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sean 
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 Posted: June 12 2008 at 15:17 |
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My favourites so far are VdGG's Trisector followed by The Bedlam in Goliath. Opeth was good, but not great in my opinion and I was rather disappointed by Ayreon. That's all the albums I've gotten so far this year (I need more money)
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Drew
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 15:15 |
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Was anyone else disappointed by the new Ayreon Album??
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 15:13 |
 well, a 3 is still "good"
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Nightfly
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 15:10 |
 King By-Tor wrote:
Nightfly wrote:
King By-Tor wrote:
Nightfly wrote:
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic:Part 2.
Just done a review as it happens of this excellent slice of eclectic Prog. |
A damn good album!  Might be my pick of the litter so far this year.
However the Tangent and Ayreon both deserve very honorable nods. But that's all I've heard so far from this
year (in the prog world) so I guess I shouldn't really be deciding just yet.
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I agree, the Ayreon album is great. The Tangent newie I'm having a bit harder time getting into but I haven't given up on it yet.
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That one took me about 5 or 6 listens to get into. but BELIEVE me, one day it will just hit you. Well, maybe . If
you're anything like me it will hit you after that long I should say.
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Okay I'll keep perservering with it before I give it that 2 star review  ..........Just kidding I'd probably give it a 3 at the moment.
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Treasure
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 14:09 |
I can safely say this is my top three at the moment:
Ayreon - 01011001
Protest The Hero - Fortress
Opeth - Watershed
Bedlam in Goliath only had a few good songs. I really liked the first and Goliath. Those weren't bad. The rest was awful.
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Anaon
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 13:53 |
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Actually, I'd say Ayreon "01011001"... And that's all, I can't wait to hear the new Marillion, I hope it will be "my" album of the year...
I've been really disappointed by the Mars Volta, I can't stand this album :(
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sleeper
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 11:28 |
sleeper wrote:
- Kayo Dot- Blue Lambency Downward
- Dark Suns- Grave Human Genuine
- The Mars Volta- The Bedlam in Goliath
- To-Mera- Delusions
- Van der Graaf Generator- Trisector
- Opeth- Watershed
- Krobak- Diary of the Missed One
- Magenta- Metamorphosis
- Day Without Dawn- Understanding Consequences
- Ayreon- 01011001
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A few changes to my list.
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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Dominic
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Posted: June 12 2008 at 05:58 |
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Mothlite's new album is irresistable. Fans of Kayo Dot and Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses should like it. It has enormous atmosphere of gloom and despair and keeps a consistent slow pace. Not to mention the absolutely beautiful piano-work. |
Wait... they've released an album already? I thought it was to be released sometime next month...
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tszirmay
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Posted: June 10 2008 at 15:13 |
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Simon Says Tardigrade is a stunner. If you like spirited symphonic rock then this is the real deal. My review says it all, I think.
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I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.
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mecca
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Posted: June 09 2008 at 13:51 |
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Mothlite's new album is irresistable. Fans of Kayo Dot and Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses should like it. It has enormous atmosphere of gloom and despair and keeps a consistent slow pace. Not to mention the absolutely beautiful piano-work.
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: June 09 2008 at 11:02 |
Nightfly wrote:
King By-Tor wrote:
Nightfly wrote:
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic:Part 2.
Just done a review as it happens of this excellent slice of eclectic Prog. |
A damn good album! Might be my pick of the litter so far this year.
However the Tangent and Ayreon both deserve very honorable nods. But that's all I've heard so far from this
year (in the prog world) so I guess I shouldn't really be deciding just yet.
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I agree, the Ayreon album is great. The Tangent newie I'm having a bit harder time getting into but I haven't given up on it yet.
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That one took me about 5 or 6 listens to get into. but BELIEVE me, one day it will just hit you. Well, maybe . If you're anything like me it will hit you after that long I should say.
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superprog
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Posted: June 09 2008 at 06:36 |
so far its non-prog stuff:
The Ting Tings - We Started Nothing (marvellous POP muzik!!! worth the hype!!!)
Duffy - Rockferry (its 60s Motown pop all over again!)
Portishead - Third (their most adventurous work thus far)
British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music? (yes, when its as anthemic as this!!)
Boris - Smile (killer hooks n' production maaaan)
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Nightfly
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 12:19 |
King By-Tor wrote:
Nightfly wrote:
Beardfish - Sleeping in Traffic:Part 2.
Just done a review as it happens of this excellent slice of eclectic Prog. |
A damn good album! Might be my pick of the litter so far this year.
However the Tangent and Ayreon both deserve very honorable nods. But that's all I've heard so far from this
year (in the prog world) so I guess I shouldn't really be deciding just yet.
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I agree, the Ayreon album is great. The Tangent newie I'm having a bit harder time getting into but I haven't given up on it yet.
Having got the new Opeth album last week I'm also going to add that to my favs of 2008.
Nearly half way through and despite a few fantastic albums, overall I don't think it's been a great year so far but there's still time for plenty more yet.
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Pnoom!
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 10:21 |
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Prog-jester
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 10:09 |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 09:32 |
 New entries: Opeth and Cryptopsy!
Edited by MikeEnRegalia - June 08 2008 at 09:33
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sleeper
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 09:31 |
Yes, but dont expect it soon, I'm nowhere near as prolific as UMUR and Sean Trane. (4  if you want to know).
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Zargus
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 09:26 |
The Mars Volta - The Bedlam in Goliath & Van Der Graaf Generator - Trisector, are the only 2 i have heard from this year so far, both very good.
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Prog-jester
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 09:20 |
Welcome to forums, yo!
avestin wrote:
The Ones I really liked so far |
I wonder what your thoughts on my stuff  okay, this is attention-whoring, but whatever 
sleeper wrote:
Krobak- Diary of the Missed One |
wow  any reviews expected?
As for mine:
very good - A SILVER MT ZION - GREGOR SAMSA - SIMON SAYS - GUAPO
amazing - DAY WITHOUT DAWN - EQUUS - KROBAK (man, I've lost my shyness completely! )
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yore
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Joined: June 08 2008
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Posted: June 08 2008 at 09:07 |
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Hi,
albums making my 208 prog list so far (in no particular order)
Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
Moon Safari - Blomljud
Simon Says - Tardigare
Brighteye Brison - Believers & Deceivers
Cheers
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