Doug Larson Imports for Epignosis
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Topic: Doug Larson Imports for Epignosis
Posted By: Epignosis
Subject: Doug Larson Imports for Epignosis
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 07:39
So I won the Doug Larson prize, and I'm stoked about it. But I could use some help from my friends here!  I'm thinking of broadening my horizons a little bit (or a lot), or possibly adding to my collection a highly regarded old gem, or just getting Space Revolver.  So, those of you who know me and those who don't- which of these albums do you think I should acquire? ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
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Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 07:46
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Robert - I think you will find "Phallus Dei" a rewarding listen but if you have not experienced Amon Duul II before, I would recommend you start with "Tanz de Lemming" or 'Yeti". It was the latter album that hooked me into ADII. Cheers -------------  "Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: GentleGiant
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 07:46
Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake  or Willowglass- Book of Hours
------------- BeGiantForADay "This British band is just the cup of tea for aficionados who demand virtuosity,progress and originality in their mix." http://rateyourmusic.com/~GentleG |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 07:49
| I want to tell you to get Maltid - 100% 5-star RIO, that one - but knowing you as I do Gnidrolog would probably be a safer bet. |
Posted By: Mr ProgFreak
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 08:05
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Get Gnidrolog ... and then get Space Revolver from eMusic!
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Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 08:29
| Grave New World is a prog folk classic |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 08:41
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Nice titles, but get the Willowglass one! ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:15
I've been thinking about ordering the Willowglass albums, but so far I've pretty much forgotten about it, so you could get that one and tell me if it's any good  Space Revolver is the only one of those I've heard, it seems to be a pretty good album judging by a couple of listens. ------------- http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42652" rel="nofollow - It's on PA! 
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:23
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Well, first of all, I think you're winning too many times, Rob. Now, if Rico would have won a Doug Larson Imports award, he would get Maltid, regardless if he'd like it or not, because it's a wacky way to celebrate winning an award. But since Rob won a Doug Larson Imports award, I'd say Willowglass. ------------- 
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:25
How 'bout some PFM? Stati perhaps? ------------- |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:32
This is only the second time. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Ricochet wrote:Posted By: Rune2000
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:33
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I just got my own copy of Samla Mammas Manna - Måltid (together with Family Cracks) from www.mellotronen.com and it's great!
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:34
That one is $32.  ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: TGM: Orb
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:37
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I know three of these, and I can't say The Flower Kings are my sort of band. Phallus Dei is crazy, experimental psychedelic stuff, and if you're starting with Amon Duul II, I think Wolf City or Yeti would be more sophisticated and impressive examples. The Gnidrolog double is a prime example of value for money, with one exceptionally brilliant album and another fairly good one (Lady Lake being the latter, though for most people it's the other way round). Grave New World is great stuff. That said, I voted Gnidrolog... very distinctive material. |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:38
One time too many already. -------------
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:46
Yeah, but did you just see Sinkadoten's review....check it out. Maybe you could try Per Un Amico or Storia Minuto, those are the early ones that help suck people into RPI and might be cheaper. Stati comes with a DVD, or at least it used to, which makes it pricey. But its worth it, the DVD is a blast with the music. ------------- |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 09:51
Yes. The version comes with a DVD, hence the price. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 10:22
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Here's my take: #1 If you're feeling adventurous, get Samla Mammas Manna. #2 If you're not feeling adventurous and want to get TFK's 2nd best album, get Space Revolver. That's a very decent backup. Runners-up: 3. Amon Duul II 4. Gnidrolog ------------- 
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 11:55
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Only have heard Space Revolver, and knowing you're quite a big fan of the modern Symph bands, this should be a great album for you. However, honestly even without having heard the rest of the albums, I would go for something from that, even though it's not a "safe play" like Space Revolver would be, you might find a pretty amazing surprise, while from Space Revolver not. No vote. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 13:26
Knowing your taste a little bit i'd stay away from AMON DUUL II even though that is my favourite from the list(no accouning for taste ) . I think you'll like GNIDROLOG or the STRAWBS the best. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: crimson87
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 13:42
| Get Phallus Dei , the version with bonus tracks which is beautifully crafted. Also it's a very interesting starting point if you haven't got into the german stuff yet. |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 13:42
Grave New World - No contest ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 13:54
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Congratulations!
I recommended Space Revolver for you, because it's my favorite out of those I know on your list.
It really depends on what you are in the mood for, though. I go through phases when I collect music. Most recently it has been Prog, in many of its forms. More recently, though, it was Jazz, and before that, Classical. Are you in any particular mood? Remember, what you don't buy now, will be available for your purchase later on. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: Hercules
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 15:38
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Grave New World. If you can get the vinyl for the artwork alone, it's worth it. It's an astonishing album anyway; a concept album of the journey through life and with astonishing variety of styles. ------------- A TVR is not a car. It's a way of life. |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 17:51
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I voted Samla Mammas Manna, though Amon Duul II would have been a great choice too.
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Posted By: Canprog
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 20:11
| I would get Lady lake. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: June 13 2009 at 22:14
If you like beautiful and melodic music(i know you do) take Finnforest's advise and get one of PFM's early classic cds. You'll seriously wonder why it took you so long. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 02:14
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Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake - that's two classics for the prize of one. Many seem to prefer the latter, but In Spite is their fivestar-masterpiece for me.
------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 05:06
Gnidrolog is my second choice on hat list before Srtrawbs and ADII, but behind Samla's Maltid.
Hands down the winner, becaise I think Gnidrolog's two album deserve their own discs each. ------------- let's just stay above the moral melee prefer the sink to the gutter keep our sand-castle virtues content to be a doer as well as a thinker, prefer lifting our pen rather than un-sheath our sword |
Posted By: Yorkie X
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 05:43
| You being a prog musician and all I'd have to say Willowglass- Book of Hours it has a mystical vibe relaxing engaging and still progressive .. hard to explain you need to hear it I was very pleasantly surprised when I did. |
Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 06:20
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Samla Mammas Manna - MÅLTID
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Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 09:17
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I don't know how much Krautrock you have heard - I have heard very few albums myself to be fair - so my recommendation of Phallus Dei depends on that. Failing that, Grave New World is my next pick, beautiful album that you can't go wrong with.
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Posted By: Captain Capricorn
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 09:24
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SMM would be my first choice, followed by Phallus Dei ...both are phenomenal recordings
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: June 14 2009 at 14:54
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Of these I think I'd recommend for you these albums in the order you've listed them: Strawbs, then Gnidrolog.... Actually, I don't have that WIllowglass one though I'm sure I've heard samples. My favourites of these are Malted, Phallus' Day Out (in honour of a recent nude bicycle-riders parade in Vancouver), and In Spite of Hairy Toe-Jam/ Lady Leak. Did you listen to the streaming mp3s? Here's a great one to try from SMM (if you don't like this, then I wouldn't recommend the album -- hope the link works): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFoZ8rPsHQ&feature=PlayList&p=B7C678638F94A8F9&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=56www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMFoZ8rPsHQ&feature=PlayList&p=B7C678638F94A8F9&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=56 - CLICK ------------- Just a fanboy passin' through. |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: June 15 2009 at 16:55
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Space Revolver. A great modern symphonic album from one of the masters in the modern prog field.
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 20:31
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Thanks for your help everyone! Due to availability issues, I have selected Willowglass's Book of Hours (gotta have some symph, yes?) and something to expand my horizons: Amon Duul II's Yeti. I think I will enjoy both (I listened to Amon Duul II's samples here, and liked what I heard). ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:05
So the two lowest voted bands on the poll, nice.  That being said, regarding Yeti, I think you'll be happy with the purchase. It's some incredibly well crafted stuff, and the improv stuff is at least at the same level as the studio work. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Salty_Jon" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: OzzProg
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:16
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get the "Gnidrolog- In Spite Of Harry's Toe-Nail/Lady Lake" next for sure, it was one of the best combo CDs i've ever bought. They're music is quite amazing (and unique!) -------------  |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:36
Improv stuff?  sh*t!  ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:41
It's at the end of the album - so you can just hit "stop". Actually really good album, there - be curious to read your opinion. |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:45
Based on what I've heard from ADII, I should enjoy it. I just make jokes about improv because of "Moonchild" and Henry Cow, you know. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: June 25 2009 at 21:59
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Honestly, unless I'm paying a lot of attention while listening, I don't even notice when they go from the written pieces to the improv. As Padraic said, it's definitely a really good album overall though.
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