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The Winstons - s/t (Wyatt era Softs team up with David Sinclair on organ)
Yes, that's an EXCELLENT album. The singer's voice is really a lot like Wyatt's!
I'm glad you liked it Tymon. What about Homunculus Res then...or are they...erm...too Italian for your tastes?
I did like Homunculus Res, on some of the tracks, they had a nice modern Canterbury sound, the track I really liked was "Jessicalaura", I think it was called. A nice band with an interesting sound, but did not please me as much as The Winstons.
Are you familiar with Stubbs? I've written a pioneering review on their album about a month ago. Not really modern, from 1985, bur great, incredibly obscure Canterbury-inspired band nonetheless.
http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1560658
(and I thought delta blues recording quality was bad)...
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Hmmm, I'm really back and forth with that one, Sam! I totally understand what you're saying and completely agree, then the next listen I think it's absolute psychedelic perfection! I mean, to be fair it's kind of aimless and simplistic, but then there's also that lethargic droning sound and hint of danger to it...
Bah, now I'm more confused than ever!
I think, just like Zeit (which I still don't have), you must be on a really Psych mood to enjoy... although it's a bit aimless, like you said. I slept for 10 hours straight after listening to it and got late to work, so yeah it's dangerous
Damn, I missed a whole page of this thread Since last Friday:
Terreno Baldio - s/t
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - Io Sono Nato Libero
Semiramis - Dedicato a Frazz
Shamblemaths - s/t
Delirium - Il Nome del Vento
Cai - Más Allá de Nuestras Mentes Diminutas
José Cid - Vida (Sons do Quotidiano)
Yes - Songs From Tsongas (Both DVD's. I won't be listening to Yes for a while now )
Eric Clapton - Unplugged
Vangelis - Spiral (Here's another album that on one listen I think it's not great but on the next one it's incredible )
Harald Grosskopf - Synthesist (This album is so cool )
The Winstons - s/t (Wyatt era Softs team up with David Sinclair on organ)
Yes, that's an EXCELLENT album. The singer's voice is really a lot like Wyatt's!
I'm glad you liked it Tymon. What about Homunculus Res then...or are they...erm...too Italian for your tastes?
I did like Homunculus Res, on some of the tracks, they had a nice modern Canterbury sound, the track I really liked was "Jessicalaura", I think it was called. A nice band with an interesting sound, but did not please me as much as The Winstons.
Are you familiar with Stubbs? I've written a pioneering review on their album about a month ago. Not really modern, from 1985, bur great, incredibly obscure Canterbury-inspired band nonetheless.
http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1560658
(and I thought delta blues recording quality was bad)...
Heh...I was somewhat under-whelmed when I first span Homunculus Res, but they're slowly gaining ground at my place - meaning I keep coming back to their two albums (the debut in paricular).
I seem to remember reading up on The Stubbs, but this is the first time I've ever listened to them. Very nice indeed, thanks for that.
Now as long as we're talking obscure Canterbury outfits, then why not mention Dave Stewart and Pip Pyle's completely overlooked 80s gem Dogged By Dogma?
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
Heh...I was somewhat under-whelmed when I first span Homunculus Res, but they're slowly gaining ground at my place - meaning I keep coming back to their two albums (the debut in paricular).
I seem to remember reading up on The Stubbs, but this is the first time I've ever listened to them. Very nice indeed, thanks for that.
Now as long as we're talking obscure Canterbury outfits, then why not mention Dave Stewart and Pip Pyle's completely overlooked 80s gem Dogged By Dogma?
To be honest, I have never listened to that. In fact, I'm guility of overlooking most of 80's Canterbury scene. It's a good listen, I liked it, although it had a type of flavor that I didn't like fully. Thanks for the heads up nonetheless
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Moving Gelatine Plates - Moving Gelatine Plates (1971) Moving Gelatine Plates - The World Of Genius Hans (1972) Matching Mole - Matching Mole's Little Red Record (1972) Henry Cow - 40th Anniversary Boxset Disc 1 Hatfield and the North - Hatfield and the North (1973) Yestarday: Oregon - Music Of Another Present Era (1972) Oregon - Distant Hills (1973)
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No prob. The 80s seem so unappreciated by prog fans and I do understand that viewpoint if one's only taste of them consists of the big 70s acts and their newly aqcuired pop sensibilities. The RIO and avant bands though were making delicious sauce during those years.
Btw Tymon seeing as you're from Poland have you checked out your fellow countrymen SBB yet? They are guilty in making one of the absolute finest live releases ever called Karlstad. Their studio work from the 70s is also highly recommended.
Edited by Guldbamsen - May 30 2016 at 11:34
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
No prob. The 80s seem so unappreciated by prog fans and I do understand that viewpoint if one's only taste of them consists of the big 70s acts and their newly aqcuired pop sensibilities. The RIO and avant bands though were making delicious sauce during those years.
Btw Tymon seeing as you're from Poland have you checked out your fellow countrymen SBB yet? They are guilty in making one of the absolute finest live releases ever called Karlstad. Their studio work from the 70s is also highly recommended.
Yes, of course. SBB are one of my favorites when it comes to Polish bands. In fact, if you take the Canterbury style definition as far as those saying Camel is Canterbury scene, than SBB definitely does have some Canterbury elelments. I especially like SBB's early works. Pamięć,Nowy Horyzont, Ze Słowem Biegnę Do Ciebie, but also Memento Z Banalnym Tryptykiem. A great band! Józef Skrzek's solo works are also great. I will highly likely be attending SBB's gig this summer in Poland, so I'll definitely let the forum know when that happens.
But, thanks for reminding me. Tomorrow I will revisit one of their albums
Edited by ALotOfBottle - May 30 2016 at 11:58
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I've listened to some really nice stuff today. -Matching Mole - Matching Mole's Little Red Record (1972) -The Caretaker - Patience (Afer Sebald) (2012) -Tangerine Dream - Zeit. Largo In Four Movements (1972) -John Greaves - Kew Rhone (1977) -Caravan - For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night (1973) -Moving Gelatine Plates - The World Of Genius Hans (1972)
I really enjoyed all of these albums. The Caretaker was a great suprise to me, highly recommended. And although Caravan was a bit of a let-down, it was still a great lsiten. Moving Gelatine Plates, a French Canterbury-style band has become somewhat of a great revelation to me. The band is great and has an incredibly original style. John Greaves' album is very, very good. Similar in ways to Henry Cow's first album. And I finally got around to writing a review on Matching Mole's Little Red Record. A productive day, I must admit.
Edited by ALotOfBottle - May 31 2016 at 12:15
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