TAAB VS. CTTE !! - Progressive Rock Music Forum

CosmicVibration wrote:

Is there a better masterpiece than CTTE? I have not heard
any yet… Granted, some get extremely close. But still, they did not surpass the
stunning creation by Yes that is Close to the Edge.

I can pick 10 off the top of my head

Tull-TAAB
Samurai-samurai
Magma-wurdah itah
Camel-Moonmadness
Hatfield-rotters club
Caravan-grey and pink
Gentle giant-power and glory
Hawkwind-astounding sounds
Oblivion express-better land
Van der graaf-h to he
Rush-hemispheres
Greenslade-greenslade
King crimson-Poseidon
Ronnie foster-on the avenue

Edited by dr prog - September 10 2014 at 18:22

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

CosmicVibration wrote:

dr prog wrote:

QUOTE=CosmicVibration]
Is there a better masterpiece than CTTE? I have not heard
any yet… Granted, some get extremely close. But still, they did not surpass the
stunning creation by Yes that is Close to the Edge.

I can pick 10 off the top of my head

Tull-TAAB
Samurai-samurai
Magma-wurdah itah
Camel-Moonmadness
Hatfield-rotters club
Caravan-grey and pink
Gentle giant-power and glory
Hawkwind-astounding sounds
Oblivion express-better land
Van der graaf-h to he
Rush-hemispheres
Greenslade-greenslade
King crimson-Poseidon
Ronnie foster-on the avenue

Nice list, a couple are in the neighborhood but most do not
even come close. CTTE still stands as #1
in my head.

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I know almost half the albums listed here, and no, none of them are even close to CttE. Well, perhaps Thick as a Brick is the closer one, but it's still got it's share of bits that I don't like so much.

Dellinger wrote:

I know almost half the albums listed here, and no, none of them are even close to CttE. Well, perhaps Thick as a Brick is the closer one, but it's still got it's share of bits that I don't like so much.

I reckon half the people in here are brainwashed. To say those albums don't come close. There's nothing between them. Lots of great composing and musicianship on each of those albums. I just think there is less filler on the albums I listed.

Edited by dr prog - September 10 2014 at 18:28

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

CTTE is one of my favorite symphonic "prog" albums, although not the most favorite. As for the TAAB, I get the concept and appreciate the humor, but do not like what's going on after the title song.

Poll Question: Which do you like better: TAAB or CTTE?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
TAAB by Jethro Bodine	36	[42.35%]
CTTE by Yes maybe No	49	[57.65%]
This topic is closed, no new votes accepted