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Originally posted by mickcoxinha mickcoxinha wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Crest of Knave ((see Budapest)


Budapest, which is basically Jethro Full trying to sound like Dire Straits plus flute

I've never thought that Ian Anderson sounded like Knofler in that trilogy of albums (Crest, Island and Catfish). 

TBH, that Crest album sounds more like ZZ Top in its Eliminator/Afterburner era, because of two tracks.

Still laughing about the Best metal album grammy thing, though..


Edited by Sean Trane - May 11 2023 at 02:08
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Most musicians keep going in and out of genres or styles, it's only fans who stay inside their box of choice. Dire Straits' foray into prog is as good and enjoyable as anyone's, whether it be an only song or an entire career.
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Originally posted by Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter wrote:

Most musicians keep going in and out of genres or styles, it's only fans who stay inside their box of choice
so true
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Originally posted by Prog-jester Prog-jester wrote:

Originally posted by Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter wrote:

Most musicians keep going in and out of genres or styles, it's only fans who stay inside their box of choice
so true

To that I would add it is only the obsessive fans who stay inside their box of choice. Most of us do demonstrate at least some element of flexibility.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by Prog-jester Prog-jester wrote:

Originally posted by Heart of the Matter Heart of the Matter wrote:

Most musicians keep going in and out of genres or styles, it's only fans who stay inside their box of choice
so true

To that I would add it is only the obsessive fans who stay inside their box of choice. Most of us do demonstrate at least some element of flexibility.

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In short, no way, at best (Love over Gold) Art Rock.








Edited by David_D - May 29 2023 at 06:24
                      quality over quantity, and all kind of PopcoRn almost beyond
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Dire Straits does not count as prog.
In my opinion, they count as boring.
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Originally posted by Moonshake Moonshake wrote:

Dire Straits does not count as prog.
In my opinion, they count as boring.

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Definitely dip their toes into prog sometimes, but are ultimately a classic rock band.
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They can be made not boring:
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Originally posted by Mr ProgFreak Mr ProgFreak wrote:

They can be made not boring:


eheeee, Sultans of Swing is not a boring song. Smile
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^ depends. It's a sophisticated song, harmonically, and difficult to play (on the guitar). But for most of my life I found it boring. 
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