Do you stay away from prog-metal?

^ That makes as much sense as Paul being a member of the RIO/Avant team.

nick_h_nz wrote: Grumpyprogfan wrote: nick_h_nz wrote: I have to admit that when it comes to prog metal, very little of what is actually under the “prog metal” genre of PA is to my taste. Then why are you a member of the prog metal team??? Wouldn't the team be better served with a member who's taste prefers prog metal? That was exactly my reaction when I asked to join the team. It seemed bizarre to me, that I was ever asked in the first place. But, as Cristi says, it was because their was a belief that I would be able to evaluate the bands without necessarily enjoying them. I have reviewed a lot of prog metal albums for TPA (most of which are reposted on PA), and I believe I am capable of overcoming any subjectivity or aversion to certain styles. I don’t think there is a single member of the present prog metal team who like all the different styles of prog metal. But we complement each other nicely, and where Cristi might not like something, I might, or vice versa, we still overly often come up with the same opinion as to whether something is approved or rejected. I would say there is probably more that we ALL do NOT like that is accepted by the prog metal team than that we all DO like. (Conversely, a lot of what we do like, is rejected because - even if we enjoy it - it’s not really prog “enough” for PA.) [EDIT] I was thinking it is obvious, but it perhaps is not - but please remember that the prog metal team evaluates artists for all three PA prog metal genres, and while much of “prog metal” is not to my taste, a great deal of “experimental/post” is. Furthermore, bands that are considered prog metal outside PA often don’t quite fit our genres, and end up going elsewhere. While I have been on the team, we have sent submissions across to “heavy”, “RIO/avant”, “post/math”, and “crossover”. Even if they are not considered prog metal by PA’s definitions, quite often I would still think of them as that, and they are known as prog metal outside PA (hence why they came to us in the first place).

Yeah, I remember us talking about this earlier. To be honest, I think having collaborators who each have a different level of affection for a given genre is a good thing - having a more unbiased perspective in the group keeps things at a level playing field and ensures that we don’t go crazy and add every single band or artist that comes our way. It’s a way of keeping us all in check.

Out of all the current prog metal collaborators, I’d venture to say I’m probably the one who enjoys the genre the most; however, much like Nick and Cristi, there are subgenres I prefer over others. For instance, exp/post is the one I listen to the least, while Cristi doesn’t have particularly strong feelings toward a lot of the tech/extreme stuff sent our way. But again, having varied tastes and preferences makes being on the team more fun… honestly, I tend to enjoy our little arguments over semantics, as weird as that may sound

Archisorcerus wrote: Necrotica wrote: To be honest, I think having collaborators who each have a different level of affection for a given genre is a good thing - having a more unbiased perspective in the group keeps things at a level playing field and ensures that we don’t go crazy and add every single band or artist that comes our way. It’s a way of keeping us all in check. Sorry but a base level of prog metal knowledge seems mandatory to be in such a team. Nick never heard that a band called Redemption exists, and he never listened to Fates Warning while he was in your team. (I guess he still hasn't listened to any of their music.) Affection is one thing and the lack thereof can be overlooked, but the fundamental knowledge of the prog pioneers/giants should be a must to be deemed a "specialist".

Edited by Cristi - May 16 2022 at 08:21

Grumpyprogfan wrote: ^ That makes as much sense as Paul being a member of the RIO/Avant team.

Archisorcerus wrote: ^ In order to "evaluate" prog metal credibly, one has to know about Fates Warning's music. I'm even tempted to say "period" here.

Duddick wrote: Blimey - I’m reminded of the People’s Liberation Front of Judea and the Judean People’s Liberation Front here……

"Always look on the bright side of life."

lazland wrote: Duddick wrote: Blimey - I’m reminded of the People’s Liberation Front of Judea and the Judean People’s Liberation Front here…… Splitter!

Grumpyprogfan wrote: ^ That makes as much sense as Paul being a member of the RIO/Avant team.

David_D wrote: David_D wrote: Grumpyprogfan wrote: ^ That makes as much sense as Paul being a member of the RIO/Avant team. The Caveman has come to The Iron Age.