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Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

Anyway, anybody heard the new effort by Big Big Train ?? whats it like compared to their first four studio CD's because I wasn't very impressed with any of those really.
Please feel free to let me know the REAL hits of 2009 - I have a lot to catch up on, but I will be gathering a CD Fund for a fresh buying spree in the late spring....
 
I've only heard BBT's new one, The Underfall Yard once, but it made a really good impression on me.  Track 2, Master James of St George is phenomenal.  Tracks 2,4 and the epic title track also sounded top notch on first hearing. 
 
The only other BBT I have is The Difference Machine which I really like.  However, admittedly after just one spin I get the impression the new one is much better.
 
Hits of '09?  OK. PT really excelled themselves with The Incident, the best thing they've put out for about 15 years.  You've got to check out Darwin's Radio's latest.  Imagine an amalgam of IQ, Frost and DT?  You've got it.  Phideaux's Number Seven is also close to my fave of the year too, though whether that would be fully your bag I'm not sure.  Very proggy but a bit folky.  I'm really impressed.
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Anyway, anybody heard the new effort by Big Big Train ?? whats it like compared to their first four studio CD's because I wasn't very impressed with any of those really.
Please feel free to let me know the REAL hits of 2009 - I have a lot to catch up on, but I will be gathering a CD Fund for a fresh buying spree in the late spring....
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^ yeah, what he said, after 83 pages it's as much a group of friends that started out with a common interest, The Flower Kings, now, we just bs about what ever amuses us at the moment.
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Originally posted by The Block The Block wrote:

It's amazing how off topic this thread can get.


We can't talk about The Flower Kings for 83 frickin' pages!!LOL

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It's amazing how off topic this thread can get.
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HURTY FLURTY SCHNIPP SCHNIPP!!! LOL

I dig the sig as well, Brian! Clap

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Originally posted by Roland113 Roland113 wrote:

^ actually, you don't have either of my two favorite CD's by them.  I'd go "Space Revolver" if you're into the more classic sound or "Paradox Hotel" if you're looking for something a little more rocking. 

Amusingly enough, you already have "The Rainmaker" which is generally considered one of their lesser albums.

Kudos for including the Swedish Chef in your sig.
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^ Nancy Boy, pshew, that's better than Danny Boy
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Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

Originally posted by infandous infandous wrote:

Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

I am having a rest from TFK and I am listening to the Ayreon that I bought and never listened to !!! - Anybody else think that The Human Equation is marvellous !!!
Back on Topic, it looks like son no two has fallen in love with "Monsters & Men" as it has been heard on his ipod at least a dozen times in the past few weeks. he has my entire CD collection as MP3 on his new PC - he has a REALLY lot of prog to fall in love with...Still think that DT are his favourite band though !!!!


The Human Equation is a masterpiece. Definitely the best Ayreon album.  The last one just hasn't done much for me, aside from Gildenlow's vocals and Tomas' keyboard solo (and the track it is on I like in general).

Monsters and Men just doesn't do a lot for me, but it's great your son likes it.  Glad to hear he is starting to enjoy the Kings!
He was into prog-metal to start with, he also didn't like the name "The Flower kings" - to a fifteen year old lad - full of machismo - he's not liking such an effeminate moniker !!! I sort-of agreee - I'd prefer them to be called "The Flour Kings" - because you can make PIES & PANCAKES with FLOUR - Flowers are what you give to your mrs as a catalyst to the process of loosening her knicker elastic !!!Big smile


Well, as someone who has trouble digesting wheat gluten, I'm not a big fan of flour.  (though it doesn't stop me from drinking good beer LOL )

Perhaps what you mention about the use for flowers is what Roine had in mind?  Big smile

Actually, the name I have always found a bit too "nancy boy" as well.  But then, the music makes up for it and then some!
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^ and what would be more important to a fifteen year old lad?
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Originally posted by infandous infandous wrote:

Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

I am having a rest from TFK and I am listening to the Ayreon that I bought and never listened to !!! - Anybody else think that The Human Equation is marvellous !!!
Back on Topic, it looks like son no two has fallen in love with "Monsters & Men" as it has been heard on his ipod at least a dozen times in the past few weeks. he has my entire CD collection as MP3 on his new PC - he has a REALLY lot of prog to fall in love with...Still think that DT are his favourite band though !!!!


The Human Equation is a masterpiece. Definitely the best Ayreon album.  The last one just hasn't done much for me, aside from Gildenlow's vocals and Tomas' keyboard solo (and the track it is on I like in general).

Monsters and Men just doesn't do a lot for me, but it's great your son likes it.  Glad to hear he is starting to enjoy the Kings!
He was into prog-metal to start with, he also didn't like the name "The Flower kings" - to a fifteen year old lad - full of machismo - he's not liking such an effeminate moniker !!! I sort-of agreee - I'd prefer them to be called "The Flour Kings" - because you can make PIES & PANCAKES with FLOUR - Flowers are what you give to your mrs as a catalyst to the process of loosening her knicker elastic !!!Big smile
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Originally posted by M27Barney M27Barney wrote:

I am having a rest from TFK and I am listening to the Ayreon that I bought and never listened to !!! - Anybody else think that The Human Equation is marvellous !!!
Back on Topic, it looks like son no two has fallen in love with "Monsters & Men" as it has been heard on his ipod at least a dozen times in the past few weeks. he has my entire CD collection as MP3 on his new PC - he has a REALLY lot of prog to fall in love with...Still think that DT are his favourite band though !!!!


The Human Equation is a masterpiece. Definitely the best Ayreon album.  The last one just hasn't done much for me, aside from Gildenlow's vocals and Tomas' keyboard solo (and the track it is on I like in general).

Monsters and Men just doesn't do a lot for me, but it's great your son likes it.  Glad to hear he is starting to enjoy the Kings!
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I'll join you guys with the list:
 
Back in the World of Adventures - Big Puzzle
Retropolis -  There is More to this World
Stardust We Are - The Merrygoround
Flower Power - Astral Dog
Space Revolver - I Am the Sun (part 1)
The Rainmaker - Sword of God
Unfold the Future - Monkey Business
Adam & Eve - Timelines (or Love Supreme)
Paradox Hotel - Minor Giant Steps
The Sum of No Evil - One More Time
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^  I'm a big fan of "The Human Equation" myself, In particular I love Pain and Looser, just a full on blitz of progressive metal (I think it's classified as metal).  For Ayreon I really like "Into the Electric Castle" as well.

There was a decent interview with him on here a few years back.

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=47888

I'm proud to say that I got a laugh out of Arjen Lucassen with the question that I submitted.


On a Flower King related note, there are a few Flower King related interviews in that section as well.  I saw a two parter with Roine Stolt and one with Jonas Reingold as well.  I will have to check those interviews out as I missed them when they were initially posted.
 
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I am having a rest from TFK and I am listening to the Ayreon that I bought and never listened to !!! - Anybody else think that The Human Equation is marvellous !!!
Back on Topic, it looks like son no two has fallen in love with "Monsters & Men" as it has been heard on his ipod at least a dozen times in the past few weeks. he has my entire CD collection as MP3 on his new PC - he has a REALLY lot of prog to fall in love with...Still think that DT are his favourite band though !!!!
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Favorite from each album, ok this will be tough for a few but I'll give it my best:

The Flower King - Humanizzimo
Back in the World of Adventures - Back in the World of Adventures
Retropolis - Flora Majora - My favorite FK instrumental
Stardust We Are - Just this Once, A year ago it would have been the title track.
Flower Power - The Garden of Dreams (I think this is the only one that will run the risk of being unanimous)
Space Revolver - I am the Sun (I would have thought this would have had a chance at being unanimous but I've been proven wrong already)
The Rainmaker - Serious Dreamers (This is actually one of my favorite Flower King's songs)
Unfold the Future - tough call here, I think I'll surprise even myself and go with The Truth Will Set You Free
Adam and Eve - no vote, nothing on this CD has really stuck with me
Paradox Hotel - I'm going with "Minor Giant Steps" based on nostalgia as I've loved it the longest, though "Life Will Kill You" and "End on a High Note" have both really grown on me as of late.
The Sum on No Evil - One More Time, my kid dances when this song comes on, enough said.
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^ actually, you don't have either of my two favorite CD's by them.  I'd go "Space Revolver" if you're into the more classic sound or "Paradox Hotel" if you're looking for something a little more rocking. 

Amusingly enough, you already have "The Rainmaker" which is generally considered one of their lesser albums.

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Wow I need to geet more TFK stuff... off to spend some Christmas money.
 
 
 
(I have The Rainmaker, Retropolis, The Sum of No Evil, and Unfold the Future what should I get next?)
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World Of Adventures - Big Puzzle

Retropolis - Retropolis

Stardust We Are - Stardust We Are

Flower Power - Garden Of Dreams

Space Revolver - I Am The Sun

Rainmaker - Serious Dreamers

Unfold The Future - The Truth Will Set You Free

Adam & Eve - Babylon

Paradox Hotel - Monsters & Men

Sum Of No Evil - Life In Motion


The Flower King - Humanizzimo
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Originally posted by Roj M30 Roj M30 wrote:

OK, I'm interested to know everyone's favourite track from all the TFK albums, to see if there's much in common.  Here's mine:-
 
World Of Adventures - Theme For A Hero
Retropolis - Retropolis
Stardust We Are - Stardust We Are
Flower Power - Garden Of Dreams
Space Revolver - I Am The Sun
Rainmaker - Sword Of God
Unfold The Future - Silent Inferno
Adam & Eve - Driver's Seat
Paradox Hotel - Monsters and Men
Sum Of No Evil - One More Time
 
and, for completeness:-
 
The Flower King - Dissonata
 
Right, who's going next?




 
World Of Adventures - Big Puzzle
Retropolis - The Road Back Home
Stardust We Are - Just This Once
Flower Power - Garden Of Dreams
Space Revolver - Monster Within
Rainmaker - Road To Sanctuary
Unfold The Future - Devil's Playground
Adam & Eve - A Vampire's View
Paradox Hotel - End On A High Note
Sum Of No Evil - The Sum Of No Reason

 
The Flower King - Dissonata
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