Whatcha Listenin' To Yo Homies? Febus Mark IV.

The Quiet One wrote: J-Man wrote: The Quiet One wrote: Already on the epic of: I forget Pablo... what is your synopsis of that album?   It's a very solid Symphonic Prog album from the new millenium, however it kind-of ruined my "preference" over Transatlantic, both bands are way too similar.   When I listened to All of the Above I thought this was something completely unique and that it wouldn't be repeated or surpassed in some way, however the following Transatlantic albums and Spock's Beard albums proved me wrong. Like I said in my 'The Light' review, Neal Morse uses a great formula but over and over again is not a good thing to do.   I still love 'All of the Above', probably my favorite modern Symphonic epic, but I just wished that it's formula wasn't used previously and after.   Not sure if you understand what I mean.

Nope. As far as I'm concerned, V is one of the all-time greatest albums.

The Quiet One wrote: J-Man wrote: The Quiet One wrote: J-Man wrote: The Quiet One wrote: Already on the epic of: I forget Pablo... what is your synopsis of that album?   It's a very solid Symphonic Prog album from the new millenium, however it kind-of ruined my "preference" over Transatlantic, both bands are way too similar.   When I listened to All of the Above I thought this was something completely unique and that it wouldn't be repeated or surpassed in some way, however the following Transatlantic albums and Spock's Beard albums proved me wrong. Like I said in my 'The Light' review, Neal Morse uses a great formula but over and over again is not a good thing to do.   I still love 'All of the Above', probably my favorite modern Symphonic epic, but I just wished that it's formula wasn't used previously and after.   Not sure if you understand what I mean. Nope. As far as I'm concerned, V is one of the all-time greatest albums.   I wouldn't consider it a favorite of mine by any means, but it's definitely 4 stars material if I were to review it. I much prefer The Light.

I prefer V, but seriously, I can fully understand what you're saying. Something about the pure rawness, intensity, and emotion in The Light has always been a standout for me. Even though the production is far from perfect, I personally love it. It gives the album a lot of its charm.

By the way, do you have Beware of Darkness or The Kindness of Strangers? Both of those albums are similar to The Light in the ways I just mentioned...

J-Man wrote: WalterDigsTunes wrote: J-Man wrote: I listened to that earlier this week. I'd had it on my hard drive for probably more than a year. It was okay. Agreed. It's definitely not terrible, but I have a few serious problems with the vocalist. When he does his high-pitched shriek, it sounds a bit like a dying bird. Not really my preference in vocal styles. Decent thrash album overall, though.

Yeah, the onset of the screech was a dealbreaker. You reckon I should bother getting the rest of them off their site or is it more of the same?

WalterDigsTunes wrote: J-Man wrote: WalterDigsTunes wrote: J-Man wrote: I listened to that earlier this week. I'd had it on my hard drive for probably more than a year. It was okay. Agreed. It's definitely not terrible, but I have a few serious problems with the vocalist. When he does his high-pitched shriek, it sounds a bit like a dying bird. Not really my preference in vocal styles. Decent thrash album overall, though. Yeah, the onset of the screech was a dealbreaker. You reckon I should bother getting the rest of them off their site or is it more of the same?

Well... it's free... so why not? Seriously, I only appreciate Screams & Whispers. The rest is more of the same.

The Quiet One wrote: ^I did listen to The Kindness of Strangers but I didn't find anything really good. The other Spock's Beard album that I really like, which I told you another day, is their latest, the s/t.

Nothing good on The Kindness of Strangers?!?!?!

I enjoy their latest as well. Easily my favorite post-Neal Spock's album.

Blotted Science  The Machinations of Dementia 

Epignosis wrote: No Spock's Beard album is without its crap.

False.

But V is their best, by far.  You can cut everything between "At the End of the Day" and "The Great Nothing," and you'd still have a solid five star album.

Snow is my favorite by far. Agree on the second point.

The Light is my second favorite, even though I did not like it at first.

I've always loved The Light, and it is my third favorite (after V and Snow).

As for the post-Morse albums, Octane is my favorite.  Pop music?  Mostly.  Good?  Hell yes.

Self-titled is my favorite.

Are(A)zione

Box - "Studio 1"

This album is exellent! Electronic Avant jazz. Normally I'm not so much for electronica, but this just rules!

Atavachron wrote: Bo Hansson  Ur Trollkarlens Hatt

How's that one?
I've got three Hanssons.   Lord Of The Rings, Magician's Hat, Attic Thoughts.


Edited by Slartibartfast - April 16 2010 at 21:16