Flower Kings: where to start?

After listening to (and loving) the samples from this site for some time now, I've decided that I need to go buy a Flower Kings album. Based on the rating thread, every one of their albums seems to have something good about it, but I want to know which one I should get first. I'm thinking either Unfold the Future or Space Revolver would be good, but since the quality of their discography is pretty consistent, I was wondering if there was any particular point I should jump in at.

I am a newbie, I have 3 albums and their DVD.

I heard that Space Revolver is their best album, you might want to get that one.

I heard 2 epics of Unfold the Future in the live DVD .. I have to admit that 'The truth will set you free' may be one of the best modern epics of all times. I do not know if the rest of the album has that quality.

Stardust We Are is very important for me (the first album I reviewed), because it's my first flower kings disc I got, and it made me realize the 70s-style prog is not dead. It is a double album, but I feel the second disk is much weaker than the first. I still recommend it. The music is very diverse here, so you might get a general idea of all the styles the band plays.

Adam And Eve may be their most accessible one, and they sacrificed virtuosity for song writing. It is controversial, so beware.

Rainmaker is probably their weakest album, many of their jams seem pointless here for me, and the songwriting leaves something to be desired. You will not like this album's lyrics.

 

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Space Revolver is their poppiest, by far.  However, it's also got epics and virtuousity...  I recommend that for starters.

Then...  go ahead and get Unfold The Future, and the DVD.

Man Overboard wrote: Space Revolver is their poppiest, by far.  However, it's also got epics and virtuousity...  I recommend that for starters. Then...  go ahead and get Unfold The Future, and the DVD.

Great advice from a solid source....I completely agree with these recomendations

Try Stardust We Are!

I agree, 'space revolver' is a good place to start, it is a single CD and a little less to digest than the big double ones. It is a solid effort, with a good mix of their styles and ideas.

The big doubles are all different, 'Unfold the future' is jazzy/improv almost..

so for that reason (even though UTF is wonderful) I would go for either 'Stardust we are' or 'Flower power' first.

This is starting to be a trend, but sorry, I would recommend Space Revolver too! A very good album with an outstanding opening track! Great bass and drums throughout, and a great package!

Ty1020 wrote: After listening to (and loving) the samples from this site for some time now, I've decided that I need to go buy a Flower Kings album. Based on the rating thread, every one of their albums seems to have something good about it, but I want to know which one I should get first. I'm thinking either Unfold the Future or Space Revolver would be good, but since the quality of their discography is pretty consistent, I was wondering if there was any particular point I should jump in at.

Unfold The Future is the best I've heard.....don't bother buying any others as they all sound the same.

Snow Dog wrote: This is starting to be a trend, but sorry, I would recommend Space Revolver too! A very good album with an outstanding opening track! Great bass and drums throughout, and a great package!

Same here,great album and a fav of mine.

I would also like to reccomend unfold the future. Back in the world of adventures was the first FKs cd i bought and i think it may be the best starting point. buy them both or better yet go online and order every single one of them,you wont look back.