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Roj 
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 Posted: November 26 2008 at 06:51 |
Hi Robert,
Firstly I'll compliment you on a great poll, very interesting as usual  .
There's quite a few I've got but also some I need too. I've picked out 5, so that your wife's bank balance isn't stretched too much!
I second Natural Science re: Yesshows. I can't believe how poorly rated that album is, it's great and one of my faves by Yes. The version of Gates of Delirium is incredible, in my top 5 of all time without a doubt. Moraz is excellent. I can wholly recommend this album, it's one I still play regularly and for me it's much better than Yessongs.
I can see The Sky Moves Sideways is proving popular, and rightly so. This is superb, PT's best IMHO, from the era when they played their best stuff. The bonus disc is good too. The Moonloop "excursions" are great although knowing you buddy might be accused of a bit too much noodling  . For me their new stuff is not a patch on this.
Shadowlands by Glass Hammer is a fine album too, although I personally prefer Lex Rex. Shadowlands is very strong though, not a weak track on that one, though the Going For The One influence is a bit strong on Run Lisette! The opener and the epic Behind The Great Beyond stand out for me.
I love Eloy, so recommending Ocean is easy. In my view, once your used to Frank's accent, you are away and this is a great album. I am requesting a few of theirs on my similar Christmas wish list!!
I also go along with Atom Heart Mother too. Worth buying for the groundbreaking title track.
All things considered Robert, you are in for a great Christmas. Well deserved, too.
Roj.
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 07:12 |
I'd recommend Please Don't Touch, Pawn Hearts, Camel and a wedge of Stilton 
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 07:38 |
There are enough classics there which are missing from your collection, so what are you waiting for?  I don't know how much you can spend for Christmas music presents, but if I were you, I'd secure Aqualung, Lizard and (depending on tastes) Ommadawn or Pawn Hearts in my collection. Out of the others I know, Phideaux, Floyd, Philipps, Caravan - rewarding purchases.
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 08:37 |
 NaturalScience wrote:
cacho wrote:
...Wait a minute! I don't get it. YOUR WIFE DECISION? WHAT ABOUT SANTA?
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When you reach the stage in life that myself and Epignosis find ourselves in, the wife is Santa. 
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Absolutely.
She watches everything I do, I get to sit on her lap, she eats craploads of cookies, she's fat, and I get to tug on her beard. 
Oh wait. 
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 08:46 |
Roj M30 wrote:
Hi Robert,
Firstly I'll compliment you on a great poll, very interesting as usual .
There's quite a few I've got but also some I need too. I've picked out 5, so that your wife's bank balance isn't stretched too much!
I second Natural Science re: Yesshows. I can't believe how poorly rated that album is, it's great and one of my faves by Yes. The version of Gates of Delirium is incredible, in my top 5 of all time without a doubt. Moraz is excellent. I can wholly recommend this album, it's one I still play regularly and for me it's much better than Yessongs.
I can see The Sky Moves Sideways is proving popular, and rightly so. This is superb, PT's best IMHO, from the era when they played their best stuff. The bonus disc is good too. The Moonloop "excursions" are great although knowing you buddy might be accused of a bit too much noodling . For me their new stuff is not a patch on this.
Shadowlands by Glass Hammer is a fine album too, although I personally prefer Lex Rex. Shadowlands is very strong though, not a weak track on that one, though the Going For The One influence is a bit strong on Run Lisette! The opener and the epic Behind The Great Beyond stand out for me.
I love Eloy, so recommending Ocean is easy. In my view, once your used to Frank's accent, you are away and this is a great album. I am requesting a few of theirs on my similar Christmas wish list!!
I also go along with Atom Heart Mother too. Worth buying for the groundbreaking title track.
All things considered Robert, you are in for a great Christmas. Well deserved, too.
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Thanks so much, buddy. I'm intrigued with a few of your recommendations, particularly Yesshows- I have Yessongs (it was the first CD of Yes I ever bought. I bought it thinking it was a greatest hits collection.  ); I have never been pleased with the sound quality on that one.
I hope you (and everyone here) has a wonderful, prog-filled Christmas. If anyone else wants to, please make your own wish list poll for the gift-giving season. I'd be happy to help!
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 08:50 |
Ricochet wrote:
There are enough classics there which are missing from your collection, so what are you waiting for? I don't know how much you can spend for Christmas music presents, but if I were you, I'd secure Aqualung, Lizard and (depending on tastes) Ommadawn or Pawn Hearts in my collection. Out of the others I know, Phideaux, Floyd, Philipps, Caravan - rewarding purchases.
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Thanks Rico. I realize I'm missing several "classics," but part of the prog pleasure is actually going to a music store and looking for things. So I'm usually disappointed, but I enjoy the thrill of finding something I wouldn't expect them to have. I don't do much online shopping (though my wife will for Christmas).
And I told my wife she could spend $35 on me (that's two or three albums). Not much, but things are tight until I can find work.
I always spend a fortune on her anyway. She deserves it. 
For her birthday this month, I took her to The Loft, which is an upscale clothing store, and she got a promotion that if she spends $100 there in December, she gets an additional $100 worth of merchandise free. So that's what she's getting. 
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Alberto Muñoz
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:03 |
Epignosis wrote:
Dear Santa,
I have been an especially good boy this year (except for some bits I hope you didn't see). I didn't shoot a single reindeer (nor did I hit one with my car), I kept a good attitude despite losing my job, and I chased down a purse snatcher (seriously). I think I deserve some good prog music to welcome 2009.
Please and thank you,
Epignosis
PS. If you give me a stocking full of coal again, I swear I'll use it to light your shanty of a house in the North Pole on fire. And I love venison.
Hi, PA- before I send this letter off to Santa Claus, please help me decide which items on my wish list I should have.
Note: I've enabled multiple votes, so if you would recommend all of them, please do so! I'm greedy!
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Oh Epi you're the MAN, 
Your polls always are a bit of a fresh air to me.
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Alberto Muñoz
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:14 |
oh and the list, i would recommend:
Atom Heart Mother, the Pinnacle of his "orchestral sound" and two crown's jewel, Summer of 68 and If.
Yessshows, a wonderful live album parts with Bruford and Parts with then new drummer Alan White. wonderful rendition of Close To The Edge and Heart of the Sunrise.
Aqualung, one of the best records of JT that i ever hear, Feature Aqualung, Wondering Aloud, Mother Goose, My God, Hymn 43 , excellent album!!!!!!!
Ommadawn i did not remember quite that album, but i think that is a good one, entire years have passed since i heard that album.
KC Lizard, wow!!!! simply wow!!! a gem !!! a must have!!!
Please Don't Touch ST have a really very good album as a footnote the title track was going to be in Genesis' W&W but they other members prefer Blood in the Roof.
Eloy's Ocean is a very good album, one of the most beatiful album that i remember of Eloy.
Pawn Hearts, a outstanding album of VDGF a must!!!!
Camel the first, i always be very symphatize with the first albums of a band, Six Ate and Slow Yourself Down among others a re great!!!
Oh Acquiring the Taste, a good one of GG you wont miss this.
Golf Girl, a really good track of In the Land of Grey and Pink.
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CCVP
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:17 |
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GO OCEAN, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111!!1!!!!!!1!1111!!!!!ONEONEONEONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ELEVEN!!!111!!!!
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Jozef
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:36 |
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I would recommend these.
-Anthony Phillips: "The Geese and the Ghost"
-Pink Floyd: "Atom Heart Mother"
-King Crimson: "Lizard"
-Van Der Graaf Generator: "Pawn Hearts"
-Camel: "Camel" (Or "Moonmadness" if you don't already own it)
-Caravan: "In the Land of Grey and Pink"
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RaphaelT
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:42 |
I could not believe Ocean would actually win with Aqualung, Pawn Hearts, Lizard, In The Land Of Grey And Pink
But I recommend all of them and also Doomsday Afternoon by Phideaux (after listening to one track at my space I say it is definitely a must)
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yet you still have time!
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Bern
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 10:51 |
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I honestly don't see why Snakes & Arrows would win this poll. It's not nearly as essential as most albums in this poll.
I'd personnally suggest Pawn Hearts and In the land of grey and pink but according to what I know about your taste, you haven't dwelved into those bands much yet so it's a guess to take.
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Roj
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 11:14 |
Hmmm, a sudden surge of vote for Ocean and particularly Snakes and Arrows......
Much as I love Eloy, could it be that some wag is exploiting the "multi vote" nature of this poll? If so, the perpetrators must be rounded up, bound, gagged and forced to listen to Love Beach on a loop at 110db for the next week.
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 11:50 |
Alberto Muñoz wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
Dear Santa,
I have been an especially good boy this year (except for some bits I hope you didn't see). I didn't shoot a single reindeer (nor did I hit one with my car), I kept a good attitude despite losing my job, and I chased down a purse snatcher (seriously). I think I deserve some good prog music to welcome 2009.
Please and thank you,
Epignosis
PS. If you give me a stocking full of coal again, I swear I'll use it to light your shanty of a house in the North Pole on fire. And I love venison.
Hi, PA- before I send this letter off to Santa Claus, please help me decide which items on my wish list I should have.
Note: I've enabled multiple votes, so if you would recommend all of them, please do so! I'm greedy!
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Oh Epi you're the MAN,
Your polls always are a bit of a fresh air to me.
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Thanks buddy. I enjoy making polls- if they ever become stale, be sure to let me know!
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 26 2008 at 12:00 |
No votes for Kerry. 
It's probably safe to say my wife won't get me Rush- she hates Geddy Lee's voice.
But you fanboys can feel free to vote all you want.
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Posted: November 27 2008 at 00:33 |
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Clearly its the great work of Floyd known as "Atom Heart Mother". Two great epics to open and close it, and several good songs in between. Plus there is that iconic cow on the cover.
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Roj
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Posted: November 27 2008 at 04:07 |
Roj M30 wrote:
Hmmm, a sudden surge of vote for Ocean and particularly Snakes and Arrows......
Much as I love Eloy, could it be that some wag is exploiting the "multi vote" nature of this poll? If so, the perpetrators must be rounded up, bound, gagged and forced to listen to Love Beach on a loop at 110db for the next week. |
Nobody else has spotted these strange goings-on. I'm sure the Rush live album is good, but 42 votes........ As for Eloy's Ocean, that's one I voted for. I didn't know there were as many as 32 Eloy fans on here in total!
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Posted: November 27 2008 at 05:00 |
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I recommend Acquiring the Taste.
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 27 2008 at 05:36 |
Roj M30 wrote:
Roj M30 wrote:
Hmmm, a sudden surge of vote for Ocean and particularly Snakes and Arrows......
Much as I love Eloy, could it be that some wag is exploiting the "multi vote" nature of this poll? If so, the perpetrators must be rounded up, bound, gagged and forced to listen to Love Beach on a loop at 110db for the next week. |
Nobody else has spotted these strange goings-on. I'm sure the Rush live album is good, but 42 votes........ As for Eloy's Ocean, that's one I voted for. I didn't know there were as many as 32 Eloy fans on here in total! |
I can understand Rush- there's an awful lot of fanboys here, as they themselves call them. Alex, Mike, rushfan- we're looking at you. 
But as for Eloy, I don't know...it is in the top five space rock albums...
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Posted: November 27 2008 at 10:18 |
Epignosis wrote:
Roj M30 wrote:
Roj M30 wrote:
Hmmm, a sudden surge of vote for Ocean and particularly Snakes and Arrows......
Much as I love Eloy, could it be that some wag is exploiting the "multi vote" nature of this poll? If so, the perpetrators must be rounded up, bound, gagged and forced to listen to Love Beach on a loop at 110db for the next week. |
Nobody else has spotted these strange goings-on. I'm sure the Rush live album is good, but 42 votes........ As for Eloy's Ocean, that's one I voted for. I didn't know there were as many as 32 Eloy fans on here in total! |
I can understand Rush- there's an awful lot of fanboys here, as they themselves call them. Alex, Mike, rushfan- we're looking at you.
But as for Eloy, I don't know...it is in the top five space rock albums...
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I actually only voted once for all the options I told you to get, so I'm not sure where those came from. It is funny though.
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