Some Prog Metal Albums
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Topic: Some Prog Metal Albums
Posted By: WaywardSon
Subject: Some Prog Metal Albums
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 14:50
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Here are some of my favourite PM albums,
(I didn´t include albums like SFAM, or Operation Mindcrime because they would have run off with the most votes)
So, which would you say is the best?
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 15:00
DT for me...although I have Mabool on my shopping list.... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 15:20
| Mabool easily. |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 15:51
Promised Land -  1/2 - a very good album with some weak songs.... the proggiest from the Ryche
Savatage - haven'ty heard
 Mind over body -
- weak POS-rip off with no coherence.... lots of potential but not there yetTemple of Shadows -
1/2 - very good power metal album with some prog elements, it dies halfway through, though....Mabool -
1/2 - almost a masterpiece.... magnificent hebrew elements... great albumSC - -  ------------- 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 15:56
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Systematic Chaos... review to be coming in the weeks ahead... haven't heard any of those other albums.. but I was able to sit through SC and actually found some of it interesting. Enough for a vote from me. DT deserves just a bit of love from me anyway... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:01
My sentiments exactly. -------------  |
ProgBagel wrote:Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:02
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Mabool! Fantastic album.
I agree with the praising, but the I'd just like to say that "Hebrew elements" isn't exactly an accurate term.
There's some Jewish prayers inside (some passages in Hebrew, some in Aramaic), some Yemenite chanting, some Arabian influences in the sound.
Hebrew is their language (meaning the Israeli's) but as such there is no Hebrew identity (although some Historians, philosophers and other people in Israel will say otherwise but those are usually frowned upon in the general Israeli public). Which reminds me of how many times since I arrived to the US, people have asked me if I speak Israeli or Jewish...
Anyway, a fantastic album! Looking forward to their follow up.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:08
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hmmm... may need to check out Mabool
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Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:23
Correction, not MAY;
NEED/MUST/HAVE TO...
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:24
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hahahhah... got it my friend... of anyone on this site. I do trust your recommendations.. plus you know my tastes. Consider it bought... I'm due for an order. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:33
Cool, thanks.
Enjoy it!
I'll make you a deal. If you hate it, I'll pay you back the price of the album.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:35
hahahha... nah... if I hate it.. the fun of trashing another PM album will be worth the cost of the album ahhahah  ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:39
 I think you'll like it, though. Especially after seeing your conversion of late. There's a big variety of sounds in this album; influences/sounds from the middle east, from Muslim and Jewish religious tunes, citing from the bible (old testament), a nice story line that album is built around, cool art work; the last four tracks which are connected in themselves are a good reason to get this. But the opening song is fabulous as well.
There's growling on the album (as well as clear vocals and female chants) so just so you know.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:42
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through Battiato .. I've really come to love those influences.... it does sound like something I'd love. See I told you that you know my tastes. Easy to find and order? Haven't checked yet... trolling the forum and digging Richard's radio show.
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Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:49
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"Mabool" for me although i haven't had a chance to listen to the MINDFLOW yet,i've been putting it off. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:52
Yes.
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0001MDQ2G/ref=dp_olp_2/104-6271102-4068722 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0001MDQ2G/ref=dp_olp_2/104-6271102-4068722
Deep Discount:
http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=orphaned%20land&af=cat1_cds - http://search.deepdiscount.com/search?w=orphaned%20land&af=cat1_cds
The Omega Order (The End Records) also has it - http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6034/.f - http://www.theomegaorder.com/s.nl/it.A/id.6034/.f
but it's out of stock.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 16:55
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thanks Assaf.... I guess I am ordering that baby tonight hahah. Can't order just one though. .that violates the sacred laws of PA's hahhaha. Let me thinks what else I need.
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Posted By: dpedal1
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 17:26
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I have never heard of Mabool. But, sounds like I need to hear them. Any insight as to what they sound like and where I should start?
------------- "So crucify the ego, before it's far too late." - Reflection |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 17:30
Mabool is the name of the album. The band is Orphaned Land. You can read my description above and read the reviews in the album page here in PA.
If you're not into metal (Death metal and extreme) then I wouldn't bother or at least start with their previous (even though I do recommend them to metal heads). Go with Mabool. If you like it, try El Nora Alila and then Sahara.
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Posted By: dpedal1
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 17:47
Hmm..I'll have to check them out. Thanks for the info. ------------- "So crucify the ego, before it's far too late." - Reflection |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 17:57
Some links for this Israeli prog-metal band:
http://www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace - http://www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace
http://www.orphaned-land.com/ - http://www.orphaned-land.com/
http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=9208 - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=9208
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF_hrt_zUpw - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF_hrt_zUpw
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 18:16
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ahhhh.... damnit... I forget all the time I pay for frickin Napster hahhah. listening to Mabool.. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Kazuzu
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 18:31
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No votes for Temple Of Shadows ):?, it's one of the best prog/power metal albums and even from the whole metal scene, also Mabool it's another f**kin' masterpiece, IMO Orphaned Land is one of the most promising modern Prog Metal bands out there, I just can't wait for their new album to come out(that will be produced by Steven Wilson). ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Kazuzu/?chartstyle=basicrt10"> 
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 18:38
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this a really damn good album.... thinking about ordering it anyway. Why not... will be proud to put this in my growing PM collection. by the way.. can I change my vote  That is what I get for giving DT a sympathy f**k ahhahaha------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: WaywardSon
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 18:56
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Make sure to get the 2 CD Set of Mabool, the 2nd CD is a live acoustic set which is excellent.
I also love the guitar solo on "The Flood" where he really bends the strings, very emotional playing for a Prog Metal band.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 18:58
it does have emotion in spades.. which I like. Thanks Greg.... and thanks for the heads up on the acoustic CD. I'll look for that when ordering. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Urs Blank
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 19:16
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The only one I really love is Mabool. ------------- Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. Salvador Dali. |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 19:47
That acoustic set is excellent!! My wife and I used to play it a lot in the car back in Israel. She used to listen to it constantly. She also likes the album itself, of course.
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Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 20:05
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Orphaned Land disappointed me but I might give them another try ------------- 
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Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: February 14 2008 at 21:17
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Glad you are liking it Micky.
As far as whoever said where to go after Mabool...I would recommend just waiting for the new album, it should be fairly interesting on how they are going to follow it up. Theres a thread about it with quite the bit of info somewhere. |
Posted By: Fight Club
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 00:18
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Dude. Anyone who votes DT on this thread has to have not heard Mabool, because that's just one of the greatest metal albums I've ever layed ears upon. It's just incredible in terms of emotion, structure, storyline, and overall musical execution. I plan on reviewing it one day when I have time... I'm glad you enjoy it Micky! ------------- 
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Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 00:26
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/\ I've heard Mabool and I almost voted for DT I decided not to vote for now -------------
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Posted By: ProgBagel
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 00:39
That is what can lead to dissappointments...maybe they have heard Mabool and just simly didn't like it.... People are allowed to have different opinions. |
Posted By: Fight Club
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 01:02
That's right, good opinions and sh*tty opinions -------------
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Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 03:41
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Promised Land - Queensryche ------------- 
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 05:34
Promised Land, followed by Mabool.
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Posted By: b_olariu
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 08:37
| I have all the albums you put here, all are enjoyble, but my vote goes to Savatage. One of my fav bands ever, strong musicianship, great ideas, good albums. |
Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 09:05
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Mabool. ------------- When the world is sick Can't no one be well But I dreamt we were all beautiful and strong 
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Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 11:23
| Mabool takes the cake here, and I don't say that the others are not good. |
Posted By: heyitsthatguy
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 11:41
Hello   I didn't enjoy the album why? It felt way too much like Opeth with Arabic bells and whistles -------------
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 15 2008 at 14:22
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^^this thread serves to reinforce what a truly fantastic ProgPower line-up we had last year in the UK....
Orphaned Land - Pagan's Mind - Threshold - Therion (in that order...)
possibly the finest LIVE event I have ever attended....  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:32
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considering Orphaned Land are so popular here, you might like to click here...
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=83227032 - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=83227032
you won't be disappointed....  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:34
we'll see about that checking it out... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: avestin
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:37
Ah, yes Amaseffer or in Hebrew òí äñôø which is in fact two words for "people of the book" meaning the old testament. Those who hold the book.
Looking forward to their full length after all the hold ups and promises.
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:39
^^ I believe its fast approaching.... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:46
...be gentle with me....  ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 10:49
oh no.. that was very good... in fact.. playing it again..  ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 11:02
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Voted Mabool. Wow factor is way up there. Fantastic album. Death, Doom, Prog Metal,Folk, all in one album. And I'm quite surprised at micky here. ------------- 
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: February 16 2008 at 11:02
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^^Micky, I've posted more info about them in the NEWS section... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |