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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:02
To make things slightly more interesting, I vote for the Beard.

I like me some TMV every now and then but SB is more my cup.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:18
Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

Originally posted by JS19 JS19 wrote:

Originally posted by Hercules Hercules wrote:

Originally posted by JS19 JS19 wrote:

Spock's Beard why are you even here? Just don't bother, leave.
 
I'd say the same about The Mars Volta, actually.
 
Spock's Beard are here because they make excellent music, are damned good musicians and are genuinely progressive.

I like Spock's Beard, they just don't hold a candle to the Volta. Though I can see you don't think TMV are 'genuinely progressive', which, whether you enjoy their music or not, is rather foolish.

This.

Also to say that the musicians aren't talented is pathetic.
 
If that remark is directed at me, where did I say that, pray? I said Spocks Beard were damned good. I didn't mention TMV's musical ability at all. I just cannot stand their style and, most specifically, their vocalist's voice.
 
Once more, someone apprears to be putting words into my mouth.
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:20
My post was a general statement, not direct towards you.

Sorry if i offended you.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:27
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:35
I cant put my vote yet, but dam, this is a hard choice...

I love Mars volta for their raw sounds and wierd tracks, wich overall is a great progrish experience.
Spocks beard is pure progressive, not derailing that for a second.

Equal in my eyes, and ears.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:40
Spock's Beard by a mile for me! I love both the Morse led band and the D'Virgilio led band. I like TMV, but rarely listen to them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:42
Ill vote for Spock's Beard to make the poll more interesting, but also because compared to Spock's, Mars Volta are a little inconsistent.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 15:58
Both great bands, but I'm voting for The Beard.   TMV are certainly interesting, and do have glorious moments, but are a bit inconsistent. I am looking forward to a new release though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 16:20
Mars Volta is a fine band, but no contest. Spock's Beard all the way! Maybe I'll come up with 40 insipid posts so I can actually vote.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 16:33
Ill go with The Mars Volta, love em

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 16:38
Wow. And I was hopeful...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 16:48
I'm registered and it says I can't vote.........DENIED!!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 16:50
The Beard by far.
 
Way too many moments of yawn/crap in TMV's discog to vote for them.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 17:29
Originally posted by Horizons Horizons wrote:

My post was a general statement, not direct towards you.

Sorry if i offended you.
 
No problem, then. I actually think TMV have a LOT of musical ability, but that doesn't necessarily translate into great music. Dream Theater are the most frustrating example of that; stellar musicians and I know I should love them, but their music never really does it for me on a consistent basis.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 17:49
Oh no.

The Mars Volta are losing.

This is quite disappointing. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 17:59
TMV TMV TMV TMV TMV TMV 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 18:02
Tough poll.  Consistency through diversity or periods of brilliance through consistency?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 18:04
Originally posted by darkshade darkshade wrote:

Ill vote for Spock's Beard to make the poll more interesting, but also because compared to Spock's, Mars Volta are a little inconsistent.

Say what now?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 18:05
Apparently having different levels of brilliance is inconsistent. Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: November 10 2011 at 19:47
SB for me but even though logged in it says I can't vote !!
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