Sept/Oct 1987 albums

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   This poll came about because of a discussion on a Rush thread, where it was brought up that a number of prog-related albums were all released within a few weeks of each other. I remember being completely overwhelmed at the time: "When am I going to have time to listen to all of these?" As one can see by the titles above, I needn't have fretted as much as I did. I seriously doubt any of these are anyone's very favorites, and a number of them are (shall we say) "problematic". That being said, all of them are worth hearing, and some even have moments of true greatness. So which one of these do you like best today?
I naturally apologize if I have neglected a favorite album of yours that was released in September or October of 1987, or if your country's release dates were different. Also, I realize the Robbie Robertson album is NOT prog, but I know a number of people on this site who enjoy it because of guest appearances by Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Terry Bozzio, and Manu Katche (not to mention ALL of U2).

Poll Question: Which is your favorite?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Geoff Downes: The Light Program	2	[7.69%]
Roger Hodgson: Hai Hai	0	[0.00%]
Patrick Moraz: Human Interface	0	[0.00%]
Mike Oldfield: Islands	1	[3.85%]
Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason	11	[42.31%]
Robbie Robertson: s/t	2	[7.69%]
Rush: Hold Your Fire	5	[19.23%]
Saga: Wildest Dreams	0	[0.00%]
Supertramp: Free as a Bird	0	[0.00%]
Yes: Big Generator	5	[19.23%]
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Steve Wyzard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 30 2017 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 2583	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve Wyzard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Sept/Oct 1987 albums Posted: November 14 2024 at 11:04
	This poll came about because of a discussion on a Rush thread, where it was brought up that a number of prog-related albums were all released within a few weeks of each other. I remember being completely overwhelmed at the time: "When am I going to have time to listen to all of these?" As one can see by the titles above, I needn't have fretted as much as I did. I seriously doubt any of these are anyone's very favorites, and a number of them are (shall we say) "problematic". That being said, all of them are worth hearing, and some even have moments of true greatness. So which one of these do you like best today? I naturally apologize if I have neglected a favorite album of yours that was released in September or October of 1987, or if your country's release dates were different. Also, I realize the Robbie Robertson album is NOT prog, but I know a number of people on this site who enjoy it because of guest appearances by Peter Gabriel, Tony Levin, Terry Bozzio, and Manu Katche (not to mention ALL of U2).

Octopus II Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 21 2023 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 10489	Post Options Post Reply Quote Octopus II Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 14 2024 at 11:57
	Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason

Cristi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover / Prog Metal Teams Joined: July 27 2006 Location: wonderland Status: Offline Points: 43756	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cristi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 14 2024 at 12:30
	BIG Generator

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	A Momentary Lapse of Reason > Hai Hai > Human Interface. I went to college for the sofa cushions.
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	Voting Yes on this one, interesting bunch of albums.

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	AMLOR - great album😎
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	RRUUSSH, the Floyds, and Yes.
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	Pink FLoyd. Big Generator has some good songs but also some stinkers. And I'm a YES fan. Edited by octopus-4 - November 14 2024 at 14:59
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	Hold Your Fire The Light Program AMLoR Human Interface Big Generator
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TerLJack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 18 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1068	Post Options Post Reply Quote TerLJack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 15 2024 at 09:36
	At this point, I seem to be the only one voting for Robbie. I looked at all of these records(and there are a few good ones!), but I would listen to Robbie Robertson again over any of them.(function(){function c(){var b=a.contentDocument\|\|a.contentWindow.document;if(b){var d=b.createElement('script');d.innerHTML="window.__CF$cv$params={r:'8e30a8d2c8d108fc',t:'MTczMTY4ODU3OS4wMDAwMDA='};var a=document.createElement('script');a.nonce='';a.src='/cdn-cgi/challenge-platform/scripts/jsd/main.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(a);";b.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(d)}}if(document.body){var a=document.createElement('iframe');a.height=1;a.width=1;a.style.position='absolute';a.style.top=0;a.style.left=0;a.style.border='none';a.style.visibility='hidden';document.body.appendChild(a);if('loading'!==document.readyState)c();else if(window.addEventListener)document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',c);else{var e=document.onreadystatechange\|\|function(){};document.onreadystatechange=function(b){e(b);'loading'!==document.readyState&&(document.onreadystatechange=e,c())}}}})();< height="1" width="1" style=": ; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; visibility: ;"> Edited by TerLJack - November 15 2024 at 09:36