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LinusW wrote: There isn't a single weak track on Godbluff. But why the silly part on The Sleepwalkers?

BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME!

/fanboyism.

1. so they can take the very menacing, aggressive twist on the basic rhythm (perhaps to reflect the song's theme - the innocence of Sleepwalking with its creepy, psychological 'who's in control' aspects).
2. because it's fun. I don't feel Van Der Graaf Generator have a really pretentious or overly serious edge; they don't seem to mind throwing in odd ideas at a whim (note the 'eeee' from Lemmings), and I honestly have never had even a tiny problem with its presence

TGM: Orb wrote: LinusW wrote: There isn't a single weak track on Godbluff. But why the silly part on The Sleepwalkers? BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME! /fanboyism. 1. so they can take the very menacing, aggressive twist on the basic rhythm (perhaps to reflect the song's theme - the innocence of Sleepwalking with its creepy, psychological 'who's in control' aspects). 2. because it's fun. I don't feel Van Der Graaf Generator have a really pretentious or overly serious edge; they don't seem to mind throwing in odd ideas at a whim (note the 'eeee' from Lemmings), and I honestly have never had even a tiny problem with its presence

I prefer JD's answer. It feels like a sore thumb to me.

LinusW wrote: TGM: Orb wrote: LinusW wrote: There isn't a single weak track on Godbluff. But why the silly part on The Sleepwalkers? BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME! /fanboyism. 1. so they can take the very menacing, aggressive twist on the basic rhythm (perhaps to reflect the song's theme - the innocence of Sleepwalking with its creepy, psychological 'who's in control' aspects). 2. because it's fun. I don't feel Van Der Graaf Generator have a really pretentious or overly serious edge; they don't seem to mind throwing in odd ideas at a whim (note the 'eeee' from Lemmings), and I honestly have never had even a tiny problem with its presence I prefer JD's answer. It feels like a sore thumb to me.

Less is more.

LinusW wrote: TGM: Orb wrote: LinusW wrote: There isn't a single weak track on Godbluff. But why the silly part on The Sleepwalkers? BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME! /fanboyism. 1. so they can take the very menacing, aggressive twist on the basic rhythm (perhaps to reflect the song's theme - the innocence of Sleepwalking with its creepy, psychological 'who's in control' aspects). 2. because it's fun. I don't feel Van Der Graaf Generator have a really pretentious or overly serious edge; they don't seem to mind throwing in odd ideas at a whim (note the 'eeee' from Lemmings), and I honestly have never had even a tiny problem with its presence I prefer JD's answer. It feels like a sore thumb to me.

Yeah, but I'm a fanboy :p

And have no idea what to review... thoughts?

TGM: Orb wrote: LinusW wrote: TGM: Orb wrote: LinusW wrote: There isn't a single weak track on Godbluff. But why the silly part on The Sleepwalkers? BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME! /fanboyism. 1. so they can take the very menacing, aggressive twist on the basic rhythm (perhaps to reflect the song's theme - the innocence of Sleepwalking with its creepy, psychological 'who's in control' aspects). 2. because it's fun. I don't feel Van Der Graaf Generator have a really pretentious or overly serious edge; they don't seem to mind throwing in odd ideas at a whim (note the 'eeee' from Lemmings), and I honestly have never had even a tiny problem with its presence I prefer JD's answer. It feels like a sore thumb to me. Yeah, but I'm a fanboy :p And have no idea what to review... thoughts?

Give me your alternatives. I have the same problem, so pick one of from my list:

Supertramp - Crime Of The Century
Akt - Dentrokirtos
VdGG - Godbluff
The Tangent - Not As Good As The Book
Semiramis - Dedicato A Frazz

I'm back! / working on an essay.

MisterProg2112 wrote: JayDee wrote: MisterProg2112 wrote: JayDee wrote: I'm great! Family life and my daytime job requires much of my time. I missed you guys. Now, it's time for more nonsense!    Let the nonsense commence!   Oh! I've gotten my ticket to Opeth in September ...I can't wait. Front row seats I presume?   It's all general admission so..I'll have to fight my way up

Use these:

JayDee wrote: MisterProg2112 wrote: JayDee wrote: MisterProg2112 wrote: JayDee wrote: I'm great! Family life and my daytime job requires much of my time. I missed you guys. Now, it's time for more nonsense!    Let the nonsense commence!   Oh! I've gotten my ticket to Opeth in September ...I can't wait. Front row seats I presume?   It's all general admission so..I'll have to fight my way up Use these:

Evening

Stormy Wednesday morning here. Brrrrrrr.....