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Posted: May 30 2005 at 18:11

Pylo wrote:

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And this one is an annoying commentary on whether they should or should not be in the archives - even if the reviewer does bother to comment on the songs, the first sentence alone should make this a candidate for deletion - the reviews are not the place for comments on site policy, and only Radiohead seem to attract this dumb kind of reviewer;

RADIOHEAD Ok Computer
Review by Pylo @ 4:37:00 PM EST, 5/13/2005

— Radiohead should not be in ProgArchives, this is not prog rock, but something between alternative rock and 'dark pop'. Nevertheless, there are some good songs on this album like "Let Down", "Karma Police", "No surprises" and "Lucky" but the other tracks are quite boring, and i can't stand Thom Yorke's awful voice. IMHO one of the most overrated album of all time ! For fans only.

I really don't understand why my (not so cruel) review has been deleted and these ones are still here (maybe because of the 5 stars ?!). Rules seems not to be the same for everyone...

RADIOHEAD Ok Computer
Review by matias boettner @ 8:59:34 PM EST, 3/6/2005
5 stars — Ok theres is nothing progressive about this band, maybe this album because of songs like airbag and paranoid android, but still, I don´t understand what this band is doing is this site... having said that I think this album is the best of the 90´ and one of worlds best albums ever recorded. If I would have to go to an desert island and would have to take 5 albums I would take 1. IV from Led Zeppelin, 2. In the Court of the Crimson King from King Crimson, 3. The White Album from the Beatles, 4. The Yes Album from Yes ...and 5. Ok Computer from Radiohead...just mindblowing, excellent from beginig to end. 5 stars!!!

RADIOHEAD Ok Computer
Review by Tony Fisher @ 12:25:27 PM EST, 4/18/2005
1 stars — OK, this isn't prog in any shape or form but so what; it's just been voted greatest album of all time by Channel 4 viewers in the UK so let's review it anyway. All I can say is that the people who voted for this have never heard real bands who can play their instruments and write songs; all but about 10 of my 800+ albums wipe the floor with this bilge. The songs are tedious, the singer manages to incorporate that dreadful whining moan which I thought Liam Gallagher had a monopoly on and the guitarist is still on grade 3. And people compare this to Pink Floyd? Well, the Barratt years maybe but The Floyd soon learned to play and write, unlike this bunch. Good moments? The end! I bought it on impulse for experimentation and it's due for the charity bag. Most overrated album of all time? Beating Definitely Maybe? Yep!

RADIOHEAD Ok Computer
Review by Parrot @ 9:00:30 AM EST, 5/27/2005
5 stars — a brilliant group of songs!!
not their most original album, nor their most experimental, nor their best, and probly not their most accesible or inaccesible album, it is however their most fun rock album and probly there most characterful album!!
its not prog rock (w/e that is) its just a great group of songs that bring a nice listening experience with a consistant theme and perfect 90's alt' rock sound!!
it also has the longest and most epic radiohead album-track (paranoid android) and the perfect interlude (fitter happier)
5 stars - 9 out of 10!!

The "review" by Tony Fisher should be deleted - it's not a review of the album at all.

The other two do actually bother to talk about the music.

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Posted: May 30 2005 at 22:43

I don't know, but something don't seem right about these two critters:

STYX - Cornerstone (1979)
Review by Kirk Lott @ 8:06:56 PM EST, 5/30/2005

— WTF? Why is this album on this web site? It's NOT prog, in the same way that Britney Spears isn't prog. This album is AOR. And it's really bad AOR at that. If you want to sample Styx at its peak, check out Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight. If you want good AOR, stick to Boston's first two albums, Foreigner's debut and Head Games, and Kansas albums like Point of Know Return. But no matter what you're looking for, avoid this terrible album, which was really only suitable for teens growing up in the Midwest in the late 70s and wearing big hair.

STYX - Paradise Theater (1981)
Review by Kirk Lott @ 8:05:05 PM EST, 5/30/2005

— First, this isn't prog, so I don't know why it's on this web site. This album is AOR. And it's really bad AOR at that. If you want to sample Styx at its peak, check out Grand Illusion and Pieces of Eight. If you want good AOR, stick to Boston's first two albums, Foreigner's debut and Head Games, and Kansas albums like Point of Know Return. But no mattter what you're looking for, avoid this terrible album, which was really only suitable for teens growing up in the Midwest in the early 80s and wearing big hair.

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Posted: May 31 2005 at 15:27

I'm tempted to agree there, Cyggy - reviews that are really forum posts should be removed. We want REVIEWS up there!!

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Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:07

BANKS, TonY A Curious Feeling progressive rock album and reviews

BANKS, TONY - A Curious Feeling (1979)
Review by jack torse @ 11:32:05 AM EST, 6/2/2005

— unfortunately this piece of garbage has had too many good reviews and now its time to let you people in on something, -i have to be a bit careful what I say because you can't be too honest on this message board or else its not allowed up. Seriously though, come on! tony banks! I can only describe him as a proper public schoolboy snob who's music is dull and blande.

Another forum post.

Nothing at all about the album.

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Posted: June 02 2005 at 13:12

MARS VOLTA, THE Frances The Mute progressive rock album and reviews

MARS VOLTA, THE - Frances The Mute (2005)
Review by Tim @ 8:38:52 PM EST, 6/1/2005

— Well the Mars Volta fan boys are out in force and I can only shake my head in bewilderment and some sadness. How can such a poor bunch of songs, always in minor keys, capped by a singer whose whining and mewling brings to mind Placebo on steroids, be rated as a masterpiece? Those who have rated it as such surely do not know much of what happened pre-1985 when it seems they must have been born. Effects and production are here substituted for music and virtuosity is valued only as a claim to 'prog' legitimacy rather than actually serving any real musical purpose. Perhaps this is an appropriate metaphor for our age - where form triumphs over substance. Sweet wet dreams, fan boys. Sad. If I could give this '-1000' stars I would...... PS - The fact that this lame band features on this site yet genuine progressives the Residents are nowhere to be seen puts it to shame.

Although "Tim" vaguely hints at the album, he does not discuss it or validate his opinion. He also goes off at tangents which I feel are unnecessary.

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Posted: June 07 2005 at 18:23

Certif1ed wrote:

Pylo wrote:

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RADIOHEAD Ok Computer
Review by Pylo @ 4:37:00 PM EST, 5/13/2005

I really don't understand why my (not so cruel) review has been deleted and these ones are still here (maybe because of the 5 stars ?!). Rules seems not to be the same for everyone...

The "review" by Tony Fisher should be deleted - it's not a review of the album at all.

The other two do actually bother to talk about the music.

OK for Parrot's review but i can't agree for the Review by matias boettner

it's just talking about 'Radiohead in Progarchive' and his 'desert island top5' !

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 01:12

Cluster One wrote:

I agree, that last Division Bell review was pretty brutal, but it should stand as is and not be erased. It's obvious this writer is just trying to 'skew' the numbers/ratings, but it takes all kinds to make the world go 'round... Better to be hated than ignored!

The funny thing is, a brutal review such as this one, spouting bile and with spelling mistakes shows just how juvenile the writer is. And more often than not, a review like this would be dismissed out of hand by any sensible reader. Certainly reviews of the album by people like Useful Idiot, Floyd Wright, chris stacey or Guillermo hold more water and will be appreciated by those people learning more about this touchstone FLOYD album.

Thanks, Cluster One, for your opinion about my review for "The Division Bell"!

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 04:20

NIGHTWISH once progressive rock album and reviews

NIGHTWISH - Once (2004)
Review (Permanent link) by Bushvictim @ 3:47:59 AM EST, 6/8/2005

— I have never heard of the band or their music. I was wondering about the meaning of the image on the cover. I am surprised that (I believe) no one has commented on it. It appears that an angle who has sinned "once", is forced to pay the price for it, but I am likely in left field on this. Comments?

Nope, no comments...

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 04:40

DREAM THEATER Octavarium progressive rock album and reviews

DREAM THEATER - Octavarium (2005)
Review (Permanent link) by flowerchild @ 12:39:34 AM EST, 6/8/2005

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 05:11

These Dream Theater reviews are wholly inappropriate for this site, IMO - they say nothing at all about the music, apart from "good", - they are just extreme fanboy reviews - the 2nd one even says it "Nothing else to say" - well why say ANYTHING??? Why clog up the archives with useless things like this ;

(or is it just me... )

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by jerome savary @ 3:01:49 PM EST, 6/7/2005
5 stars — this album is so progressive and at the same time it is this style of music that we like about dream theatre , i'd listen it all the night and this is one of their best albums they had ever made so I think everyone must have this album in their collections

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by Agustin de Jonge @ 3:13:34 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— exellent!!! nothing else to say Great album!! It one of their best... the first time i heard Octavarium, a huge smile appeared on my face, and i almost break down into tears Rudess, Portnoy, John, John and James, thnxs a lot!! Trapped inside this octavarium, I´am paralysed so afraid to die... FANTASTIC. ... ... ... ...

Review (Permanent link) by Pato Mtz @ 4:53:37 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— I´ve heard this album since like two weeks! I downloaded from a torrent I've heard it like 20 times the complete album , I just dislike I walk beside you, I know that DT was trying to make something different, but...this??? Any was the whole album deserves a very good place in the progressive history! specially the soong OCTAVARIUM, to every DT listener when they hear "20-min epic son" the first thing that come to the mind is a change of seasons! But this is a whole difference thing! the instrumental part is just simply amazing! and the mike back vocals sound very very amazing. 13:49-15:49 (from "Octavarium" song) is the very best part of ALL THE DREAM THEATER HISTORY. All the rest is just, incredible specially "Octavarium".

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by maximus langelier @ 5:15:30 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— this is a master piece album.its just so GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.the musician or great john petrucci lead guitar is incredible.the solo and the lyrics are so crazy.i love dream theater its my favorite music group and its very good .the drum is good tere is is very good its the best progressive metal group so listen to this cd you will have a good time and buy it little guy and long guy

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by Mike @ 9:49:55 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— I will keep this short and sweet. Many of the reviews on this page hit on all the important facts. I think the most important thing to realize about this album is that it is different from previous DT efforts. Unlike SOME other DT material, a non-musician can pick up this CD and really get into the music and melodies. Labrie is excellent, even moreso than on some of the other albums. Myung's bass playing is more of a focus this time around. He sounds great. And as always, Petrucci and Portnoy's contribution is nothing short of amazing. The only dissapointment that I find with my purchase is that it does not come with media "extras", as with TOT. I enjoy "The Making Of" and what have you. Regardless, go buy this album!!!!

Review (Permanent link) by Dan @ 10:01:43 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— I agree with most of the things said in the past reviews: Great Album, the title-track by itself is a masterpiece and deserve 5 stars for sure, the sound is not good sometimes and is a different album like each and every album made by Dream Theater. Great Job again and great comeback to real prog music.

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by Mike @ 10:06:58 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— Totally awesome album from beginning to end!

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the fact that it begins like ToT ends, AND it ends the same way (just like the words in Octavarium say).... an AWESOME effect.

By the way, what the heck is an "Octavarium"? Is it the contraption on the cover, with the 8 balls (hence the "octa")?

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by Mori @ 10:22:02 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— I don't want to babble on how good Octavarium is and sound like a Dream Theater fan boy but I do want to stress out how incredibly solid the band is on this album. James LaBrie sounds better than on any other album he has ever been on, wether it be on DT, MullMuzzler, Solo, etc. What used to be considered the weakest link of DT is definately not anymore. John Petrucci takes a backseat on this album which is kind of nice but don't be fooled, his performance is great as usual. Jordan Rudess definately left his mark on this CD as his influences can be traced all over the place. Next is John Myung, being a bassist myself I was always dissapointed on how low he was in the mix being the awesome bassist that he is but, I can finally hear him and his influence is also strongly felt in this album. Then there is Mike Portnoy, what else can I say that hasn't been said about this workaholic? Like always Portnoy delivers and then some. Octavarium is good enough to satisfy the more demanding DT fans as well as to the most skeptical. Of course there will be many people that disagree with me on my opinions about the band and Octavarium and I accept that but, there will also be many people who'll tell you that this CD is garbage based on how "prog" it is to bash Dream Theater.

My bad for being a hypocrite by babbling on about how good Octavarium is and sounding like a DT fanboy but it is very hard not to when you enjoy the album as much as I have been.

DREAM THEATER Octavarium
Review (Permanent link) by Landon @ 10:37:09 PM EST, 6/7/2005

— It's hard to get a band so high, and continue then it's legacy. But doesn't seem a problem for Dream Theater, they still can make essential albums and this one's not an exception. And they had it really hard, with albums like "Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence" or "Metropolis part II" that put the set too high to surpass. "Octavarium" whitout being so conceptual, gets that highness. Go for it and support a band who really deserve support.

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 05:32

Octavarium reviews are a disaster.

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 07:07

NIGHTWISH - Once (2004)
Review (Permanent link) by Bushvictim @ 3:47:59 AM EST, 6/8/2005

Comment: thisis not a review, but a question.

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 13:44

DREAM THEATER - Octavarium (2005)
Review (Permanent link) by Javier @ 1:34:02 PM EST, 6/8/2005

— I don´t like to insult people, but someone like "Giorgio" that download the album from the internet, and the cd that he really listened to was Elements of Persuasion and give here an opinion its a ******...I say this because the new Dream theater album it doesn´t has any new metal things, it´s really a prog album with some metal songs, that because it is Progressive metal..well...please...to review an album, listen to the correct album.

When you review an album, please actually review it.

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Posted: June 08 2005 at 15:39

DREAM THEATER Scenes From A Memory Metropolis Part II progressive rock album and reviews

DREAM THEATER - Scenes From A Memory Metropolis Part II (1999)
Review (Permanent link) by Javier @ 1:28:49 PM EST, 6/8/2005

— oooo please, come on people, this album it is one of the best album ever made. It is true that is has some influences from Pink Floyd, but every part is very well made and I think you can listen to the album 100000000000 times and you can´t feel tired of it. It´s PERFECT, and IT MUST BE on every music lovers collection.

DREAM THEATER - Octavarium (2005)
Review (Permanent link) by Sluggo the man @ 1:15:53 PM EST, 6/8/2005

— The [%*!#]in´ best I´ve heard for a bundle of years!!! DT at it´s best!!! I never thought their new album should be as great as it showed up. The answer lies within is a beautiful balad like Anna Lee were on Falling into infinity. Sacrififieced sons is just so good!!! The title track is also a masterpiece. that´s it!

More fanboy stuff

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Posted: June 09 2005 at 04:16

Yeah this really is getting out of hand. The album has been out for 2 days and already it's number 13 in the Top 50 albums list.

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Posted: June 09 2005 at 23:41

More DT Hater dribble...

DREAM THEATER - Images And Words (1992)
Review (Permanent link) by The Doc of Rock @ 11:39:51 PM EST, 6/9/2005

— Utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter utter ... Full review

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Posted: June 10 2005 at 17:38

Just because he says he isn't a fanboy, that doesn't stop this from not being a review - he even says that he cannot even comment on the album - why bother???

Review by GentleGiant
4:58:05 PM EST, 6/10/2005

— I am not a Dream Theater fan at all. But trust me, this is a MASTERPIECE !!

I cannot even comment on this particular album. All I can say is, go and get it! Unlike other reviewers, I will even recommend this album to devils who live in hell if they really exist! Get it and be happy DT fan!

Thank you. :)

Just to prove I'm not biased, here's a nonsensical negative one;

Review by Indor Gamez
4:34:41 PM EST, 6/10/2005

— WARNING!

Only for the deaf (read: fan)!!

They try to sound like the old classic bands and just dragging them in the dirt.

I can't say anything good about it and if I could rate it lower than this i would do that.

I have read all the other reviews and they are far out, it's like i've heard another crappy album and they heard a solid five star one.

I have also heard all their albums and their all bad but this is so crappy I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy!

If you got to have this then download it somewhere! (yes it is that bad!).

And another fanboy one;

Review by David
12:26:19 PM EST, 6/10/2005

— Wow. Wow. Wow.

What else is there to say?

One could go and describe each and every track (as most have done) and thouroughly explain what makes this album so wonderful. As you guys seem to have handled that enough, I'll just put in my own $0.02.

This album is one of the best new releases we will see in years. If not more. There are virtually no flaws, from the first F natural to the last. Apart from SFAM, never have I been taken on more of an emotional musical roller coaster. This album covers everything. Everything.

I know, I may be read as "just another fanboy", but seriously people. This CD will blow your head off, be it the killer riffs in "The Root of All Evil" or the majestic finale of "Ovtavarium: V. The Razor's Edge", you will never feel so alive, so enthralled by one album.

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Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:07

GENESIS Trespass
Review (Permanent link) by Lethe @ 7:32:05 PM EST, 4/1/2004
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— Another remarkable and unforgettable album by the early GENESIS, even though the production was quite weak at that time. It never minds because it contains almost the whole classics of the band, such as the famous suite "Supper's Ready", the underrated and surprising "Can'Utility and the Coastliners" or the famous unplugged instrumental number by Steve HACKETT "Horizon". Another important work!!

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Posted: June 11 2005 at 00:57

Another worthless Octavarium review:

DREAM THEATER - Octavarium (2005)
Review (Permanent link) by Howard @ 8:10:31 PM EST, 6/10/2005

— Dream Theater is my favorate band, and I really rock out to their music, but I was a little disappointed when I listened to the new octavarium cd about an hour ago. As soon as track 8 was over I had to stick in the scenes from a memory cd and ... Full review

The writer says nothing about the album, just that they attempted to return to a more contemporary style and it failed.

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Posted: June 11 2005 at 01:37

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Another worthless Octavarium review:

[COLOR=#800080">DREAM THEATER - Octavarium[/COLOR"> (2005)[COLOR=#777777]Review ([COLOR=#800080">Permanent link[/COLOR">) by Howard @ 8:10:31 PM EST, 6/10/2005

The writer says nothing about the album, just that they attempted to return to a more contemporary style and it failed.

I'm guessing another Elements Of Persuasion review, with the comments about shorter songs and contemporary style.