Bruford's Bundle: 5th Album - Progressive Rock Music Forum

I went with Larks' for the same reason. I could go either way but CTTE is already ahead by far.

Not surprised to see Close to the Edge leading this by so far (I see the vast majority who voted have not posted, not a very good sign for a discussion forum) but I just gave King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic another vote. While it was at one time, it's not my favourite from KC. I prefer Lizard and various others from the classic era.

I would say that I infamously hold Yes' Close to the Edge in quite low esteem, but I recognise that I am nowhere near significant enough to say that of myself. I actually like the title track of CttE, and quite like "And You and I" but "Siberian Khatru" ended up letting down the whole album for me. Nothing I hate on the album, but it never really clicked with me or enthralled me. I compare it to another three track album like Bubu's Anabelas and it is left so very wanting by comparison (okay, a gratuitous comparison). Close to the Edge is an album that various others consider to be the greatest masterpiece of the 20th century and yet to me is lacklustre. I think of it as a Prog 101 type album, but not one of the masterclass. I think that Magma and King Crimson and others were putting out more interesting music at the time, but different strokes for different folks.

that wa ssome nasty rambling. Larks' easily for me. that said, I have only heard half of the albums in this poll. I have not heard Bruford's Gradually Going Tornado or Bill Bruford's Earthworks's A Part, and Yet Apart. I only heard Bruford's much lauded One of a Kind for the first time in full in recent years. My ignorance of various of the classics of PA (especially the modern classics) can be seen as quite shameful as one person told me for someone who has been here as long as I have an as active in this community as I have been. My ignorance there is bettered my my ignorance when it comes to music theory... :)

Edited by Logan - February 15 2025 at 09:56

Larks' Tongues in Aspic

Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen

Larks Tongues followed by CttE Thumbs Up

RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!

CttE > LTiA a close 2nd

Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson

Poll Question: Which is your favourite album?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Bruford - Gradually Going Tornado (1980)	0	[0.00%]
Bill Bruford's Earthworks - A Part, and Yet Apart	0	[0.00%]
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic (1973)	6	[22.22%]
Yes - Close to the Edge (1972)	21	[77.78%]
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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: 1117	Post Options Post Reply Quote TerLJack Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Bruford's Bundle: 5th Album Posted: 6 hours 30 minutes ago at 08:41
	I wanted so bad to vote GGT, I truly love it. The vocals are not a deterrent for me. I find them charming and straight forward, with a hint of Lake/Wetton. But I can't deny the brilliance or genre-defining of CTTE.

BasedProgger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 26 2025 Location: Cyberia Status: Offline Points: 73	Post Options Post Reply Quote BasedProgger Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 6 hours 44 minutes ago at 08:27
	I went with Larks' for the same reason. I could go either way but CTTE is already ahead by far.

A Crimson Mellotron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 10 2020 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Status: Offline Points: 5665	Post Options Post Reply Quote A Crimson Mellotron Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 12 hours 33 minutes ago at 02:38
	This is pretty much the impossible choice! Picked Larks' just because CTTE gets all the votes here, but really, how could you favor one over the other?

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 37153	Post Options Post Reply Quote Logan Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 09:51
	Not surprised to see Close to the Edge leading this by so far (I see the vast majority who voted have not posted, not a very good sign for a discussion forum) but I just gave King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic another vote. While it was at one time, it's not my favourite from KC. I prefer Lizard and various others from the classic era. I would say that I infamously hold Yes' Close to the Edge in quite low esteem, but I recognise that I am nowhere near significant enough to say that of myself. I actually like the title track of CttE, and quite like "And You and I" but "Siberian Khatru" ended up letting down the whole album for me. Nothing I hate on the album, but it never really clicked with me or enthralled me. I compare it to another three track album like Bubu's Anabelas and it is left so very wanting by comparison (okay, a gratuitous comparison). Close to the Edge is an album that various others consider to be the greatest masterpiece of the 20th century and yet to me is lacklustre. I think of it as a Prog 101 type album, but not one of the masterclass. I think that Magma and King Crimson and others were putting out more interesting music at the time, but different strokes for different folks. that wa ssome nasty rambling. Larks' easily for me. that said, I have only heard half of the albums in this poll. I have not heard Bruford's Gradually Going Tornado or Bill Bruford's Earthworks's A Part, and Yet Apart. I only heard Bruford's much lauded One of a Kind for the first time in full in recent years. My ignorance of various of the classics of PA (especially the modern classics) can be seen as quite shameful as one person told me for someone who has been here as long as I have an as active in this community as I have been. My ignorance there is bettered my my ignorance when it comes to music theory... :) Edited by Logan - February 15 2025 at 09:56

BasedProgger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: January 26 2025 Location: Cyberia Status: Offline Points: 73	Post Options Post Reply Quote BasedProgger Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 15 2025 at 08:17
	I can't decide between Larks and CTTE.

Gentle and Giant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 24 2019 Location: Blackpool Status: Offline Points: 4625	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gentle and Giant Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 12 2025 at 06:58
	Larks' Tongues in Aspic
	Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen

Mormegil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 03 2010 Location: NE PA Status: Offline Points: 7683	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mormegil Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 12 2025 at 06:41
	CTTE gets the nod.
	Welcome to the middle of the film.

Bj-1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 04 2005 Location: No(r)Way Status: Offline Points: 31644	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bj-1 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 12 2025 at 03:15
	Larks Tongues followed by CttE
	RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!

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: 12318	Post Options Post Reply Quote Octopus II Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 12 2025 at 03:01
	Yes - Close to the Edge King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic

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	CttE > LTiA a close 2nd
	Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson

Psychedelic Paul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 16 2019 Location: Nottingham, U.K Status: Offline Points: 43316	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psychedelic Paul Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: February 12 2025 at 02:17
	An all-inclusive series of polls with an asterisk marking albums NOT featuring Bill Bruford. 1980: Bruford - Gradually Going Tornado - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TaS3ukydpK2_BFC0-UoF7tCxqjwuuIF 1999: Bill Bruford's Earthworks - A Part, and Yet Apart - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TaS3ukydpLC6cU0I50sSGRP7sJ6nVwC 1973: King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nwJdj92uwTS0jn09Tykvmx9WUoNiW2HYo 1972: Yes - Close to the Edge - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ktk8PtkXO8GdshsmXb6w0fhaCMMTsyFio