I need help finding more good bands
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Topic: I need help finding more good bands
Posted By: Karn Evil 9
Subject: I need help finding more good bands
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 09:45
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Well I havent been listening to Prog for that long, only about a year now, but now that I have started listening to it, its almost all I can stand to listen to now. I always want to expand my cd collection, but i dont like taking risks buying music because I'm kind of cheep. I really like the 70's prog rock bands such as: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer I was wondering if anyone could help me out and give suggestions to other bands that sound somewhat similar. Thanks in advance. ------------- Watch out where the huskies go,dont you eat that yellow snow |
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Posted By: Publius84
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 09:47
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If you like King Crimson, try polish band Lizard ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know... Prog is in my heart, in my mind, in my soul... |
Posted By: Publius84
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 09:55
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An definitely you have to try Camel, Caravan and Focus. ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know... Prog is in my heart, in my mind, in my soul... |
Posted By: Agemo
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 09:56
| How about Camel and Van Der Graaf Generator or you can try the recordings by italian giants PFM, Le Orme and Banco del Mutuo Soccorso. The reviews on this site can help you to determine which albums you should buy. |
Posted By: Publius84
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 10:00
And Maxophone selftittled album is very good to ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know... Prog is in my heart, in my mind, in my soul... |
Agemo wrote:Posted By: FragileDT
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 10:11
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You NEED Van Der Graaf Generator if you like all those bands on that list. ------------- One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity |
Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 10:36
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Hello Karn Evil 9: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer: Social Tension, early Le Orme, Triumvirat, Ars Nova And give Barclay James Harvest, The Strawbs, Greenslade and Camel a chance .. |
Posted By: ANDREW
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 10:57
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In addition to the above mentioned bands...
ITALIAN PROG:
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Posted By: Mikeypoo
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 11:14
...... holy sweet jesus. thats almost all the bands i know of in totality!  well in any case i would highly recoment the moody blues, spocks beard, and Van der graaf generator as a starting point...
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Posted By: Karn Evil 9
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 11:39
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ok thanks alot everyone I appreciate all the help. ------------- Watch out where the huskies go,dont you eat that yellow snow |
Posted By: R_DeNIRO
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 11:39
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CAMEL ˇˇˇ ------------- We were always be much human than we whish to be. |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:05
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hi Karn Evil 9 I suggest you take Andrew's list (his are usually the most extensive and contain the best quality and also many unknown gem bands) and make it your wish list. Focus on 2-3 bands at a time and get 1-2 albums from each and then make up your mind and move on. There is really no need to go further after that list.
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Posted By: Progger
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:09
| Try some 90's bands. Similarities to the bands you mentioned in abundence like Spocks Beard and The Flowerkings. Those two bands knock spots off some of the seventies bands, like Genesis and Gentle Giant! |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:10
| finch glory of the inner force |
Posted By: Yanns
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:26
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This post serves two purposes. Firstly, I echo the recommendations of those above me. Second, Karn Evil 9, I'm giving you a heads-up that that username will receive a lot of negative feedback from people thinking you are someone else. We had a poster of that same name a while back, and there were many huge problems with him (even though I miss him). He was ultimately kicked out for good and hasn't been allowed to post since. Fair warning. |
Posted By: Legoman
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:35
| Yeah. We really can't stress this enough, guy. CAMELLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: Machinemessiah
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 12:36
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For me. the next progressive group that should be in that list would be early Marillion: 'Script', 'Fugazi', 'Misplaced'... Some other groups & albums you could try:
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Posted By: Karn Evil 9
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 13:18
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yeah Zappa is great, he always cracks me up. is there anyone similar to him? the closest i know is Steve Vai because he was taught by zappa and joe satriani and his guitar is amazing, but he is nowhere near as funny and thanks for the warning about the previous Karn Evil screen name i heard some Van Der Graaf Generator and it sounds really good. it reminds me of the soft songs by gentle giant im deffinately going to print out Andrew's list and bring it with me next time i go to the music store ------------- Watch out where the huskies go,dont you eat that yellow snow |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 13:21
Try some newer stuff too- like Porcupine Tree or Spock's Beard! ------------- |
Posted By: R_DeNIRO
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 13:25
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Don't you hear me? Camel my god ˇˇˇ They are the best. Try with MIRAGE and THE SNOW GOOSE. ------------- We were always be much human than we whish to be. |
Posted By: Karn Evil 9
Date Posted: February 12 2006 at 13:29
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haha yeah i listened to a part of one of their songs, and i hope your pleased to hear that i ordered The Snow Goose online ------------- Watch out where the huskies go,dont you eat that yellow snow |