for Drum Circus, an oft unmentioned album that really gives the flavor of the time it was made.
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 19:40 |
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Really love Clepsydra and Evaporia Report, i voted Clepsydra.
I recommend you a band form Zurich, Sicher, they have only one album.
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Posted: May 24 2015 at 20:38 |
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Love both Movin On by Circus and Celestial Ocean by Brainticket.........went with Circus.
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 03:55 |
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Krokodil-An Invisible World Revealed-a very focused, together sounding album.
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 13:26 |
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Clepsydra.
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A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!!
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 16:36 |
Sagichim wrote:
Mellotron Storm wrote:
Sagichim wrote:
Good poll John.I only know about half of these. It's really a tie between Island and Circus for me, I'll give Island the edge here because of its unique and special atmosphere.
One more band I instantly think of when I think about swiss prog is Galaxy, I love their one and only album. |
I would say that Circus and Island are the two that most would point to as classic albums from Switzerland. Interesting about Galaxy is that many say they were from Germany, i've never heard them yet, just read a few reviews on here. I need to track that one down if it's even out there these days. |
Oh you're right I forgot there's that confusion thing about their origins and I could never remember where they were really from, but I think you're right they're from Germany. It's long out of print I'm sure but definitely worth looking for a second hand copy. |
I'll put it on my list but I won't get my hopes up, thanks Sagi!
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 16:38 |
Man With Hat wrote:
I only know Sonar, Island, Alone, Drum Circus, and (regular) Circus. Of those, Island & Drum Circus stand out (Alone is close, but not in the same tier for me). I'd vote for Drum Circus, an oft unmentioned album that really gives the flavor of the time it was made. |
That's awesome Phil! Sorry to get so excited but I didn't expect Drum Circus to get a vote. A really enjoyable Krautrock styled album.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 16:40 |
Progmind wrote:
Really love Clepsydra and Evaporia Report, i voted Clepsydra.
I recommend you a band form Zurich, Sicher, they have only one album.
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Never heard of Sicher but i'll check them out, thanks! I'm glad someone else has an appreciation for The Evpatoria Report and it's gret to see Clepsydra get some love.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 16:42 |
dr wu23 wrote:
Love both Movin On by Circus and Celestial Ocean by Brainticket.........went with Circus. |
It took me a while to appreciate Movin On by Circus and i'm pretty sure Hugues would vote for that one. I need to spin that one soon, it's been too long.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: May 25 2015 at 16:43 |
presdoug wrote:
Krokodil-An Invisible World Revealed-a very focused, together sounding album. |
Wow! Another one that I didn't think would get a vote, thanks Doug 
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