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    Posted: February 20 2014 at 16:33
Again, 2 similarly rated albums (both around 3.65). Both are debuts from the Canterbury Scene, but which is your favourite? 

Personally, never really got into the Matching Mole album that much, but I love the Egg album. I think it's their greatest by quite a way to be honest, and the only album by either of these bands that I own. One of my favourite "oddities", and a great album cover! (likewise with Matching Mole). I've posted them below if you haven't seen them Smile (by the way, not trying to be biased, just can't find 2 equally sized covers. I'll edit it if I can Big smile)

Once again, thanks for any feedback! Tongue

Egg Egg album coverMatching Mole Matching Mole  album cover



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 16:57
For me it's no contest when it comes to their debuts, I prefer Matching Mole's self titled effort.
"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 19:13
Both are great but Egg.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 20:03
Great pairing! I really like both, but I have to give it to MM ... for tracks like "Signed Curtain", "Immediate Curtain", and "Instant Kitten".
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 20:52
Matching Mole reigns supreme.
Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 21:07
Even tougher would be The Polite Force vs. Little Red Record.

I can't decide.  Really enjoy both.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 21:10
Never been impressed with Mole, must be missing something.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 22:04
Egg...by a wide margin.
One does nothing yet nothing is left undone.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 20 2014 at 22:48
Both are superb - Mellotron-drenched MM S/T is awesome but Egg S/T is just amazing !!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: February 21 2014 at 14:00
Haven't heard the Mole album yet.
I bought the Egg debut, but don't like it (yet)
I'm crazy about Polite Force though!
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