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Wow, both the website's search function and google failed to find this thread. But I knew it existed. I had to bruteforce my way through the pages and I finally found it! I knew I wasn't crazy.

I'm currently listening to Tales From The Lush Attic for the first time. I'm not really all that familiar with pre-Ever IQ (aside from the songs they've played on various concert DVD's). I'm really digging it so far.

It's interesting, they seem to have gotten their start as something of a Genesis clone band. I knew about this but I wasn't aware of how far they took it back then. Tim Esau lifts a lot of basslines straight from Mike Rutherford, and Peter Nichols seems to attempt some kind of forced Gabriel raspiness, but he occasionally forgets to do it and slips into his natural vocals. LOL 

Even in their humble beginnings you can hear various ideas that showcase what the band would go on to become. The album feels like a natural precursor to Dark Matter, an album which brilliantly combined their early-Genesis influence with everything they learned over the years.

Despite some of the recent personnel changes, I'm still optimistic about the possibility of a new album. Frequency was fantastic despite the absence of Orford (or possibly even because of it). I just hope that whoever they get to replace John Jowitt has new and interesting ideas to contribute to the band.
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Looks like Tim Esau is back. It'll be interesting to see how he has developed.
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I've just noticed that Paul Menel has released a new album, and it appeals that John Jowitt is his bassist. Has anybody heard the album? Any thoughts on it?
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Originally posted by rod65 rod65 wrote:

I've just noticed that Paul Menel has released a new album, and it appeals that John Jowitt is his bassist. Has anybody heard the album? Any thoughts on it?
 
Not sure that there is an album. Amazon has a sample of one song that was released as a single last year. Had a listen but its not encouraging me to go and get the album assuming it exists.
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IQ is definetly my favourite band among "new ones".

I bought "Dark Matter" when it was released and immediately fell in love. Strong compositions, enjoyable vocals and professional playing.

After that gold nugget I have bought all IQ's albums and liked most of them.
Frequency was an iteresting one. At first I didn't like it at all, vut after 5-6 listenings (on backroud) i got into it. Now Frequency competes well with the very best ones.

Current ordering:

The Seventh House
Dark Matter
Frequency
Tales From The Lush Attic
Subterranea
Ever
The Wake
Are You Sitting Comfortably
Nomzamo

I have not found "Seven Stories Into Eight". Only dvd is the one that came with Frequency, it is as well enjoyable.

So, I recommend every Symphonic Prog listener to give a chance to IQ.

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Originally posted by Altti_H Altti_H wrote:

IQ is definetly my favourite band among "new ones".

I bought "Dark Matter" when it was released and immediately fell in love. Strong compositions, enjoyable vocals and professional playing.

After that gold nugget I have bought all IQ's albums and liked most of them.
Frequency was an iteresting one. At first I didn't like it at all, vut after 5-6 listenings (on backroud) i got into it. Now Frequency competes well with the very best ones.

Current ordering:

The Seventh House
Dark Matter
Frequency
Tales From The Lush Attic
Subterranea
Ever
The Wake
Are You Sitting Comfortably
Nomzamo

I have not found "Seven Stories Into Eight". Only dvd is the one that came with Frequency, it is as well enjoyable.

So, I recommend every Symphonic Prog listener to give a chance to IQ.

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The great thing about IQ is that they have no bad albums. My least favourite is Nomzamo but I'm quite happy to give it the occasional spin.
 
Shame you can't track down Seven Stories into Ninety Eight as its well worth having. I checked Amazon UK and its currently unavailable.
 
You could try this specialist prog supplier
 
you could e-mail them
 
They will retain your e-mail at least and let you know if they do track down a copy.
 
 
 
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*bump*

To any IQ fans that aren't paying attention, there's a poll going on anointing the best band from 1980 and on.  Currently IQ is in a heated battle against a strong field.  The voting ends today.

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80853&PN=3

At this point, every vote counts.  
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I wanted Frogg Cafe to advance in that one, but it doesn't seem likely.......

The only IQ album I have is Frequency, and I enjoyed it the first couple listens, but I havent gone back to it in a while. Maybe I should.
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Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

I wanted Frogg Cafe to advance in that one, but it doesn't seem likely.......

The only IQ album I have is Frequency, and I enjoyed it the first couple listens, but I havent gone back to it in a while. Maybe I should.

Yes, you should - it's a fine album. Also, Dark Matter is highly recommended.
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Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:

*bump*

To any IQ fans that aren't paying attention, there's a poll going on anointing the best band from 1980 and on.  Currently IQ is in a heated battle against a strong field.  The voting ends today.

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80853&PN=3

At this point, every vote counts.  


Drastic problems require drastic solutions, right Tom? LOL
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*grin* we do what we can in our own little way  Tongue
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

I wanted Frogg Cafe to advance in that one, but it doesn't seem likely.......

The only IQ album I have is Frequency, and I enjoyed it the first couple listens, but I havent gone back to it in a while. Maybe I should.

Yes, you should - it's a fine album. Also, Dark Matter is highly recommended.

See, Dark Matter is one of my least favorite IQ albums, Laz, Give me The Seventh House or Subterreria any day, both remain favorites of mine.
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I was wondering what all the fuzz was about in the IQ appreciation threadLOL

Maybe that´s why my Froggy won´t make it...
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Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

I wanted Frogg Cafe to advance in that one, but it doesn't seem likely.......

The only IQ album I have is Frequency, and I enjoyed it the first couple listens, but I havent gone back to it in a while. Maybe I should.

Yes, you should - it's a fine album. Also, Dark Matter is highly recommended.

See, Dark Matter is one of my least favorite IQ albums, Laz, Give me The Seventh House or Subterreria any day, both remain favorites of mine.

Both are great, but I think that Harvest of Souls is one of the tracks of the new decade. I will never tire of that track, and it is, to me, the epitome of the band's career.
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I personally think Frequency and The Wake are their best.  For me, Dark Matter drops in quality a little but after Sacred Sound but then picks back up with Harvest of Souls.  The other songs are good but not as enjoyable for me.  
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Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:

*bump*

To any IQ fans that aren't paying attention, there's a poll going on anointing the best band from 1980 and on.  Currently IQ is in a heated battle against a strong field.  The voting ends today.

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80853&PN=3

At this point, every vote counts.  
 
I voted for ...Opeth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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I recently received my copy of The Wake Live At De Boerderij, released last year. The CD contains a live performance of The Wake, which is excellent, and the DVD of course contains the same, along with three really impressive encore pieces and a photo slide show. For the time being at least, the CD has become my go-to version of The Wake. I was wondering who else among you has gotten hold of this little gem, and what you might think of it. Last I checked, it had not appeared in their discography here on PA and thus has not been reviewed here, so this seemed like the best place to share thoughts.
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^ yes I've got it and I also noticed it isn't part of their discography on PA. I guess I better get that sorted.
 
I agree with your comments about. I was actualy very suprised how good it especially as it features Paul Cook and not the more technically gifted Andy Edwards. Cook plays brilliantly on it actually and the sound is about bang on. Highly recommended.
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Originally posted by rod65 rod65 wrote:

I recently received my copy of The Wake Live At De Boerderij, released last year. The CD contains a live performance of The Wake, which is excellent, and the DVD of course contains the same, along with three really impressive encore pieces and a photo slide show. For the time being at least, the CD has become my go-to version of The Wake. I was wondering who else among you has gotten hold of this little gem, and what you might think of it. Last I checked, it had not appeared in their discography here on PA and thus has not been reviewed here, so this seemed like the best place to share thoughts.
Now added (thanks Progshine). Who will be the first to review it? I'll probably do mine tomorrow so this is your chance to get the coveted 'first review of the album'Big smile
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Does anybody have any thoughts on how to get a copy of Seven Stories Into '98?  None of the normal sites seem to have a copy of it available either to purchase a download or a CD. 

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