The Anabasis - "Back From Being Gone" (Heavy Prog)
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Topic: The Anabasis - "Back From Being Gone" (Heavy Prog)
Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Subject: The Anabasis - "Back From Being Gone" (Heavy Prog)
Date Posted: November 15 2011 at 13:05
Greetings and salutations  We'd love to get a few reviews of our album having just recently been added to ProgArchives under the "Heavy Prog" category. You can read up about us and our debut album http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=6858" rel="nofollow - here on this website , or on our http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow - official website , or even on our http://10trecords.com/artists/genres/progressive-experimental/the-anabasis/the-anabasis-discography/" rel="nofollow - record label's website . (where you can also stream the entire album) Our debut album has just been released and we've been fortunate to have received a http://www.ytsejam.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1979" rel="nofollow - 4 star review from Tommy Hash at Ytsejam.com, but I thought why not ask the people here on the ProgArchives site if they'd like to take a stab at it.... If I were to describe our music, I'd say we sound like a mash-up of Spock's Beard, Transatlantic and Iron Maiden with a sprinkling of Fates Warning and Dream Theater tossed in there as well. Given that Ryo Okumoto (of Spock's Beard) is our keyboard player, there is no shortage of moog solos and lots of lush orchestration and acoustic piano as well. So, if anyone feels up to the task of reviewing the album, I will be thrilled to provide you with a high-quality digital version of the album along with the full booklet in PDF format so that you also have the lyrics to follow along with. Simply PM me here on this board or send an email to reviews -at- theanabasisproject.com and I will send you a link. We obviously can't give away unlimited digital copies of the CD, so let's say the fist 5 members who ask for a copy to review will receive one. Thanks for your interest. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 15 2011 at 13:12
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Funny you mentioned Iron Maiden. It is exactly what I thought. It has a sound Of early Maiden if they had tried to be a Prog band instead. No bad thing. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 15 2011 at 13:17
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Yeah, well, Iron Maiden are one of my all-time favorite bands and my writing is definitely influenced by them quite a bit. You'll hear the use of harmony guitars, especially in the closing epic, "Egypt"
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Posted By: toroddfuglesteg
Date Posted: November 15 2011 at 13:35
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Give me an hour and your will get some questions about ......... ehh.......... a perfect golf swing........ no, the band for an interview. Questions to be sent to your PM.
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 15 2011 at 13:49
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Sounds good, thank you.
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 15:19
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Thought it might be worth mentioning here that we got another glowing review from one of the people that reviews for DPRP. You can read it http://progmistress.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/the-anabasis-back-from-being-gone-2011/" rel="nofollow - here if you're interested. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 15:41
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^Raff used to be a reviewer here as well, actually. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:04
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......but she hates us now. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:07
Just a little bit  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:12
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Snow Dog wrote:Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:13
Why does Raff hates us?I liked her  ------------- 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:14
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^ Just some of us...don't worry. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:19
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It's a long and dirty story. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:20
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Eh, too bad. She was a good reviewer and always really sweet, plus we need all the female proggers we can get!
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:29
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^pervert! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:31
 - I just like interacting with women because they are better peopel is all.
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:34
We need all the female proggers we can get...........yeah, in your sex slave pit! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:36
 I liked Raff in a non-erotic way, k. 
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:39
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^This is what the shred does to people. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 16:42
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 17:32
Oh, um, yeah, I didn't really know about the, um, history so I apologize if I opened any old wounds.  Anyway, we're still hoping that some other people here will take us up on the offer to receive a free (and legal) digital copy of our album and post a review here. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 17:34
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Don't worry, she hasn't come 'round these parts in a long while, so it's more a humorous thing than any sore spot. Looking forward to my copy. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 17:44
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maybe she'll get wind of this and post.. knowing Raff's detective skills, I wouldn't be surprised |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 19:13
I hope not, I'd rather not be on her bad side  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 19:22
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I'd be willing to review this. Love the artwork.
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 17 2011 at 08:49
Hi - if you PM me or send me an email at reviews -at- theanabasisproject.com I can send you a link to download a digital copy of the CD, which will include a full color PDF of the lyrics booklet and liner notes. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: November 17 2011 at 15:45
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I'd be interested in giving a review as well. I'll send a PM.
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Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: rustedsynapse
Date Posted: November 18 2011 at 09:57
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Thank you Epignosis and J-man for taking the time to review our album - I hope that you enjoy it! Andy, please let me know when your copy arrives - I just want to make sure that you've received it. Cheers and thank you to everyone for your continued interest in The ANABASIS ... may I please ask, hat-in-hand, that if you've enjoyed the album to help spread the word?  ------------- "Time is the only critic without ambition" - John Steinbeck |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 18 2011 at 23:00
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Of course, I always do. ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 06:29
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Thought it would be worth mentioning here that we just received two more 4 star reviews from the folks over at http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=11832" rel="nofollow - The Sea of Tranquility.
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 13:23
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OK, I've sent download links to 4 people. I will send one more link and then I think we'll hold off after that until we get a few reviews, so one more volunteer, first response gets a copy. Thanks to those of you who have responded so far and I look forward to your reviews. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 13:26
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I would love a copy. But I rarely review. So best not sennd me a link. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 14:16
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I'd be more than happy to do a review ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Failcore
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 14:53
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I would love to do a review but I'm terrible at it.
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 22 2011 at 12:26
Check your PM please. OK, now, we've sent 5 copies for review. I'd like to thank everyone who offered to review the album. I hope you like it and I look forward to your reviews. Please post a link here so that others can see them as well. Thanks again, everyone. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 28 2011 at 08:29
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Back From Being Gone just received another stellar review from the folks at http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/index_cdreviews_display.cfm?id=103276" rel="nofollow - Music Street Journal Nice track by track break down  ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 13:15
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Mr Laz review now posted. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 13:30
^ You could have provided a link....  
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 13:32
Terribly sorry, old chap: http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=578278" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=578278 ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 13:38
Nice. Much better than any review I have attempted . You forgot how Iron Maidenish it is though. But maybe that is for my review?------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 16:17
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Still waiting for my copy to arrive... ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rustedsynapse
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 18:57
Thank you, sir, for a most excellent and well considered review - bravo! We appreciate more than you know that you took the time to listen to our project as thoroughly as you did - again thank you, thank you! ------------- "Time is the only critic without ambition" - John Steinbeck |
Posted By: rustedsynapse
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 19:07
Wait - what?!  Damn, Andy - I am going to contact the label immediately ... in the meantime, I am going to send you a digital copy of the album complete with a PDF of the lyric book with my apologies! ------------- "Time is the only critic without ambition" - John Steinbeck |
Posted By: rustedsynapse
Date Posted: November 29 2011 at 19:18
Hell, yes, Snow Dog! We'd love to hear from you, man! ------------- "Time is the only critic without ambition" - John Steinbeck |
Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 06:12
I will look into that immediately. I can send you full digital while you wait, if you want. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: November 30 2011 at 06:14
Wow, man, you are one hell of a good writer. That is an excellent review, and I don't just mean the obvious kudos you've given us, for which I am deeply grateful, but your writing itself, the prose, the commentary, the vocabulary, is top notch. Well done, sir, and thank you very, very much. ------------- http://www.theanabasisproject.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: KirksNoseHair
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 09:30
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Just noticed that Andyman posted his review. Another excellent addition to the Archives, sir. Very well done. Thank you very much for the feedback and for your patience.
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Posted By: rustedsynapse
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 10:34
Big buckets of thank you to Mr. Andyman for his well considered and well written review of "Back From Being Gone" - very kind, sir! We appreciate you taking the time, cheers!  ------------- "Time is the only critic without ambition" - John Steinbeck |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 16:02
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My pleasure ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 16:03
Blatant fanboyism. It disgusts me.   ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: December 08 2011 at 16:09
You know me ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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