The (One) Best Prog Album of 2014!
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Topic: The (One) Best Prog Album of 2014!
Posted By: SteveG
Subject: The (One) Best Prog Album of 2014!
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 10:03
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I have a feeling that Ian Anderson and IQ will get a lot of hits for this post, and everyone should have the new Floyd by the end of this week. Please list the best prog album of 2014. And please just pick one album I.E., the best one of the year! |
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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 10:25
That's a difficult question. I would probably choose a RPI album, it's being a great year for the genre  I'll come back later. |
Posted By: zravkapt
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 10:26
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Swans - To Be Kind Nothing else comes close. ------------- Magma America Great Make Again |
Posted By: Imperial Zeppelin
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 10:27
This ------------- "Hey there, Dog Man, now I drink from your bowl." |
zravkapt wrote:Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 10:31
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Deluge Grander - Heliotians ------------- 
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 12:25
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To the surprise of absolutely no one it's Kayo Dot- Coffins On Io. That said, Pain of Salvation and Fen have new albums out in the next few weeks so it might change. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 12:36
------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 12:54
Second for me would be Inter Arma— The Cavern. ------------- https://dreamwindow.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - My Music 
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 12:57
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 13:37
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Would Haken's Restoration count as an album? Listening to that now, and I'm really impressed... Also with the acoustic PoS album and Corvus Stone. Catching up fast this week, haha. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 13:38
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Oh, and I was not very much impressed by Pink Floyd. Floyd as we know it from the last two albums (not surprisingly, given the source of material)... ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 13:42
------------- https://dreamwindow.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - My Music
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 13:55
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(not in specific order) http://telepathyband.bandcamp.com/album/12-areas" rel="nofollow - 12 Areas, by Telepathy
http://tempelofficial.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - On The Steps Of The Temple, by Tempel http://edgeofreality.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Elephant In My Pajamas, by Edge of Reality http://volvox1.bandcamp.com/album/volvox" rel="nofollow - Volvox, by VOLVOX http://jackotheclock.bandcamp.com/album/night-loops" rel="nofollow - Night Loops, by Jack O' The Clock http://svartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/illusory-blues" rel="nofollow - Illusory Blues, by Messenger http://napiersbones.bandcamp.com/album/the-wistman-tales" rel="nofollow - The Wistman Tales, by Napier's Bones http://onevoiceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/to-mold-this-mornings-clay" rel="nofollow - To Mold This Morning's Clay, by onevoice http://grey-field.bandcamp.com/album/greyfield" rel="nofollow - GreyField, by GreyField http://salander.bandcamp.com/album/crash-course-for-dessert" rel="nofollow - Crash Course For Dessert, by Salander http://iamthemorningband.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Belighted, by iamthemorning |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 14:01
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 14:06
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Coffins on Io |
Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 14:18
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Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 15:03
True, but there's a difference between an impressive album and a listener being impressed. ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 15:32
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I haven't heard many of the ones on the PA list page here but for me IQ Road of Bones is certainly my favorite so far. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 15:33
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I had no intention of getting that Floyd album until I started reading about the music itself and yes I will be getting this. I haven't heard a lot from this year but over the last few months have picked up several, I just haven't got to them yet. Funny, I was in a Pet Store getting some dog and cat food when I got talking to the guy behind the counter and he mentioned his cat Malcom and I said "Are you an AC/DC fan?" and he said "Yes, that where the name came from but my favourite band is Pink Floyd." I have to say that this guy impressed me with his knowledge of PF and so I said "You should check out some German bands like Amon Duul II" and he says "Yes I know them along with Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk". I mentioned TD's first album and the pre-Kraftwerk band Organisation and he knew both albums well. It was just a cool meeting where I could have stayed and talked for an hour except he was working and his boss came out just before I left not looking impressed. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Xonty
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 17:28
Iamthemorning - Belighted, but there's been tons of great albums this year (e.g. IQ, Swans, Transatlantic, Perfect Beings, Opeth, Logos). Hope next year's as good 
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Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 18:11
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Isn't it a bit early in the year for this thread? Isn't there are another, perfectly good thread for 2014 albums?
Which is a shame, because it is.
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Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 18:15
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^ It still wasn't released here so I haven't listened yet. I hope I'm wrong |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: November 08 2014 at 18:45
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So far, it's Kayo Dot's Coffins on Io for me. -------------  
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Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: November 09 2014 at 01:12
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 09 2014 at 04:04
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Perfect Beings Perfect Beings 2014 Dream The Electric Sleep Heretics 2014 Amos, Tori Unrepentant Geraldines 2014 Eno - Hyde Someday World 2014 Djam Karet Regenerator 3017 2014 Ian Anderson Homo Erraticus 2014 Curved Air North Star 2014 Way, Darryl Children Of The Cosmos 2014 Anubis Hitchiking To Byzantium 2014 Umphrey's McGee Similar Skin 2014 Eno - Hyde High Life 2014 Swans To Be Kind 2014 Knifeworld Unravelling, The 2014 McLachlan, Sarah Shine On 2014 Primus Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble 2014 ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:19
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I'm torn between 3 albums at the moment and none of them are by IQ or Ian Anderson. 2 have been named in the thread. I could list them but then the OP is asking for just one. Also there could be something I have yet to hear that might be even better.
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Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:26
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I'm leaning towards Swans. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:38
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1. Knifeworld - The Unravelling 2. Univers Zero - Phosphorescent Dreams 3. Atomic Ape - Swarm 4. Sonar - Static Motion 5. PoiL - Brossaklitt 6. Bob Drake - Lawn Ornaments 7. Trojan Horse - World Turned Upside Down 8. Stars In Battledress - In Droplet Form 9. Rabbit Rabbit Radio - Vol 2, Swallow Me Whole 10. Arch Garrison - I Will Be A Pilgrim 11. Jack O' The Clock - Night Loops 12. Cellar and Point - Ambit 13. Swans - To Be Kind 14. Aranis - Made In Belgium II 15. Ut Gret - Ancestors Trail 16. Node - Node 2 17. My Brother The Wind - Once There Was a Time When Time and Space Were One 18. Secret Chiefs 3 - Ishraqiyun : Perichoresis 19. Accordo Dei Contrari - AdC 20. Moetar - Entropy Of The Century 21. Led Bib - The People In Your Neighbourhood 22. Happy Family - Minimal Gods
23. Ryan, Dylan / Sand - Circa 24. Susan Clynes - Life Is... 25. Factor Burzaco - 3 26. Filthy Habits Ensemble - Plays Stravinsky: L'Histoire du Soldat Live at Jamboree 27. Animals As Leaders - The Joy of Motion 28. Stop Motion Orchestra - Instant Everything 29. Hyrrokkin - Pristine Origin ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:39
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Posted By: LearsFool
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:50
| With only two months left to go top pick would have to be either To Be Kind or City of The Sun. |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:54
Bard I got a goofy smile when I read that, I didn't expect it to be your fav! So far its mine too, so it looks like that brings the count to 4 for this thread ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Raff
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:55
Though I haven't heard all of the albums in your list, it is surely full of win  . Many of those albums are in my Best of 2014 as well. |
Posted By: melotron98
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 15:59
| Swans - To Be Kind, easily. The second probably UZ. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 16:01
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^I agree! But we need to pick the best album. One album! But I am enjoying the extras!  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 16:09
So far I've only got the Knifeworld, Univers Zero, Swans, Jack O' The Clock, and Ishraqiyun releases and they are all on my favorites list this year. That leaves a lot left to check out.
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 19:11
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 21:41
Well my #1 is currently Knifeworld, consider the other 28 various levels of contenders ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 21:44
Great list, interesting to see Knifeworld at the top- I've tried it several times, but somehow it doesn't work for me, not fond of the vocals, and their particular weirdness isn't to my tastes, I don't think- I mean, it's very similar to Cardiacs weirdness, but somehow Tim clearly adds some magical element that makes it mindblowing in Cardiacs, whereas here it falls flat. To me.
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Posted By: Saperlipopette!
Date Posted: November 10 2014 at 22:59
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 13:23
I'm, admittedly, quite new to KD, and wasn't too impressed with Hubardo, but to be fair I've only heard it once. CoI, on the other hand, is just that, my thing. I especially enjoy "Library Subterranean". Love the sax, and the groove. Man, the groove! There are still some 2014 albums I need to check out, so there might still be some changes on my list, but I think it's gonna take something really special to push KD's latest down from my number one spot. -------------
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Posted By: bloodnarfer
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 13:52
I guess I always thought you were indifferent to KD in the past so seeing this year's release top your list was a big surprise! But it seems to be winning quite a few people over I noticed David also said it was the first KD album to really hit that sweet spot. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ramza1316" rel="nofollow - www.last.fm/user/ramza1316 https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845" rel="nofollow - https://open.spotify.com/user/1211221845 |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 15:08
For once I have an easy answer to that challenge - as far as I'm concerned: Major Parkinson's " http://majorparkinson.bandcamp.com/album/twilight-cinema" rel="nofollow - Twilight Cinema " ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |
Posted By: Argonaught
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 15:34
Every day I make those small, but illuminating discoveries: looks like Kayo Dot is not the same as Kaipa .. good to know 
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 16:50
^Oh good grief, they couldn't be further apart if they tried!
Have you tried their 2010 album Coyote? Of all their albums it's the most similar to CoI in terms of feel, though it's a bit less laid back and a lot more melancholic. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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Posted By: schizoidman
Date Posted: November 13 2014 at 21:32
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Illusory Blues ~ Messenger Belighted - iamthemorning Swarm ~ Atomic Ape Ancestors' Tale - Ut Gret ------------- Making the useless useful 24/7. |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: November 14 2014 at 19:41
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 15 2014 at 12:09
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Up for consideration so far Amos, Tori Unrepentant Geraldines Anubis Hitchiking To Byzantium Buckethead Listen for the Whisper Curved Air North Star Djam Karet Regenerator 3017 Dream The Electric Sleep Heretics Eno - Hyde Someday World Eno - Hyde High Life Ian Anderson Homo Erraticus Knifeworld Unravelling, The McLachlan, Sarah Shine On Perfect Beings Perfect Beings Primus Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble Rothery, Steve Ghosts of Pripyat, The Swans To Be Kind Umphrey's McGee Similar Skin Way, Darryl Children Of The Cosmos ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: November 15 2014 at 12:13
You're in for quite the journey, if there's one thing that can be said for KD, it's that almost no two albums sound alike (Gamma Knife is rather like Hubardo, but was recorded live with guitars overdubbed in studio). ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: November 15 2014 at 15:59
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: November 15 2014 at 19:00
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Necromonkey - A Glimpse Of Possible Endings ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: November 18 2014 at 09:58
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Logos-L'enigma della vita |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: November 18 2014 at 10:29
| Solaris.....Martian Chronicles II |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 20:19
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New to the Top of my list: Antoine Fafard's Ad Perpetuum. Amazing album! Blends Jaco's Weather Report with Holdsorth's Bruford with Percy Jones's Brand X with a little of Joni Mitchell's jazzier side, Pat Metheny's jazzier side, and Hiromi's Sonicbloom's awesome side. Vinnie Colaiuta is jawbreakingly mesmerizing throughout the album. One of the best whole-album drum performances ever!! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 20:42
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No idea. ------------- |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: November 20 2014 at 20:56
Sounds great, will have to check this one out. (nice review btw BF) ------------- |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 01:10
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Logos, Corvus Stone or Mostly Autumn. Dressed in Voices is spectacular! I will decide at the last second. ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 03:38
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No love for Pale Communion? Wow. Other than that, Moetar-Entropy of the Century and the Haken EP ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: PhideauxFan
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 06:03
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Crippled Black Phoenix: White Light Generator.
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Posted By: Olape
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 08:18
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For me it's between Opeth (Pale Communión) and Astrolabio (L'Isolamento Dei Numeri Pari). Pink Floyd's Endless River deserves also a mention here. ------------- 
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 09:12
I've heard lots of good reports on the Pale Communion so I'm surprised it's made no-ones list so far. I've listened to it a couple of times and it's just not my kind of thing taste wise. The MoeTar is excellent. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: 'PiphanyRambler
Date Posted: November 21 2014 at 12:11
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I would say "f**k off, Get Free, We Pour Light on Everything" by ASMZ. |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 03:32
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Seven Impale may have just edged into my top spot for the year. Sax has always been a sound that challenges my ear, so when a band pulls it off they get extra points from me. ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow"> https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: sepoe
Date Posted: December 03 2014 at 05:54
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I'd say Kayo Dot's Coffins on Io. A pretty unusual album for KD, more accessible in a way, but still very serious and experimental. It mixes together styles/aesthetics from the past, particularly the 70s/80s, but still sounds fresh. The first and last tracks are among my favorite tracks by them, really soulful. |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: December 05 2014 at 03:14
| Does anyone have any releases they're looking forward to in December? I've got nothing. |
Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: December 05 2014 at 11:58
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At this point my 'album of the year' has been narrowed down to three choices. IQ and Perfect Beings are currently in the running, but the current leader is
Motorpsycho - Behind the Sun ------------- -------someone please tell him to delete this line, he looks like a noob------- I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms. |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: December 05 2014 at 12:33
Phideaux's Infernal perhaps?  Right now, for me, it's between Kayo Dot - Coffins on Io and Fire! Orchestra - Enter.......but I'm obviously forgetting about a few. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: December 05 2014 at 14:58
That would have been mine until I heard Necromonkey - AGlimpse of Possible endings. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Kazza3
Date Posted: December 05 2014 at 23:00
I think you've got your wires crossed, that one's surely slated for December 2024, not 2014!
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Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: December 06 2014 at 14:19
Great choice! Same for me: Never liked saxes much but Seven Impale have integrated them in a way that is sublimely perfect! Way better than VDGG (IMHO)!!! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: MichelNeurophile
Date Posted: December 07 2014 at 23:53
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You'll throw tomatoes at me : Heaven And Earth (by Yes) Michel.
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 02:44
maybe a tormato or two
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Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 04:50
While far from my pick for best album of the year, I don't despise this album like a lot of people do. I think it's better than Fly from Here. ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 04:59
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Discipline's This One's For England is the best 2014 record I've heard all year by far, but there's no 2014 material on it. ------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: MichelNeurophile
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 07:56
That's better ! Michel.
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Posted By: progaholic
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 08:20
| Looking Glass Lantern - 'Hound of the Baskervilles' |
Posted By: aliano
Date Posted: December 08 2014 at 11:16
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The Endless River |