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Posted: December 30 2010 at 06:51

A song from Italian RPI band Goblin called..."Goblin", from their 1976 album Roller:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1033

My review of the album is still on the band page:

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=130

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Posted: December 29 2010 at 06:10

Here's a song from French RIO group Art Zoyd. It's called "Ceremonie" from their 1983 album Les Espaces Inquiets:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=878

You can read my review of the album on the band page:

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=858

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Posted: December 28 2010 at 05:33

Now a song from Swedish band Kultivator, filed under Eclectic Prog. This song is called "Hoga Hastar" from their only 1981 album Barndomens Stigar:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1856

My review of the album is still on the band's page:

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=982

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Posted: December 27 2010 at 06:13

Here's as song from Canadian Tech/Extreme Prog Metal band UneXpect. This is from their 2006 album In A Flesh Aquarium and is called "Psychic Jugglers":

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1976

You can read my review which is still on the band's page:

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=2638

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Posted: December 26 2010 at 07:03

Well I'm gonna keep going, but now I'm going to post songs by groups that I am actually familiar with but your average PAer may not be. I just noticed that I never picked a Zeuhl song yet, I guess I forgot because I'm almost a Zeuhl expert at this point; very familiar with this sub-genre.<p>

So here's a song from French band Zao. They were formed by two former members of Magma. Taken from their debut album from 1973 called Z=7L. At some point I will get around to reviewing this album. This song is called "Marochsek"...check it out:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1426

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Posted: December 24 2010 at 05:49

Now the last song from my list. From the UK band Babe Ruth(Heavy Prog). The song is called "The Mexican" from their first album First Base released in 1972. Only song I've ever heard from them:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=892

To all those who have the day off tomorrow...Happy Day Off!!!

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Posted: December 23 2010 at 06:11

A song now from German group La Dusseldorf(Krautrock). They were formed by former Kraftwerk/Neu! drummer Klaus Dinger. This song is called "Silver Cloud" from their first self-titled album from 1976. The only song I've ever heard from them:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=3818

Enjoy!

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Posted: December 22 2010 at 06:15

^What a coincidence.

Got 3 more songs from my list of 25. Now a song from Italian group New Trolls(Rock Progressivo Italiano). Don't think these guys are too obscure to Italians or fans of RPI. This is the song "Le Roi Soleil" from the 1976 album Concerto Grosso N. II. Check it out:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=4269

Enjoy!

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Posted: December 21 2010 at 07:36

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Today a song from Slovenian band Buldozer(RIO-Avant-Prog). This is "Ne Brimi Mama" from their 1977 album Zabranjeno Plakatirati. One of the very few songs I've heard from them:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1281

Enjoy!

I was just listening to their first album Pljuni Istini U Oci yesterday, which is quite good. I still need to get my hands on this album.

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Posted: December 21 2010 at 05:51

Today a song from Slovenian band Buldozer(RIO-Avant-Prog). This is "Ne Brimi Mama" from their 1977 album Zabranjeno Plakatirati. One of the very few songs I've heard from them:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1281

Enjoy!

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Posted: December 20 2010 at 05:59

^Cool. Will have to check them out. Thanks.

Here's a song from American organist Larry Young(Jazz Rock/Fusion). He worked with a lot of famous people but is not so well known himself. This song is called "Message From Mars" from hid 1976 album Spaceball:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=3134

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Posted: December 19 2010 at 19:31

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Added some new Mp3's yesterday. Will add more soon. Disconnect

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100

Now I have added their two albums in their entirety.

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Posted: December 19 2010 at 12:43

Thanks Avestin. I listened to that song once so far and it's not bad.

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Posted: December 19 2010 at 08:36

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Today the German band Electric Sandwich(Krautrock). This song is called "China" from their only self-titled album from 1972. The only song I've ever heard by these guys. Here it is:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=4024

Enjoy!

Cool psych; I have the album, like to put it on when I want some psych which is quite often these days.

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Today we have a song from Finnish group Alamaailman Vasarat(RIO/Avant-Prog). These guys grew out of the band Hoyry-Kone. This song is called "Vasaraasialainen" from the 2003 album Kaarmelautakunta. I've heard the two Hoyry-Kone albums, but other than this song I've only seen maybe two YouTube clips of AV. Here it is:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=569

Enjoy!

I love this group. I can see why some would think this is a one trick horse, but I enjoy their wacky style (there's an old interview here with them done by James where they never heard Klezmer and weren't aiming at that sound).

This is a cool song by them.

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Alright, now the Norwegian band Akasha(Psychedelic/Space Rock). This song is called "Death Hymn" from their only self-titled album from 1977. Only song I've heard by them:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1526

Enjoy!

I know of Akasha but don't have any album by them, but given this song, I should change that.

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So now a song from Belgian band Machiavel(Eclectic Prog). This song is called "Wisdom" from their 1977 album Jester. The only song I've heard by them as far as I know:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1304

Enjoy!

Like Akasha, I know of them but have yet to try a full album. This is a good track, I like the use of electronics to create this odd vibe and then the introduction of guitars. Again, another band to discover.

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Today a song from American band Deerhoof(Crossover Prog). This is the title track to their 2004 album Milk Man. This was the first song I heard from them when it first came out. I've since heard many songs but not a whole album. Check it out:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=3685

Enjoy!

Again, a case of a band I've heard a few tracks from but never investigated beyond that. Haven't heard this song, pretty nice tune. I'll investigate further.

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Today a song from Swiss band Mainhorse(Symphonic Prog). This is where Patrick Moraz started out. They had one self-titled album in 1971. Another album was released years later. This song is called "God":

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=2835

Enjoy!

Ok, so this one I have the album for, and I like it. Representative of its time and those were good times

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Now a song from Italian group Pierrot Lunaire(Prog Folk). They are listed under Prog Folk because of their first album. Their second album, Gudrun from 1976, is more Avant-Prog. This is a song from that album called "Giovane Madre". I've heard one or two other songs from this album, sounds good. Here's the song:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=187

Enjoy!

Yeah, I love this quirky band and their two albums, and I do prefer this album to the first. This is some weird stuff and I love it!

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A song now from Finnish group Tasavallan Presidentti(Jazz Rock/Fusion). One of the earliest prog groups from Scandinavia. I don't know how well they are known there, but I think not many people around the world have heard of them. I've only heard a couple of songs from their first album. This song is called "Last Quarters" from the album Lambertland released in 1972.

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=589

Enjoy!

Good choice of a band and album; I like their melange of jazziness and folkish elements. I have their first 4 albums, all worthwhile getting.

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Today is a song from Italian artist Franco Battiato(Rock Progressivo Italiano). He's well known in Italy, but I don't know how much outside Italy. Even his earliest albums were not widely known even in Italy. This song is called "Una Cellula" from his first album Fetus from 1972:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=978

Enjoy!

This is probably the album I like best from him.

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Alright, now a song from French group Plat Du Jour(Eclectic Prog). This is called "Totem" from their only self-titled album from 1977. Their whole album used to be on MySpace. Here it is:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=2792

Enjoy!

A nice album, but anything essential.

Here's a suggestion from me, the Polish band Osada VIda (who I interviewed for PA and reviewed their albums). I'd have liked to put a different song but this one is good as well, from their 3 Seats behind A Triangle album

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=1825

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Posted: December 19 2010 at 06:28

Thanks Karl.

Alright, now a song from French group Plat Du Jour(Eclectic Prog). This is called "Totem" from their only self-titled album from 1977. Their whole album used to be on MySpace. Here it is:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=2792

Enjoy!

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Posted: December 18 2010 at 16:11

Thanks for the Disconnect songs Snow Dog. "You'll Hear My Name Again Someday" caught me by surprise. For a second I thought I was listening to a country song.

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Posted: December 18 2010 at 07:24

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Thanks again Avestin. Supersister are on my ever growing wishlist.<p>

Okay, now a song from American artist Wulf Zendik(Indo-Prog/Raga Rock). This is the title track of his album Dance Of The Cozmic Warriorz released in 1987. I have no idea if the music was recorded in the 1980s or not. Check it out:

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=3819

Enjoy!

So this is the infamous Indo-Prog/Raga Rock? I only have the Shatki (Shakti?) debut album and know nothing about that scene.
This one sounds like kraut though, same psych trance, love it!

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Posted: December 18 2010 at 07:21

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=569

Enjoy!

Love this song but I find their entire albums easily turn into a bit of a gimmick.
I only have the Hoyry-Kone Huono Parturi which I find brilliant.

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Posted: December 18 2010 at 07:09

Added some new Mp3's yesterday. Will add more soon. Disconnect

http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6100

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Posted: December 18 2010 at 07:06

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zravkapt wrote:

Today a song from Swiss band Mainhorse(Symphonic Prog). This is where Patrick Moraz started out. They had one self-titled album in 1971. Another album was released years later. This song is called "God":

http://www.progarchives.com/mp3.asp?id=2835

Enjoy!

I like this more than Refugee. Also, it's a funny thing to visualize the enormous breakthrough from this vintage organ sound coming from Moraz's hands to the futuristic synths he provides on Relayer. Quite an evolution.

Mainhorse is an excellent album, but I much prefer Refugee.