Alabaster (U.K.) for Crossover Prog - Progressive Rock Music Forum

http://alabastermusic.bandcamp.com/album/autumn-sky

Edited by Svetonio - August 15 2012 at 02:09

Will check.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

This is one of those albums that has a bit of pretty well everything in it - quite amazing really considering that it is only a four-track, 24-minute EP! As Marty says, there are shades of Post Rock & Heavy Prog - & even a bit of Metal chucked in on track three. Goodness only knows which sub you'd file it in...It sure as hell belongs here somewhere though...& Svetonio - you are finding some absolute crackers on bandcamp just lately - keep it up, my friend!!

Svetonio's 'stike rate' has improved markedly since the old days when he sent in so many suggestons that were seen as 'not prog at all' by the New Bands team back then. But he always included some real gems amongst them even so - the difference now is that almost all his suggestions are really good ones. He is a real asset to the site at the moment imo.

And Svetonio, being in team that receives many of your suggestions, I would like to personally thank you for your contribution to the goodness what is ProgArchives.

There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless,"

-Andyman1125 on Lulu

Even my

bump

Indeed they were (before I joined the team).

There was a comment in the team thread that apart from a section of the third track 'Feathers', this music isn't prog. The two 'no' votes came from the most experienced members of the team, with a third vote for 'move' (presumably to Post Rock). All I can add to this thread for now is that this was a very short EP anyway, which jumps about all over the place, and we must therefore consider the likelihood that the band may not have yet found their true musical direction. Plus there is no info whatsover about the band on their bandcamp page, or anywhere else for that matter - so adding a bio would have been a pain to say the least. I'm sure the guys took these factors into account when casting their 'no' votes...Maybe if a full album is forthcoming at some stage in the future, plus a bit of background info, we can look at them again.

There is actually an Alabaster band on facebook, but it is the excellent female-fronted Alternative Rock (Paramore-like) band from Seattle/Chicago USA, who don't belong on here at all, but would be well worth a listen for any Hayley Williams fans out there!

Listen to their debut 7-track EP 'Unraveled' here: http://alabaster.bandcamp.com/album/unraveled.

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Svetonio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213	Topic: Alabaster (U.K.) for Crossover Prog Posted: August 15 2012 at 02:08
	http://alabastermusic.bandcamp.com/album/autumn-sky Edited by Svetonio - August 15 2012 at 02:09

lazland Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 28 2008 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 13910	Posted: August 15 2012 at 12:33
	Sent to Crossover for eval.
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Marty McFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2009 Location: Czech Republic Status: Offline Points: 3968	Posted: August 16 2012 at 17:03
	Will check.
	There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my

Marty McFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2009 Location: Czech Republic Status: Offline Points: 3968	Posted: August 17 2012 at 03:07
	I don't know (Andy)man, there is a lot of Post-Rock and Heavy too, or at least a lot of what sounds to me like it.
	There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7917	Posted: August 17 2012 at 05:18
	This is one of those albums that has a bit of pretty well everything in it - quite amazing really considering that it is only a four-track, 24-minute EP! As Marty says, there are shades of Post Rock & Heavy Prog - & even a bit of Metal chucked in on track three. Goodness only knows which sub you'd file it in...It sure as hell belongs here somewhere though...& Svetonio - you are finding some absolute crackers on bandcamp just lately - keep it up, my friend!!

Marty McFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2009 Location: Czech Republic Status: Offline Points: 3968	Posted: August 17 2012 at 06:02
	Indeed, Svetonio is long time suggester ... even some of his threads doesn't make it to PA database, many of them are here now. Let's hear another reply. I remember Alex harmonium.ro posting his opinions, Andyman too often hinted what he thinks about certain albums ... where are they nowadays ?
	There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7917	Posted: August 17 2012 at 07:19
	Svetonio's 'stike rate' has improved markedly since the old days when he sent in so many suggestons that were seen as 'not prog at all' by the New Bands team back then. But he always included some real gems amongst them even so - the difference now is that almost all his suggestions are really good ones. He is a real asset to the site at the moment imo.

Svetonio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213	Posted: August 18 2012 at 06:58
	Thank you, Yam Yam! I think this awesome act will find a place in Prog Archives - were Alabaster belongs without a doubt. Edited by Svetonio - August 18 2012 at 06:59

Marty McFly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 23 2009 Location: Czech Republic Status: Offline Points: 3968	Posted: August 19 2012 at 13:10
	And Svetonio, being in team that receives many of your suggestions, I would like to personally thank you for your contribution to the goodness what is ProgArchives.
	There's a point where "avant-garde" and "experimental" becomes "terrible" and "pointless," -Andyman1125 on Lulu Even my

Svetonio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213	Posted: August 19 2012 at 13:19
	Cheers, Marty!

Svetonio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2010 Location: Serbia Status: Offline Points: 10213	Posted: April 20 2013 at 01:04
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seventhsojourn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 11 2009 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 4006	Posted: April 20 2013 at 04:21
	Looks like they were rejected: http://progfreak.com/Alabaster-154075.html?path=pa/recent

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7917	Posted: April 20 2013 at 12:02
	Indeed they were (before I joined the team). There was a comment in the team thread that apart from a section of the third track 'Feathers', this music isn't prog. The two 'no' votes came from the most experienced members of the team, with a third vote for 'move' (presumably to Post Rock). All I can add to this thread for now is that this was a very short EP anyway, which jumps about all over the place, and we must therefore consider the likelihood that the band may not have yet found their true musical direction. Plus there is no info whatsover about the band on their bandcamp page, or anywhere else for that matter - so adding a bio would have been a pain to say the least. I'm sure the guys took these factors into account when casting their 'no' votes...Maybe if a full album is forthcoming at some stage in the future, plus a bit of background info, we can look at them again. There is actually an Alabaster band on facebook, but it is the excellent female-fronted Alternative Rock (Paramore-like) band from Seattle/Chicago USA, who don't belong on here at all, but would be well worth a listen for any Hayley Williams fans out there! Listen to their debut 7-track EP 'Unraveled' here: http://alabaster.bandcamp.com/album/unraveled.