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unclemeat69 
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 13:24 |
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I voted the Flower Kings, which is probably my favorite current band at the moment, although I really like both Transatlantic albums as well as the Tangent albums, as for SB I never really cared for them all that much, Neal-era SB reminded too often of Yes, Genesis, GG and probably every other 70s progband. I rarely (if ever) have that feeling with the other bands mentioned
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Follow your bliss
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alanerc
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Posted: August 09 2008 at 00:48 |
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I have some special love to Transatlantic's "Bridge Across Forever" 'cause It was one of my very first prog discovers. And I still love that album, It amazed me that they had song that lasted 30 mins, it was sick for me in that time...
Now it' very normal to me
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 17:26 |
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^lol, it seems so.
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 13:43 |
Four superb bands! 
The Flower Kings wins here for me. Second would be Transatlantic even though they only released two albums. Spock's Beard would be third even though 2 of their three last albums have been weaker than necessary (Octane being the exception). The Tangent's last album is the best of 2008 and the other two I have from them are very good.
Basically, of these 4 bands, I own every studio album except for one of The Tangent. That tells I somewhat like them...
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 13:14 |
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Transatalntic, both of their albums are better than any of SB's or TFK's and The Tangent can only match them on occaison.
Must mention Wobbler too, Hinterland is an excellent album.
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 13:10 |
 King Crimson776 wrote:
cacho wrote:
Then I went with The Tangent and then with Transatlantic. Spock's Beard singing isn't to my taste.. |
Dude, Transatlantic and Spock's Beard have the same singer... |
I know, but I just love the songs shared with Roine on vocals.. I'm not that stupid 
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elpprogster
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 10:08 |
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Glass Hammer for me!
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LinusW
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 09:43 |
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I've gradually lost some interest in most of these bands. They all get some time now and then. I loved Transatlantic and SB a while back and have only heard The Sum of All Evil by TFK. Beardfish had some good material, but never really grew on me.
The Tangent still stands strong though. Not As Good As The Book didn't disappoint me the slightest after the high expectations that A Place In the Queue left me with.
Guess that's the winner then.
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TerLJack
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 09:38 |
It's so hard to choose between the Beard and TFK, I'll choose Transatlantic, straddling the middle. I agree with most of the other comments here however. Although I'd take "Unfold the Future" or "V" over any Transatlantic CD.
Terry
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 04:18 |
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Glass Hammer for me over any of these. I like what I've heard by SB and TFK though.
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 03:35 |
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AlexUC
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 03:00 |
The Tangent. Much more creative than TFK and SP. Transatlantic is just a copy-paste, nothing more. Beardfish would be great too, not copying the typical Yes-Genesis symph prog, but copying the atypical Gentle Giant style 
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Yorkie X
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 23:48 |
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Spock's Beard appeal to me most from this list, if I`m in the mood that band have the ability to give me goose bumps. The Flower Kings are fantastic musicians but I feel their lyrics and vocals sometimes are a bit average.
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 21:36 |
I would say The Flower Kings because i have been impressed by RETROPOLIS, but their last one doesn't do a thing for me.
Spocks Beard has some very good moments to enjoy as well, Morse or no Morse.
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King Crimson776
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 21:31 |
cacho wrote:
Then I went with The Tangent and then with Transatlantic. Spock's Beard singing isn't to my taste.. |
Dude, Transatlantic and Spock's Beard have the same singer...
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King Crimson776
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 21:26 |
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Transatlantic, the best of the Beard and TFK in one band. Btw, these are just relatively new Symphonic Prog bands, the "retro" thing is a total misconception. The bands on this list show more creativity than the vast majority of supposed "modern" bands.
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 18:11 |
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 17:00 |
Transatlantic doesn't have enough of a discography for me to pick them. Very difficult choice for me between the rest. I'd probably take Spock's Beard over The Flower Kings,but it's close.But i'm picking The Tangent. I think i'd take their 4 albums over my 4 favourite Spock's Beard or Flower Kings records. And By-Tor if you like Beardfish you should have taked The Tangent ,cause soon they'll be part of The Tangent. Am i  wrong or what! 
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 16:54 |
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Can Pendragon be considered retro? Despite, of course, of having the typical Neo-Prog aspects, much of their sound is quite Retro on albums like The Window of Life and The Masquerade Overture, their best albums IMO. Still haven't heard Not of this World and Believe, but I have no willing to purchase the second.
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 16:44 |
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I have to agree that TFK is awesome (especially live and especially Reingold) with The Tangent second (Reingold, again) but I need to add Simon Says who I am still drooling over..... Magenta is fine as well.
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