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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote dougmcauliffe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2019 at 13:55
The new IQ album tbh
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There are three classic Prog-Rock bands that come to mind that I've struggled to get into:- Gentle Giant; Soft Machine; & Van der Graaf Generator.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2019 at 13:45
While I've been fairly dismissive of some bands and albums, honestly, if I've delved into any one enough and had the right mind-set, I've always found something to appreciate. That said, many bands and styles ultimately are just not really for me even if I can appreciate and enjoy something about them. I don't have patience for working to try to like something (I prefer to let music wash over me), but there have been times that I wanted to feel I understood music I didn't like more.

Sorry, it would be easier for me to name ones that I tried and didn't like much, then later tried and loved. I can tell early on if certain music is likely to ever appeal (there is some music that is anathema to me), but sometimes I try a band again because I feel I might have heard the wrong album or song, and sometimes the right recommendations have changed my feelings towards a band.

I guess when I was really delving into Prog, I did try to get into some stuff such as Transatlantic as I'd bought an album based on a recommendation. Much later I appreciated the band more even if it will never really be my thing. I actually rather think that hearing various melodic rock/ AORish Prog was an impetus for me exploring some of the less commercial music avenues, such as Avant Prog. I needed an antidote, and the more experimental, often dissonant music provided that, but not metal (well, some had metal as an element, but I've always been more of a folkie than a rocker at heart and my first love was classical music)....

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tdfloyd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2019 at 13:21
Early Soft Machine and VDGG are two that come to mind.  
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 Transatlantic. Vocals aren't to my liking.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Argo2112 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2019 at 12:48
I assume most people on this site are pretty open minded about music & enjoy exploring different artists but I'm sure there are bands we all try to get in to, but we just can't . We don't say that they are bad or not talented , they're just not for you. 

One for me is defiantly Van Der Graaf Generator. I've trier several times, in fact I just tried a few minutes ago but it's just not for me. (I know a lot of people on the site love them) 

So who is it for you?
 


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