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Poll Question: Which band do you prefer?
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    Posted: August 19 2023 at 15:36
I'm not sure why the idea of having these two going against each other was going through my head today but there it is. Wink

Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - August 19 2023 at 15:40
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Cristi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2023 at 15:37
Eloy by far. 

I find TFK's music rather tedious these days. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Grumpyprogfan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2023 at 16:23
Don't care for TFK's at all. Have not heard enough Eloy to have an opinion, so no vote.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AFlowerKingCrimson Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2023 at 17:27
Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

Don't care for TFK's at all. Have not heard enough Eloy to have an opinion, so no vote.

You know, not too long after I created this poll I realized I probably should have included another option like "not familiar enough with both bands" or something to that effect. I like to have as many people vote as possible.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lewian Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 19 2023 at 18:17
Eloy were my favourite band for some years as a teenager. Even though over the years I have become much more critical about some aspects of their music, they still have a special place in my heart, particularly their rhythm section with Matze and Rosenthal/Randow.

I don't care much for TFK.

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Both are good bands, at least in my book. Hard to choose. Depending on the mood I am, I could go either way.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Octopus II Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 03:36
I voted for Eloy.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dr prog Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 04:24
Flower kings are crap lol
All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jared Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 04:52
Eloy by a considerable margin, tbh...
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Cristi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 04:56
Originally posted by dr prog dr prog wrote:

Flower kings are crap lol

that was brutal LOL
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Jared Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 05:00
Originally posted by Lewian Lewian wrote:

Eloy were my favourite band for some years as a teenager.

I think this has probably confirmed my arrested development... I'm 55 and like Rush, they are still one of my faves... 
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Eloy
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote suitkees Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 08:49
Eloy, because.
The Flower Kings have always left me completely indifferent.

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Like both, but Eloy has a better overall discography. I endeavor to stick algebra in my nose.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote verslibre Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 14:06
Eloy, every day and all day on Sunday. I don't own a single TFK/Stolt album because I got rid of them. Roine's a good guitarist, but I just can't get into his music.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote richardh Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 16:19
Eloy for sure but imo TFK are a great symph prog band. I actually prefer their more recent stuff (By Royal Decree and Banks Of Eden) over their late 90's early 00's stuff which is very inconsistent in my view.  Roine is incredibly talented. However there is only one Eloy, no one has replicated what they do at least nowhere near as good.
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The Flower Kings.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AFlowerKingCrimson Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 17:25
Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Eloy for sure but imo TFK are a great symph prog band. I actually prefer their more recent stuff (By Royal Decree and Banks Of Eden) over their late 90's early 00's stuff which is very inconsistent in my view.  Roine is incredibly talented. However there is only one Eloy, no one has replicated what they do at least nowhere near as good.

Pink Floyd? Wink

Ok, I guess maybe it's the other way around. LOL


Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - August 20 2023 at 17:26
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Eloy, never liked TFK
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 20 2023 at 18:38
Eloy for Inside and Floating especially.
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