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    Posted: August 11 2006 at 20:49
ok, im not really sure where this should be so I put it here.  A band I would like to see added to progarchives is King's x.  I'm a fan of their music, even if I don't quite consider it prog at all times.  So why do I think they belong here?  Has anyone bothered to read the description we have up for prog metal?  It clearly labels King's X as an example of the softer side of prog metal.  And yet they are not officially listed as a prog band by this site.  So either change the description of prog metal(I'm fine with this), or add them(not too sure what everyone else's opinion of them being prog is).  Thanks
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Points: 7374 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 11 2006 at 20:52
Good to hear! Clap King's X is amazing and should be in PA. I don't understandy why the are not! Disapprove
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Points: 27802 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 11 2006 at 21:12
If you are suggesting them for inclusion in the archives the topic should go in "Suggest New Bands/Artists".


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Points: 31165 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 11 2006 at 22:48
If they're not in the archives, then maybe they shouldn't be in the Progressive Archives' write-up of progressive metal:

"Progressive metal could be broken down into countless sub-genres corresponding to certain other styles of music that have influenced progressive metal groups. Two bands that are commonly identified as progressive metal, King's X and Opeth, are at opposite ends of the sonic spectrum to one another. King's X are a group influenced very heavily by softer mainstream rock and grunge, whereas Opeth's growling vocals and ultra heavy guitars usually see them cited as death metal."

I know that semantics dictates that the paragraph says King's X are "commonly identified" as prog-metal, and it doesn't mean we identify them as such, but I remember first coming here and reading this paragraph, then searching for the King's X page only to find nothing, and scratching my head in bewilderment.
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Points: 8890 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 12 2006 at 01:25
I only have Gretchen Goes to Nebraska (but I have Faith, Hope, Love on order) and I think they deserve to be added here to either Art Rock or Prog Metal (probably the former moreso, however).
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Points: 118 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2006 at 01:45
Bluesaga: After you get "Gretchen...", try the self-titled fourth album from 1992.

Out of all of the early albums that I've heard of theirs, this one stands out the most, to me anyway.

Including King's X here sounds like a good idea to me. Clap  

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Points: 391 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2006 at 02:36
I have Out of the Silent Planet, Gretchen, and Faith Hope Love. I really could go either way on their progginess. But for the sake of completeness, I'd prefer to include them.
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Points: 31165 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 15 2006 at 08:06
^^^ To echo Jay440, I highly recommend the "King's X" album as well.  Clap
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Points: 870 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2006 at 01:31
^^ Agreed!
I think their first four albums are absolutely stunning and essential.
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Points: 127 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 16 2006 at 14:17
Excellent band.  They certainly deserve to be in the archives.
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Points: 19945 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 31 2006 at 15:38
On the list of bands to be discussed.
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