Which Spock’s beard? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

I started with the kindness of strangers, but would go with The Light as your next choice. I would save thier epic "Snow" until you are very comfortable with the band.

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If you do more research, there is one episode where Spock has a beard. The beard was used to identify the Evil Spock from the Good Spock... I presume that's what they refer to

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vaportrail wrote:

Hi everyone

I got Beware of Darkness a week ago and its pretty awesome, which one should be my next choice?

Anyone know ofn any other bands with the same Yes-ish Sound?

Thanks!

The Kindness of Strangers is my favourite SB album. For something similar but imo better, try "Glass Hammer" . They are awesome

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I thought "V" was pretty good, but slightly overrated. That first song on there, "At The End Of The Day" is pretty awesome, but overall, I'd go with Snow, The Light or Kindness Of Strangers next.

For me, Snow is the best Spock's Beard album

'Snow' is my favourite by a long way. All the other albums are good too though.

Edited by Richardw

While I don't share Metropolis' opinion, I do think it is a good album as well.

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Chris Stainton wrote:

Also pick up Transatlantic "SMPTe", which is better than all the SB albums except "The Light".

Just listening to Transatlantic- Mystery Train, Its fantastic. Sounds a bit like Conspiracy (Chris Squire, Billy Sherwood)

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gdub411 wrote:

Today I recieved 2 cd compilations from a friend containing Spocks Beard material. This is only on a borrow basis so don't waste your time talking legalities.

After giving them a listen I was surprised how intricate and diverse their music was. Most neo-prog in the vein of Marillion is quite simple compared to the layers of complexity that the pioneers of prog established, but Spocks Beard was different. These are obviously well accomplished musicians!....God...I love the powerful bass in a couple of their tunes.

Now onto the criticism. The singer is terrible. His voice completely ruins the music and makes their good efforts sound candy assed. Top that off with preachy and lousy lyrics and all you have left with is unmitigated fluff. I mean he sings in this tone of voice that screams" listen to me,listen to me I have something really important to say." and then says nothing at all!!

He reminds me of all those christian rock singers who sing in that kind of exaggerated , annoying voice to let the listener know the passion he feels for Christ(a little like Kansas's singer but worse) It comes off as phony, pretentious gobbitygoop to me. The only parts of the vocals I liked is when they took a cue from Gentle Giant's Knots and sang in whatever that form of singing is called.

I dont get Morse's vocals and lyirics. Is he trying to add humour or are his lyirics and vocals just not up to the standard of the musical ability of the group as a whole?

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V & Snow are both first class, the Live album Don't Try This at Home is also well worth a listen

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