Post 70's Prog World Cup FINAL: PT- Riverside - Progressive Rock Music Forum

I was almost sure that I would not vote for Porcupine Tree in the finals. I have heard 6 albums with them and only slightly enjoyed one of them (Fear of a Blank Planet for those who are interested). But, Riverside is one of those bands who I really can't enjoy, no matter how much I try. Not that my vote would've mattered anyway. Porcupine Tree will walk throught this without even flinching.

How horribly dull.

I prefer Riverside.

love both but

PTree

Prog On!

Originally posted by Anthony H.

How horribly dull.

I prefer Riverside.

I know. F***ing Riverside. It's a pity that after all this time we ended up having the most one sided final ever imagined.

PT easily, an underwhelming final, it must be said, how and ever thanks for running this Prog World Cup, its been fun..Now all we need is another one for the 70's and back...i need my daily fix

You must be joking.....Take a running jump......

My vote goes to Riverside. With the way some of the polls went in this tournament, I wouldn't be surprised if Riverside upsets, but I doubt it.

My Last.fm
Jazz-rock conspiracy? Zappa and Miles played at the same festivals in the
summer of '69 right BEFORE Hot Rats AND Bitches Brew were recorded.

Oh my, what kind of dumbass gave Riverside the deciding vote in the semis? Tongue

I'll pass them a vote, at least so they don't get triple-bageled.

Originally posted by The Willow Farmer

Good Times. I joined the forums when this whole thing got started. I used to post something like, "If I had a vote, it would go to..." Now I'm a senior member. Oh, to be a newbie again.

I'll miss going to ol' PA and seeing a new "Post 70s Prog World Cup" on the side. Great job, Morningrise.

I vote PT.

Thanks

Who knows? Perhaps in a near future I'll do something new and endless once again.

I voted for After Crying vs PT and Riverside vs Opeth. I don't dislike PT, but I have to be coherent and vote for Riverside again.

Ok, that's a final, but why that mention of a very poor anthem played by the sister of a former F1 pilot and a former bluesman totally converted to pop?

Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half.

Wow, I never thought it would come to this. As most, I took it for granted that the final would be Opeth vs PT. It is clear that I do not like Opeth at all, nor do I actually like Riverside. I like SOME Porcupine Tree, which is why I voted for them. Since many might miss it, here are my comments from the actual poll thread from earlier:

Originally posted by Hercules

Originally posted by Progosopher

A vote for Riverside is a vote against Opeth.

No - I voted for Riverside, not against Opeth.

Opeth are a really good band but, on balance, I just prefer Riverside.

Now Marillion have gone, I'm with Riverside all the way.

It seems my anti-Opeth campaign is successful, bwa-ha-ha, but I am truly sorry to see it. From reviews and comments, it is clear to me that Opeth really is the more favored band amongst our community, I just do not like them at all. That Riverside has prevailed is a fluke of the tournament. It's like in a championship game - sometimes the underdog marshalls together and puts on a stellar effort. This is what happens when you procrastinate! As it is, I cannot see Riverside defeating Porcupine Tree. Oh, well.

After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. ~Aldous Huxley

Poll Question: pick your favorite
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Porcupine Tree	71	[68.27%]
Riverside	33	[31.73%]
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