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Aussie-Byrd-Brother 
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 Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:32 |
Even though it's not a very popular one, I'm going to come out loud and proud lol - yes, I'll admit my love for Caravan's `Better By Far'! 
Everything from the daggy cover, to the smutty and cheeky lyrics, the upbeat positivity, the peppy poppy numbers, all those zippy keyboard solos...so much fun, and it sounds like the band is having a blast too :)
Everything that makes Caravan so unique and special can still be found in that one for me! 
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:10 |
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Long live Babel !!!!!
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:08 |
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Viva Boma !!!!!!!!
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akaBona
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:07 |
one can't live happy and rich live without Canterbury scene 
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akaBona
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:05 |
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 04:00 |
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 03:51 |
 hellogoodbye wrote:
Marc Hollander (Cos) is the founder of Aksak Maboul. In the catalog of his post-punk label Crammed discs, we continue to hear hints of progressive music. |
Hey listen, do me a favour - do the Vapona  ...............
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 03:49 |
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Marc Hollander (Cos) is the founder of Aksak Maboul. In the catalog of his post-punk label Crammed discs, we continue to hear hints of progressive music.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 03:36 |
MGP rock, although I only have their debut LP. I thought they were listed under Zeuhl at one stage ?? More Canterbury than Zeuhl - reminds me a bit of Lagger Blues Machine for some reason.
Heard a song at work today by 'The Modern Lovers' (?) and to my surprise, there was a Canterburian organ solo in it !! Their keyboardist was one Gerry Harrison  !!! Gotta love fuzz-box organ...................
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 02:05 |
Can't remember if I posted this here or on another Den, but I've spent half of the night listenning and listenning to this incredible suite, one of the best 'veI heard in my life.
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Nogbad_The_Bad
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 20:53 |
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Great album.
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Ian
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 15:49 |
Yes, the two albums are fantasitc. (Too sad that we can't say the same for the bonus tracks  )
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Padraic
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 14:52 |
hellogoodbye wrote:
Cowterbury, France. |
Outstanding album.
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sncrdn
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 13:14 |
HolyMoly wrote:
sncrdn,
It's uncanny how similar your path to Canterbury was to my own. I almost thought I was reading my own story. Except mine happened about 25 years ago and not 6; but it happened the same way - listening to Camel and finding out more about R. Sinclair's past. Welcome to the forum! |
Thanks! Wow - that IS uncanny. I don't think it would have happened for me 25 years ago... I would of been about 9 and my disposable income somewhat limited 
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I like my music as I like my beer: hoppy, complex and leaves you with a satasfying buzz.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 13:06 |
Andrea Cortese wrote:
Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:
Andrea, I've never known which albums to start with for Kevin's solo ones, any recommendations you can suggest? :) |
I own no compilations, only albums.
The best in my opinion is Whatevershebringswesing with the sinister Song from the Bottom of the Well and the anthem "Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes".
The album is less experimental than Joy of a Toy and Shooting at the Moon but way more enjoyable. I started from there.
Another overlooked one is Bananamour: guest on guitar Steve Hillage
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Shouting In A Bucket Blues !!!
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 09:51 |
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Andrea Cortese
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 05:24 |
Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:
Andrea, I've never known which albums to start with for Kevin's solo ones, any recommendations you can suggest? :) |
I own no compilations, only albums.
The best in my opinion is Whatevershebringswesing with the sinister Song from the Bottom of the Well and the anthem "Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes".
The album is less experimental than Joy of a Toy and Shooting at the Moon but way more enjoyable. I started from there.
Another overlooked one is Bananamour: guest on guitar Steve Hillage (on the superb Decadence).
Edited by Andrea Cortese - April 08 2013 at 10:31
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HolyMoly
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 05:20 |
sncrdn,
It's uncanny how similar your path to Canterbury was to my own. I almost thought I was reading my own story. Except mine happened about 25 years ago and not 6; but it happened the same way - listening to Camel and finding out more about R. Sinclair's past. Welcome to the forum!
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It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased.
-Kehlog Albran
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 00:51 |
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Cutting Both Ways - damn near perfect !!! I think I gave it a 5* rating/review........
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother
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Posted: April 07 2013 at 22:34 |
Enjoy your Canterbury visit, Sncrdn, plenty of recommendations, likes/dislikes (VERY few dislikes lol!) and observations!
The last Phil Miller album I got was (ohh, mental blank, I think it's called) `Cutting Both Ways', picked it up a year or two back at a local record fair when my buddy Tom Ozric (he's all over this thread too) recommended I snap it up!
I've only recently dug it out to listen to again, can't wait to give it a new spin. From what I remember, it was damn good, if some of the production was a little cold. Likely my imagination, I'll be listening with fresh ears very soon
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