Some tips for a newbie?

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I'm guessing someone here will place a curse on me after this pathetic post, but here goes...
I've been looking through the list of bands in the archives, and there are alot of unknowns for me. And I'm sure there are alot of bands/albums there I would like, if I only knew about them.
I'm looking for something similar to any of these bands/albums:
Savatage (post/incl. Streets), Shadow Gallery, Dream Theater - Images and Words, Ayreon, Everon, Eternity X - The Edge, Nikolo Kotzev - Nostradamous, Kamelot (post. Fourth Legacy), Gary Hughes - Once and Future King (I,II)... I think you get the picture.
I'm looking for something post 1980, that isn't too heavy.

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Theli Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 01 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 2	Topic: Some tips for a newbie? Posted: February 01 2005 at 12:26
	I'm guessing someone here will place a curse on me after this pathetic post, but here goes... I've been looking through the list of bands in the archives, and there are alot of unknowns for me. And I'm sure there are alot of bands/albums there I would like, if I only knew about them. I'm looking for something similar to any of these bands/albums: Savatage (post/incl. Streets), Shadow Gallery, Dream Theater - Images and Words, Ayreon, Everon, Eternity X - The Edge, Nikolo Kotzev - Nostradamous, Kamelot (post. Fourth Legacy), Gary Hughes - Once and Future King (I,II)... I think you get the picture. I'm looking for something post 1980, that isn't too heavy.

Swinton MCR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 19 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 848	Posted: February 01 2005 at 12:30
	I'd Suggest Rush - 2112, Hemispheres and Farewell to kings, welcome Theli Edited by Swinton MCR

tuxon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502	Posted: February 01 2005 at 12:57
	Welcome in tha 'hood Theli Not to heavy post 1980. Definetly Rush, 2112, hemispheres and Farewell to Kings Try some Marillion Fugazi, Script for a jesters tear, Arena Pride, The Visitor, IQ Dark Matter, Ever, Pendragon Window of life, The Masquerade Overture, Genesis(pre 1980 though) Peter Gabriel era. It's all neo-progressive rock style. Downloads are available from this site, so easaly obtainable
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Aaron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 08 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 395	Posted: February 01 2005 at 13:57
	listen, i used to listen to all the things you listen to, pick up Yes' Fragile, see how that treats you edit: sorry, it won't sound like what you want, but this was my first prog rock album (well, at least when i knew i was buying prog rock), you might like some jethro tull as well, pick up Aqualung and go from there Aaron Edited by Aaron

AngelRat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 14 2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 1014	Posted: February 01 2005 at 15:49
	Anything by Pain Of Salvation, especially 'Remedy Lane'. And after that Riverside - 'Out Of Myself'. And after that...ask again.


Certif1ed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 08 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 7559	Posted: February 01 2005 at 15:54
	I think that if you like "Images and Words", then you'll love Yes.

tuxon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 21 2004 Location: plugged-in Status: Offline Points: 5502	Posted: February 01 2005 at 16:11
	Indeed try Yes (pre 1980, or live albums) pre 1980, my advise would be The Yes Album, Close to the edge or Relayer Live, I liked; Live In The House Of Blues, and ABWH's An evening of Yes music. DVD magnification tour is very good aswel.
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Eemu Ranta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 26 2004 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 150	Posted: February 01 2005 at 16:17
	You'd probably adore Opeth. Their all albums are fantastic, "Morningrise" being one of my all-time favourite records. That's also the least accessible one, so "Blackwater Park" or "Still Life" is the place to begin.

Theli Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 01 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 2	Posted: February 01 2005 at 17:56
	Thanks for all the tips. I'll browse through the archives for some soundsamples of the bands suggested.

Spartacus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 27 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 72	Posted: February 01 2005 at 17:59
	You might also want to check out Enchant.

aqualung28 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 03 2004 Status: Offline Points: 916	Posted: February 01 2005 at 20:11
	even though they don't sound like any of the bands mentioned, you can't go wrong with Jethro Tull, especially Thick As A Brick, Songs from the Wood, and Aqualung
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