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ForestFriend
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Posted: November 24 2017 at 16:23 |
I'm a big fan of Rush's last few albums. I can really respect that they don't just play a few songs from a new album and then forget about it on following tours; there's strong material from every album that they performed regularly.
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omphaloskepsis
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Joined: October 19 2011
Location: Texas
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Posted: November 25 2017 at 05:01 |
Black Sabbath 13 was a return to early Black Sabbath form. How Tony Iommi writes 4 killer rhythm riffs per song for every song is enormous.
In my opinion Sparks released their best album "Hippopotamus" ever this year.
Some folks claim Styx new album is the best album since the 70's. I disagree. Doesn't do anything for moi.
Edited by omphaloskepsis - November 25 2017 at 05:13
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Guldbamsen
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Joined: January 22 2009
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Posted: November 25 2017 at 08:50 |
dr wu23 wrote:
^Who's on first....? ;)
The new Wobbler is very good....but I still like Rites better. I didn't know Wetton and Banks were on it...?? | I take it the didn't give it away. I like the album as well but the joke was and still is that it sounds like Yes with John Wetton and Tony Banks joining in from time to time. The sawing buzzing Crimsonian bass antics plus that oh so recognisable melodic touch from the keys.
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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.”
- Douglas Adams
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: November 25 2017 at 09:41 |
The last Sparks is really good.
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Sagichim
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Posted: November 25 2017 at 18:48 |
I would add Biglietto Per L'Inferno, which upgraded their sound and style adding folk elements into their music, I found that really admirable, both their comeback albums are excellent especially Tra L'Assurdo E La Ragione.
Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno also released a great album in 2010.
And of course one of my favorite comeback albums is by Moving Gelatine Plates, Removing is really really good! While still maintaining their trademark humoristic style the music is just a little different now, less experimental but compensated with excllent songwriting, very recommended.
There are more which I can't think of now...
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richardh
Prog Reviewer
Joined: February 18 2004
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: November 26 2017 at 02:07 |
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richardh
Prog Reviewer
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Posted: November 26 2017 at 02:12 |
Dellinger wrote:
For me Oldfield's "Return to Ommadawn" is just as great as his 70's albums, and that's saying a lot, since he has become one of my very favourite artists (because of his 70's work, of course). |
I though he did well not to clutter the album too much. It breathes nicely. I will dig that one out today for another listen.
Have you heard Rob Reed's recent attempts to imitate the great man?
Edited by richardh - November 26 2017 at 02:12
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Dellinger
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Posted: November 26 2017 at 21:49 |
richardh wrote:
Dellinger wrote:
For me Oldfield's "Return to Ommadawn" is just as great as his 70's albums, and that's saying a lot, since he has become one of my very favourite artists (because of his 70's work, of course). |
I though he did well not to clutter the album too much. It breathes nicely. I will dig that one out today for another listen.
Have you heard Rob Reed's recent attempts to imitate the great man?
| No, I'm afraid I don't know Rob Reed. Though "attempt to imitate" doesn't sound very promising to try him out. I may like when a band goes after a style used by a previous band (such as Big Big Train, specially with English Electric, and the Genesis sounding music they did), as long as they have the talent to create their own original music of quality. But an attempt to imitate sounds like doing things by the numbers.
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richardh
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Joined: February 18 2004
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: December 06 2017 at 16:34 |
Dellinger wrote:
richardh wrote:
Dellinger wrote:
For me Oldfield's "Return to Ommadawn" is just as great as his 70's albums, and that's saying a lot, since he has become one of my very favourite artists (because of his 70's work, of course). |
I though he did well not to clutter the album too much. It breathes nicely. I will dig that one out today for another listen.
Have you heard Rob Reed's recent attempts to imitate the great man?
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No, I'm afraid I don't know Rob Reed. Though "attempt to imitate" doesn't sound very promising to try him out. I may like when a band goes after a style used by a previous band (such as Big Big Train, specially with English Electric, and the Genesis sounding music they did), as long as they have the talent to create their own original music of quality. But an attempt to imitate sounds like doing things by the numbers. |
yep that is pretty much what he did
Rob Reed is the keyboard player and main writer for the Welsh prog band Magenta. To be fair, their latest release We Are Legend is a cracking good album and could well end up top of my list of 2017 albums.
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