Slartibartfast's Review Appreciation Thread
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Topic: Slartibartfast's Review Appreciation Thread
Posted By: Tapfret
Subject: Slartibartfast's Review Appreciation Thread
Date Posted: January 14 2021 at 18:12
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This is the continuation of the http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=87800" rel="nofollow - "I really like your review" thread. An idea originally started by Special Collaborator http://www.progarchives.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=11239" rel="nofollow - Sagichim , to open a discussion thread where anyone can come express appreciation and share kind words for reviews they find particularly insightful and/or well-written. The thread will also now serve as a memorial to Brian S. Lindsey, known to most here by his profile name, Slartibartfast. Brian was a Progarchives reviewer who joined the site in 2006. He left the world in late 2020 at the age of 55. It seems only appropriate that a man who was never miserly with his kind words here on the Progarchives forum be the symbolic overseer for this catalog of appreciation.  ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: January 14 2021 at 18:56
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Only 55? That's just not fair! 
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: January 14 2021 at 22:37
Good work Ian, and RIP Brian-Slarti!  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: January 14 2021 at 23:33
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Oh my, I missed that news!! RIP Slartibartfast, it was always a joy to read his writing and interact with him!  ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 04:09
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What an incredibly sad story of Brian's life and passing. With all the nonsense going on in the wider world, we forget that individuals like Brian can suffer such personal tragedies. RIP Brian. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Sean Trane
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 05:01
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Whenever featuring an album on ProgEars, I'll be sure to read Slarti's reviews when I come across one to see if it's worthy of publication there. ------------- let's just stay above the moral melee prefer the sink to the gutter keep our sand-castle virtues content to be a doer as well as a thinker, prefer lifting our pen rather than un-sheath our sword |
Posted By: Machinemessiah
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:11
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I can't believe it ... 😔 Without having known him besides as a fellow user... it really pains! 😭 😭 😭
I value his transparency at having his picture as profile... he seemed such a good chap! ...and fellow guitarist. Not to mention his sense of humor and positive energy with his t-shirt full of color. I'd wish we could've done something to help. Brian, may you Rest in Peace. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 07:11
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Sean Trane wrote:Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: January 15 2021 at 08:40
To kick off a topic, the two reviews of Reticent's "The Oubliette" by TCat and Necrotica were excellent!  ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: January 17 2021 at 09:45
| very sorry to hear this. I loved his humour, even his handle name... |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: January 22 2021 at 17:57
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Also saddened by the news. Ditto all the positive thoughts and memories of his upbeat interactivity wherever and whenever I encountered his (usually on Ian Beaubot's college radio show). Nice gesture, Ian, naming this revised thread after "Brian". This post was meant to be for Psychedelic Paul: Paul! I just LOVE your creative way of introducing your poll and discussion posts! So clever and witty! You must put a lot of time and energy into formulating them. Kudos to you, bud, for putting in the work. It shows how much you love your music--and how much you love promoting the artists and albums you love. Bravissimo! Sincerely, Drew Fisher ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 14:57
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I only had a few conversations with Brian, but what I did have with him was completely positive. He never really complained about his predicament either. He was always quite positive about it. What a sad thing to happen to anyone in this cruel world. A word on The Anders review of "Help!" by The Beatles. That is an amazing review he did there considering that album (like he states) is a difficult one to review. But he did it and did it quite well. Nice job! http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=2496960" rel="nofollow - THE BEATLES Help! music review by The Anders (progarchives.com)
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Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: January 25 2021 at 18:15
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^It is an excellent review. I wish The Anders would review more often. His review of "My Bonnie", as I stated at the time, deserves a spot in the Progarchives.com reviewing hall of fame as the greatest 1-star review of a non-prog single.
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Posted By: The Anders
Date Posted: January 26 2021 at 15:17
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Thanks for the nice words  I know I haven't written so many reviews, but I like to go more in details with the albums, so it is pretty time consuming. That being said, I have actually written quite a few lately. But since there are so many reviews posted a day, they quickly disappear from the front page.
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Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: January 28 2021 at 06:49
Thank you! That album hit me hard because my Grandma died from Alzheimer’s, so I knew I was gonna get personal with that one. And the music itself is phenomenal ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: January 30 2021 at 09:27
AGREED!!! Thanks to Mike and Brendan I've got a new Album of the Year for 2020! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: January 30 2021 at 10:43
Thanks Drew and Steve! It makes me happy to see this well deserved album get some love! Brenden and Drew, I really enjoyed and echo your reviews on the album. I pushed the band through the PM team at the last minute to be able to add this album for 2020's AOTY. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 02 2021 at 13:00
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 11 2021 at 09:25
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Another round of enjoyable reviews today from BrufordFreak, Dougmcauliffe, Rivertree, T Cat and Ken Levine. Thanks for the enjoyable reads! ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: February 23 2021 at 00:01
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I really liked Andrea's review of the new Darrell's Journal 2116 album. That sci-fi element sounds like something I'd be interested in ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 14:59
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Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 17:52
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Thanks, I appreciate that! I'm actually thinking of applying to become a genre collaborator pretty soon... I figure I've been a reviewer on here for quite a long time (all the way back since 2008 if we're counting my old account), so it only seems right to try and shoot for something higher ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 22:14
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Oh snap, you didn't! Just when I thought it couldn't get better, you wax poetic on Souls At Zero that perfectly captured the music and dark mood of the album. Bravo, and well done Mr. B. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: February 24 2021 at 23:44
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Haha, thank you! I'm kinda sad that the site doesn't accommodate the format (I had organized stanzas and everything) but it's all good. Also, I have a Bjork one as well, but I'm gonna have to delete my rating for it first if I want to get it on the front page ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: March 14 2021 at 05:23
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I really enjoyed Doug’s review of Opeth’s Watershed. I hadn’t registered that Heir Apparent had only harsh vocals either, until Doug pointed it out in the review. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: March 15 2021 at 05:25
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: March 15 2021 at 06:15
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Thanks a lot guys! Really appreciate it! ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: March 15 2021 at 06:28
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Kudos to you too Nick on the Coilkowka review, and to rogerthat on The Future Bites.
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Posted By: Gentle and Giant
Date Posted: March 15 2021 at 14:04
Agreed. I think rogerthat got it absolutely spot on with his review of The Future Bites. ------------- Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: March 16 2021 at 05:54
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A really good review from A Crimson Mellotron on the Future Bites. But like many others, it reads like a 4 star review that only ends up with 3. Perhaps I'm reading too much into them. Regardless, it was excellent. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: March 17 2021 at 05:10
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SillyPuppy did a great review on the old Popul Vuh chesnut, keeping those krautrock fires burning! ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: March 18 2021 at 18:47
| Kudos for Steve's review of new Strawbs album! |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: March 21 2021 at 04:42
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I loved Doug’s Atheist review, which has made me want to listen to an album I’ve never even considered listening to. That’s the power of a good review! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: March 21 2021 at 04:56
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^ Hey thanks dude! I hope you enjoy it, it's been easily one of my most listened to albums this year and i've been playing it on a near daily basis for a couple months now, it just hasn't gotten old. The vocals took me a little while to adjust to, since they're a little different than what I was used to with Death and Opeth, so just a fair warning there ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: March 21 2021 at 06:06
Warning noted. In fact, that’s why I’ve never even considered listening to Atheist before. I’ve never been the greatest fan of harsh vocals, and that’s an understatement. But your review really highlights what I’m missing out on, because of my fear/aversion of the vocals. I think I’m ready to give this band a go. Whether or not I enjoy it, I can’t be sure - but your review has definitely given me the push.... ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: March 21 2021 at 06:17
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That's awesome to hear! At the end of the day, worst case scenario is that it's not your cup of tea. And if that's the case, i'm not gonna be offended, it's understandable haha. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: March 23 2021 at 01:30
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I loved TCat’s Kurushimi review. I’ve been a fan of the band for some time. I can’t remember now, but I think they were the first band I heard from the Art As Catharsis label. So many great bands on that label. I’ve not ever looked to see how many are in PA, but Kurushimi are definitely not the only ones deserving to be included. Hopefully TCat’s review will prompt some to check out the band, and others on the label. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: TCat
Date Posted: March 23 2021 at 10:22
Thanks Nick. One of these days I hope to check out more bands on that label. ------------- https://ibb.co/8x0xjR0" rel="nofollow"> |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: March 28 2021 at 03:16
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Great review from Keishiro for new PA entry, Blueprint Human Being. And, as per the review, thanks also to Andrew for sharing it with us. 👍🏻🥰 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: March 31 2021 at 07:22
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A really good run of reviews lately from TCat, SillyPuppy, VianaProghead and a new chap who goes by the name of LuisM. Great reviews on great albums ranging from The Amazing Blondel to Dream Theater to KayoDot. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: rogerthat
Date Posted: April 01 2021 at 03:50
Thanks both! Didn't know of this thread's existence, only just seeing this today.
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: April 01 2021 at 07:45
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 01 2021 at 10:02
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Good reviews today from Luca (octopus - 4) on his on Alio Die review, which gave me a good laugh, and on his review of Rabih Abou Khalil's Bukra. And from UMUR on his old Goblin review, along with Riverside's review of Unwise's latest. Nice. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 03 2021 at 07:45
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A big hand to A Crimson Mellotron for capturing the backstory, creation and the mood of the music on Soft Machine's 4. Excellent review! ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 06 2021 at 12:13
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A good one today from that neo prog guru Lazland on the new one from Lifesigns. My feelings about it are mostly the same as the album doesn't wear well after initial listens, but I didn't know how to convey those thoughts as well as SteveL. Very nice Laz.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: April 06 2021 at 12:15
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 06 2021 at 12:57
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Two gems in one day! Quite a treat. I'm referring now to Warthur's review on the 40th Anniversary Special Edition of Stormwatch, which get's to the heart of this special edition, the fantastic bonus material featuring a great Tull concert, remastered by Mr. Wilson, in which the band toured the Stormwatch album. Nice.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: April 06 2021 at 13:27
Yes, I was just about to post the same. Warthur’s review is very good. I did give Stormwatch a spin the other day, having seen the box set was coming out. For me, it is a three star album, and I might review it shortly, but no more than that. To me, ths5 is a discouragement from spending a lot of money, but Warthur waxing lyrical about that live set might well make me change my mind, which is, of course, the highest compliment that one can give a review. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: April 22 2021 at 00:27
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Really been enjoying Prog Zone's Yes reviews recently. Very informative and detailed ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 24 2021 at 05:47
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An excellent first review on the Moody Blues' Keys To The Kingdom by a chap who goes by the name of Musicolorista. Check it out. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: April 29 2021 at 04:40
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Some really enjoyable reviews from nick h nz, ACrimsonMellotron and BrufordFreak. All are extremely informative and well written! ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: April 29 2021 at 04:42
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Thanks, Steve! 🤗 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: May 27 2021 at 05:22
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I'm trying to catch up on the last 50 reviews, as I've been a bit busy lately. Excellent reviews abound from BrufordFreak, nick_h_nz, UMUR, VianaProgHead, SillyPuppy, T-Cat, ExitTheLemming, Damo and KevRoland. All were excellent.
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: May 27 2021 at 09:42
| I noticed that his profile is no longer on here. I guess one of the moderator's took it down. That's too bad. |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: May 28 2021 at 02:40
Thanks! Not from the front page, but I really enjoyed Greg’s review of Comus in his “Lowest Rated Reviews” post. Just wanted to give it a mention here, because it’s a really well written review that I hope has had the intended purpose for at least a couple of people who have read it. Keep On Trying, Greg! 🤗 I haven’t actually read the front page reviews at all this month, as I have been concentrating on making the most of NZ Music Month, but I will be back to reading the front page reviews in just a couple of days time. 👍🏻 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: Gentle and Giant
Date Posted: May 28 2021 at 07:36
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Excellent review of Robert Wyatt's Rock bottom by Kempokid. Thank you. ------------- Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: May 28 2021 at 07:42
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Indeed. Both reviews from Mr. Kempoid are very good. A Crimson Mellotron has be putting out some good one's lately, too.
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Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: May 28 2021 at 11:18
Thanks Nick, I very much appreciate that. I worried that it may come across too much like a rambling rant, which it rather is. It was quite reactionary to various reactions I was seeing (mostly in the forum) . I may have shifted one person at least from the Comus is pure evil camp that rots your soul into the just kind of evil camp. I was less successful with initiating him into the Rosemary's Baby and The Omen appreciation club.  Just kidding, well sort of kidding, I try to respect people's boundaries and comfort zones. I avoid The Human Centipede series. I have seen a lot of scorn for To Keep From Crying from First Utterance lovers and Comus hate from those who only know or have heard of First Utterance. Still, neither album would be for everyone. I will keep on trying and keep the crying to a minimum. :)------------- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcp9fYc6K4IKuxIZkenfvukL_Y8VBqzK" rel="nofollow - Duos for fave acts |
Posted By: Gentle and Giant
Date Posted: June 01 2021 at 12:17
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The 2 reviews of black midi's Cavalcade from siLLy puPPy and dougmcauliffe certainly give this stunning album its due. I can't see a better album, that's had the effect on me that this one has, being released this year. Top marks guys, I wish I could extol the virtues of this album as well as you. ------------- Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: June 01 2021 at 13:47
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Thank you very much! I'm glad others here are enjoying it as much as I am, I agree with everything you've said as well. Everyone who likes prog released after the year 1980 should really give this one a few spins in my opinion. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: June 01 2021 at 14:03
My sentiments, exactly! Mega Kudos and Felicitations, Mike and Doug! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 02 2021 at 05:44
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: June 02 2021 at 11:08
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Thanks guys! What really blows me away about this album is that they're all around 21 years old and they sound as tight and talented as they do. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 02 2021 at 11:49
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Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: June 03 2021 at 00:26
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TCat's Current 93 review is great! Haven't listened to that band in a long time... I'll have to get back to their work pretty soon ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: June 03 2021 at 05:15
Like a reincarnation of Egg, 50 years later! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 04 2021 at 08:26
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Wow! A really nice down to earth review on Black midi's Cavalcade from Kempokid, that focuses on the good and not so good in great detail, including the sonics. Excellent!
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 04 2021 at 09:17
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: June 04 2021 at 09:20
Thanks! My theory is that there are simply those who love this album and those who haven't fallen in love with it yet. I find it to be one of the most exciting and innovative developments in prog at the moment. Putting the progressive back in prog ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: June 04 2021 at 09:21
Also i thought this was an appreciation thread for Slartibartfast. Just discovered that this is a continuation of the review appreciation thread  ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 11 2021 at 06:18
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It's nice to see Prog Traveler finally get off of "prog's greatest hits" and tackle Norwegian prog. Keep it up. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: June 14 2021 at 08:47
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Great review of the new Sylvan album from FredStock! Good on you for making an effort to explore modern prog! ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: June 15 2021 at 02:21
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I enjoyed the two reviews for Beautiful Bedlam from the Puppy and the Cat - especially the latter, which has convinced me that I need to give this album a listen. There have been quite a few neat reviews recently, including for some albums I’m not fond of, but which have made me think about them regardless. [EDIT] Appreciation also for Matti with a review of another fine Jazz-Liisa release. I love the way Svart has been making these lost treasures available to all, and Matti has given a fine write-up for this one. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: June 22 2021 at 15:40
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Great review by Koresea of Triana's somewhat obscure masterpiece: El Patio. When I first heard this record I couldn't believe it wasn't held as an absolute classic of 70s prog. This album mixes Symphonic prog with Andalusian Rock hitting an incredible sweet spot between the two. The production is so crisp and the performances have so much conviction within them. Well done, hope at least one person decided to check the album out as a result of seeing that review! ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 24 2021 at 04:20
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A nice review from dougmcauliffe on the new one from Styx. As a long time band detractor (AOR sux), that's saying a lot. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: June 24 2021 at 05:53
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Thanks dude! Even though I’ve reviewed albums I love a lot more from other acts, I think of all my reviews thus far, I had the most fun with writing that one and running down the brief career history of the band. ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 24 2021 at 06:59
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 25 2021 at 04:13
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Good reviews today from SillyPuppy on albums form the ultra atmospheric Portal and the almost invisible Rainbow album from 1995.
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: June 25 2021 at 06:58
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^ thanks Steve! Yeah that Rainbow album was off my radar until i found a copy and then was amazed how good it was! Portal? Hmmm, don't think most will like it in these parts :D ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: June 25 2021 at 09:42
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Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 03 2021 at 04:05
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I enjoyed T Cat's down to earth review on Current 93's EP http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=36180" rel="nofollow - - In Menstrual Night , which has to be their most difficult and strange sounding pieces of music. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: July 04 2021 at 07:48
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http://www.progarchives.com/review.asp?id=2576389#social-comments
Nice review of the most recent King Gizzard venture, this time delving into Neo-Psychedelia and Dream Pop primarily. Though I don't dislike this record, I understand the criticisms in this review and they're well communicated. Being the resident King Gizzard fan around here, I have to say that it is one of my lesser favorite King Gizzard records. While the highlights are still there, there's an equal amount of tracks that just don't stand out or stick with me and unfortunately, this records had the shortest shelf life of any KG record. None of it is explicitly bad, but I'd rate it 3.5 stars, I think the other release from this year 'LW' is easily the superior album.
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: July 05 2021 at 06:17
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Two great reviews for the new black midi album by mental_hygeine and tempest_77! Cannot agree enough with everything you both have said, it's honestly pretty high on my all time album rankings. It's so phenomenal and album 3 is on the way! ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: Gentle and Giant
Date Posted: July 05 2021 at 10:06
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^Agreed. All the black midi reviews have been very good. Personally, I love Cavalcade. I didn't know about a third album, thanks - hope they don't rush it out for the sake of popularity. ------------- Oh, for the wings of any bird, other than a battery hen |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 05 2021 at 11:39
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As someone else mentioned, I can't believe how young those guys are. All in their 20s or there about.
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: July 05 2021 at 13:30
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I can't comfirm the age of the drummer, but the other two members (there's apparently another member who's currently on hiatus from the band as well) are both 21. What makes this even crazier is that in 2018 they shared the stage with Damo Suzuki of Can before they even released their debut album. Imagine doing that at 18! ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 06 2021 at 09:51
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Posted By: dougmcauliffe
Date Posted: July 11 2021 at 08:40
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This one is for GrumpyProgFans more negative review on the new black midi, I still just wanna say I appreciate you checking it out, actually was wondering what your thoughts in particular would be on it. Hope you keep it in mind and maybe revisit it in the future, but I get that the vocals notably might be hard to wrap your head around. I kinda look at them like a strange offshoot of Bowie style vocals. I do wonder though, you mention Djent a couple times and I’ve always associated that with low tuned rhythmic 8 string guitar playing. The parts you mention seem like just dissonant diminished chords, which are often paired with the chugging. Was wondering what the actual definition of Djent is ------------- The sun has left the sky... ...Now you can close your eyes |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 16 2021 at 11:48
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A great review from BufordFreak on the proto prog/pysch rock gem that is the debut album from the Collectors. ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: July 21 2021 at 06:13
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Thanks to Matti for his review on Tori Amos' live album of 1991 material. I really appreciated his passion and desire to educate others on the existence of this little gem. Also, I absolutely LOVED Brendan Schroer ("Necrotica")'s review of Björk's Vespertine. It was one of the most raw, poetic, and impressionistic reviews I've read here in a long time--very enjoyable (and appreciated). Love to see/hear the emotional side of "criticism". ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: July 21 2021 at 18:59
Thank you! Poetry's one of my main hobbies, so I try to merge my poetry and reviewing together on occasion ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: Matti
Date Posted: July 21 2021 at 22:59
Thanks! I wouldn't count that review among my best ones -- and Finnforest's earlier review was very good. I consider being at my best (and certainly most motivated) with first reviews.
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Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: July 22 2021 at 06:07
Great job! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 22 2021 at 07:11
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Brandon's latest on Katatonia from 2001 was good too. I love the way he conveys the mood of the music. Excellent! ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: July 22 2021 at 17:26
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Thank you very much. Been a Katatonia fan for a long time, and it was pretty cathartic to write such a passionate review for one of my favorites in their discography ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: July 26 2021 at 10:41
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Nice to see a slew of reviews from Squonk19, even if they posted first in The Progressive Aspect. (Bloody traitor. ). ------------- This message was brought to you by a proud supporter of the Deep State. |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: July 26 2021 at 11:58
David knows where his bread is buttered! 😜 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: August 03 2021 at 06:29
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I've been enjoying Jasna (prog_traveller!!)'s reviews for a little while, but I really loved his dive into Mahavishnu Orchestra's debut albums--including a great summation of the contribution that Billy Cobham made to music and the art of drumming. ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: August 20 2021 at 06:19
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Another shout out to Brendan Schroer (Necrotica) for today's posted review of Steely Dan's Aja. Awesome use of the context of 2001's Two Against Nature! Admins: I'll be looking for the addition of a new sub- : "Yacht Rock"! ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: SteveG
Date Posted: August 20 2021 at 10:18
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Yes is indeed. Having been made to feel as old as dirt with Brandon's references to the unwashed masses hailing Steely Dan's Aja as being both Yacht Rock and Boomer music, in his excellent review, I was soothed by the return of Lazland with excellent reviews of two albums right up my ally, the new ones by Big Big Train and Frost*. You see, there is a cure for aging, even if it's only in the mind.
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