Pick Only One #1 - Favourite Band
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Topic: Pick Only One #1 - Favourite Band
Posted By: Valarius
Subject: Pick Only One #1 - Favourite Band
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:14
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Wassup Progarchivers! I'm back (for the 27th time!!!) and gonna try and throw out a new series of threads, which is actually a repeat of a series of threads I did about five years ago. If this series takes off I'd like to go in some obscure directions and consider random topics, but for the first few editions, we'll stick to the simple, more obvious topics. So with that said, welcome to "Pick Only One" (volume two). We'll start with the most obvious topic of them all. Your favourite band. The rules are simple (as if the name of the thread doesn't give it away). No runners up. No second best. No honorable mentions. No joint firsts. No "I couldn't decide between...". This is the thread series where we separate the boys from the men. Where you have to suck it up, grow a pair, and pick only one answer. Got two favourites? Well, tough sh*t. Because only one of them will get mentioned in this thread. *Terms and conditions apply. Anyone who violates these rules will be prosecuted. And here's mine... Dream Theater.  Whilst I haven't really listened to too much Prog lately, and I certainly haven't listened to this band too much lately, the fact still remains that when it's all said and done, Dream Theater are my number one band of all time. I came across them in 2003 with 'Images and Words' and was instantly hooked. I have all their albums, most of their solo/side-project releases, all the official bootlegs and most of the fan club cds. I have all their DVDs, two tattoos, I bought the first edition of their biography 'Lifting Shadows' (and yes, my name in the roll of honor) and I've seen them live. Once. Also managed to get my picture with Petrucci, Myung, Portnoy and Rudess. |
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Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:18
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YES is for me man. ------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:25
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Posted By: Green Shield Stamp
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:44
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Genesis for me (both Gabriel and Collins eras) ------------- Haiku Writing a poem With seventeen syllables Is very diffic.... |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:46
 The Mars Volta. The musicians, the energy, the lyrics, the consistency, the originality, everything that this band practiced was the embodiment of prog rock. There will never be another.
------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:46
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Today it's Univers Zero. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:48
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Radiohead ------------- https://dreamwindow.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - My Music 
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Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:52
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Tori Amos (and no, I'm not kidding) |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 14:54
me too!
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Michael678 wrote:Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 15:42
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Pink Floyd. ------------- 
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Posted By: twalsh
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 16:02
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Lately, it is Riverside. ------------- More heavy prog, please! |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 16:07
Triumvirat |
Posted By: sublime220
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 16:30
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Floyd ------------- There is no dark side in the moon, really... Matter of fact, it's all dark... |
Posted By: Gully Foyle
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 17:35
| Jethro Tull, hands down. For about 34 years now... |
Posted By: justin4950834-2
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 17:49
me three |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 18:50
I see a wave of popular support forming....
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Posted By: Rick Robson
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 18:57
Me too. -------------  "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." LvB |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 19:39
why does everyone keep assuming that all PA posters are male?
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 19:55
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Separate the girls from the women. When you have to suck it up, grow a pair, and pick one answer (then change it in 5 minutes). ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Polymorphia
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:02
------------- https://dreamwindow.bandcamp.com/releases" rel="nofollow - My Music
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Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:05
*insert eye roll here*
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Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:06
Keep me posted. I think the answers to some of these questions will be most interesting.
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:06
Aww come on.  Not even an inner laugh? ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Upbeat Tango Monday
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:08
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Megadeth ------------- Two random guys agreed to shake hands. Just Because. They felt like it, you know. It was an agreement of sorts...a random agreement. |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:17
Yeah, a small one. I admit it, you got me.
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Posted By: Cailyn
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 20:35
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In the present 5 minutes: Kansas. ------------- http://www.cailynmusic.com |
Posted By: The Sloth
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 21:02
| Phish |
Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: April 21 2015 at 21:42
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No. I haven't had a "favorite band" in at least 20 years. ------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: snowsnow
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 00:50
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Yes The run of albums from The Yes Album up to Going for the One is my fav from any band even beating Genesis.
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 01:43
I take issue with this. I talk to my sister and niece as well
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 03:13
| What's a female? |
Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 05:44
AMEN ------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: Michael678
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 05:45
because not many women like, know, and/or care for prog; i mean hell Genesis put in Follow You Follow Me just to get more fans from this demographic; this ain't our faults you know.
------------- Progrockdude |
Posted By: defectinggrey
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 06:21
| The Pretty Things |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 06:21
This in spades. I have 'favourites'. ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 06:25
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Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 07:20
You guys are breaking my heart.
 I'm going to quit my job and start up a dating agency for progheads. |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 07:26
That would actually be a pretty fantastic idea. 
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Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 07:56
Yes, just imagine the advertising slogan: "Progheads - they're really not so bad once you get to know them"  |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:12
Fixed ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:33
That's fine. But just pick one of 'em for this thread. Come on! You can do it! Go for gold!
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Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:40
"slightly"? Are you sure about that?
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Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:45
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Meshuggah ------------- 
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:47
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Zing! ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:49
Alright I'll play  Today it's NEU! ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:50
 One thing I've learned over the years though is that I'm certain of absolutely nothing. ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 08:53
GET OUT OF MY THREAD!
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Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 09:31
Turn Dunce's Caps Lock OFF (You asked for it genius )-------------
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 09:49
I can't stand prog, personally. I'm just here for the witty banter. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:00
That's right! |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:13
Then you are doomed to disappointment, mate.
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:33
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King Crimson............. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:44
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^I've never felt that to be true. Well back when I was 14, I possibly felt that way about Floyd, but nowadays I couldn't name an artist that literally towers above everything else. Maybe in the heat of the moment during a spin of an album I'll go "Oh my sweet ford it doesn't get any better than this!!" and then I move on to a new album and say exactly the same. ------------- “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.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: addictedtoprog
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:47
| They keep changing... |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 11:54
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Come on, suck it up and pick one of 'em anyway. You can do it. I have faith in you.
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Posted By: addictedtoprog
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 12:05
| In love with "Nemo" lately. |
Posted By: Friday13th
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 13:17
^ nice paradoxically self-refuting comment right there. That was witty! Or was it?  For me picking a favorite band is harder than picking a favorite song, favorite album, or even a favorite musician. I guess it's logical since a band includes all those components, thus adding more complexity to the decision. I'm going with King Crimson.
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Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 13:18
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Octobre ------------- |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 13:48
Why do you assume the pair they are talking about are anything a male could grow?? ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: JD
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 13:55
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ELP Now heading to closet to adorn my fire proof overalls ------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Svetonio
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 19:27
Nevermind. This is a cover page of an article about 1977 / 1978 tour of my life-time favourite band Smak. The best line-up with Miki Petkovski at the keys (he played his Minimoog so majesticaly!), and that tour has a legendary status now. However, yesterday afternoon I found this live recorded video (audio only) of Jethro Tull cover played by Smak at Požarevac festival 1973, and it was one of the very first Smak shows; they were just formed in 1973, they didn't have enough of their own songs yet nor already released material at that time, so they used to play some covers at that early phase. This is actually a raw recording by the audience, but imho it sounds enough powerfull that I hope that Jethro Tull's hardcore fans here will not be disaippointed So, here's Locomotive Breath cover by just formed young prog band Smak - later the best Yugoslavian prog rock band ever - at Požarevac festival 1973, Serbia, ex-Yugoslavia. |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 20:18
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Posted By: Cailyn
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 21:33
Umm...more than not many women listen to prog these days. Some even play a little prog themselves after they're done fixin' the vittles and taking care of the young'uns  ------------- http://www.cailynmusic.com |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 21:57
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^liking Cailyn's style
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 22 2015 at 23:35
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Rise. RISE. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 03:45
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Zappa ------------- http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - Metal Music Archives https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: CosmicVibration
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 08:23
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 10:07
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I can understand people having trouble picking just one band......I could have chosen Genesis, Yes, or even Tull over KC but that first album by KC knocked my socks off when I heard it in the spring of 1970. Still the most seminal album in prog imho. BTW...I assumed the OP meant prog band but I see some mentioned other groups. By an open criteria I might have gone with the Beatles since I grew up with their music and bought their first singles when I was about 12 or 13. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 10:24
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Any genre. Any band. You, however, have slightly bent the rules and tried to squeeze in various names by cheeky "I might have gone with's".... This is not allowed, and continuous violations will result in criminal charges. As it stands, your official POO is King Crimson.
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Posted By: JD
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 10:38
------------- Thank you for supporting independently produced music |
Posted By: Olape
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 12:24
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Definitely, Pink Floyd. ------------- 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 13:35
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 14:19
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Regardless of what my "today's choice is", flavor of the month, regardless of time of year or if a lunar or solar eclipse is forth coming. Rush will always be my #1 Favorite. -------------   
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 14:26
| That's like Dream Theater for me. I haven't actually really listened to them in quite a while, but none-the-less they will always be my go-to #1 band. |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 14:26
Dude what is with Mangini's hair.....some makeup and he could be the next Elvira!!  -------------
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Posted By: silverpot
Date Posted: April 23 2015 at 18:57
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Well, I guess I don't think I could live without never ever hearing Pink Floyd again. They're my number one desert island band. |
Posted By: windycrawford
Date Posted: April 24 2015 at 20:59
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This must be either The Beatles or King Crimson for me. But considering the specifics of this forum, I'll go with KC
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Posted By: Terakonin
Date Posted: April 24 2015 at 21:19
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Have to go with King Crimson. The only band to actually blow me away with an album, and they did it twice. ------------- You left a note in your perfect script Stay as long as you like I haven't left your bed since |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 17:34
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 17:46
oh that is easy... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 18:26
Don't you hate it when people post pics and you don't know who the silly band is...? ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 18:35
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Yea i had no idea who the guy was at the end of last page. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 19:28
^ oh good, I thought it was just me. Band names as well as photos, please!
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 26 2015 at 19:31
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Agreed! I tried to quote the poster so that I could just see where the link takes me, but the quote shows the actual picture, not the link.
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Posted By: twseel
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 06:13
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 07:24
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I don't have a favorite band, I can't pick just one (un)fortunately |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 07:41
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*1st post* IQ |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 08:23
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U.S. Maple ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 08:42
If you don't know the pic of the band I posted, hand in your prog card. |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 09:01
I'm supposed to have a card? WHY IS LIFE SO COMPLICATED?
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 09:41
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My band pick was Motorpsycho, but I guess that was obvious to everyone, the way I shamelessly dropped their name, and the name and picture of the cover of their new live album, in just about every thread possible yesterday (OK, it was only about five, but still), like the fanboy I am. Oh, and there I went and did it again. But with good reason, the band is one of the most exciting out there ATM, always trying something different (well, every other album or so I'd say), and on the new one they're treading new ground again. Thrilling stuff! Shame it's expensive and comes in a limited edition, should've been made available to most people.
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 10:56
Wait, then how did you get in here? SECURITY! |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 11:05
| Echolyn |
Posted By: emigre80
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 11:17
well, it was fun while it lasted. Nice knowing you all.
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Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: April 27 2015 at 20:20
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David Sylvian. . . . No! Ryuichi Sakamoto! . . . or is it MAGMA?!?!? I CAN'T DO IT!!! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: April 28 2015 at 01:33
good choice
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Posted By: agw801
Date Posted: July 22 2015 at 19:30
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King Crimson! I like their music as much now, as when I first heard it.
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Posted By: starless2112
Date Posted: November 17 2015 at 21:13
| Pink Floyd |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 18 2015 at 01:33
| Marillion |
Posted By: hammond
Date Posted: November 18 2015 at 02:59
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Van der Graaf Generator |