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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:51 |
Haven't heard anything by them.
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:54 |
Rational Diet ftw.
At Work is simply stunning.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:56 |
Epignosis wrote:
I just reviewed The Pentangle's Basket of Light. I don't get why it has so many 4 and 5 star reviews- it's nearly all covers of traditional songs (and there isn't much to that!).
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I've like Pentangle. The guitar playing is amazing. Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are fantastic. Danny Thompson is great on double bass and Jacqui McShee is a great vocalist. I've not heard a whole album though. Plus I love the jazzy bits they put in songs such as Sally Go Round the Roses. Dude, they're a folk band. Most folk bands back then covered old songs.
Edited by James - May 28 2009 at 13:58
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 13:58 |
Padraic wrote:
Rational Diet ftw.
At Work is simply stunning.
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That reminds me, I need to buy both of their albums. I've only heard their debut so far. Which is excellent, I might add.
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:00 |
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:26 |
Excellent. I shall check that out eventually.
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Pekka
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:30 |
Dalezilla wrote:
But now I'm going to watch House.
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Life's good: Tomorrow's my last work day until July 1st, and my very close cousin and another dear friend got engaged a week ago
And I just had a massive pizza and a lot of ice cream
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:31 |
Hey Pekka - glad to hear life's good, despite the bloated belly.
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Epignosis
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:32 |
James wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
I just reviewed The Pentangle's Basket of Light. I don't get why it has so many 4 and 5 star reviews- it's nearly all covers of traditional songs (and there isn't much to that!).
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I've like Pentangle.
The guitar playing is amazing. Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are fantastic. Danny Thompson is great on double bass and Jacqui McShee is a great vocalist.
I've not heard a whole album though.
Plus I love the jazzy bits they put in songs such as Sally Go Round the Roses.
Dude, they're a folk band. Most folk bands back then covered old songs.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:34 |
I've just been reminded of something whilst watching something on television. Bees are on the decline in the UK. I do not know whether this is the case in the U.S. but I know Patrick is going to be inhumane and get rid of his Carpet Bees.
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:35 |
Bees that fly around, pollinate flowers, and make honey are OK to stay around my place.
Bees that eat my house have to go.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:37 |
Epignosis wrote:
James wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
I just reviewed The Pentangle's Basket of Light. I don't get why it has so many 4 and 5 star reviews- it's nearly all covers of traditional songs (and there isn't much to that!).
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I've like Pentangle.
The guitar playing is amazing. Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are fantastic. Danny Thompson is great on double bass and Jacqui McShee is a great vocalist.
I've not heard a whole album though.
Plus I love the jazzy bits they put in songs such as Sally Go Round the Roses.
Dude, they're a folk band. Most folk bands back then covered old songs.
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But is the album prog? (I think I answered that in my review)
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I've never heard an official album, only a Best Of album so I cannot fully answer that question. They're more jazz folk that prog folk. It's a tough one. I'd be inclined to agree with you though.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:38 |
Padraic wrote:
Bees that fly around, pollinate flowers, and make honey are OK to stay around my place.
Bees that eat my house have to go.
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They may well be making honey and pollinating flowers as well though. Now ants and wasps, I don't care what you do with them.
Edited by James - May 28 2009 at 14:39
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Raff
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:38 |
I have given 5 stars to many albums that are obviously not prog. Until there is no clear site policy, I am NOT going to give less to an album I consider a masterpiece just because it's not prog. I'm sorry, but if people want to make things clear, they have to make clear rules.
I apologise for the belligerent tone, but I'm mad as hell... Some piece of manure insulted me (without having the guts to use my name) in the Dire Straits thread, and of course no one noticed. I'm really hanging by a thread here...
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:40 |
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:48 |
Raff wrote:
I have given 5 stars to many albums that are obviously not prog. Until there is no clear site policy, I am NOT going to give less to an album I consider a masterpiece just because it's not prog. I'm sorry, but if people want to make things clear, they have to make clear rules.
I apologise for the belligerent tone, but I'm mad as hell... Some piece of manure insulted me (without having the guts to use my name) in the Dire Straits thread, and of course no one noticed. I'm really hanging by a thread here...
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I have a feeling that the claims of suggestions going unheeded is exaggerated, but you never know.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:53 |
Apologies Pat, I'm just a pacifist when it comes to things like that. Unless it's ants or wasps. Raff, I've just read the post you're referring to. I think Fernando is just frustrated (and rightly so) for having so many of his recommendations ignored (if that is indeed the case). It's happened to me before as well. I think calling him a piece of manure is a tad strong though but I do understand your frustration as well. You have worked hard for P.A. and people seem to not agree with many of your additions. If you had added less popular bands, I doubt many people would even notice. I have added a band I am not not sure about but because very few have heard them but I have yet to hear anyone mention that they don't think they're suitable. Or maybe they are prog and I am just confused about my own addition now because my ears are more used to strangers sounds. And I am not against any of your additions either, I have to say that.
Edited by James - May 28 2009 at 14:54
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Raff
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:53 |
I am afraid I don't understand what you mean, Pat... Are you referring to that person's claim?
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:55 |
Raff wrote:
I am afraid I don't understand what you mean, Pat... Are you referring to that person's claim?
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Yes - I don't think things are as dire as he says, although we're not 100% perfect....maybe he's just unlucky, I don't know.
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Padraic
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Posted: May 28 2009 at 14:56 |
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