Collaborators Top Prog Rock Albums 2009

^ Yes, that's right.  I actually think that the most noteworthy albums are commonly polarizing (assuming enough people hear them).

Raff wrote: You know, Greg, the difference between me and many other people (not including you, of course) is that I rate an album according on whether I like it or not - nothing else. If it's proggish AOR and I like it, then I rate it highly, even if I am generally not crazy about that particular subgenre (or whatever you want to call it). Most prog fans think Foxtrot is a masterpiece, while I find it boring, and I'd rather listen to 90125 - even if most prog fans find it distasteful. Unfortunately, it seems I've got a mind of my own.

I'm not much of  a rater, but, ultimately, I would also rate on how much I like something (I might bring in some other considerations that could make a difference of one star).  I think sometimes raters follow the crowd over-much and even if they don't think it special they give it a higher rating because of its reputation, and also they might rate down if it's widely held in low regard.  The review that explains the rating is more important (though there are some with such similar tastes that I don't need a review -- the rating is enough).  I have no wish to review or rate albums I don't like, but I would be extra-careful with giving ones to albums I dislike heartily but I find "professional" (but then I rarely hear an album that would be less than three stars for my tastes, and most would be four or five).


Edited by Logan - March 01 2010 at 16:52

CCVP wrote: Logan wrote: ^ Yes, that's right.  I actually think that the most noteworthy albums are commonly polarizing (assuming enough people hear them). So this means that BC&SL is the best album of the year? HELL YEAH DT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best, I wouldn't go that far. One of the most noteworthy -- sure.
(note: I've only heard samples)

I find there's something special about those albums that polarize opinion.  The forgettable ones include those that are damned by consistent faint praise.

CCVP wrote: Logan wrote: CCVP wrote: Logan wrote: ^ Yes, that's right.  I actually think that the most noteworthy albums are commonly polarizing (assuming enough people hear them). So this means that BC&SL is the best album of the year? HELL YEAH DT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best, I wouldn't go that far. One of the most noteworthy -- sure. (note: I've only heard samples) Damn . . . . rushfan4 wrote: Probably, most polarizing too, although PT would give DT a run for its money on the polarizing factor. DT => 1 out of their 5 latest albums rate 4 stars or above PT => 4 out of their 5 latest albums rate 4 stars or above How can PT be more polarizing?

Apparently all of the people who hate PT leave their hatred in the forums and don't make it to the reviewing section of the site.

I must be one of the few people whose only one-star reviews here are of albums by some of her favourite bands...

I could be wrong, but my impression is that PT does not get the intensity of "hate" spewn at it as "DT" (ergo, I do rather think DT is the greater band).  Some people resent PT's popularity, and some find it bland, but I don't think as many people really love or loathe the music.  Me, I'm fine with both bands -- neither cause a hate or love reaction. Of course there's the bandwagon effect at play.  And then you do have those who like PT and DT who dislike the recent albums.

Of course some people are just sick of seeing PT in the top list (since it won this contest on what, three consecutive albums?)

rushfan4 wrote: I can tell you that every single one of the regular posters in the Shred Room are thrilled that Magma were ranked number 1 and that both DT and PT were not, although apparently there is some disappointment that PT even made number 5.

I'm happy that Magma got number 1, yeah, but I wouldn't care too much if DT or PT got it either.  It's all a matter of opinion.  Just because I don't rate those bands as highly as I do Magma doesn't mean that I have it out for them, just like I'm sure you don't particularly have it out for Magma. 

SaltyJon wrote: rushfan4 wrote: I can tell you that every single one of the regular posters in the Shred Room are thrilled that Magma were ranked number 1 and that both DT and PT were not, although apparently there is some disappointment that PT even made number 5. I'm happy that Magma got number 1, yeah, but I wouldn't care too much if DT or PT got it either.  It's all a matter of opinion.  Just because I don't rate those bands as highly as I do Magma doesn't mean that I have it out for them, just like I'm sure you don't particularly have it out for Magma.

Translation: Magma iss de hundin!  Wurdah DT! Wurdah PT! ;)

Logan wrote: SaltyJon wrote: rushfan4 wrote: I can tell you that every single one of the regular posters in the Shred Room are thrilled that Magma were ranked number 1 and that both DT and PT were not, although apparently there is some disappointment that PT even made number 5. I'm happy that Magma got number 1, yeah, but I wouldn't care too much if DT or PT got it either.  It's all a matter of opinion.  Just because I don't rate those bands as highly as I do Magma doesn't mean that I have it out for them, just like I'm sure you don't particularly have it out for Magma.  Translation: Magma iss de hundin!  Wurdah DT! Wurdah PT! ;)

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