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Topic: Echolyn Albums Posted: July 12 2015 at 18:53 |
Interesting band that has a new album coming out soon. Seems the new millennium has been treating them good, they're on a streak of well-received albums.
Which do you prefer most?
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Argor
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Posted: July 12 2015 at 18:57 |
Mei for me. I actually hate almost all third-wave prog, but this album somehow appeals to me.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: July 12 2015 at 18:58 |
I much prefer their early period. Love the first two album along with Cowboy Poems Free which I voted for. The End Is Beautiful would makeup my top four by them. Could not get into As The World or MEI at all.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 00:39 |
Suffocating The Bloom, just over The End Is Beautiful. Mei would be a comfortable third.
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TerLJack
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 09:29 |
Mei. Both self titled recordings are good too, first and the last.
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aglasshouse
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 11:54 |
Hey, it's me who does the best from polls! Don't steal my practically non-existent thunder!
Just kidding. To be honest I haven't listened to enough of them to know what's my favorite.
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 17:01 |
So many great albums but I thought the last one was the best thing they've ever released. High hopes for the new one!
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Infinity
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 17:23 |
An amazing band with a stunning body of work, for the most part very distinctive and at times genius. As The World for me is a classic though, a modern/eclectic prog masterpiece. Mei is an outstanding piece of work but that's the difference for me, it's a piece of work whereas ATW is an album, regardless I'm surprised ATW didn't rank top flight clear winner here, I thought it was 'the one' for most folks! In any case it's the one I'd recommend to an Echolyn novice. Also a mention has to be made to the fantastic title track from The End Is Beautiful. At times the album is a little too alt-blues/country tinged for me but that track is indeed beautiful* especially its infectious chorus melody. The energy and genuine passion they displayed playing that live in London was keepsake memorable. That was a kick ass show, thanks Echolyn, can't wait for the new record, my copy of the signed CD pre-ordered
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 22:59 |
Mei, followed by echolyn.
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Posted: July 13 2015 at 23:36 |
Mei and ATW. Looks like I am in good company.
I was so excited when ATW came out (20 years ago!!!?!), and on a regular record label, no less! For all the good that did them in the end...
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Posted: July 14 2015 at 12:25 |
Mei just edging out echolyn
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Kati
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Posted: July 14 2015 at 12:56 |
Tonight Premiere :) WHAT: The world premiere of echolyn's new release, I Heard You Listening. Members of the band will be in the chat room to answer questions, and be prepared for 3+ hours of echolyn goodness!
Edited by Kati - July 14 2015 at 12:58
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Posted: July 15 2015 at 04:15 |
Mei is a great album, but echolyn is on top of my 21st century prog list.
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Posted: July 15 2015 at 19:37 |
I'm so surprised that The End is Beautiful has no votes. That is probably one of my most played albums by these guys, if not the most. I was actually disappointed with their most recent self-titled album. Has some fantastic moments and songs, but it becomes way too samey by the second half.
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Posted: July 16 2015 at 03:25 |
I only have Mei and love the album. Looks like I have the best one already .
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