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Dellinger 
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 Posted: March 13 2015 at 23:59 |
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I just got my very first IQ album, the latest, Road of Bones, after such great reviews it's got all last year, and I'm really enjoying it. Still, I guess I've got to get used to the music more in order to fully apreciate it. Perhaps I'll have to get a bit more from them later on.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: March 13 2015 at 04:12 |
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Richard, I appreciate you realising my short-comings.........
Yes, you are very lucky to have caught Andy in action. You know I am limited on these recent greats..... You stated that Cookie is not up to Andy's level....... Both incredibly astounding drummers.
I am truly sorry that I am such an arrogant person - I do appreciate digital things and CD's etc, but for my personal tastes and really what truly excites me (aside from CD only releases) - I do chase what my passion is....
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Posted: March 13 2015 at 03:36 |
 richardh wrote:
I was lucky enough to see him play with IQ just after he joined. I know your a bit of a vinyl junky Tom but the CD release of Frequency does include a bonus live DVD with Edwards in the band playing among other things Harvest Of Souls. Obviously worth having! btw I left off Neil Durrant in my post above. Annoying brain failure caused by posting too early in the morning! I would still pick Martin although Neil is well above Mark and has brought a lot to the table on TROB. |
well put I`ll add my vote too! 
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richardh
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Posted: March 13 2015 at 03:18 |
I was lucky enough to see him play with IQ just after he joined. I know your a bit of a vinyl junky Tom but the CD release of Frequency does include a bonus live DVD with Edwards in the band playing among other things Harvest Of Souls. Obviously worth having! btw I left off Neil Durrant in my post above. Annoying brain failure caused by posting too early in the morning! I would still pick Martin although Neil is well above Mark and has brought a lot to the table on TROB.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: March 12 2015 at 04:02 |
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^ Andy Edwards is just AMAZING !! I don't even have Frequency, or any Frost, just MAGENTA, and he kicks severe ass on that.
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richardh
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Posted: March 12 2015 at 02:32 |
Ok say what would be the best possible IQ line up you could have? Nicholls or Menel ( I respect Paul a lot and like his recent solo album BUT has to be Pete!) Orford or Westworth (no contest here , sorry Mark!) Holmes or ermmm (well bit of a 'Hobsons Choice' but anyway Mike is a legend!) Esau or Jowitt ( now its gets tricky but I'm going for Tim because of that fretless bass work on The Wake , so memorable and beautiful) Cook or Edwards ( Cook is such a good solid drummer and actually has come back stronger and better. Check out The Wake Live. The guy is superb .However that said Edwards is one of the best English drummers around and Frequency has a level of playing that Cookie is probably not quite at. So has to be Andy, sorry Paul I do feel guilty I really do!) So for me the perfect IQ line up is Nicholls, Holmes , Orford, Edwards and Esau. Basically the 'classic' line up but with a different drummer. What do you think?
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: March 12 2015 at 00:53 |
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I'm glad Tim Esau is back on the bass, wondered what he was up to before returning.....
Now, TROB is yet another excellent album from them, but I still place Ever and Lush Attic over it. I have to listen more. I too am one of those that finds the bonus material a frad stronger than the album proper.
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Posted: March 11 2015 at 15:38 |
progbethyname wrote:
Guys. I'm still getting a ton out of IQ's latest masterpiece: the road of bones.
I am also particularly happy that Tim Esau is back and his bass playing on TROB is absolutely fantastic.
Those moog minataur pedals he uses are just awesome. They vibrate my entire house! :)
Reminds me of Rutherford's moog Taurus pedals he used for genesis. In particular, Squonk. :)
Anyway. I still feel at this point that IQ are in the #1 spot with in the Neo prog genre.
Arena is a close #2. ;) |
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Posted: March 08 2015 at 20:57 |
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Guys. I'm still getting a ton out of IQ's latest masterpiece: the road of bones.
I am also particularly happy that Tim Esau is back and his bass playing on TROB is absolutely fantastic.
Those moog minataur pedals he uses are just awesome. They vibrate my entire house! :)
Reminds me of Rutherford's moog Taurus pedals he used for genesis. In particular, Squonk. :)
Anyway. I still feel at this point that IQ are in the #1 spot with in the Neo prog genre.
Arena is a close #2. ;)
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Posted: March 04 2015 at 13:08 |
richardh wrote:
omphaloskepsis wrote:
If they had recorded their first album in 70'...they would be touring like Yes alented IQ or The Music Box by now... |
Its an interesting thought as I well remember thinking that IQ were the only eighties band that felt close to that fearlessness of early seventies prog. The track that made me think that in particular was Through The Corridors. Some pretty impressive chops but also lyrics that are dark and abstract and need to be pondered over. It wasn't until Par Lindh's Gothic Impressions that I had a sense of that again and then IQ come back with the impressive Subterranea album to put them back into my personal top spot. and now we have Road Of Bones  |
well said I`m with you  its IQ Neo-Progressive Rock Band `80`s wonderful...
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Posted: February 18 2015 at 14:41 |
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If they had recorded their first album in 70'...they would be touring like Yes alented IQ or The Music Box by now... |
Its an interesting thought as I well remember thinking that IQ were the only eighties band that felt close to that fearlessness of early seventies prog. The track that made me think that in particular was Through The Corridors. Some pretty impressive chops but also lyrics that are dark and abstract and need to be pondered over. It wasn't until Par Lindh's Gothic Impressions that I had a sense of that again and then IQ come back with the impressive Subterranea album to put them back into my personal top spot. and now we have Road Of Bones
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Posted: February 18 2015 at 12:12 |
I came early to everything Steve Wilson...But I came late to IQ! I love IQ. Whoo Hoo Hoo Hoo IQ Dark Matter The Road to Bones! It's so sad that the talented IQ were forced to get day jobs to support their musical genius... If they had recorded their first album in 70'...they would be touring like Yes or The Music Box by now...
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geekfreak
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Posted: February 03 2015 at 09:26 |
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Posted: February 01 2015 at 13:08 |
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right its RTB playing superb...
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Posted: January 28 2015 at 07:00 |
IQ are a fabulous neo-progressive rock band in which I`d have to state there amazing to listen too!
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Posted: January 25 2015 at 13:44 |
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The moment i was introduced to iq...started appreciating it(without walls was the song).
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geekfreak
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Posted: January 24 2015 at 10:19 |
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thanks Gerinski I`ll do that many thanks...
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Posted: January 21 2015 at 12:04 |
geekfreak wrote:
I`ve been happiest well within the neo-prog as a magical free feeling human being. there is the delightful bands IQ/Marillion/Pendragon/Pallas. its one way of seeking peace within the music of the bands of prog... |
Yes Neo can be great  Then try also Quidam - debut, 2nd and 3rd Jadis - More than meets the eye Simon Says - Tardigrade Casino Illuvatar - Children
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Posted: January 21 2015 at 11:54 |
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Their last album was great, never expected to be this good. Frequency was great, never thought they could reach that level again, and they did.
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Posted: January 21 2015 at 10:56 |
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I`ve been happiest well within the neo-prog as a magical free feeling human being. there is the delightful bands IQ/Marillion/Pendragon/Pallas. its one way of seeking peace within the music of the bands of prog...
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