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Epignosis 
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:20 |
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Mind the Question.
Of the top twenty albums in symphonic progressive rock right now, which one do you find the least worthy of its accolades?
Also, if you had the power to remove it and put a different album in its place, which one would you raise to prominence?
Edited by Epignosis - March 21 2009 at 07:21
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micky
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:29 |
did you select multiple votes Robert? 
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Epignosis
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:34 |
 micky wrote:
did you select multiple votes Robert?
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You had me worried that I did in fact select multiple votes, so I was frantic, checking the poll...
...and then I realized you were just being Micky. 
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:43 |
I haven't heard all the albums on the list, but I've heard the majority of them, and in my opinion the very high rating of Bacamarte's Depois do Fim is a mystery.... Not that it's a bad album, but a masterpiece? I'd take Mirage or Moonmadness any day . As regards Echolyn, from what I have heard they sound a lot like Gentle Giant, so I wonder why they are considered Symphonic - but then, it's not my call. Talking of replacement, I think it should be quite obvious - replace Bacamarte with ELP's debut  !
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:48 |
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Focus - Hamburger Concerto.
I just cannot get into that album.After Focus 3 it just seems bland.
Edited by Man Erg - March 21 2009 at 07:50
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:51 |
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Raff
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:52 |
No! It's HEAVY PROG !
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 07:54 |
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that's my lady... classically influenced =/ symphonic...
but since they are there.... hell yeah it should be on that list... ELP's debut smokes in sound, fury, and quality fully 75% of those listed albums.
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:29 |
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Close to the Edge, hands down.
Side-note #1: I haven't heard Kansas and Echolyn.
Side-note #2: The couple of times I listened to Anglagard's Hybrid, I got the 90s Genesis and Yes hint, but also Crimson, GG and extra. In my conception, they're more eclectic.
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:35 |
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Interesting poll Robert. And quite the choice Rico, CTTE is the worst?
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:46 |
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^ maybe Vic is a convert to the church of Micky hahhah
not that CttE is a 'worst' album... it is not a top 20 SYMPHONIC album... like I said.. the title track is not more than a perfectly executed 18 minute long pop (in structure) song.
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Epignosis
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:48 |
Raff wrote:
I haven't heard all the albums on the list, but I've heard the majority of them, and in my opinion the very high rating of Bacamarte's Depois do Fim is a mystery.... Not that it's a bad album, but a masterpiece? I'd take Mirage or Moonmadness any day. As regards Echolyn, from what I have heard they sound a lot like Gentle Giant, so I wonder why they are considered Symphonic - but then, it's not my call.
Talking of replacement, I think it should be quite obvious - replace Bacamarte with ELP's debut!
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Suffocating the Bloom certainly has a lot of Gentle Giant influence, but many of their other albums (like one of my favorites, Mei), is beautifully powerful symphonic rock (Mei is currently #75  ).
And ELP's debut?  I gave that sucker two stars...I think it was me that finally knocked if off the top 20.
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:49 |
Ricochet wrote:
Close to the Edge, hands down.
Side-note #1: I haven't heard Kansas and Echolyn.
Side-note #2: The couple of times I listened to Anglagard's Hybrid, I got the 90s Genesis and Yes hint, but also Crimson, GG and extra. In my conception, they're more eclectic.
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 Get thee to a record store!
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:53 |
Finnforest wrote:
Interesting poll Robert. And quite the choice Rico, CTTE is the worst?
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My rate for CTTE would be around 3 stars. Sure, there are a few other albums in the top 20 I would also give 3 stars, but with this kind of rate, CTTE certainly doesn't belong in the top 20 Symphonic I envision.
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^ maybe Vic is a convert to the church of Micky hahhah
not that CttE is a 'worst' album... it is not a top 20 SYMPHONIC album... like I said.. the title track is not more than a perfectly executed 18 minute long pop (in structure) song.
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Consider other Yes albums from that time, especially Relayer, it's fine to call CTTE symphonic.
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:53 |
^ not before he gets The Decemberists first 
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:54 |
Epignosis wrote:
Ricochet wrote:
Close to the Edge, hands down.
Side-note #1: I haven't heard Kansas and Echolyn.
Side-note #2: The couple of times I listened to Anglagard's Hybrid, I got the 90s Genesis and Yes hint, but also Crimson, GG and extra. In my conception, they're more eclectic.
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Get thee to a record store!
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A prog rock store, easy to find in my town? Ha dot ha dot ha
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 08:57 |
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Epignosis
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 09:00 |
Ricochet wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
Ricochet wrote:
Close to the Edge, hands down.
Side-note #1: I haven't heard Kansas and Echolyn.
Side-note #2: The couple of times I listened to Anglagard's Hybrid, I got the 90s Genesis and Yes hint, but also Crimson, GG and extra. In my conception, they're more eclectic.
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Get thee to a record store!
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A prog rock store, easy to find in my town?
Ha dot ha dot ha
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Good excuse to come to America! (Or order online)
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 09:01 |
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Posted: March 21 2009 at 09:01 |
yeah Vic... come see your Mom and Pop ... we are going out today to find more prog gems hahhah.
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