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First Utterance vs. Stormwatch
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Poll Question: Which album do you prefer?
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Comus over any JTull LP!
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In my opinion, First Utterance is a masterpiece, Stormwatch is a good album.
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First Utterance
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First Utterance, though I really like Stormwatch too!
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Never really got into Comus. 

Easy vote for Stormwatch.
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Edited by dr prog - April 13 2022 at 16:37
All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Originally posted by dr prog dr prog wrote:

Just played Utterance. Not very fun stuff lol
Maybe you're not very fun lol.


Nah I prefer fun prog. I’m fun
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Originally posted by dr prog dr prog wrote:

Just played Utterance. Not very fun stuff lol
Maybe you're not very fun lol.
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If I had to listen to just one it would be Tull.....that Comus lp is revered  by many but for me only half of the songs are enjoyable..the others are annoying to me.
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First Utterance for sure (especially the version with bonus tracks from the accompanying single, which for me are even better than the album proper!)
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Surely First Utterance.
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Originally posted by dr prog dr prog wrote:

Just played Utterance. Not very fun stuff lol


When it comes to the fun, it rather depends on the who.

"Comes the sunlight, summer day
Comus wakes he starts to play, play, play, play
He starts to play, play, play, play" (Song to Comus).

You might not be having fun, but methinks that Comus would like to have some fun with you.

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I actually do find the album quite fun, while also disturbing, quite horrific in part and haunting (The Herald for instance). I find various horror films and novels fun too. I prefer Song to Comus: The Complete Collection which includes First Utterance and the often derided To Keep From Crying, plus some excellent bonus tracks, over First Utterance alone. I like the contrasts, and I have recommended music off To Keep From Crying to some who dislike First Utterance, the recommendation was ignored every time, but that didn't Keep me From Trying.
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Just played Utterance. Not very fun stuff lol
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This ranking is close as hell, but I have to go with Stormwatch. One of the most underrated JT albums at least as far as their 70s albums are concerned Smile
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Another vote for First Utterance. Whilst I kinda dig Stormwatch, it’s not at all as interesting as the albums that came before it…and it’s certainly no match for the cult classic from Comus imho.
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Edited by dr prog - April 05 2022 at 02:18
All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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I’ll take my stormwatch remix book set with me for sure. Great double album. I can’t remember liking comus really
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Originally posted by A Crimson Mellotron A Crimson Mellotron wrote:

Which one would you take with you on a desert island, should you be allowed to only choose between these two records?
Neither for a desert island. Rather not have music if these are my only choices.
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