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Originally posted by Rocktopus Rocktopus wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

whoever is in charge of that sub should work on getting something that might actually get people interested in wanting to hear them.  Those samples are atrocious unless you are predisposed to that kind of stuff. 

Although not the best track to introduce SMM with, Långt Ner i ett Kaninhål (Far Down the Rabbit Hole) is kinda fun, isn't it? Or am I just predisposed for that kind of stuff?


fun yeah...  but as we know here.. humour is something that can be in short supply with our dear prog fans.  We can measure the devoutness of some prog fans by measuring the length of the stick jammed up their asses ahahhah. 

the samples.. fun or good or not..   just like the Dean axiom for myspace.. should be samples that will generate interest in the group. A fun track is not out of bounds.. but something that will make people WANT to hear a group should probably be the thrust of the samples.  Not ones that may turn off potential explorers so to speak.
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Van Der Graaf Generator
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Rocktopus Rocktopus wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

whoever is in charge of that sub should work on getting something that might actually get people interested in wanting to hear them.  Those samples are atrocious unless you are predisposed to that kind of stuff. 

Although not the best track to introduce SMM with, Långt Ner i ett Kaninhål (Far Down the Rabbit Hole) is kinda fun, isn't it? Or am I just predisposed for that kind of stuff?


fun yeah...  but as we know here.. humour is something that can be in short supply with our dear prog fans.  We can measure the devoutness of some prog fans by measuring the length of the stick jammed up their asses ahahhah. 

the samples.. fun or good or not..   just like the Dean axiom for myspace.. should be samples that will generate interest in the group. A fun track is not out of bounds.. but something that will make people WANT to hear a group should probably be the thrust of the samples.  Not ones that may turn off potential explorers so to speak.


I agree with you. I was just curious if you thought they all were terrible.

Andra Satsen is probably pointless because its just kind of anonymous. Syster System's a little annoying, (but sort of works in the context of album). Any other Måltid track would do a better job here. I think that if you find good substitutes for these two, Långt Ner... could stay.
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to be honest.. I thought the samples sucked...and didn't connect with me at all.... but Greg (in the contest earlier) showed my the youtube link to that other song, and I saw there was more to the group than those. I guess that is my point.  LOL
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VdGG here.
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Originally posted by Rocktopus Rocktopus wrote:

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Originally posted by MovingPictures07 MovingPictures07 wrote:


B3: Can v. Opeth      (31-34)


Its 33-34 now, and still open for votes.



Now its 34-34!
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VdGG. I like Sammla, but Van der Graaf... are one of my top 5 bands.
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Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

I had a feeling this was going to be one-sided.  For once, I'm wrong.
 
It appears that you have spoken too soon.
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VDGG!!

And it would've been awesome if Can had upset two of my least favorite bands of all time, but oh well!
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     Have to go with VDGG ,  even if my own band is involved in this poll , i surely respect  SMM , but i have no idea about all their works , but even so , VDGG are my favourites all the way .........
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VDGG for me...
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Quite an easy one - VdGG for me. Quite a few excellent albums, and some 'killer' tracks like Plague and Man Erg and many others.  I was impressed by Maltid, but the shher volume of quality works by VdGG wins it hands down!
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With Samla Mamma Manna, it reformed/ renamed (and there were line-up changes) as Zamla Mammaz Manna and Von Zamla, so there's plenty of material.

SAMLA MAMMAS MANNA Albums


1971
Samla Mammas Manna
4.31
(15 ratings)
1973
Måltid
4.45
(33 ratings)
1974
Klossa Knapitatet
4.19
(26 ratings)
1976
Snorungarnas Symfoni (Symphony of the Brats)
4.13
(10 ratings)

1999
Kaka
3.96
(8 ratings)
2002
Dear Mamma
3.00
(4 ratings)

ZAMLA MAMMAZ MANNA Albums


1977
För Äldre Nybegynnare
3.11
(7 ratings)
1978
Sclagerns Mystik
3.47
(9 ratings)
1980
Familjesprickor (Family Cracks)
4.30
(20 ratings)

VON ZAMLA Albums


1982
Zamlaranamma
3.61
(9 ratings)
1983
No Make Up!
3.40
(3 ratings)

Familjesprickor is my particular favourite of the SMM/ZMM/VZ albums.
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Originally posted by Moatilliatta Moatilliatta wrote:

Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

I had a feeling this was going to be one-sided.  For once, I'm wrong.
 
It appears that you have spoken too soon.


Good!  Then it means I've never been wrong!  Wink
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Points: 11746 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 27 2008 at 18:04
I would vote for SMM against most bands.

Sadly, they are up against my favorite.

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Points: 3834 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 28 2008 at 07:32
No brainer for me really, VDGG all the way.
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Another vote for the BIG generator! Wink
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Points: 3577 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 28 2008 at 13:05
I love those bands, but my vote goes to Van Der Graf, and also i can't believe that Can loseCryCryDead




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Originally posted by zafreth zafreth wrote:

I love those bands, but my vote goes to Van Der Graf, and also i can't believe that Can loseCryCryDead

That's because Can lost to a more innovative band.Wink
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