Roy Harper Vs. Ian Anderson |
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Walkscore
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Posted: May 13 2018 at 17:01 |
If we are restricting to just the solo albums, then Roy Harper for sure.
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Yrgal
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Yeah. All respect to Ian for his Yes-work, but come on, Roy is a few steps ahead when it comes to the solo releases, as you mentioned.
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Squonk19
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Solo-wise I think Roy edges it - although Ian's solo output remains strong, but maybe a notch down from classic Tull. I do like TTAB2 amongst others. Roy's albums can be variable, but when he gets it right (such as Stormcock etc.) they do fly!
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Nogbad_The_Bad
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Roy very easily, one of my favorite solo artists.
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Mortte
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Roy.
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Frenetic Zetetic
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Anderson
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Yrgal
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Solo, Harper miles ahead.
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uduwudu
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Both have a core catalogue of great albums. IA's lost his voice sad to say. TAAB2 was painful.
But IA must be considered in the context of Tull as Harper is primarily a solo artist. If I had to choose between a Harper album and Anderson's (Divinities is great and I count that as a classical album) then probably Roy. Between Roy and Tull, well probably Roy, but Tull are superb of course (at their height and with due respect to the eternal nature of the recorded work). Close, but Roy, have a cigar. Edited by uduwudu - July 08 2017 at 00:44 |
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BarryGlibb
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Harper was a big influence on Anderson...Harper is a great admirer of Anderson.
Both grew up in Blackpool. Harper's solo career is extensive. Anderson's solo career consists of about six studio albums....one of which is a masterpiece IMHO i.e. 12 Dances with God (he doesn't sing...which helps) the other 5 range from good (TAAB2) to awful (Rupi's Dance) IMHO. So Roy. |
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I haven't see Roy for a while now but was shocked by how Anderson's voice has deteriorated. Overall - just about give the nod to Harper
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Libor10
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Ian Anderson and not even close.
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Roy Harper....................by a pinch`s
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Both are artistically prolific, independent, bloody minded and (though I hate the word I cant summon up a better one) Maverick in their musical output. Both have named checked and shown respect for each other (though I think Anderson once referred to Harper as a 'bloody lunatic' or something very similar) but in many ways they are complete polar opposites Character wise.. Enough waffle. Roy Harper for me every time
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Ian!
No fans of Rupi's Dance?
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Love Ian Anderson, but going by solo works Roy Harper does it for me.
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Last option, but hats off to Roy Harper.
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Ian
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Harper, but it's close.
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Harper, Harper and Harper!
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Voted for Ian Anderson, but Roy Harper's solo work is excellent.
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