Talk Talk: Spirit of Eden vs. Laughing Stock

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It seems to be a big topic of debate on most music websites I've ever visited. Which is better: Spirit of Eden or Laughing Stock by the band Talk Talk, which was once upon a time, a synth pop / new-wave band who had transformed into a progressive/post-rock/jazz/ambient conglomeration of pure excellence. 

Which do you think is the superior record? I personally have a very close bond with Spirit of Eden: it simply speaks to me more than Laughing Stock, although both are excellent. What do you think? 

Poll Question: Which one speaks to you more?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Spirit of Eden	15	[62.50%]
Laughing Stock	9	[37.50%]
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pianoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 28 2007 Location: Earth Status: Offline Points: 790	Topic: Talk Talk: Spirit of Eden vs. Laughing Stock Posted: January 27 2013 at 23:29
	It seems to be a big topic of debate on most music websites I've ever visited. Which is better: Spirit of Eden or Laughing Stock by the band Talk Talk, which was once upon a time, a synth pop / new-wave band who had transformed into a progressive/post-rock/jazz/ambient conglomeration of pure excellence. Which do you think is the superior record? I personally have a very close bond with Spirit of Eden: it simply speaks to me more than Laughing Stock, although both are excellent. What do you think?

Fox On The Rocks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 10 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5012	Posted: January 28 2013 at 08:50
	My god, I love this band, specifically for these last two albums of course. Some of the best music, ever, well in my opinion anyway, captured on tape right here. Really, both of these album are truly magical and have this really special aura surrounding both - very enigmatic and spiritual. My favourite's probably Laughing Stock, without a doubt. A much more down to earth and organic record - it's great.


wilmon91 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 15 2009 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 698	Posted: January 28 2013 at 10:34
	I used to like Laughing Stock more. I first heard it in 2004. I thought it was awesome while Spirit of Eden felt too ambient-ish, not enough groove for me. Now I prefer Spirit of Eden. Laughing Stock doesn't have the same lasting quality. It's still very good, though. Edited by wilmon91 - January 28 2013 at 10:36

The Bearded Bard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 24 2012 Location: Behind the Sun Status: Offline Points: 12859	Posted: January 28 2013 at 13:43
	I'm just starting to get into these guys. So far I like both albums equally. Can't choose between them at this point. My two favourite tracks are "Inheritance" and "New Grass". Can't choose between them either, so I'd say it's a definite tie for me


Wanorak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 09 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4574	Posted: January 28 2013 at 13:56
	Spirit of Eden for me.
	A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!!

chopper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 13 2005 Location: Essex, UK Status: Offline Points: 19942	Posted: January 29 2013 at 07:53
	Laughing Stock is great but Spirit beats just about every album ever made.

Horizons Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: January 20 2011 Location: Somewhere Else Status: Offline Points: 16952	Posted: January 29 2013 at 14:49
	Laughing Stock for me - like mentioned above... Spirit of Eden can get too ambient for me. I still like it though.
	Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.