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I'd like to second the recommendation of Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal and Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture. I also enjoy Barock Project - Rebus, which is kind of cheesy and has some silly Enrish lyrics at a couple parts but is still a ton of fun and easy to enjoy.

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Originally posted by TheGazzardian TheGazzardian wrote:

I'd like to recommend the second of Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal and Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture. I also enjoy Barock Project - Rebus, which is kind of cheesy and has some silly Enrish lyrics at a couple parts but is still a ton of fun and easy to enjoy.


And good news that Jem Godfrey is dragging Frost* out of moth balls, eh?

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Oh yeah, I liked Frost* too. Experiements in Mass Appeal is such poppy goodness.
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Originally posted by E-Dub E-Dub wrote:

Originally posted by TheGazzardian TheGazzardian wrote:

I'd like to recommend the second of Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal and Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture. I also enjoy Barock Project - Rebus, which is kind of cheesy and has some silly Enrish lyrics at a couple parts but is still a ton of fun and easy to enjoy.


And good news that Jem Godfrey is dragging Frost* out of moth balls, eh?

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I didn't hear about that - last I heard he was ending it Shocked
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http://jemgodfrey.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-were-we.html?spref=fb

He isn't clear about the lineup, but it seems he's persevered the issues he was dealing with and will do another Frost* album. I remember when he was going through this 'crisis' that he was considering treating Frost* like a franchise and having others perform and he sort of be more behind the scenes. Hope it doesn't go in that direction.

Might be cool to have Nick D'Virgilio be a part of this. Thought he did a killer job on the live album.

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Not much that I can add to this thread that the neo-prog heavyweights haven't already posted, but I'll definitely second some of the recommendations, particularly Marillion's Marbles and IQ's Dark Matter. Two of the best albums you'll ever hear with incredibly distinct sounds.
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IQs latest was pretty nice.
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Matthew Parmenter, vocalist/songwriter for Discipline, has two really good neo-prog albums (they could also be considered symphonic prog but whatever).

IQ's The Wake and Frequency are two of my favorite albums. Definitely worth checking out.


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Originally posted by Garden of Dreams Garden of Dreams wrote:

Matthew Parmenter, vocalist/songwriter for Discipline, has two really good neo-prog albums (they could also be considered symphonic prog but whatever).


I don't have his solo stuff, but just love Push & Profit and Unfold Like Staircase. I was never too sure about their neo prog status, though.

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Originally posted by E-Dub E-Dub wrote:

Originally posted by Garden of Dreams Garden of Dreams wrote:

Matthew Parmenter, vocalist/songwriter for Discipline, has two really good neo-prog albums (they could also be considered symphonic prog but whatever).


I don't have his solo stuff, but just love Push & Profit and Unfold Like Staircase. I was never too sure about their neo prog status, though.

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His solo work is similar to his work with Discipline so the genre tag doesn't mean a whole lot to me.  I have read Discipline being called neo-prog even though they are under symphonic prog so it really is ambiguous.  I figured I would put his name on this thread since PA tags him under neo-prog.  
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Originally posted by TheGazzardian TheGazzardian wrote:

Originally posted by E-Dub E-Dub wrote:

Originally posted by TheGazzardian TheGazzardian wrote:

I'd like to recommend the second of Frost* - Experiments in Mass Appeal and Pendragon - The Masquerade Overture. I also enjoy Barock Project - Rebus, which is kind of cheesy and has some silly Enrish lyrics at a couple parts but is still a ton of fun and easy to enjoy.


And good news that Jem Godfrey is dragging Frost* out of moth balls, eh?

E

I didn't hear about that - last I heard he was ending it Shocked

Ok, this is fantastic news and the first that I've heard of it.  Thanks E!
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Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Honestly, if you're looking for good Marillion material, just get the Fish-era albums.

He's a lot like Peter Gabriel.

Well, even when I only care for Fish era Marillion, I wouldn't compare them, their styles are absolutely different.

Yes both are great lyricists, both were vocalists of their  bands during the Progressive periods, and when they left their bands turned POP, but Fish and Gabriel are absolutely different.
 
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^ agreed, Fish's voice is more hardrock to me, like Bon Scott or Halford
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I always thought they were very similar, atleast vocally. 

I agree his delivery is different and a bit more harsh, but i don't know about hard rock or the comparison to Halford. 






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Nah you can't be. You're a Art Rock Specialist! LOL
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

^ agreed, Fish's voice is more hardrock to me, like Bon Scott or Halford

I agree with David, Peter Gabriel has a more educated accent, that gives some sort of delicacy to strong emotional tracks like Musical Box or Into the Cage, while Fish with his strong Scottish accent  is more the tough guy, who doesn't want to change.

Just watched some videos of both, while Peter talks about fantastic issues, Fish talks about personal experiences, but both have a great level of communication with the audience.

I would love to listen Fish singing The Knife for example, I'm sure he would deliver a tough and harder version, both were born to sing Prog, but the bist performances of Fish are in heavy tracks as Assassin..

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Originally posted by E-Dub E-Dub wrote:

Generally, there are gaps. You have an isolated case of (maybe) "Marbles II" flowing seamlessly into "Ocean Cloud".

Marbles has as definite Radiohead/The Blue Nile feel in some spots; however, there are some true prog classics. Most notably with the brilliant "Ocean Cloud", "The Invisible Man" and "Neverland".

Marbles is widely considered to be Marillion's 3rd masterpiece ... and I'd have to agree.

Let us know what you think.

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Misplaced Childhood is essential, IMO.

I'd also go for Magenta, but only Seven and Revolutions. I haven't been able to get into anything after that.

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Their last release Metamorphosis is a real grower. Didn't like it at first but now its probably my second favourite Magenta album after Seven. Revolutions is excellent as well.
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