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    Posted: August 22 2023 at 10:36
Ok, so we did A! What comes next? H obviously (no, just stop) ...B!! 

For the newbies to this concept, the rules are simple...
1) make a list of PROG bands or artists (B surname ex. Bruford) for which you own a handful of records or just straight up enjoy! 
2) list your personal favorite album from the band and briefly explain why you chose the one you did.

Or... do it my way which includes one band at a time, the LP name and cover, and explanation. 

I will get the ball rolling...
BRUFORD



*it feels good to me while listening to this gentleman*

Where do you start in the Bruford canon? Everything the band touched became gold! 
With notable players like the man himself, Jeff Berlin, Dave Stewart, and Allan Holdsworth, the band is in top form (or close to it) on this record. Yeah, I didn't pick the other one bc of the vocals and slightly maniacal/claustrophobic feel in places. This one has everything for me: fusion, canterbury? Just call it whatever you want!

Enjoy, everyone!!
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Barclay James Harvest

Barclay James Harvest Studio Albums Owned on CD in Order of Preference:-

01. 5 stars 1971: Barclay James Harvest & Other Short Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7sqXxBX6jnIktjJObqPD6GFPPdJZrUn0
02. 4 stars 1974: Barclay James Harvest - Everyone is Everybody Else - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mCjiub0x7T8niJz1AsTxasRH4HNRqXRdk
04. 4 stars 1975: Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_leiWJFRrHO1N9EVkZilqdkKpJ9MHhMQ3Q

Also on CD:-

     5 stars  2000: Barclay James Harvest - The Collection (compilation) 
     5 stars  2001: Barclay James Harvest - Mockingbird (compilation)


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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Barclay James Harvest

Barclay James Harvest Studio Albums Owned on CD in Order of Preference:-

01. 5 stars 1971: Barclay James Harvest & Other Short Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7sqXxBX6jnIktjJObqPD6GFPPdJZrUn0
02. 4 stars 1974: Barclay James Harvest - Everyone is Everybody Else - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mCjiub0x7T8niJz1AsTxasRH4HNRqXRdk
04. 4 stars 1975: Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_leiWJFRrHO1N9EVkZilqdkKpJ9MHhMQ3Q

Also on CD:-

     5 stars  2000: Barclay James Harvest - The Collection (compilation) 
     5 stars  2001: Barclay James Harvest - Mockingbird (compilation)

Once Again (1971) ??! Shocked
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Bubblemath - Edit Peptide - Destiny Repeats Itself
 
 
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I'll just keep it to one band each time. This time Banco del mutuo soccorso: I got eight of their albums in my collection, a couple both on CD and vinyl, as with my preferred album Io sono nato libero. This album has some jazzy tendencies that I appreciate very much and I think that Canto Nomade Per Un Prigioniero Politico is one of the best things they ever did.

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Originally posted by Zappastolethetowels Zappastolethetowels wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Barclay James Harvest

Barclay James Harvest Studio Albums Owned on CD in Order of Preference:-

01. 5 stars 1971: Barclay James Harvest & Other Short Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7sqXxBX6jnIktjJObqPD6GFPPdJZrUn0
02. 4 stars 1974: Barclay James Harvest - Everyone is Everybody Else - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mCjiub0x7T8niJz1AsTxasRH4HNRqXRdk
04. 4 stars 1975: Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_leiWJFRrHO1N9EVkZilqdkKpJ9MHhMQ3Q

Also on CD:-

     5 stars  2000: Barclay James Harvest - The Collection (compilation) 
     5 stars  2001: Barclay James Harvest - Mockingbird (compilation)

Once Again (1971) ??! Shocked
Once Again would be top of my list if I ever manage to add it to my CD collection. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by suitkees suitkees wrote:

I'll just keep it to one band each time. This time Banco del mutuo soccorso: I got eight of their albums in my collection, a couple both on CD and vinyl, as with my preferred album Io sono nato libero. This album has some jazzy tendencies that I appreciate very much and I think that Canto Nomade Per Un Prigioniero Politico is one of the best things they ever did.




I love this band!!
I would have to agree with you on this one although the s/t has moments of pure emotional bliss I can't describe. I take this band over PFM in a heartbeat! Although I do love PFM too.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Zappastolethetowels Zappastolethetowels wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Barclay James Harvest

Barclay James Harvest Studio Albums Owned on CD in Order of Preference:-

01. 5 stars 1971: Barclay James Harvest & Other Short Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7sqXxBX6jnIktjJObqPD6GFPPdJZrUn0
02. 4 stars 1974: Barclay James Harvest - Everyone is Everybody Else - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mCjiub0x7T8niJz1AsTxasRH4HNRqXRdk
04. 4 stars 1975: Barclay James Harvest - Time Honoured Ghosts - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_leiWJFRrHO1N9EVkZilqdkKpJ9MHhMQ3Q

Also on CD:-

     5 stars  2000: Barclay James Harvest - The Collection (compilation) 
     5 stars  2001: Barclay James Harvest - Mockingbird (compilation)

Once Again (1971) ??! Shocked
Once Again would be top of my list if I ever manage to add it to my CD collection. Thumbs Up

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^ I like my old school prog. Barclay James Harvest are one of those evergreen bands who've gone the distance over time, unlike some of the short-lived Pop artists of today who have the shelf-life of a terminally ill mayfly. Tongue
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

^ I like my old school prog. Barclay James Harvest are one of those evergreen bands who've gone the distance over time, unlike some of the short-lived Pop artists of today who have the shelf-life of a terminally ill mayfly. Tongue

I wish that were true, but the fact is that a lot of these artists are formulaic, money-driven, and sickly repetitive while possessing 0 musical pedigree, and in this day and age, these things are what specifically drive and determine their careers and/or success. 
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All 9 tracks... there isn't a bad one on it..
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Originally posted by I prophesy disaster I prophesy disaster wrote:

Bubblemath - Edit Peptide - Destiny Repeats Itself
 
 

^Excellent choice! Bubblemath are superb, with two short of a handful of releases, but should be celebrated. Today, I'll choose...



Second choice. The Bears



Or... Dewa Budjana







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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Originally posted by I prophesy disaster I prophesy disaster wrote:

Bubblemath - Edit Peptide - Destiny Repeats Itself
 
 

^Excellent choice! Bubblemath are superb, with two short of a handful of releases, but should be celebrated. Today, I'll choose...



Second choice. The Bears



Or... Dewa Budjana






Sir Adrian Belew on the cover there??
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It appears to be Black Sabbath with 10, I'll pick Symptom Of The Universe from Sabotage

Nik Bartsch Ronin/Mobile - 7
Bent Knee - 5

No-one else has more than 4.

I'll give a shout out to Il Balletto di Bronzo - Ys, superb album.
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Originally posted by Nogbad_The_Bad Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

It appears to be Black Sabbath with 10, I'll pick Symptom Of The Universe from Sabotage

Nik Bartsch Ronin/Mobile - 7
Bent Knee - 5

No-one else has more than 4.

I'll give a shout out to Il Balletto di Bronzo - Ys, superb album.

Can't go wrong with any of the first 6 from Sabbath.

 I believe SoT put them in I, but great RPI release! The symphonic album of symphonic prog!
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My Sabbath pick would have to be none other than...

No weak track!
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What would your guys' and gals picks be for the following....?
-B. Sabbath
-Bruford
-Big Big Train
-Banco
-BJH (to those who didn't already post them)
-Jeff Beck
-Beggars Opera
-Brand X
-Budgie
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Be Bop Deluxe - Futurama
Big Big Train - Folklore
Bush, Kate - Hounds Of Love

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Be Bop Deluxe

Albums in my CD collection in order of preference:-



Still to come:- Jeff Beck; Black Sabbath; Blue Oyster Cult; Boston; David Bowie; Tim Buckley; Budgie; Kate Bush


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - August 23 2023 at 04:27
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Assuming a "handful" means three or more albums...

Ken Baird - own 5 albums - favorite: Orion
Banco del Mutuo Soccorso - own 8 albums - favorite: Darwin!
Beardfish - own 8 albums - favorite: Sleeping in Traffic, Part Two
Jeff Beck - own 3 albums - favorite: Blow by Blow
Big Big Train - own 10 albums - favorite: The Underfall Yard
Birth Control - own 4 albums - favorite: Backdoor Possibilities
Milo Black - own 6 albums - favorite: Black Tracking
The Blue Effect - own 8 albums [from a box set] - favorite: Svitanie
David Bowie - own 7 albums - favorite: Scary Monsters

Some one-offs that are from bands that have less than three albums in their discography:
Bacamarte - Depois do Fim
bbi - bbi
Bijou - El Profeta
Birds and Buildings - Bantam to Behemoth
La Bocca della Verità - Avenoth
Bubu - Anabelas
BunChakeze - Whose Dream?
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