1980 Albums by Classic 70's Prog Bands.
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Topic: 1980 Albums by Classic 70's Prog Bands.
Posted By: The Quiet One
Subject: 1980 Albums by Classic 70's Prog Bands.
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 17:55
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So. I've ben lately loving albums such as Drama, Duke and "A".
I find the three of the albums very unique and with great overlooked material. Drama having a new singer and keyboard player. This is a very Howe oriented album, full of heavy guitars(at least for Yes). Also I consider this album the last album with the Great bass playing of Chris. A Relayer oriented album filtered with some few 80's new wave influences. Duke already left Steve, here we got what many think Phil's era best album, or at least the only prog one. We got much more pop influences than Drama, but still we got nice pair of prog tracks and unique cause having a more 80's keys feel. "A" though Tull is a Folk Prog band here we got much more a electronic prog album.(not derivating from the sub-genre but for the keys). Also very Unique at cause of Eddie Jobson's guest appearance. Full of odd keys(for Tull of course) and a new great add, the electric violin. Maybe the Folk traditions are left behind but the new material is very good, there's not really a highlight like in Duke or Drama, but we got a close one to be, Black Sunday. Anyone that shares my same tastes? Any more 1980 albums from classic 70's bands? Share and discuss. |
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Posted By: Zargus
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 18:21
Pink Floyd the final cut, King crimson Disipline, 2 good 80s albums that comes to mind. And yes i like Drama and Duke too , but have never heard A. Need more Tull...  ------------- 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 18:26
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I'd tell you Permanent Waves, Moving Pictures, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows, Hold Your Fire, and Presto from Rush. But experience tells me that that will fall on deaf ears. ------------- 
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Posted By: Queen By-Tor
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 19:13
Cacho, you forgot Supertramp's Brother Where You Bound!! 
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Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:03
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Levitation Hawkwind 1980 Tim Blake (Gong) Ginger Baker (Cream) join the Hawks for the first ever fully Digital Recorded Album and What a Classic it is 5 Stars Know one should be with out this Classic in there Collection. 
Metal that floats? Levitation is much tighter than any of the previously released material, and obviously takes some inspiration from the NWOBHM that was happening back then. Lemmy, who had been the mainstay from "Doremi..." up to "Warrior..." was having a huge success with the now legendary Motorhead, and the seminal "Ace Of Spades", so it was only right that his previous band should want to try and grab a slice. I'm not saying this album is heavy metal, but I do know a lot of fans of heavy metal who own this as their solitary Hawkwind album! "Levitation" is a fine mix of heavy guitars, spacey synths - courtesy of Tim Blake, who featured on many Gong albums, and beautiful light and shade. The production is not overbearingly eighties, which helps this album remain timeless. "Levitation" is a perfectly balanced Hawkwind album, unlike any of the others - there is not one other that does not contain a rough edge or a "loose" track. If you never buy another Hawkwind album, you should buy this - especially if you like the heavier side of rock. ../Collaborators.asp?id=256 - Certif1ed(Mark) SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborato Thanks couldn't put it better myself Sonic Attack Hawkwind 1981 Yet another Sonic Masterpiece From the Space Rock Masters i give it 5 Stars Church of Hawkwind 1982 Electronic Masterpiece From Dr Brock 5 Stars Choose Your Masques 1982 Yet again the Mighty Hawks Bring us a Sonic ear bashing , And a Live stage show for this one was something to see 5 more Stars The Chronicles of the Black Sword Hawkwind 1985 after lot of doggy going's on and legal Battles the Hawks return with another Moorcock Sci - Fi saga back to the More Classic Hawk type Sound Another 5 stars. The Xenon Codex Hawkwind 1988 The Hawks Most Under rated album bar far this one really is a classic no one should be with out this little gem in there collection another 5 stars So Hawkwind the only Band to Make Constantly good albums in the 80s ------------- 
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:28
| Guys! I said 1980!!! Not the 80's! |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:29
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rushfan4 wrote:Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:31
Better rename your thread then..
 ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:36
yeah but better read carefully my first post, right? 
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Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: June 19 2008 at 20:42
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Levitation Hawkwind 1980 Tim Blake (Gong) Ginger Baker (Cream)
join the Hawks for the first ever fully Digital Recorded Album and What
a Classic it is 5 Stars Know one should be with out this Classic in there Collection.
Metal that floats? Levitation is much tighter than any of the previously released material, and obviously takes some inspiration from the NWOBHM that was happening back then. Lemmy, who had been the mainstay from "Doremi..." up to "Warrior..." was having a huge success with the now legendary Motorhead, and the seminal "Ace Of Spades", so it was only right that his previous band should want to try and grab a slice. I'm not saying this album is heavy metal, but I do know a lot of fans of heavy metal who own this as their solitary Hawkwind album! "Levitation" is a fine mix of heavy guitars, spacey synths - courtesy of Tim Blake, who featured on many Gong albums, and beautiful light and shade. The production is not overbearingly eighties, which helps this album remain timeless. "Levitation" is a perfectly balanced Hawkwind album, unlike any of the others - there is not one other that does not contain a rough edge or a "loose" track. If you never buy another Hawkwind album, you should buy this - especially if you like the heavier side of rock. ../Collaborators.asp?id=256 - Certif1ed(Mark) SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborato Thanks couldn't put it better myself
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Posted By: ghost_of_morphy
Date Posted: June 20 2008 at 03:55
| As far as I'm concerned, Permanent Waves is one of the best albums that was ever released, and Peter Gabriel's Melt isn't that far behind. Two extremely good live albums were released that year in Yesshows and Supertramp's Paris. You already know about the uneven but interesting Duke and Drama. Turn of a Friendly Card is probably the best Alan Parson's Project release except for the first one and well worth your attention (although I prefer Eve, I'm probably in the minority.) |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: June 20 2008 at 04:42
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Residents: Commercial Album ------------- Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: June 20 2008 at 05:22
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Permenant Waves by Rush is one of their best albums as far as I'm concerned.
Hawkwise Hawkwinds Levitation is indeed an excellent album. I'm glad it got a mention! |
Posted By: PROGMONSTER2008
Date Posted: June 20 2008 at 18:42
| Nude-Camel is very good |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 21 2008 at 20:49
It's a good album, good musicianship, but never really liked it, but I must admit it has good songwriting. 
I dare to say A Momentary Lapse of Reason It has, as many know I said in other threads, a neo prog feel. Just like Duke, even though both remaining much more the AOR sound it has the clear 80's keyboard sound of neo-proggers, though these lacking of majesty, while Neo keyboardist as in Marillion or Pendragon they're great, and use moog. AMLOR is a very very underrated Pink Floyd album. While no doubt it's lacking of Masterpieces as DSOTM, Meddle, Animals, etc had, this is a very good realese. Roger is gone with his depressing feelings. No offense Antoine
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: June 21 2008 at 21:12
Antoine and Roger W. are very offended and will never forgive you for this backstabbing
but....A Momentary Lapse Of Reason!!!!!!!!!!!That's daring!!!!!!!!!!!Now let see what we have in the 80s that's better than Dogs Of War!!!!!!
 -First we have 2 great TULL release, my favorite BROADSWORD and the great Jobson's ''A''.
-Then we don't want to forget an album no one mentions :EMERSON LAKE and POWELL...yes, that's very good!
-HAWKWIND released a few good ones, especially VORTEX!
 -ELOY had COLOURS
-Is UK's DANGER MONEY from 79 or 80???
Someone mentionned BROTHER WERE YOU BOUND....Great choice! My favorite SUPERTRAMP album and its most progressive by far
-Yes i do love the WETTON /MANZANERA recording....not the proggiest album ever made but great songs and J. Wetton singing like heaven! You know ,Pablo, i couldn't forget about John Wetton
 -ASIA first album? did i mention ASIA? Oh! i am going to get crucified here
 ....Yes great songs, great energy and of course, Pablo , wonderful voice of JW.--Oh i forget something else!!! i notice i forgot to write down THE FINAL CUT, Roger and his depressing feelings
.....and we can add THE PROS AND CONS OF HITCH HIKING with more depressing feelings!But the winner is HOT ROTTENHAT from my friend ROBERT WYATT
, followed by JT ''Broadsword''Who said the 80s were so bad?
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Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: June 21 2008 at 21:25
Brother Where You Bound is my fave Supertramp album too! And yeah, it's there most progressive, behind Crime and then Moments. "A" rules! Never liked Broadsword. You forgot Crest, that I prefer it over Broadsword, even though having a Dire Straits feel, I think it's also unique, a very good ROCK album. Danger Money is from 1979, Eddie was there and then he went with Tull to get into "A". Haven't heard ELPowell, but I'm sure it's as good as Black Moon. Asia!?!? Yep, prepare the crucifixion... Excellent voice? I think it's John's worst vocal perfomance ever! hehe You know I haven't heard The Pros and the Cons of Hitch Hiking, was planning to, but if it's depressing, I better cross it out of my purchase list. If you say Duran Duran, I say INXS
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