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Poll Question: Which of these would you recommend to me?
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    Posted: June 13 2009 at 13:42
Get Phallus Dei , the version with bonus tracks which is beautifully crafted. Also it's a very interesting starting point if you haven't got into the german stuff yet.
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Congratulations!
 
I recommended Space Revolver for you, because it's my favorite out of those I know on your list.
 
It really depends on what you are in the mood for, though.  I go through phases when I collect music.  Most recently it has been Prog, in many of its forms.  More recently, though, it was Jazz, and before that, Classical.  Are you in any particular mood?  Remember, what you don't buy now, will be available for your purchase later on.
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Grave New World.

If you can get the vinyl for the artwork alone, it's worth it.

It's an astonishing album anyway; a concept album of the journey through life and with astonishing variety of styles.
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I voted Samla Mammas Manna, though Amon Duul II would have been a great choice too.
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I would get Lady lake.
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Posts: 5551 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 13 2009 at 22:14
Originally posted by Finnforest

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How 'bout some PFM?Big smile

Stati perhaps?


That one is $32. Embarrassed



Yeah, but did you just see Sinkadoten's review....check it out.  Maybe you could try Per Un Amico or Storia Minuto, those are the early ones that help suck people into RPI and might be cheaper. 

Stati comes with a DVD, or at least it used to, which makes it pricey.  But its worth it, the DVD is a blast with the music. 

If you like beautiful and melodic music(i know you do) take Finnforest's advise and get one of PFM's early classic cds. You'll seriously wonder why it took you so long.
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Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake - that's two classics for the prize of one. Many seem to prefer the latter, but In Spite is their fivestar-masterpiece for me. 
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Originally posted by Rocktopus

Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake - that's two classics for the prize of one. Many seem to prefer the latter, but In Spite is their fivestar-masterpiece for me. 
 
 
Gnidrolog is my second choice on hat list before Srtrawbs and ADII, but behind Samla's Maltid.
 
 
 
 
Hands down the winner, becaise I think Gnidrolog's two album deserve their own discs each.
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You being a prog musician and all I'd have to say Willowglass- Book of Hours it has a mystical vibe relaxing engaging and still progressive .. hard to explain you need to hear it I was very pleasantly surprised when I did.  

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Samla Mammas Manna - MÅLTIDThumbs Up
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I don't know how much Krautrock you have heard  - I have heard very few albums myself to be fair - so my recommendation of Phallus Dei depends on that.  Failing that, Grave New World is my next pick, beautiful album that you can't go wrong with. Smile
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SMM would be my first choice, followed by Phallus Dei ...both are phenomenal recordings Thumbs Up
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Of these I think I'd recommend for you these albums in the order you've listed them: Strawbs, then Gnidrolog.... Actually, I don't have that WIllowglass one though I'm sure I've heard samples.

My favourites of these are Malted, Phallus' Day Out (in honour of a recent nude bicycle-riders parade in Vancouver), and In Spite of Hairy Toe-Jam/ Lady Leak.

Did you listen to the streaming mp3s? 

Here's a great one to try from SMM (if you don't like this, then I wouldn't recommend the album -- hope the link works): CLICK







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Space Revolver. A great modern symphonic album from one of the masters in the modern prog field.
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Thanks for your help everyone!

Due to availability issues, I have selected Willowglass's Book of Hours (gotta have some symph, yes?) and something to expand my horizons: Amon Duul II's Yeti.  I think I will enjoy both (I listened to Amon Duul II's samples here, and liked what I heard).
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So the two lowest voted bands on the poll, nice. LOL

That being said, regarding Yeti, I think you'll be happy with the purchase.  It's some incredibly well crafted stuff, and the improv stuff is at least at the same level as the studio work.
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get the "Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake" next for sure, it was one of the best combo CDs i've ever bought. They're music is quite amazing (and unique!)
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Posts: 30755 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:36
Originally posted by SaltyJon

So the two lowest voted bands on the poll, nice. LOL

That being said, regarding Yeti, I think you'll be happy with the purchase.  It's some incredibly well crafted stuff, and the improv stuff is at least at the same level as the studio work.



Improv stuff?  Ermm

sh*t!  Angry

LOLWink
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Posts: 27695 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:41
Originally posted by Epignosis

Originally posted by SaltyJon

So the two lowest voted bands on the poll, nice. LOL

That being said, regarding Yeti, I think you'll be happy with the purchase.  It's some incredibly well crafted stuff, and the improv stuff is at least at the same level as the studio work.



Improv stuff?  Ermm

sh*t!  Angry

LOLWink



It's at the end of the album - so you can just hit "stop".  Wink

Actually really good album, there - be curious to read your opinion.
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