Rushfan4's New CD Thread 6 -Brother Ape-Turbulence

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   In continuation of my meager attempt to divert some PA forum discussion time away from Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater and the other usual suspects, here is my 6th installment of Rushfan4's New CD Discussion Thread.   This month's album that I think that others would enjoy and like to discuss is Brother Ape's Turbulence. 

Here is a link to their PA page. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1633

Here is a link to their official website. http://www.brotherape.com/

The album can be downloaded from Amazon.com, where the songs can be sampled.  http://www.amazon.com/Turbulence/dp/B002TE2J4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1260219303&sr=8-1

A better option would be to go to Mindawn.com, where the songs can be listened to up to 3 times before the album has to be purchased.  This can be found here.    http://www.mindawn.com/albums/6073

Brother Ape are a jazz rock/fusion / Neo band from Sweden, and Turbulence is their 4th release.  I really feel that this band should be receiving more notice here on ProgArchives than it has had over the years.

Give them a listen.  See what you think.  And come back to this thread and discuss them.  I am hoping that we have a little success here and maybe we can do it for other lesser known newer releases.  Either rate, let me know what you think.    

And in case you missed the first five installments of the New CD discussion thread please check them out here at thes links:

Astra - The Weirding- http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59071&PN=1
The Wishing Tree - Ostara - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59948
Eureka - Shackleton's Voyage - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60977&PID=3398325#3398325
Lobster Newberg - Actress http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61661&PN=1
Knifeworld - Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat -  http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62529&PID=3457937#3457937

I should note that for those who frown about these things, I am not a representative of any of these bands.  I do not get paid to endorse them.  All of these albums are albums that I purchased as downloads.  They are all albums that I have really enjoyed and therefore I am trying to bring them to the attention of PA members so that they may enjoy them to.  Obviously, I can't guarantee that anyone else will like these albums since it is all a matter of taste, but I have a feeling that there are some of you out there who will. 

I should also mention that although I am a Collaborator here at PA, this thread and recommendation is made entirely independently of my duties as a PA collaborator, and is also totally independent of the PA Artist of the Month that is endorsed by M@x, the site's owner.  

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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Topic: Rushfan4's New CD Thread 6 -Brother Ape-Turbulence Posted: December 07 2009 at 15:04
	In continuation of my meager attempt to divert some PA forum discussion time away from Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater and the other usual suspects, here is my 6th installment of Rushfan4's New CD Discussion Thread. This month's album that I think that others would enjoy and like to discuss is Brother Ape's Turbulence. Here is a link to their PA page. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1633 Here is a link to their official website. http://www.brotherape.com/ The album can be downloaded from Amazon.com, where the songs can be sampled. http://www.amazon.com/Turbulence/dp/B002TE2J4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1260219303&sr=8-1 A better option would be to go to Mindawn.com, where the songs can be listened to up to 3 times before the album has to be purchased. This can be found here. http://www.mindawn.com/albums/6073 Brother Ape are a jazz rock/fusion / Neo band from Sweden, and Turbulence is their 4th release. I really feel that this band should be receiving more notice here on ProgArchives than it has had over the years. Give them a listen. See what you think. And come back to this thread and discuss them. I am hoping that we have a little success here and maybe we can do it for other lesser known newer releases. Either rate, let me know what you think. And in case you missed the first five installments of the New CD discussion thread please check them out here at thes links: Astra - The Weirding- http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59071&PN=1 The Wishing Tree - Ostara - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59948 Eureka - Shackleton's Voyage - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60977&PID=3398325#3398325 Lobster Newberg - Actress http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=61661&PN=1 Knifeworld - Buried Alone: Tales of Crushing Defeat - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62529&PID=3457937#3457937 I should note that for those who frown about these things, I am not a representative of any of these bands. I do not get paid to endorse them. All of these albums are albums that I purchased as downloads. They are all albums that I have really enjoyed and therefore I am trying to bring them to the attention of PA members so that they may enjoy them to. Obviously, I can't guarantee that anyone else will like these albums since it is all a matter of taste, but I have a feeling that there are some of you out there who will. I should also mention that although I am a Collaborator here at PA, this thread and recommendation is made entirely independently of my duties as a PA collaborator, and is also totally independent of the PA Artist of the Month that is endorsed by M@x, the site's owner.


horsewithteeth11 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 09 2008 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 24598	Posted: December 07 2009 at 15:39
	One of these days, Scott, I'm going to check out one of the bands you recommend each month. And hopefully someday all of them. But Brother Ape sounds really intriguing at least, so I'll have to check out Mindawn.com and give the album it's 3 listens. That should be enough, given that I can (usually) tell whether or not an album is going to grow on me any after a maximum of 3 listens.


rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Posted: December 07 2009 at 15:55
	I know. Too much good music, too little available time and financial resources. I'm just trying to share bands that I run across, that I think others will like, but I never really see discussed. Hopefully, by finding the availability of free listens on Mindawn more people will participate in this thread by coming here and telling us what they think. Good or bad or indifferent.


martinprog77 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 31 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2523	Posted: December 07 2009 at 16:41
	i only have Brother Ape ''on the other side '' and is a really good album ,[check it out in case you didnt got this ] .for what i heard on the samples on amazon from Turbulence seems like a good album
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TheProgtologist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802	Posted: December 07 2009 at 18:35
	I have their album III and just got Turbulence not too long ago.Good stuff,anyone even remotely interested should check them out. And these threads are appreciated Scott,I discovered Astra and their excellent debut "The Weirding" and Eureka and "Shackleton's Voyage" because of you.


A Person Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 10 2008 Location: __ Status: Offline Points: 65760	Posted: December 07 2009 at 21:26
	I shall check it out after Miles Davis. Sounds interesting. Also, I really like the three free listens thing.

Roland113 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 30 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 3843	Posted: December 08 2009 at 06:41
	Thanks for the head's up on these guys Scott. I'll have to give them a whirl once some funds free up. For the record, I love what you're doing with these threads.
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 66264	Posted: January 06 2010 at 10:20
	Not much activity within this thread for this album. I am giving this one more listen for the "month" (extended by the holidays ) and thus giving this thread one more bump. I shall return in a day or two with my next recommendation, assuming that something comes to mind.