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    Posted: November 14 2008 at 02:25
I'm looking for some insane sounding, heavy stuff with lots of changes, demented sounds, heavy guitars, but not really metal...
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Sleepytime Gorilla Museum!
 
All of their (three) albums are definitely worth investigating if you dig Mr. Bungle (one of my favorite bands, actually!) and fits your request perfectly. Their 2004 masterpiece Of Natural History is the best place to start. You might as well check out Estradasphere and Mike Keneally for a similar, Zappa-esque approach. Another highly recommended band is Bubblemath, that sounds like Mr Bungle, only closer to regular progressive rock overall. Still incredibly unique and rewarding band.  Enjoy!
 
 


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Secret Chiefs 3
Shining
Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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Thanks for the recommendation! I've already checked out some Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Secret Chiefs and Shining. Out of those, SGM is the closest to what I'm looking for (although I enjoyed the Eastern flavors of Secret Chiefs 3 immensely), but I do have a harder time with the cookie-monster vocals...

As for Keneally and Zappa - what can you recommend specifically? The only Zappa I know is Joe's Garage...which I love! But I need more!
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Tub Ring.

 
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Dog Fashion Disco!

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Originally posted by jplanet jplanet wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation! I've already checked out some Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Secret Chiefs and Shining. Out of those, SGM is the closest to what I'm looking for (although I enjoyed the Eastern flavors of Secret Chiefs 3 immensely), but I do have a harder time with the cookie-monster vocals...

As for Keneally and Zappa - what can you recommend specifically? The only Zappa I know is Joe's Garage...which I love! But I need more!
 
 
One Size Fits All, Roxy & Elsewhere, Sheik Yerbouti and Over-Nite Sensation are fine albums to get if you enjoy Joe's Garage. As for Keneally, Dancing, Dog and Hat are those I recommend most to start with. Great albums all of them.
 
 
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Unexpect should be right up your alley, maybe also Ephel Duath.

You'll probably find Discus entertaining as well, although their music isn't too 'heavy'.
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Idiot Flesh, I guess goes without saying (pre-SGM)
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Wow, thanks to all for the suggestions - I have my work cut out for me researching all of these names I have never heard of before, but i expect I will have a lot of fun in the process -- thanks again!
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Would Fantomas be too obvious?
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Originally posted by sleeper sleeper wrote:

Would Fantomas be too obvious?


No, although one of the few recommendations here that I am at least slightly familiar with - added to the list!
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Points: 31157 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 17 2008 at 04:56
Originally posted by Visitor13 Visitor13 wrote:



You'll probably find Discus entertaining as well, although their music isn't too 'heavy'.
 
 
Indeed!
 
They sound like an ethnic version of Mr Bungle. Im only familiar with their 2nd (and most appreciated) album, ...tot licht! though, but it's brilliant all the way.
 
Fantômas is a side project of Mr. Bungle, only much crazier. Their debut album consist of 30 songs of weirdness mixed with metal and with a lot of samples. Their fourth album, Suspended Animation, is similar, only much more cartoon oriented. The Director's Cut is their most accessible, but still very weird. Deranged covers of old movie themes (including Der Golem, Godfather etc.) Tongue
 
Check out their ProgArchives site!
 
 
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Relayer by Yes is for you my friend!Wink
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Originally posted by jplanet jplanet wrote:

I'm looking for some insane sounding, heavy stuff with lots of changes, demented sounds, heavy guitars, but not really metal...


Relayer by Yes is for you my friend!Wink
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