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Points: 1751 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 06 2006 at 18:01
Originally posted by ivansfr0st ivansfr0st wrote:

Originally posted by Lofcaudio Lofcaudio wrote:

I don't understand the most recent review made for Brain Salad Surgery since the reviewer doesn't seem to think too highly of the songs themselves, yet gives the album 5 stars.  He rates the songs 8.5, 10, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7 and 8.5 which averages out to 7.8 (or 3.9/5).  I'd just like to understand why he gave masterpiece status to an album which he doesn't seem to like much other than Toccata.

Wrong thread - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3317&a mp;a mp;PN=0&TPN=92 

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That was actually my review!!!, yep I screwedDead up the score I should have given it 4 stars, I just couldn't bring myself to with the awesome sleeve desogn. If there is some way I can change it I'll give it the rightly give it 4 stars. Its the second review I have given on this website so of course I mess up the score, but I stand by the rest of the review.
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RUSH — 2112

Review by Kaji-cheempo (The Kaj)

4 stars Before this album, Rush was a band fit to be listened to only by Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts. With the release of 2112, they proved that they were capable of producing an album that was only on one side for Wizards and Knomes. The other side: Unadulterated Magic. I'm not talking about sorcery here. No, listening to side one of 2112 is like basking in the glory on an illuminating,uh, luminous device. Rush would after this album continue to rock for some time. Then tragically, they ceased rocking. In my opinion, the album is the song "2112". The rest of the material on this album concerns warlocks or tears or something. Oh, and they have an ode to marijuana. When Rush began to smoke marijuana they became too lazy to play Dungeons and Dragons, but since their instruments were close by, they just got really good at them.

Drugs are bad, m'kay?

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Originally posted by Cheesecakemouse Cheesecakemouse wrote:

Originally posted by ivansfr0st ivansfr0st wrote:

Originally posted by Lofcaudio Lofcaudio wrote:

I don't understand the most recent review made for Brain Salad Surgery since the reviewer doesn't seem to think too highly of the songs themselves, yet gives the album 5 stars.  He rates the songs 8.5, 10, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7 and 8.5 which averages out to 7.8 (or 3.9/5).  I'd just like to understand why he gave masterpiece status to an album which he doesn't seem to like much other than Toccata.

Wrong thread - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3317&a mp;a mp;PN=0&TPN=92 

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That was actually my review!!!, yep I screwedDead up the score I should have given it 4 stars, I just couldn't bring myself to with the awesome sleeve desogn. If there is some way I can change it I'll give it the rightly give it 4 stars. Its the second review I have given on this website so of course I mess up the score, but I stand by the rest of the review.
 
I changed the star rating.
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Points: 27956 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 07 2006 at 13:21
Originally posted by Cheesecakemouse Cheesecakemouse wrote:

Originally posted by ivansfr0st ivansfr0st wrote:

Originally posted by Lofcaudio Lofcaudio wrote:

I don't understand the most recent review made for Brain Salad Surgery since the reviewer doesn't seem to think too highly of the songs themselves, yet gives the album 5 stars.  He rates the songs 8.5, 10, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7 and 8.5 which averages out to 7.8 (or 3.9/5).  I'd just like to understand why he gave masterpiece status to an album which he doesn't seem to like much other than Toccata.

Wrong thread - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3317&a mp;a mp;PN=0&TPN=92 

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That was actually my review!!!, yep I screwedDead up the score I should have given it 4 stars, I just couldn't bring myself to with the awesome sleeve desogn. If there is some way I can change it I'll give it the rightly give it 4 stars. Its the second review I have given on this website so of course I mess up the score, but I stand by the rest of the review.
 
I don't think you should change it! Some people give that album 1 star out of spite so your 5 star review balances those out.Big smile
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RUSH — 2112

Review by Kaji-cheempo (The Kaj)

4 stars Before this album, Rush was a band fit to be listened to only by Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts. With the release of 2112, they proved that they were capable of producing an album that was only on one side for Wizards and Knomes. The other side: Unadulterated Magic. I'm not talking about sorcery here. No, listening to side one of 2112 is like basking in the glory on an illuminating,uh, luminous device. Rush would after this album continue to rock for some time. Then tragically, they ceased rocking. In my opinion, the album is the song "2112". The rest of the material on this album concerns warlocks or tears or something. Oh, and they have an ode to marijuana. When Rush began to smoke marijuana they became too lazy to play Dungeons and Dragons, but since their instruments were close by, they just got really good at them.

Drugs are bad, m'kay?

That ones hillarious!
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Originally posted by The Wizard The Wizard wrote:

Originally posted by Space Chief Space Chief wrote:

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RUSH — 2112

Review by Kaji-cheempo (The Kaj)

4 stars Before this album, Rush was a band fit to be listened to only by Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts. With the release of 2112, they proved that they were capable of producing an album that was only on one side for Wizards and Knomes. The other side: Unadulterated Magic. I'm not talking about sorcery here. No, listening to side one of 2112 is like basking in the glory on an illuminating,uh, luminous device. Rush would after this album continue to rock for some time. Then tragically, they ceased rocking. In my opinion, the album is the song "2112". The rest of the material on this album concerns warlocks or tears or something. Oh, and they have an ode to marijuana. When Rush began to smoke marijuana they became too lazy to play Dungeons and Dragons, but since their instruments were close by, they just got really good at them.

Drugs are bad, m'kay?

That ones hillarious!


I don't like drugs but anyway... I guess it's better than dungeon n dragons
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Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

Originally posted by Cheesecakemouse Cheesecakemouse wrote:

Originally posted by ivansfr0st ivansfr0st wrote:

Originally posted by Lofcaudio Lofcaudio wrote:

I don't understand the most recent review made for Brain Salad Surgery since the reviewer doesn't seem to think too highly of the songs themselves, yet gives the album 5 stars.  He rates the songs 8.5, 10, 6.5, 6.5, 7.5, 7 and 8.5 which averages out to 7.8 (or 3.9/5).  I'd just like to understand why he gave masterpiece status to an album which he doesn't seem to like much other than Toccata.

Wrong thread - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3317&a mp;a mp;PN=0&TPN=92 

 -- Ivan

That was actually my review!!!, yep I screwedDead up the score I should have given it 4 stars, I just couldn't bring myself to with the awesome sleeve desogn. If there is some way I can change it I'll give it the rightly give it 4 stars. Its the second review I have given on this website so of course I mess up the score, but I stand by the rest of the review.
 
I changed the star rating.
 
Thanks a lotWink
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ARZACHEL — Arzachel

Review by Sean Trane (Hugues Chantraine)
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3 stars 3,5 stars really!! This could be seen as the first Egg album on Marijuana as the official Egg albums would be done on LSD . If I don't finish this review , it will be the fault of double U (also known as the evil Dubya) and his friends of "tolerance zero" knocking on my door because the terrorist I must be full of oil-mass destructing weapons hidden away behind the Mosque disguised as my garden shed . Sounds silly enough????

I think you are ready for the lunacy of this album. We are dealing with a very heavily laced drugged out psychadelia but it is of great quality, very fun and giving the urge to roll a doobie (or a spliff if you wish). The short opening track Darden of Earthly Delights is clearly out to give the tone of the album but also reminding you that we are still in the 60's. Queen Street Gang and Azatoth are pure psych and gives you a good idea of the potential that the group had even back then. However I am a little more reserved towards Clean Innocent Fun which I find a tad long (especially that it is a blues track). But clearly the masterpiece is the 16 min+ monster track Metempsychosis with its unreal themes , out of this world solos and lenghty interplay. I never saw the vinyl, but I wonder how they managed to fit the last two tracks (totals up to almost 27 mins) on one vinyl side back in 1969!

Ooooooppppsss!!!! I hear that ugly knock on the door now , time to gooooooooooooo! Hey wait a minute.... I am innocent.....but screw Dubya..... Aaaaarggghhhhhhh!!!!!

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Originally posted by Marcelo Marcelo wrote:

STEEL%20MILL%20Green%20Eyed%20God%20progressive%20rock%20album%20and%20reviews STEEL MILL - Green Eyed God
Review by mazhar majeed @ 10:55:13 PM EST, 9/16/2004
5%20stars  —   Respected sir, I am employee of Pakistan steel. And I have 25 years experience of laboratory tests analysis. I have experience and analysis in iron ore, sinter, BF sl*g, converter sl*g, lime, dolomite, silica sand, refectory material, fares and non fares materials. Water testing, gas testing and etc. I have also twelve years experience of as a shift incharge. I want to serve my abilities for your organization. Please give me opinions for to do job in your firm. I shell be thank full to you, MAZHAR MAJEED Shift Incharge process Lab Pakistan steel Karachi. Pakistan. House no: p6/6 steel town Karachi Pakistan. Postal code: 75010
 
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hahhahaha....   came upon this thread by chance.... if you have a few free moments.. READ it, those first pages  hahhahahhah.  If we think review are bad now....  they got nothing on the early days.  

btw.. Mandy .... HeartHeartLOL
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Points: 10616 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 22 2008 at 09:06
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if you have a few free moments.. READ it, those first pages  hahhahahhah.  If we think review are bad now....  they got nothing on the early days.  

 
I followed your advice. It was a long time ago that I had such a good laugh LOL .
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Originally posted by James Lee James Lee wrote:

All the more interesting due to the fact that the review he's responding to is no longer visible. By the way, all the reviews I'm posting are in their entirety- I wouldn't want to miss a coherent thought by printing something out of context

PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of The Moon (30th anniversary edition)
Review by spencer @ 8:19:45 PM EST, 1/15/2004

4%20stars  —  look at the blokes name below.sums him up perfectly.mr.dippy,you stick to people like the spice girls and west life.i would hate to see your cd collection.i can just imagine you,in your renault 5,windows down,sunglasses,stupid haircut and listning to jungle fall blast.you really know your music dont you?
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Points: 46833 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 22 2008 at 11:19
Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

Originally posted by James Lee James Lee wrote:

ASIA - Axioms
Review by Redhead @ 3:32:37 PM EST, 8/18/2004
1%20stars  —   This Asia compilation really doesnt count,as their original albums are quite enough in terms of real progmusic.....so Mr.Bob Mc best off. leave it!! Everything Best of... actually are the record companys benefit!! They earn a lot of money!! And we the fans....are left with an empty pocket!! Avoid best of/greatest hits albums!!! Have a nice pog summer!!
 
Here we have vague abuse (I think- what do you say, Bob?), no sense that they have actually heard the album (or the two new tracks Bob mentioned specifically), and a small warning about compilations. I don't think anybody needs to be told what greatest hits albums are all about. However, the final sentence is very important- apparently the pog craze is returning, which is good news for all of you who have boxes of the things stashed away next to your Pokemon and Episode One collectibles
 



Guilty as charged (for it is I, Bob McBeath, or "Bob McBest-of" as the reviewer witily statesLOL)

I have been labouring the compilation reviews of late. Problem is, there's loads of them on the list of unreviewed albums Max posted. I can feel another thread coming on about the value or otherwise of compilations, and whether they should be included on this site.Wink

 



aint't that the truth Ryan...LOL

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I won't soon forget that one LOL
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Wow, this thread takes me back. Those were the days and all that...
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Marcelo Marcelo wrote:

STEEL%20MILL%20Green%20Eyed%20God%20progressive%20rock%20album%20and%20reviews STEEL MILL - Green Eyed God
Review by mazhar majeed @ 10:55:13 PM EST, 9/16/2004
5%20stars  —   Respected sir, I am employee of Pakistan steel. And I have 25 years experience of laboratory tests analysis. I have experience and analysis in iron ore, sinter, BF sl*g, converter sl*g, lime, dolomite, silica sand, refectory material, fares and non fares materials. Water testing, gas testing and etc. I have also twelve years experience of as a shift incharge. I want to serve my abilities for your organization. Please give me opinions for to do job in your firm. I shell be thank full to you, MAZHAR MAJEED Shift Incharge process Lab Pakistan steel Karachi. Pakistan. House no: p6/6 steel town Karachi Pakistan. Postal code: 75010
 
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hahhahaha....   came upon this thread by chance.... if you have a few free moments.. READ it, those first pages  hahhahahhah.  If we think review are bad now....  they got nothing on the early days.  

btw.. Mandy .... HeartHeartLOL
 
"Dear Mazhar, thank you for replying to our review offer, your devotion is quite remarkable. As PA is a world-wide organization, perhaps we can offer you an administrative position within our executive, say VP of Human Resources, since you clearly have a precondition to search far and wide without any qualms whatsover. Before we submit a formal application and fly you to New York , first class, you must first review every single progressive entry on our site. Minimum 50 words, clearly legible. Should you fail in this exercize , the secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. Good luck, Mazhar"LOL


Edited by tszirmay - March 22 2008 at 12:54
I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.
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Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Marcelo Marcelo wrote:

STEEL%20MILL%20Green%20Eyed%20God%20progressive%20rock%20album%20and%20reviews STEEL MILL - Green Eyed God
Review by mazhar majeed @ 10:55:13 PM EST, 9/16/2004
5%20stars  —   Respected sir, I am employee of Pakistan steel. And I have 25 years experience of laboratory tests analysis. I have experience and analysis in iron ore, sinter, BF sl*g, converter sl*g, lime, dolomite, silica sand, refectory material, fares and non fares materials. Water testing, gas testing and etc. I have also twelve years experience of as a shift incharge. I want to serve my abilities for your organization. Please give me opinions for to do job in your firm. I shell be thank full to you, MAZHAR MAJEED Shift Incharge process Lab Pakistan steel Karachi. Pakistan. House no: p6/6 steel town Karachi Pakistan. Postal code: 75010
 
Are you looking for a job???
 
 


hahhahaha....   came upon this thread by chance.... if you have a few free moments.. READ it, those first pages  hahhahahhah.  If we think review are bad now....  they got nothing on the early days.  

btw.. Mandy .... HeartHeartLOL
 
"Dear Mazhar, thank you for replying to our review offer, your devotion is quite remarkable. As PA is a world-wide organization, perhaps we can offer you an administrative position within our executive, say VP of Human Resources, since you clearly have a precondition to search far and wide without any qualms whatsover. Before we submit a formal application and fly you to New York , first class, you must first review every single progressive entry on our site. Minimum 50 words, clearly legible. Should you fail in this exercize , the secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. Good luck, Mazhar"LOL


hahhahahhahahhah

my kind of post.  LOL Muchos clappios to you brother

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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Marcelo Marcelo wrote:

STEEL%20MILL%20Green%20Eyed%20God%20progressive%20rock%20album%20and%20reviews STEEL MILL - Green Eyed God
Review by mazhar majeed @ 10:55:13 PM EST, 9/16/2004
5%20stars  —   Respected sir, I am employee of Pakistan steel. And I have 25 years experience of laboratory tests analysis. I have experience and analysis in iron ore, sinter, BF sl*g, converter sl*g, lime, dolomite, silica sand, refectory material, fares and non fares materials. Water testing, gas testing and etc. I have also twelve years experience of as a shift incharge. I want to serve my abilities for your organization. Please give me opinions for to do job in your firm. I shell be thank full to you, MAZHAR MAJEED Shift Incharge process Lab Pakistan steel Karachi. Pakistan. House no: p6/6 steel town Karachi Pakistan. Postal code: 75010
 
Are you looking for a job???
 
 


hahhahaha....   came upon this thread by chance.... if you have a few free moments.. READ it, those first pages  hahhahahhah.  If we think review are bad now....  they got nothing on the early days.  

btw.. Mandy .... HeartHeartLOL
 
"Dear Mazhar, thank you for replying to our review offer, your devotion is quite remarkable. As PA is a world-wide organization, perhaps we can offer you an administrative position within our executive, say VP of Human Resources, since you clearly have a precondition to search far and wide without any qualms whatsover. Before we submit a formal application and fly you to New York , first class, you must first review every single progressive entry on our site. Minimum 50 words, clearly legible. Should you fail in this exercize , the secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions. Good luck, Mazhar"LOL


hahhahahhahahhah

my kind of post.  LOL Muchos clappios to you brother

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here's one that should be familiar to several recent forum-crawlers. Call it a re-issue

PINK FLOYD Dark Side of the Moon, The
Review by andrea salvador @ 4:34:28 PM EST, 6/28/2004

2%20stars  —  "The Dark Side Of The Moon" has one of plus commercial LP ot the history of music! For me not a bud LP but not has a historical LP as history have say!!! I rack my brains but i don't can to imagine this magic arts in this LP! For this reason I consider this album is a black album of 70's!!!!!
I have to disagree, for me this is definately a bud LP!
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I know it's not PA, but this has to be one of my all-time favorite reviews: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida played at 45 rpm
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I hope this thread doesn't die as it has been one the the best and most interesting for awhile.  I just found it a week ago but spent a few hours reading the many pages.  I laughed for a long time at the Steel Mill review.  So I hope the thread keeps going but if not Thanks.ClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClapClap
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