I just can't "get into" Anglagard-Epilo
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Topic: I just can't "get into" Anglagard-Epilo
Posted By: altaeria
Subject: I just can't "get into" Anglagard-Epilo
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 14:50
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I simply can not "get into" Anglagard-Epilog
... and that makes me sad
because I feel like I've been left out of all the fun.
 After reading many rave reviews about Anglagard,
I was looking forward to getting one of their albums.
Finally, a couple months ago, I got a copy of Epilog
and was sooooo excited to check it out.
 Even though I enjoy the band's influences and can recognize their ablities,
there is something that just doesn't work for me -- despite numerous listens.
Actually, it kinda makes me feel like I'm listening to instrumental backing tracks
to Wind & Wuthering-era Genesis outtakes ... or something like that.
Not that THAT is altogether bad -- It's just unfulfilling.
 Darnit !
Sorry ... I just felt the need to share this.
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Posted By: Heptade
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 14:54
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Thank you. I thought I was the only person in the prog world who doesn't get the appeal of that band. Prepare for some invective, though. ------------- The world keeps spinning, people keep sinning And all the rest is just bullsh*t -Steve Kilbey |
Posted By: magnus
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:07
Hmm.... maybe you shold try Hybris instead? I generally prefer that to Epilog, and I personally find it a slightly better album. Also, it does contain some vocals, which might make it more interesting than Epilog. Or maybe Änglagård just isn't your cup of tea 
------------- The scattered jigsaw of my redemption laid out before my eyes Each piece as amorphous as the other - Each piece in its lack of shape a lie 
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Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:18
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Hybris is a totally different album to Epilog - having been absolutely blown away by Hybris i bought Epilog, but missed half the cd by falling asleep - it's booooring!
buy Hybris - no prog collection is complete without it!
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Posted By: blazno
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:22
I know exactly what you mean... ------------- 
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altaeria wrote:Posted By: erik neuteboom
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:38
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I remember vividly that I got Hybris by Anglagard as a promo while working for Dutch SI Magazine in the early Nineties. I got it because I was infamous for my Mellotron-mania and indeed, this is one of the most beautiful Mellotron drenched symphonic prog albums, especially Kung Bore Then I also received their new CD Epilog (nowadays not easy to purchase) and already during the first listening session I was very disappointed because the music is so quirky, from very melodic too complex and even experimental, the music doesn't carry me away like on Hybris and I still don't like Epilog although it contains some awesome Mellotron parts.
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Posted By: jfleischh
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:44
Honestly, I have had Hybris for quite some time now, and have given it repeated listens and I just can't get into it. (Someone should tell that album that "He's just not that into you!")  I'm not really sure why; I enjoy mellotron and the musicianship is definitely up there. I think that it may be the compositions themselves that don't click with me.
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Posted By: Shakespeare
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:59
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Anglagard is a special band that appeals only to us chosen ones. Don't
fret that you were not chosen - I wasn't chosen for Mars Volta. In all honesty, it's sort of a mature album that requires patience, meditation, and the channelling of invisible forces to appreciate. As long as you tried, you shouldn't feel bad - as long as you listened to it with unprejudiced ears and tried your best to enjoy it regardless of expectations. |
Posted By: pogoowner
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:59
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I've never heard Epilog (though I'd very much like to). Hybris, however, is an excellent album.
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Posted By: Certif1ed
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 16:08
You'll note that not all the reviews are rave reviews...  ------------- The important thing is not to stop questioning. |
Posted By: rushaholic
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 16:43
| Try harder - absolutely wonderful (my opinion of course). I loved them from the start. |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 17:12
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Hybris is the one I just can not feel. Its one of those albums that leaves you feeling empty. ------------- 
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 17:22
Unfortunately the album is one of the most rare and impossible to find prog masterpieces ... ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to: 
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Posted By: Harkmark
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:02
I love Änglagård, and find Epilog to be a more mature album than Hybris, though both are excellent. How can anyone with their senses working claim that "Sista somrar" is boring? Beyond my comprehension... |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:09
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Its good but it does loose focus, its not as tight as Hybris, certanily more experimental and darker too
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Posted By: chamberry
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:34
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I never enjoyed Epilog. Its too complex for its own good. It looked as if they tried too much. Hybris, one the other hand, is a good album. You should at least try listening to Hybris before calling it quits. ------------- 
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Posted By: VanderGraafKommandöh
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:43
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Stonie prefers Epilog to Hybris... hmm... Hybris is wonderful. I also enjoy Epilog, but I agree, it's not as great as Hybris. -------------   
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Posted By: Harkmark
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:46
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Lack of focus? Not as tight.? Too complex for its own good? Tries too hard? Maybe the last couple of minutes of "Höstsejd" can be a bit repetitive, but apart from that: A true masterpiece of prog imo. |
Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 19:13
you're right - that was the half i missed!
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Posted By: endlessepic
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 19:48
| I listened to "Epilog" about 10 times before I started enjoying it. It was interesting and I don't know why I still kept trying but eventually you learn the odd rhythms and can rock out to them with much joy. Absolutly fantastic music once it clicks! |
Posted By: Ghandi 2
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 20:11
| Eh, I never liked the sample nearly enough to try to find it. It's not bad, but there's much more interesting music out there. :) |
Posted By: patomtz
Date Posted: May 15 2007 at 21:29
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I've only heard the clip here in the archives, and it sounded vry nice... ------------- I still can't get how Dream Theater music is created by humans Dream Theater in Monterrey, Mexico 03.03.06 Unforgettable 
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Posted By: greenback
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 00:39
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epilog = flower kings meet nursery cryme! ------------- [HEADPINS - LINE OF FIRE: THE RECORD HAVING THE MOST POWERFUL GUITAR SOUND IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MUSIC!> |
Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: May 16 2007 at 00:42
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its not nearly as good as Hybris, but still worth the money... just lacks the energy of Hybris
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