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Posted: May 22 2008 at 12:54

Zargus wrote:

if you dont like RS you dont like rock n roll.

This I can attest to. Voted Beatles. o=)

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Posted: May 22 2008 at 14:28

please... there's no contest here.. the boring, repetitive, one-lick-only Rolling Stones vs The Beatles, whose albums are so different and varied and who have some of the great songs ever?

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Posted: May 22 2008 at 15:29

The Rolling Stones are way too inconsistent for me to enjoy. Their weird moments are so far apart and in little quantity compared to The Beatles.

Plus, The Beatles provide and all-around more pleasant experience.

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Posted: May 22 2008 at 19:43

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

Here is a good read http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_committee300_04.htm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. What a ridiculous, good read.

are you sure?

So very sure. Dr. John Coleman seems to be confused with his "information" in terms of it being factual, intelligent, and with its placement in time. It is also said that the Rolling Stones were also players in the little....whatever you want to call that rubbish.. Big%20smile

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Key word there being "truth".

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Posted: May 22 2008 at 23:28

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

Here is a good read http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_committee300_04.htm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. What a ridiculous, good read.

are you sure?

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed, and third, it is accepted as self-evident. -- Arthur Schopenhauer 1788-1860

Key word there being "truth".

That's it, you got it.

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Posted: May 23 2008 at 00:47

The Beatles only edge by a tiny bit.

Mainly because I am in love with The White Album(Clapton Is God).

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Posted: May 24 2008 at 01:24

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

BroSpence wrote:

Sacred 22 wrote:

Here is a good read http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_committee300_04.htm

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. What a ridiculous, good read.

are you sure?

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed, and third, it is accepted as self-evident. -- Arthur Schopenhauer 1788-1860

Key word there being "truth".

That's it, you got it.

Indeed I do.

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Posted: May 24 2008 at 22:28

Both are amazing bands , I voted for the Stones because they are terribly underrated , OK they are not prog for sure , and the Beatles are WAY proggier.However nobody did rock and roll as pure as the Stones did

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Posted: May 24 2008 at 22:33

tszirmay wrote:

Talk of no contest. One of the main reasons I have loved prog is my profound 40 year distaste for the Stones , a group of thugs, profiteers and non-musicians (I repeat NON-MUSICIANS) that cater to ultra primitive innuendoes that aren't even clever. Ape music and that is not even kind to monkeys (: They even had a song about themselves) Their last decent album was with Brian Jones (but they drowned him!) . Yuck , extremely overated , basic garbage . Even as a rock band , they suck stones. Gall bladder pain.I could go on for years with facts to back my disdain . Oh well!

The Beatles on the other hand, exactly the polar opposite.

haha~!

i dig what ye are sayin'

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 07:48

tszirmay wrote:

Talk of no contest. One of the main reasons I have loved prog is my profound 40 year distaste for the Stones , a group of thugs,

Despite his songsof love and peace, Lennon could be a nasty piece of work, and McCartney was accused of violence by his recent ex-wife.

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profiteers

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the family of George Harrison are worth more than £1 billion, the Stones have a combined wealth of £570 million.

tszirmay wrote:

and non-musicians (I repeat NON-MUSICIANS)

Sounds like music to me (I repeat SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC TO ME).

tszirmay wrote:

that cater to ultra primitive innuendoes that aren't even clever.

I suppose all music should be about higher concerns (Please Please Me, I Want To Hold Your Hand etc)

tszirmay wrote:

Ape music and that is not even kind to monkeys (: They even had a song about themselves)

A lot of bands have autobiographical songs, some bands even have the same name as one of their songs (Bad Company, Iron Maiden, Motorhead etc). The Rolling Stones took their name from a song by Muddy Waters.

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Their last decent album was with Brian Jones

You agree they have at least one decent album!

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(but they drowned him!) .

You've got me there, I don't know any examples of Beatles committing murder.

tszirmay wrote:

Yuck , extremely overated , basic garbage . Even as a rock band , they suck stones. Gall bladder pain.I could go on for years with facts to back my disdain .

I'd like to hear some of these facts.

tszirmay wrote:

Oh well!

The Beatles on the other hand, exactly the polar opposite.

"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 09:44

*edit. Was one over the eight last night...

Edited by Yukorin - May 26 2008 at 03:58

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 15:57

*covers my ears in horror*

I voted Beatles.

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 18:17

God I love PA's...

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 18:25

A B Negative wrote:

tszirmay wrote:

Talk of no contest. One of the main reasons I have loved prog is my profound 40 year distaste for the Stones , a group of thugs,

Despite his songsof love and peace, Lennon could be a nasty piece of work, and McCartney was accused of violence by his recent ex-wife.

tszirmay wrote:

profiteers

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the family of George Harrison are worth more than £1 billion, the Stones have a combined wealth of £570 million.

tszirmay wrote:

and non-musicians (I repeat NON-MUSICIANS)

Sounds like music to me (I repeat SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC TO ME).

tszirmay wrote:

that cater to ultra primitive innuendoes that aren't even clever.

I suppose all music should be about higher concerns (Please Please Me, I Want To Hold Your Hand etc)

tszirmay wrote:

Ape music and that is not even kind to monkeys (: They even had a song about themselves)

tszirmay wrote:

Their last decent album was with Brian Jones

You agree they have at least one decent album!

tszirmay wrote:

(but they drowned him!) .

You've got me there, I don't know any examples of Beatles committing murder.

tszirmay wrote:

Yuck , extremely overated , basic garbage . Even as a rock band , they suck stones. Gall bladder pain.I could go on for years with facts to back my disdain .

I'd like to hear some of these facts.

tszirmay wrote:

Oh well!

The Beatles on the other hand, exactly the polar opposite.

You are a clever guy, I must say (savvy and very cunning!)

. The oldest form of selective argumentation is to omit certain points to the benefit of critiquing others. Lawyers use this all the time, they teach it day 1 of law school. It's like going bound and gagged to face a judge.

I never said they always sucked, please remind yourself that I stated that AFTER "Let it Bleed" IMHO, they became quite soggy in terms of quality and have been profiteering ever since (AKA certain alliances with corporate powers) . I also mentioned rather clearly that Mick Taylor was the last real musician they had , when he left , it went deeper in the abyss. I don't like the Stones, I am allowed to express my thoughts. Yukorin , on the other hand , seems more weak in attacking me as opposed to my arguments. Language , you know.....You , Sir, have at least a modicum of class.

But read all I said, bile and all.

I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 18:41

Hey, Micky, you see what happens when you stir the pot ? You once said that you are the King of Smartass, do you think I earned at least some small Princedom? Even though I am considered a Gentle sort, I couldn't help myself, certainly attempting provocation but this is a Prog site after all and only a few decided to fall into my trap of insulting me, instead of my comments . One did , one didn't , sort a like yin and yang , no? This eternal quest for supreme stupidity is exactly why "the more I analyze the human race, the more I love my dog" (quote from JJ Rousseau, masterful French philosopher). He was right, it was only rock "n roll, back then.

I have a great story about Gene Simmons of Kiss back in the 80s, BTW . Let me know if you tongue is long enough

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 18:50

hahahha... I'll be watching my pot stirring for awhile.. yesterday it took the admins . .2 of them. .30 minutes and like 60 hidden posts to clean up the troll-pot I kicked over.

I do hereby anoint you...

Prince of Smartass

have some clappies Clap

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 19:05

I am truly and humbly honoured, Sire

Especially coming from such a classy rebel, may I return some clappies to you.

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 19:11

My faves of The Beatles: Let it Be

                         Abbey Road
                         Sgt. Pepper...
                         Rubber Soul
                         The White Album

Fave Rolling: ...none...cofcof...

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 19:25

I never thought I'd find myself defending the Stones, but Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, and Sticky Fingers are all good rock albums. Not up to the Beatles' standard but in the genre pretty decent, particularly when Mick Taylor gets involved.

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Posted: May 25 2008 at 19:35

jammun wrote:

I never thought I'd find myself defending the Stones, but Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed, and Sticky Fingers are all good rock albums. Not up to the Beatles' standard but in the genre pretty decent, particularly when Mick Taylor gets involved.

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Poll Question: B or RS
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Beatles	40	[78.43%]
Rolling Stones	11	[21.57%]
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