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Poll Question: Which do you prefer?
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    Posted: May 03 2018 at 14:57
Which do you like more?
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Zappa, but wouldn't want to be without either 
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Zappa's cool but VDGG...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote doompaul Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 03 2018 at 16:36
Wow. Tough call. I'm going to go with VDGG just because I know them better. I have just recently been gaining a real appreciation for Zappa. Some things are mind blowing but some of his "wackier" stuff just turns me off. 
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Frank Zappa
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Zappa. But I love VDGG too.
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Easy one. I actually listen to Zappa.
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I love me some VDGG, but I have to go with Zappa on this one.

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Like VdGG, but not even close for me. Zappa easily...
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VdGG for me.
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Genius beats respectable. Zappa is genius.



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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote irrelevant Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2018 at 01:45
Pleasantly surprised at the score right now, as I thought VDGG would be out in front. 

Voted Zappa.    
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Zap
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Genuinely thought VDGG would at least be tied!

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VDGG

I just listen to them more than Zappa
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The mighty Frank Zappa. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lewian Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2018 at 05:57
Zappa's best stuff is great but I just have more emotional connection to VDGG's music overall.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote I prophesy disaster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2018 at 06:09
Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Zappa's best stuff is great but I just have more emotional connection to VDGG's music overall.
 
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I'm more familiar with VDGG so they get the vote. Love Zappa's music too though.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ReactioninG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2018 at 08:58
No knock on VDGG, but Zappa by millions of miles. Zappa is like three bands in one and is so interesting down the little details of his work. VDGG is on the second-tier of the Classic Prog Greats in my mind, along with bands like Camel.
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