Recommendations for someone who LOVES Subsignal???
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Topic: Recommendations for someone who LOVES Subsignal???
Posted By: dyerseve
Subject: Recommendations for someone who LOVES Subsignal???
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 13:07
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Hey all - I've been lurking on the forum for some time but haven't posted yet. I've gotten some great exposure to artists/bands here...so thank you all for your contributions! Wondering if y'all can recommend any other artists that are similar to Subsignal/Sieges Even? Subsignal is probably my favorite modern prog-ish band of the last ten years and really dig thoughtful, melodic, somewhat spiritual/melancholic/whistful styles of writing. Not hugely into long songs/instrumentals. I'm familiar with all the really popular "prog" artists newish (Steve Wilson/Porcupine) critics darlings so really looking more into the obscure kind of stuff. Thanks for any recommendations! |
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 13:13
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maybe Airbag? Pineapple Thief Sisare Vola Quidam Teramaze Riverside Need Poem Mother of Millions Nightingale Demians Soul Cages Crises Blind Ego (Arno Menses guested on a song)
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 14:18
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Both Cristi and I love both Subsignal & later SE and he's made a reasonable effort at directing you toward other bands, but ultimately, their sound is unique and there is nothing that will quite fit the bill. You might like to try a US band, Hourglass?
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 22 2022 at 15:21
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hey gents - thanks to you both - i will definitely check some of those new names out there. and, Jared, i concur: nobody (yet) quite hits the mark for me in this admittedly wide open genre as Subsignal does. their very best songs are as good in all pop regardless of genre as any that i generally consider faves (from The Church to Iron Maiden to Depeche Mode). Riverside is the only one mentioned that i'm familiar with...so have some digging to do! cheers!
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Posted By: PhideauxFan
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 01:25
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In the field of AOR / neo-progressive rock: -The albums of Mystery (Canada). -Cryptic Vision: Moments Of Clarity. -Cyril (Germany).
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Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 01:56
That’s definitely a good list, and I would have recommended half a dozen of those myself, if Cristi hadn’t already. Perhaps also some Votum and Wolverine? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Cristi wrote:Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 02:16
Again, they are roughly there or there abouts aren't they? I enjoy Wolverine in particular and there's no reason the OP wouldn't either, but my brain doesn't seem to draw a direct line between the two...  Either way, I really do think Subsignal should be removed from PA's Neo-Prog label, I've always found that rather improbable...
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 02:46
I agree, they should be under progressive metal.
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Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 03:49
Your brain likely can’t draw a direct line, simply because there isn’t one. The closet direct line one can draw from Subsignal is to, well, Sieges Even. As you’ve said somewhere above, nothing else really fits the bill. So my suggestions (and, therefore, presumably Cristi’s also, since he came up with several I would have, too) are more of a “if you like this, you’ll probably like this” than “if you like this, this also sounds like it”. 🤷🏻♂️ And yes, another vote here for Subsignal being moved from Neo to Metal. 👍🏻 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 22:40
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yes, i agree that Subsignal is pretty "light" prog by my esteem. i just don't fee like i'm listening to a prog band when i listen to them...i think it's their very conventional/straightforward sense of melody in the vocal phrasings despite the, at times, very proggy percussion structures. all, thanks for your thoughtful suggestions and insights - extremely helpful and brings out the music nerd in me to obsesses about a relatively obscure band like Subsignal! not unlike my countless hours gushing over the The Church on boards 25 years ago!
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 23 2022 at 22:42
i could definitely get behind a "prog-melodi-metal" kind of label for them 
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Posted By: edefakiel
Date Posted: May 24 2022 at 01:21
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Drifting Sun, maybe? They are darker, but they are also catchy, you may like them: |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 24 2022 at 17:30
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ok so i really like that Blind Ego album - thanks @ Cristi! one listen and i dug it - that's a sure sign of a good album. haven't gotten around to anything else yet but will, guys. forgot to add - another "obscure" prog-metal band that i do like quite a bit if that helps - Circus Maximus. two or three really good albums from those guys. |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 25 2022 at 01:31
CM can't be described as obscure round these parts! If you like them, try (probably in this order) Dark Water, Seventh Wonder, Anubis Gate, Beyond Twilight, Pagan's Mind, Pantommind, Mind's Eye (A Gentleman's Hurricane)....
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 25 2022 at 08:00
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Ha, true! Yes, not obscure I guess in this little nook of the world. Have some of those bands you mentioned but others I will have to check out thanks ! |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 25 2022 at 10:32
let me add - "Burning Alive" and "Dark Paradise" are FANTASTIC songs. they are instantly in my heavy rotation for this kind of music  |
Posted By: suitkees
Date Posted: May 25 2022 at 16:02
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From what I've heard of Subsignal, and from your OP, I'd like to suggest Sky Architect and Lazuli. You might like them, although it is further away from prog metal, but there is some heaviness in their sound... ------------- The razamataz is a pain in the bum |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 25 2022 at 19:11
I'm totally good with less heavy stuff...it's the strong melodies and complicated structures without being overly clinical that make SubS really compelling. Will add those to my (long and growing!) list of new bands!
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Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 00:44
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I love Sky Architect so much! They are such a great band, and absolutely incredible to see live, if you get the chance. I’d definitely agree with Kees about giving them a go. Very different from the other bands recommended, but I can understand why Kees has recommended them, and I’m almost kicking myself that I didn’t. 😄🤪 Lazuli, I also love, but I definitely wouldn’t have thought of them, in terms of a recommendation. I guess because, even though they do have a different sound, in particular down to the unique instrumentation, in my mind I equate them to a whole heap of French bands that exist on the periphery of prog metal (eg Nemo). This whole thread, with the varied recommendations, has been a really interesting read, as it’s quite cool to see how people try and come up with bands “similar” to Subsignal. 😄🤪 ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 01:51
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I have to say this thread has been an interesting read for me too, as I often move seamlessly between Subsignal - Sieges Even - Riverside - Indukti - Anathema - Wolverine - Porcupine Tree but rarely venture much beyond these bands, before I head back toward Neo or Symph for a while. My initial problem is the sizeable and growing listening pile I still have to negotiate...  But believe me, this thread has been duly noted...
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Posted By: edefakiel
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 02:24
| You sure have listened to Haken's Affinity, right? |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 03:05
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Kalle Wallner (RPWL, Blind Ego) - Three (feat. Arno Menses) |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 14:21
I haven't really dived into Haken yet tbh. I have quite a few of their albums but every time I try to digest I find the music doesn't quite hold my interest. Long intros or something? Not sure. Need to go back. Maybe I'm not judging them fairly as they do tick the boxes but just hasn't stuck with me for some reason. What is essential song-wise to judge fairly?
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 26 2022 at 14:23
this is solid! thanks for the direct
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Posted By: edefakiel
Date Posted: May 27 2022 at 01:04
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The essential song, in my opinion, is probably the one that least resemble Subsignal: I think that Affinity has the sound that may interest you the most: |
Posted By: PhideauxFan
Date Posted: May 27 2022 at 01:46
Kalle Wallner, number 1 of my top albums 2022 at that moment.
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: May 30 2022 at 09:26
Thanks Alberto, that's not a bad recommendation for Subsignal fans... I knew the name, but had never checked them out before..
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: May 30 2022 at 09:32
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a few more bands: Knight Area Enchant Pinkroom Elephants Of Scotland Frequency Drift Hällas Breathing Space
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: May 31 2022 at 10:30
gonna try and listen to some of these great suggestions this week! thanks all  |
Posted By: edefakiel
Date Posted: July 30 2022 at 11:41
| I have been listening to the last two albums by Caligula's Horse lately and I think that you should check them out. |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: August 17 2022 at 20:32
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I actually am somewhat familiar with Caligula's Horse...I have a couple of their albums but haven't listened in a while...do you recommend any in particular? |
Posted By: nick_h_nz
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 00:15
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I thought I’d enjoy Caligula’s Horse, because I really liked Jim Greg’s previous band, Arcane. CH has never hit me the same way Arcane did, though. 🤷🏻♂️ https://arcaneaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/known-learned-double-album" rel="nofollow - https://arcaneaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/known-learned-double-album ------------- https://tinyurl.com/nickhnz-tpa" rel="nofollow - Reviewer for The Progressive Aspect |
Posted By: PhideauxFan
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 02:35
In that order, 2017/2015/2020/2013. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6310" rel="nofollow - CALIGULA'S HORSE discography and reviews (progarchives.com)
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Posted By: foregonillusions
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 02:53
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I'm a massive fan of Subsignal, and given the recommendations thus far, it's made me appreciate their particular brand of crossover prog even more. Outside of Sieges Even's final album, nothing really comes close. Wish I could have been of some help.
Just wanted to say that I'm happy to see somebody reference Hourglass. They're an amazing band that does a stellar job at balancing technicality and melody. While I haven't listened to their first album, their subsequent three releases all bring something different to the table, and each one shows the bass becoming even better than its previous outing.
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 10:26
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I will check those other albums out. I think I have maybe the most recent two releases and def enjoy them when I've visited them...but, have to say, just not much equals the best Subsignal for me. Some of their songs just don't get old! |
Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 10:29
100% agree. Two good Siege albums...HATE the early ones, they are naff...but really just nothing in the world of x-over prog hits me like the best Subsignal. it's that emotional connection along with the complex yet very accessible melodies that just rules. Really hope we see something new from them soon! |
Posted By: foregonillusions
Date Posted: August 18 2022 at 17:30
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Your enthusiasm reminds me that I've been meaning to write something about Beautiful & Monstrous, arguably their best and most unique work. Anyway, I'd be surprised if their new album isn't released this year, but that's assuming nothing untoward occurs.
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Posted By: dyerseve
Date Posted: August 19 2022 at 08:54
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Yep, that and Paraiso are the two clear giants among tall men. |