What albums did you listen to today?...continued

Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets

^ I heard it this morning, it's indeed very gentle. I don't like the bombast of these albums you mentioned as much as their calmer parts, so I thought it was really good.

Bubu - Anabelas. Wow... WOW... WOOOW! This is what I love about prog (and what Michael said yestarday) - new discoveries always seem to pop up! This album is so incredible. It has the proportion of influences that I love! It definitely has that Avant-Rock/Canterbury influence of the Softs, Henry Cow, maybe even Magma at times, but there is also that typical prog rock thing going on right there, very much in the vein of King Crimson or Gentle Giant. The arrangements and performance are sheer perfection!
Peter Frohmader/Nekropolis - The Awakening. Nekropolis Live '79. Another phenomenal listen! I really, really enjoyed Frohmader's solo debut, which I've expressed in my review a few days ago, but the way he plays with his band live is outstanding. There is a strong jazz influence, but the dark ambient post-krautrock quality is still in the foreground. Excellent!
Zanov - Moebius 256 301. I really liked Zanov's debut. This one, in my opinion, seems to put more emphasis on the melody and the sound being friendly. I feel, however, that in the process a bit of those atmospherics were lost. However, it's still a very good album. Does not really stand out for me, but it's very enjoyable.
Zao - Z=7L. This was my fist Zao album. It very much resembles Magma from the 1000 Centigrades era, for me. Jazz-rock is a primary influence, but there is no Kobaian heaviness here. However, there are beautiful, feminine vocals. This is much easier listening than Magma, but no less rewarding. Great!
Setna - Guerison. The kingdom of Fender Rhodes, huh? Setna are probably one of hte best modern zeuhl bands. Their awesome fusion of zeuhl and Gilgamesh-like Canterbury sound just simply does it for me! The vocals do sound a bit like Michael Jackson, but only at times. And the electric piano is a prominent instrument here, which is something I always like.
Heldon - Un Reve Sans Consequence Speciale. I had only been introduced to Heldon's second album until I listened to this one today. It's definitely very different, but on both of these, Heldon seem to have a very distinctive sound. I really like the combination of a synth, a guitar, and drums and the balance between their parts. They have some great moments on this one!

This was my day. Man, that Bubu is good! And Nekropolis too!

ALotOfBottle wrote: Bubu - Anabelas. Wow... WOW... WOOOW! This is what I love about prog (and what Michael said yestarday) - new discoveries always seem to pop up! This album is so incredible. It has the proportion of influences that I love! It definitely has that Avant-Rock/Canterbury influence of the Softs, Henry Cow, maybe even Magma at times, but there is also that typical prog rock thing going on right there, very much in the vein of King Crimson or Gentle Giant. The arrangements and performance are sheer perfection!

Guldbamsen wrote: Wire - 154

Magnum Vaeltaja wrote: Aaayyyyyyyyy! Always glad to see some love for that album.  After dozens and dozens of listens I always manage to find something new to appreciate whenever I put it on.  Get hyped, because apparently Bubu is set to have a new full length album out within the next year, and check out their EP Replandor if you haven't; not quite as perfect as Anabelas, but still excellent!

It's outstanding! I can't wait for their new album! I am yet to check out their EP, though! But writing about Bubu, I knew you would show up. Really, such a great band. I liked it for the very same reason Henry Cow's debut is one of my favorites of all time. If you don't know it, check it out! You might just like it!

ALotOfBottle wrote: Get better, Michael! I really like that Cluster II album. It's probably because I really enjoy the sound of combo organ, especially in ambient music (that's why I like Klaus Schulze's tones so much). Tom, enjoy that Guru Guru album! Their first three are excellent albums!

Cluster are great - even into the 80's.
Yeah, big Guru Guru fanboy here - have stacks of their LP's. I even love the 'rockin' 4th s/t album. That RnR medley is so much fun !! Mani is one of my favourite drummers.

Edited by Tom Ozric - August 05 2016 at 00:00

Tymon, you have impeccable taste

Tom Ozric wrote: Tymon, you have impeccable taste

Why, thank you, Tom! You too!

King Only wrote: Guldbamsen wrote: Wire - 154 Hey Guldbamsen. If you like Wire, you should check out a band called Githead. It's a project featuring Colin Newman from Wire and they are really good. I recommend their albums Waiting For A Sign and Artpop.