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[QUOTE=Prog-jester] progismylife, get MARS VOLTA's first - it's theri best!QUOTE]

But avoid the live ('Scab Dates' I think it's called) unless you like the studio stuff.
    
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What is a good studio album?
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Since I didn't like the live, I didn't go ahead and get the other stuff but I hear 'Frances the Mute' is good, and Prog-jester seems to like the first, which is either the Tremulant EP or 'Deloused in the Comatorium'.
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I'll try to get some next year.
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Well, the greatest art rockers are, of course, Moody Blues and Procol Harum...unless they're considered proto-prog for existing before King Crimson, but ignore that!
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Originally posted by progismylife progismylife wrote:

What is a good studio album?


If you are short on money and looking to buy a new album - I would go for the Gentle Giant stuff before Mars Volta.  Octopus or Free Hands is a good place to start.

I am still struggling with the Mars Volta so spend your money wisely - IMO GG is much better.
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Wait, Mars Volta and Gentle Giant are in the same catagory? Is that possible?
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How could we forget the Moody Blues? My brother got To Our Children's Children's Children today so I finally got some to listen to.  As for buying more albums I have no money I am willing to spend so I have to wait a while before I get more albums.
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Children's Children is pretty good; I like to think of the first four songs as one long suite. I like Days Of just thaaaaaaaaaaat much more, but all in all, the Moodies are one of the easiest and more enjoyable bands to listen to.

Procol is like the Moodies in that, if you like one album, you will probably like most of 'em.

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Originally posted by The Whistler The Whistler wrote:

Wait, Mars Volta and Gentle Giant are in the same catagory? Is that possible?


In the same genre but on two totally different levels.
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Art rock, hmmm... All I have that's called art rock on this site is Rush and King Crimson.  Rush is great, definitely in my top three favorite bands, and King Crimson...well, not so much.  They always have a couple of really killer songs on each album, and then a bunch of stuff I could care less about.  Their ballads are especially boring to me.  And many of their songs seem a little aimless and long, but they have several really good pieces. 
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Originally posted by The Whistler The Whistler wrote:

Children's Children is pretty good; I like to think of the first four songs as one long suite. I like Days Of just thaaaaaaaaaaat much more, but all in all, the Moodies are one of the easiest and more enjoyable bands to listen to.

Procol is like the Moodies in that, if you like one album, you will probably like most of 'em.



My grandpa got the music off some vinyls he had but they are really bad quality so I have to buy all teh albums. But I love the Moody Blues. Such a good band.
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Originally posted by Sasquamo Sasquamo wrote:

Art rock, hmmm... All I have that's called art rock on this site is Rush and King Crimson.  Rush is great, definitely in my top three favorite bands, and King Crimson...well, not so much.  They always have a couple of really killer songs on each album, and then a bunch of stuff I could care less about.  Their ballads are especially boring to me.  And many of their songs seem a little aimless and long, but they have several really good pieces. 



Anyone who likes Rush is cool with me. They are my favorite band.
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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 18:44
So why do you guys like these bands? Just to keep this awesome thread going.
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Originally posted by progismylife progismylife wrote:

I unfortunately have no Gentle Giant. Which album would be a good album to start with?


Hmm, Free Hand is the one that hooked me, but that was my first GG album anyway.  Acquiring the Taste is a particular favourite of mine.  Three Friends or Octopus might be a good place to start.  But listen to the streams here CLICK.  Which song of those appeals to you the most?

There are many "art rock" (as classified at this site -- I find the term rather artificial) bands I like -- one classic band that stands out for me is Jacula.

As for a modern band, I suggest Taal's Mister Green if you can acquire it.


Edited by Logan - December 30 2006 at 19:09
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GG's Aquiring the Taste was the first one I heard. Though not a favorite of mine, I really appreciate Giant's taste and musicality. Excellent band.



    

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Love this catagory as there are many great bands there, King Crimson, VDGG, The Tangent, The Mars Volta and some other good bands like Gentle Giant and Rush.
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Oldfield
Hammill
TMV
BJH
 
Solid Bands all around.  Great Sun-genre
 
Although I want kick back VDGG, KC, and GG to Symphonic Prog like the good old days. 
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Points: 15535 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 30 2006 at 19:17
I liked all of them. Would it be a good idea to start with their first album and continue on from there? For GG that is.


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Originally posted by progismylife progismylife wrote:

I liked all of them. Would it be a good idea to start with their first album and continue on from there?


You're a natural then.  It takes effort for some to acquire the taste.  Yeah, starting with the first and continuing from there is the best way to go -- so your GG progression coincides with theirs.  All up to and including Interview are essential albums in my collection.
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