Collaborators Top Prog Rock Albums 2009

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.

Except for Jon and me, I haven't noticed any expression of excitement over Magma's success in the Shred or elsewhere. I'm sure Greg is secretly happy, but he's way too diplomatic for us to squeeze anything else than a overly argumented neutral opinion out of him

A fantastic list, and I'm thrilled to see that maudlin of the Well have got second place, and just as happy to see my review quoted for it.

harmonium.ro wrote: 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! ;) I was just contradicted!

Magma hamtai. As to the others, let there be glao.  Kobaian is the language of the dun, erm, heart.

Thanks again to Vic for the great job! It would be nice, however, if someone commented on the other albums featured on the list, instead of concentrating on Magma, DT and PT. Don't you agree?

I have to say I am surprised by the absence of one of my favourite albums of 2009 (though it didn't make my Top 5) - Forgas Band Phenomena's L'Axe du Fou. Perhaps not many people have heard it, which is a pity. 

Raff wrote: Thanks again to Vic for the great job! It would be nice, however, if someone commented on the other albums featured on the list, instead of concentrating on Magma, DT and PT. Don't you agree?

Oh, fine...

Rico wrote: 1. Magma - Ëmëhntëhtt-Ré 2. maudlin of the well - Part The Second 4. The Decemberists - The Hazards Of Love 10. Miriodor - Avanti! 15. Led Bib - Sensible Shoes     Delirium - Il Nome Del Vento 18. Nemo - Barbares 20. Cheer-Accident - Fear Draws Misfortune 23. Present - Barbaro (Ma Non Troppo) 27. Gong - 2032 42. Beardfish - Destined Solitaire     Aranis - Songs From Mirage 44. Alamaailman Vasarat - Huuro Kolkko     Il Castello Di Atlante - Capitolo 7: Tra Le Antiche Mura

Those are the albums I either (in bold) own and really enjoy, (italicized) own and like or (underlined) don't own yet and know for sure I want to get.  The rest of the albums, I don't own and I either know I don't want them or I've not heard enough of them to make up my mind.

I was a bit upset about the low placement of Alamaailman Vasarat and Gong, but I feel as if not too many people probably had the first and the Gong seems a bit below their earlier output IMO so I'm not too surprised. 

I was also a bit sad to not see miRthkon's Vehicle on the list, but it's probably another case of not enough people knowing about it. 

How's that Raff?

SaltyJon wrote: Logan wrote: rushfan4 wrote: sleeper wrote:   Oh, and rushfan, as far as I know E-Re is music thats been developed over nearly 40 years, but only recently has it been completed and commited to disc, so its definitely new music.   And lastly a big thank you to Rico for doing such a great job with the poll, especially with getting the results out only 1 day after the vote closed.   I can live with that.  As I said it was my understanding that they had released a live version in the 70's and just got around to releasing a studio album now.  If it truly is new music, then I can live with that.   And I second the big thank you to Rico. It's old and new music in a new package one might say.  And ditto on the excellent job, Vic!  Magma has excellent new music that I expected to find on this CD (maybe on the next one). Yeah, I'm hoping we get at least two more albums out of them; one of new material as you mentioned, and the other maybe finally a studio rendition of Theusz Hamtaahk.

That would be fantastic.  Re Raff's comment: I go where the discussion takes me.  I'd be happy to discuss Miriodor's Avanti (great album), Led Bib's Sensible Shoes (another excellent album), Cheer-Accident's Fear Draws Misfortune (didn't wow me as it did others -- bit of a disappointment but I still like it),  Present's Barbaro (I prefer Present's recent live material than the studio album and prefer UZ's latest), Aranis' Songs from Mirage (my least favourite Aranis, but still good), and Gong's latest (not really a fan of this album to be honest).

I have a question, what do people think the best album from JRF this year?

SaltyJon wrote: I was a bit upset about the low placement of Alamaailman Vasarat and Gong, but I feel as if not too many people probably had the first and the Gong seems a bit below their earlier output IMO so I'm not too surprised.

The problem with Gong might also be
- the modern sound, somewhat cold and electric
- too much music and too little wackiness
- a bit of uniformity and lack of variation.

So I can accept non-fans not liking it very much. Still it's a top-10 album of 2009 for me.

Raff wrote: Thanks again to Vic for the great job! It would be nice, however, if someone commented on the other albums featured on the list, instead of concentrating on Magma, DT and PT. Don't you agree?

@ Greg: Forgas Band Phenomena is classified as JR/F here, so here's your answer (see my above post).

@Jon: surprised about MiRthkon too. I reviewed Vehicle for the other site, and gave it the top rating at my disposal. I'd say it's better than Cheer-Accident, or even Miriodor.