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Zepology101 View Drop Down

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:53

STYX!!! In the words of my friend, LAME!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:33

Peter wrote:

Who give a rat's ass about which bands strangers on the internet don't care for? I mean, really -- what's the point?

Okay then, Stynx, Fartcastle, Mars Revolta and all Prog Mental!

Fartcastle hahahhahah... oh well I like their first 3 albums. I don't know Peter.. sometimes what people DON'T like is more interesting than what people DO like.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:29

ldlanberg wrote:

My least favorite albums are from my favorite band, Genesis. And these are their so-called "live" albums. The so-called rare live material on Archives I, in particular, is a fraud.

Why do I say this? Because much of it was actually built in the studio. Gabriel added vocals and Steve, guitar, before releasing the material. No telling who added what else. I like to hear the real thing.

Genesis were a fantastic band on stage, so therefore I collect and enjoy the real live recordings. There are some excellent (and genuine) examples of what they actually sounded like live. Its a heck of a hobby trying to find them --- but well worth it once they are found.

hmm.. good post. I got ahold of an Italian show from '72 or '73 and it was FANTASTIC!!!

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:20

My least favorite albums are from my favorite band, Genesis. And these are their so-called "live" albums. The so-called rare live material on Archives I, in particular, is a fraud.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 14:02

Dream Theater

It is emotionless and unmoving and I find it lame, and a complete bore

Iron throated monsters are forcing the screams;
Mind and machinery box-press our dreams

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 11:26

Who give a rat's ass about which bands strangers on the internet don't care for? I mean, really -- what's the point?

Okay then, Stynx, Fartcastle, Mars Revolta and all Prog Mental!

"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 10:42

Fantomas. It's not that I don't like "weird" stuff (I like Taal and Alamaailman Vasarat), but I just can't get into them at all. Really, the only prog band I consider to be BAD.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 07:01

Yessongs was a bit of a dissapointment for me. But then again I've never seen the movie, it could be better???? Its all the pissing around each member does instead of reproducing studio sounds.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 06:55

slipperman wrote:

Sean Trane wrote:

[QUOTE=aqualung28]Styx. Do I really have to say why? We are speaking about prog bands , here. Not radio-friendly FM rock!

...and speaking of Yes,I would NEVER call them BAD, but I cannot, no matter how many times and albums I've tried, get into YES. (here come the insults...) It's Anderson's vocals I can't get into, way to "twee". Musically they are beyond good, but it's just those damn vocals...not for me (that's why I dislike Starcastle too...) (Yes, I already tried 'Drama', recommended by a friend who knows I don't like Jon Anderson...and the guy sounds just like Jon Anderson!)

Finally.... someone who agrees with me... Having my eardrums perforated with a jackhammer is far more enjoyable than listening to Jon Andersons....... well..... what can u call it. Which is a shame. The other musicians of Yes are very talented, and Yessongs sits in my 'vinyl' collection, unjustifyingly unused. I dont want to get rid of it, the album is great, but I cant play it 'cause of Jon....... Unfortunately, I do tend to say the same about Cedric (from the Mars Volta)... a talented band with a...... oh well.

I really like this jacket, but the sleeves are much too long.

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Posted: March 25 2006 at 06:54

ELP. not as hot when I heard their 'best of' as I was expecting.

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Posted: March 24 2006 at 17:47

What I could never get into:

- Bands that over-expose their technical abilities on the cost of emotion and passion; I'm not going to mention names here, but I guess you'll understand what I'm hinting at...

- Canterbury hippiesh*te. 'Jazzy' interludes, going on forever! Brrr....

Jesus never managed to figure out the theremin either

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 20:32

From the very well known albums i find In the court of the Crimson King somewhat dissapointing.
I like Red much better.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 20:18

I couldn´t tolerate Yes (the vocals mainly), but they are growing on me lately and I actually am getting into them more.

For those who can´t get into Dream Theater, a good idea is to start with Falling into Infinity. That is probably theior most proggish release.(And the least liked by fans of Dream Theater) LOL

For those who have problems with Spock´s Beard, I suggest Octane.

As for me I just can´t get into ELP. Hoedown sounds like a bloody electric barn-dance.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 20:05

It's stranege how I like everything that people mentioned here that's prog.

My list

ALL PUNK
All rap/hip hop
All nu metal
All teen pop
Kiss
Spastic Ink
Accept
Cannibal Corpse
ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)
PF's The Wall (LOVE the rest)
Eagles
Abba
Elvis

There's more of course, I'm generally skeptic towards non-prog stuff.

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last.fm

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 19:59

I could never get into ELP...they don't do much for me for some reason.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 19:48

I've always had an intense dislike for Tangerine Dream's Rockoon.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 16:21

of course, every man to his own. Just because i hate it, other people may like
it a lot.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 16:19

Ah, prog bands I DON'T like?

Well, let's see...

1. Post-Gabriel Genesis(everything was great, but after "The Lamb",
things
went downhill)

2. ELP after Brain Salad Surgery-Just one song on Love Beach almost
made me lose my cookies, and I had to listen to Close To The Edge in
order to get my bearings back.

3. Most raga-rock I have a hard time listening to, some Krautrock really
drives me nuts(although I like Faust and Kraftwerk), and most jazz fusion
puts me to sleep.

4. Apologies to those who like it, but I really don't like neo-progressive
rock. It's just whiny and dull, in my opinion.

5. Don't like Gentle Giant too much either. I feel like I'm not getting the
experience I usually get out of symphonic prog.

6. post-Waters, pre-Division Bell Pink Floyd. In other words: A Momentary
Lapse of Reason. Dull and boring.

7. Prog metal is a mixed bag for me. I kinda like Tool.

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 09:41

Ain Soph

These Japanese jazz-fusionists are the undisputed kings of boredom. 95% of their discography is a total yawn-inducing mess (particularly the later albums). But a lot of jazz fusion is really dull anyway.

Dark Side of the Moon never did anything for me either - I disliked it even when I was an unassuming classic rock fan .

Oh, and Power Metal

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Posted: March 23 2006 at 09:33

scrivener wrote:

Aw man...I just love Styx. Sure, if I heard them for the first time NOW, I'd think they were lame, but I heard them for the first time when I was in elementary school and they were with me thoughout high school, and I still have a soft spot for them. They're probably my second-favorite group.

These aren't least favorites, but here are some major, major, major disappointments: Rush's Counterparts, Yes's Big Generator, Kansas's Power.

Least favorite bands? James LaBrie solo is definitely up there.

I LOVE Counterparts

even though it wasnt their most prog album

Nobodys Hero is a fantastic lyric