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    Posted: May 15 2007 at 14:50
 
I simply can not  "get into"  Anglagard-Epilog
... and that makes me sad
because I feel like I've been left out of all the fun. Cry
 
After reading many rave reviews about Anglagard,
I was looking forward to getting one of their albums.
Finally, a couple months ago, I got a copy of Epilog
and was sooooo excited to check it out.  Big%20smile
 
Even though I enjoy the band's influences and can recognize their ablities,
there is something that just doesn't work for me -- despite numerous listens.
 
Actually, it kinda makes me feel like I'm listening to instrumental backing tracks
to Wind & Wuthering-era Genesis outtakes ... or something like that.
Not that THAT is altogether bad -- It's just unfulfilling.  Ermm
Darnit !
 
Sorry ... I just felt the need to share this.
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 14:54
Thank you. I thought I was the only person in the prog world who doesn't get the appeal of that band. Prepare for some invective, though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:07
Hmm.... maybe you shold try Hybris instead? I generally prefer that to Epilog, and I personally find it a slightly better album. Also, it does contain some vocals, which might make it more interesting than Epilog. Or maybe Änglagård just isn't your cup of tea Ouch
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:18
Hybris is a totally different album to Epilog - having been absolutely blown away by Hybris i bought Epilog, but missed half the cd by falling asleep - it's booooring!Ermm
 
 
buy Hybris - no prog collection is complete without it!Clap
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:22
Originally posted by altaeria altaeria wrote:

 
I simply can not  "get into"  Anglagard-Epilog
... and that makes me sad
because I feel like I've been left out of all the fun. Cry
 
After reading many rave reviews about Anglagard,
I was looking forward to getting one of their albums.
Finally, a couple months ago, I got a copy of Epilog
and was sooooo excited to check it out.  Big%20smile
 
Even though I enjoy the band's influences and can recognize their ablities,
there is something that just doesn't work for me -- despite numerous listens.
 
Actually, it kinda makes me feel like I'm listening to instrumental backing tracks
to Wind & Wuthering-era Genesis outtakes ... or something like that.
Not that THAT is altogether bad -- It's just unfulfilling.  Ermm
Darnit !
 
Sorry ... I just felt the need to share this.
 
 



I know exactly what you mean...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:38
I remember vividly that I got Hybris by Anglagard as a promo while working for Dutch SI Magazine in the early Nineties. I got it because I was infamous for my Mellotron-mania and indeed, this is one of the most beautiful Mellotron drenched symphonic prog albums, especially Kung Bore Clap Then I also received their new CD Epilog (nowadays not easy to purchase) and already during the first listening session I was very disappointed because the music is so quirky, from very melodic too complex and even experimental, the music doesn't carry me away like on Hybris and I still don't like Epilog although it contains some awesome Mellotron parts.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:44
Honestly, I have had Hybris for quite some time now, and have given it repeated listens and I just can't get into it.  (Someone should tell that album that "He's just not that into you!")  LOL  I'm not really sure why; I enjoy mellotron and the musicianship is definitely up there.  I think that it may be the compositions themselves that don't click with me.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:59
Anglagard is a special band that appeals only to us chosen ones. Don't fret that you were not chosen - I wasn't chosen for Mars Volta.

In all honesty, it's sort of a mature album that requires patience, meditation, and the channelling of invisible forces to appreciate.

As long as you tried, you shouldn't feel bad - as long as you listened to it with unprejudiced ears and tried your best to enjoy it regardless of expectations.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 15:59
I've never heard Epilog (though I'd very much like to).  Hybris, however, is an excellent album.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 16:08
You'll note that not all the reviews are rave reviews... Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 16:43
Try harder - absolutely wonderful (my opinion of course).  I loved them from the start.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 17:12
Hybris is the one I just can not feel. Its one of those albums that leaves you feeling empty.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 17:22
Originally posted by mystic fred mystic fred wrote:

Hybris is a totally different album to Epilog - having been absolutely blown away by Hybris i bought Epilog, but missed half the cd by falling asleep - it's booooring!Ermm
 
 
buy Hybris - no prog collection is complete without it!Clap
 
 


Unfortunately the album is one of the most rare and impossible to find prog masterpieces ...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:02
I love Änglagård, and find Epilog to be a more mature album than Hybris, though both are excellent. How can anyone with their senses working claim that "Sista somrar" is boring? Beyond my comprehension...LOL



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:09
Its good but it does loose focus, its not as tight as Hybris, certanily more experimental and darker too
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:34
I never enjoyed Epilog. Its too complex for its own good. It looked as if they tried too much. Hybris, one the other hand, is a good album. You should at least try listening to Hybris before calling it quits.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:43
Stonie prefers Epilog to Hybris... hmm...

Hybris is wonderful.  I also enjoy Epilog, but I agree, it's not as great as Hybris.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 18:46
Lack of focus? Not as tight.? Too complex for its own good? Tries too hard?
Maybe the last couple of minutes of "Höstsejd" can be a bit repetitive, but apart from that: A true masterpiece of prog imo.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 19:13
Originally posted by Harkmark Harkmark wrote:

I love Änglagård, and find Epilog to be a more mature album than Hybris, though both are excellent. How can anyone with their senses working claim that "Sista somrar" is boring? Beyond my comprehension...LOL

 
you're right - that was the half i missed! Wink
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2007 at 19:48
I listened to "Epilog" about 10 times before I started enjoying it. It was interesting and I don't know why I still kept trying but eventually you learn the odd rhythms and can rock out to them with much joy. Absolutly fantastic music once it clicks!
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