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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 16 2014 at 13:56 | |||
I checked out a couple of tracks Jim and yes it's very good. Man it seems like a long time since i've spun some heavy tunes like that or even Metal of any kind. I guess we all go through phases but yeah that was good.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 16 2014 at 14:03 | |||
Well I try to do two reviews a week these days and in 2013 it was a lot less than that, not like the old days. I've been going through some tough times since 2012 having to close my business and i'm still fighting to get my head above water financially. I'm not complaining or feeling sorry for myself though because I have an amazing family and live in a beautiful area and am working. I really like your reviews, you have such a way with words and I have visited your blog many times.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
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AEProgman
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2012 Location: Toadstool Status: Offline Points: 1787 |
Posted: November 19 2014 at 07:37 | |||
In the true nature of PA, I appreciate the reviews by those who bring to attention the little known or stuggling artists that are good and worthy of being noticed.
Of late, thanks to Finnforest and Matti (others as well) for bringing to my attention bands/artists such as Superflous Motor, Thoby Loth, Daycast, Inner Light Orchestra, Kevin Geier, etc.... Great job guys!!!!
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Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 16913 |
Posted: November 19 2014 at 22:32 | |||
Thanks a lot Jim, appreciate that. Gives me a lot of pleasure to cover lesser known artists. I look for albums that aren't being covered much in other blogs and sites....everyone who puts in that much time to make an album, usually at their own expense, deserves a little feedback. Wish I had more time to do it.
I have other projects going I should be spending that time on, but I'm addicted to tunes. |
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Matti
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 15 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 2058 |
Posted: November 20 2014 at 00:40 | |||
Thanks. As a reviewer I have always preferred to write about albums with little or no reviews. (Sometimes I think how nice it would be to review classics of the greats that I've listened to for ages, but I don't like to be the XXXth person to do so. There are always artists more in need of attention.)
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 12 2011 Location: Melb, Australia Status: Offline Points: 7951 |
Posted: November 23 2014 at 19:04 | |||
Two killer reviews from Mr Thomas on the front page right now, for the latest Floyd and Mostly Autumn discs:
http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1314523 http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1314521 The best the Archives has to offer! |
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Meltdowner
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 25 2013 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 10215 |
Posted: November 24 2014 at 19:15 | |||
^ The best TER review I read so far
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 27 2014 at 17:08 | |||
Okay there's been four reviews of late that have interested me for different reasons.
Finnforest's review of Mushroom Giant really sounds like something I need to get, and one of the aspects to Jim's reviews that i've always loved is his quotes. Michael's review of that Hoelderlin self titled album is one I appreciated as i've debated on getting that one for some time. I now know I want it. Gruvan Dahlman's review of PAWN was one I just enjoyed reading and it's one I will be reviewing eventually so it was good to get a heads-up of what it's like. And Apps giving it 3.5 stars is a high rating from him as well, so i'm intrigued. I forget the fourth one. A mind really is a terrible thing to waste isn't it?
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apps79
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551 |
Posted: November 28 2014 at 02:08 | |||
P.A.W.N. was a shocking surprise actually, these guys made a great attempt and came up with a really professional sound at the end, I strongly recommend to visit their bandcamp page and listen to their stuff, actually the 26-min. epic is one of the best 20+min. pieces I've heard in a while.
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When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace...
listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio |
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 28 2014 at 21:45 | |||
The Dream Theater/Ayreon references don't exactly have me salivating but in reading several reviews including yours I am looking forward to it's arrival.
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Finnforest
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 16913 |
Posted: November 28 2014 at 22:09 | |||
John it still happens to me quite often when I hear something like Mushroom Giant......I think to myself....John will love that one!!
Def thought of you on that album. |
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apps79
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 01:54 | |||
you can include me in the list cause I've abandoned this type of prog for some years now, but there is so much more going on in this album it definitely moves away from these influences at the very end.Happy listening
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When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace...
listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio |
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bhikkhu
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: AČ Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 07:39 | |||
^^^ Approaching my readiness of a P.A.W.N. review as well. Very interesting stuff. While it doesn't blow me away there is a lot to like. It's a definitely a band to watch should they continue.
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 18:16 | |||
By the way I really enjoyed your Necromonkey review, I do have the first one but haven't got to it yet. Your high praise has me very curious.
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Tom Ozric
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15916 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 18:35 | |||
Just read Mellotron John's Psicomangia review - WTF ? - Fuzz organ, relentless rhythms, available on vinyl - I'M THERE !! Thanks for bringing this to my attention
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bhikkhu
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: AČ Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 18:54 | |||
Thanks. I am glad you liked it. Don't get much feedback on my reviews so I am never really sure how they go over. Get the album, you won't be disappointed. I believe the only way to get it is to email the guys at [email protected] and they well tell you to paypal 21 bucks.
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 21:01 | |||
It's NOT fuzz organ it's a high pitched shrill, and it's relentless! Must be my Canadian accent or something.
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Mellotron Storm
Prog Reviewer Joined: August 27 2006 Location: The Beach Status: Offline Points: 12801 |
Posted: November 29 2014 at 21:02 | |||
I know what you mean about the reviews, all I usually hear is crickets. Thanks for the heads up about where to get it.
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Sagichim
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 29 2006 Location: Israel Status: Offline Points: 6632 |
Posted: November 30 2014 at 01:14 | |||
Sorry for butting in but I'm also a big fan of this fantastic duo. Personally I find their debut to be much better than Glimpse...I think it's more special and experimental/weirder, but of course it's only me. It was really hard deciding whether rating the debut with 4 or 5, and I ended up with 4 eventually, but it is one of the most refreshing albums I got to hear in the past few years no doubt about it. Great band! and check out that debut ASAP John if you already have it, I wonder what you'll make of it.
And of course great review Bhikkhu
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bhikkhu
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: AČ Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109 |
Posted: November 30 2014 at 13:55 | |||
Thanks for the appreciation. I dug Necroplex too but Glimpse just blew me away from the get-go. Of course it could have something to do with the fact that I picked up my copy directly following their ripping performance at Prog Day. |
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