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ghost_of_morphy 
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 Posted: November 26 2007 at 18:11 |
 YesFan72 wrote:
Kind of random, but what Magma album would you recommend to someone who's never listened to them before? |
Oh heck, Magma isn't THAT unlikeable. Just grab MDK and promise yourself you'll listen to the whole thing at least twice through before you pass judgement.
Edited by ghost_of_morphy - November 29 2007 at 02:20
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ghost_of_morphy
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 18:08 |
For a very, very long time I'd have voted Genesis -- Turn it on Again.
But I'm going to have to switch to Roundabout.
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aapatsos
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 13:32 |
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Uriah Heep - July Morning
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StyLaZyn
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 11:52 |
Two songs
Rush - La Villa Strangiato (studio version)
Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere (Live version)
Once upon a time it was Supper's Ready, but now I am terribly sick of it.
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Trickster F.
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 11:27 |
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How about... Dancing With The Moonlit Knight.
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The Doctor
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 11:18 |
cynthiasmallet wrote:
Genesis-Supper's Ready |
End of thread.
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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cynthiasmallet
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 11:16 |
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Genesis-Supper's Ready
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Would you like to watch TV, or get between the sheets, or contemplate the silent freeway, would you like something to eat?
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A B Negative
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 11:11 |
Asyte2c00 wrote:
YesFan72 wrote:
Kind of random, but what Magma album would you recommend to someone who's never listened to them before? |
Attahk
^^Its there cathciest, most accessible album with the original lineup. "The Last Seven Minutes 1970-1977" is perhaps the most catchiest song; only "Kobaia" exceeds it.
However, I advise Kohntarkosz for those looking for the best overview of Magma's sound, its there most consisten album. Udu Wudu is stunning as well.
Kohntarkosz is my favorite.
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Attahk was my introduction to Magma and I'd recommend it as a good starting point.
Don't know about the best song ever but my current favourite is the Cardiacs' Bellyeye.
Edited by A B Negative - November 26 2007 at 11:14
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"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."
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ProgBagel
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Posted: November 26 2007 at 00:00 |
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Close to the Edge by Yes. Typical but I can't help it.
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Sckxyss
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 23:58 |
This is way too difficult.. I'll just go with my last.fm top song,
Magma - De Futura
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jimmy_row
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 22:54 |
Asyte2c00 wrote:
Well, it would have to be one that never tires me.
"Musical Box" Genesis |
yea what he said.
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Signature Writers Guild on strike
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Astrodomine
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 22:02 |
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A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers - Van Der Graaf Generator
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Dean
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:55 |
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Echoes - Pink Floyd
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What?
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Teh_Slippermenz
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:49 |
Right now, it's "Entangled" by Genesis. Then again, I'm sure next week it will be the rock symphony "Tales from Topographic Oceans" by Yes. 
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Shakespeare
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:39 |
YesFan72 wrote:
Kind of random, but what Magma album would you recommend to someone who's never listened to them before? |
That's a really hard question to answer. MDK is their classic, but lots of people start there and are totally overwhelmed and hate it, and never really grow into Magma after that bad start. There are safer options if you don't want a bad first impression. Unless you really like avant-garde music (the vocals are really different) and classical music (the compositions are extremely 20th Century Composer-ian), then don't start there. Their first two albums are very jazzy - if you like jazz, then either one might due. However, their live album (Live/Hhai Khontark - whatever it's called) is full of all their styles (the slow building volcano Zeuhl, the classical and grandiose Zeuhl, the jazzy Zeuhl, and even the spiritually uplifting Zeuhl) - that might also make a good starting place. However, again, I only recommend the Live album to start if you are comfortable with avant-garde music. The vocals are sort of hard to swallow at first. If you can get past that, they are really one of the best bands in the world. Anyways, let's not get too far off topic. Way to stand your ground, The T 
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Asyte2c00
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:37 |
YesFan72 wrote:
Kind of random, but what Magma album would you recommend to someone who's never listened to them before? |
Attahk
^^Its there cathciest, most accessible album with the original lineup. "The Last Seven Minutes 1970-1977" is perhaps the most catchiest song; only "Kobaia" exceeds it.
However, I advise Kohntarkosz for those looking for the best overview of Magma's sound, its there most consisten album. Udu Wudu is stunning as well.
Kohntarkosz is my favorite.
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el böthy
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:37 |
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The Gates of delirium by Yes
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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darkmatter
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:36 |
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My favorite would be The Sky Moves Sideways by Porcupine Tree, the most beautiful epic I've ever heard.
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The T
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:32 |
A change of seasons, DT
My f**king opinion.
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YesFan72
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Posted: November 25 2007 at 21:30 |
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