Wobbler Appreciation thread

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   I've been on a huge Norwegian Prog kick lately:
Wobbler
Tusmorke
Jordsjo
White Willow
Magic Pie

Pretty much all I've been listening to these days!
(And my daily dose of Neal Morse, of course...)

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miamiscot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 23 2014 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 3625	Topic: Wobbler Appreciation thread Posted: March 02 2018 at 09:31
	I've been on a huge Norwegian Prog kick lately: Wobbler Tusmorke Jordsjo White Willow Magic Pie Pretty much all I've been listening to these days! (And my daily dose of Neal Morse, of course...)

Tom Ozric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15926	Posted: February 28 2018 at 13:11
	Hinterland is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. And I mean that !! I haven’t acquired the latest either.

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 11:40
	I forgot about Cirrus Bay. Beautiful, romantic, pastoral symphonic rock. Not so busy and eclectic as Wobbler, but it fits the retro-sound I am looking for. I am bit of a romantic type I guess. Astra is great, but for another time, I guess. I need more dreamy music.

dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660	Posted: February 28 2018 at 11:37
	^They can be a bit dark.....but I like their style and melodies.
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 10:31
	Although Astra is great, it's too heavy stoner right now for me.

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:59


rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66588	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:44
	Perfect Beings leads to Johannes Luley which leads to his excellent previous band Moth Vellum.


dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:38
	If you like playful.....I would recommend Sanguine Hum and Perfect Beings.....both very talented bands.
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:27
	Oh, and I know Druckfarben. Forgot about them: they are magnificent!

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:26
	I will try them out. it's not only the Yes-influences I like, but aswell the canterbury-feel. Like I said earlier: rather playful than dark. I will try Astra, I can remember I liked them 10 years ago.

dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660	Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:17
	I would also recommend these....they all have Yes elements as well as other classic prog influences. Druckfarben Babylon Mirthrandir Cathedral I have all of these except for Druckfarben....who sound a bit more modern...they remind me more of Spocks Beard..which is not a bad thing. btw....Druckfarben have done covers of Yes, Genesis, and other classic bands live...see you tube Edited by dr wu23 - February 28 2018 at 09:20
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66588	Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:36
	Have you heard Moon Safari? They are more Yes-ish but have a very positive upbeat message. Edited by rushfan4 - February 28 2018 at 08:37


dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660	Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:34
	I like White Willow......but I think the earlier ones are the best...imho. I own Anglagard albums....they don;t really remind me of Wobbler though...but there are some nice bits on their records. Gungfly are new to me though I have sampled them on you tube....not sure what I think so far. You might like Astra.....the Weirding and Dark Chord....they are a little darker but in the same ballpark.
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:20
	I heard about Anglagard and White Willow, but they sound too dark for me. I really love Rikard Sjöblom's Gungfly. It's playful, melodic, symphonic and retro. Not really like Wobbler, but close. Let's keep this thread alive!

dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20660	Posted: February 28 2018 at 07:50
	I'm also a fan of Wobbler...haven't picked up the latest one yet....but definitely will. Rites is my favorite of the three I have but the new one sounds awesome. Kingsnake.....I'd also like to hear more bands in this style....and I guess we'll have to keep looking for them. :)
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

Kingsnake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 03 2006 Location: Rockpommelland Status: Offline Points: 1578	Posted: February 28 2018 at 01:16
	Again I am playing the Wobbler albums nonstop for the lats few days. Their mixture of folk, prog, symphonic rock and world music is really uncanning. The only (modern) bands I can think who are the same league (in my opinion) are Anekdoten, Beardfish and Uzva. I would really love to hear more of these kind of retro-sounding bands. Any suggestions? Not doomy, gloomy stuff, sorry. I like uplifting music.

Guldbamsen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104	Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:41
	I guess he didn't mean 'longhaired men from Norway'.
	“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66588	Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:40
	How ironic is this given our fearless leader's comment about sh*thole countries and wanting more immigrants from places like Norway?


Guldbamsen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23104	Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:24
	^Judging by their reaction to the whole customs debacle I think the US has seen the last of Wobbler.
	“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams

miamiscot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 23 2014 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 3625	Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:02
	I LOVE WOBBLER!!! (Next time they come to the US I hope they don't try to come in via a tourist visa. That was the problem from what I've heard...)