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Poll Question: Which is your favourite album?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
5 [10.20%]
9 [18.37%]
0 [0.00%]
5 [10.20%]
1 [2.04%]
0 [0.00%]
1 [2.04%]
1 [2.04%]
0 [0.00%]
0 [0.00%]
16 [32.65%]
11 [22.45%]
0 [0.00%]
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    Posted: July 05 2024 at 04:26
In the Beginnings of a series of Total YES polls (inspired by Octopus II), it's by no means certain that YES will win this first poll (or at best with a Fragile lead) with so many great solo debuts to choose from, and on that note, give The Big Peace a chance. It sure Feels Good to Me. Smile 


4 stars 1973: Peter Banks - Two Sides of Peter Banks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv9UoDYiV5c
5 stars 1987: Geoff Downes & New Dance Orchestra - The Light Program -   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdktF-lL0yEapk1L5x6Xvsc0u4w1rIcMr
4 stars 1978: Trevor Rabin - Beginnings - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuLppu1vEII
5 stars 1973: Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry VIII - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1LtZowz5527OrFUPTS44Xpuc


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - August 21 2024 at 00:39
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A lot of good listens here. 
Went with Squire’s Fish Out of Water. 
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The Yes debut is OK, but I think it pales compared to Squire's first solo effort. Bruford would be my runner-up. I actually find crotchless socks rather enjoyable. Oops, did I just type that out loud?
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Jon Anderson. Olias of Sunhillow is a fantastic masterpiece.
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One of the toughest polls yet! Smile

Jon Anderson - Olias Of Sunhillow
Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives Of Henry VIII 
Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water
Yes - Yes
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Bruford with Squire close behind.
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1. Tony Kaye - End of Innocence
2. Geoff Downes & New Dance Orchestra - The Light Program
3. Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry VIII
4. Jon Anderson - Olias of Sunhillow
5. Chris Squire - Fish Out of Water
6. Billy Sherwood - The Big Peace Geek

What, no YES!?? Shocked  I somehow knew I'd be the only one to vote for Tony Kaye. Tongue
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Squire's Fish is my pick.
I like Story of I a lot, though.


Edited by TerLJack - July 05 2024 at 09:28
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Squire
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Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry VIII.
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The Story of I... danceable prog rock?
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The Yes debut
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

The Yes debut

!!YaaaaaY!! The first vote for YES. Thumbs Up


Edited by Psychedelic Paul - July 05 2024 at 12:36
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Olias of Sunhillow
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Olias for me.
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Tough list for my tastes in music but there is one album here I've given 4 stars to at least.
Bill Bruford and that killer lineup.
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Jon and Bill
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Rick Wakeman's album made me realise there was life beyond ELP. The atmosphere of this album is quite remarkable. Rick was and still is a genius composer and the best multi keyboard player in prog , a master of the piano, mellotron, synths and organ. If there is any album that shows what prog keyboards is all about then this is it.
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The Six Wives 
                      quality over quantity, and all kind of PopcoRn almost beyond
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This is crazy to say, but I like Geoff Downes's Light Program album.  I remember when I first heard it when it came out.  I've been using it test speakers and qualify audio set ups for years.  It is sonically and melodically profound.  I think it may be the best thing he's ever done.  I used to work for Voice of America in DC and I always used the album to test audio equipment and set ups.  (And hate me for this but I think just about Everything Billy Sherwood touches stinks.  I call him the Anti-Yes or the Yes destroyer.  Everything he produces and plays on just sounds like its recorded in a tin can.  His production values stink.  I can hear his crappy boring/soul-less influence in everything he touches).

Edited by cemego - July 06 2024 at 11:01
listen to streaming stuff! no commercials!

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