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Man With Hat 
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Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team
Joined: March 12 2005
Location: Neurotica
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Points: 166183
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 Posted: February 21 2012 at 19:52 |
 Horizons wrote:
Man With Hat wrote:
One remark, SW is in crossover? That seems odd. |
His debut was crossover, but his new release might require a change in genre. Possibly heavy prog?
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Hmm. I'll admit I'm not that familar with the debut (and haven't listened to it in awhile) but I don't remenber much 'xoverness' of it.
But I agree with Rob, Eclectic seems like a good fit to my ears.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Andy Webb
Special Collaborator
Retired Admin
Joined: June 04 2010
Location: Terria
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Points: 13298
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 19:55 |
Epignosis wrote:
Horizons wrote:
Man With Hat wrote:
One remark, SW is in crossover? That seems odd. |
His debut was crossover, but his new release might require a change in genre. Possibly heavy prog?
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Grace for Drowning is an excellent example of Eclectic prog: Symphonic, heavy prog, jazz, avant all in one package.
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I've actually wanted to suggest that move for a while - I always thought crossover was a bad fit - but didn't exactly know how seeing as I'm not affiliated with either team. 
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TheGazzardian
Prog Reviewer
Joined: August 11 2009
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 8815
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 19:58 |
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Based on my memory of the album, I think I would support that change were we to actually give it a shot.
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Epignosis
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: December 30 2007
Location: Raeford, NC
Status: Offline
Points: 32553
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 20:15 |
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And a shot has been given.
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VanVanVan
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 08 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 756
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 20:21 |
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Glad to see To Shatter All Accord made it so high. 2011 was really a great year.
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"The meaning of life is to give life meaning."-Arjen Lucassen
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Andy Webb
Special Collaborator
Retired Admin
Joined: June 04 2010
Location: Terria
Status: Offline
Points: 13298
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:05 |
VanVanVan wrote:
Glad to see To Shatter All Accord made it so high. 2011 was really a great year. |
I can tell you liked it 
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VanVanVan
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 08 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 756
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:56 |
Andy Webb wrote:
VanVanVan wrote:
Glad to see To Shatter All Accord made it so high. 2011 was really a great year. |
I can tell you liked it |
Haha yeah that guy who wrote the blurb has excellent taste in music...
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"The meaning of life is to give life meaning."-Arjen Lucassen
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memowakeman
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: May 19 2005
Location: Mexico City
Status: Offline
Points: 13033
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:56 |
darkshade wrote:
The #1 spot was pretty predictable.
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Since Grace for Drowning was released, we all knew it would make it to the top of the list... which really sucks
In better things, thanks so much Andy and all the collabs who made this list possible, 249 albums is such a number, and there were much more good 2011 releases that did not get a vote. It was a fantastic year, in my opinion. 
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Follow me on twitter @memowakeman
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darkshade
Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: November 19 2005
Location: New Jersey
Status: Offline
Points: 10964
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 22:04 |
m2thek wrote:
it's a damn shame that Testimony 2 didn't even crack the top 20 =( |
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The T
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: October 16 2006
Location: FL, USA
Status: Offline
Points: 17493
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Posted: February 21 2012 at 22:45 |
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Since 2006 I have never voted for the album that won album lf the year. Never. I'm a fail of a PA collaborator...
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CCVP
Prog Reviewer
Joined: September 15 2007
Location: Vitória, Brasil
Status: Offline
Points: 7971
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 01:29 |
Tapfret wrote:
Heritage was fantastic and less divisive than I expected. I sort of expected metal heads to backlash at St. Anger levels. Only 2 of my picks were top 10. And one in the top 10 that would have made my bottom 5. I will keep it to myself to avoid any unpleasantries.
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There are differences. Wile St. Anger was bad even when compared with other poor metallica releases, Heritage is a decent (though unusual) prog metal realse. With huge influences from the 1970's and a much bluesy feel, that reminds many of the old heavy metal bands, as well as simply leaving behind the heaviest specter of their music, but sticking to their signature sound, Heritage brings "old" and "new" together in one different but familiar way.
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CCVP
Prog Reviewer
Joined: September 15 2007
Location: Vitória, Brasil
Status: Offline
Points: 7971
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 01:30 |
The T wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
A Steven Wilson project has won half of the Collaborator Top Album awards to date.
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There might be erotic implications behind it... |
I actually believe that many here have some sort of deviant passion for Steven Wilson.
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Triceratopsoil
Forum Senior Member
Joined: April 03 2010
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 18016
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 02:34 |
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Why is the 2009 list still stickied, but not this?
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ExittheLemming
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 19 2007
Location: Penal Colony
Status: Offline
Points: 11420
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 03:32 |
Fair point, stickied now(ish) 
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sleeper
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 09 2005
Location: Entropia
Status: Offline
Points: 16449
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 03:57 |
The T wrote:
Since 2006 I have never voted for the album that won album lf the year. Never. I'm a fail of a PA collaborator... |
Your not alone, since I started voting in 06, UZ was the only winning album that's ever appeared on my lists.
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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sleeper
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 09 2005
Location: Entropia
Status: Offline
Points: 16449
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 03:59 |
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I think I should expand a bit on what I've said earlier. 3 of my top 10 mad the list (in reverse order) with Discipline, Unexpect and Leprous and as for the rest, they're not bad albums at all (except for the DT album, which really is). I guess I'm just disappointed that Fen and White Willow were left so low after producing two spectacular albums.
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Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005
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AtomicCrimsonRush
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: July 02 2008
Location: Australia
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Points: 14258
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 07:37 |
Great job Andy on this Mammoth task - i know what its like to compile lists...
I like most of what ended up on the top 10 and most of the other albums tho will have to get hold of Unexpect now and Wobbler on list. I only wish Neal Morse was higher as his live album was killer. Nice to see Opeth so high and Dream Theater return to form.
Edited by AtomicCrimsonRush - February 22 2012 at 07:38
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Anthony H.
Prog Reviewer
Joined: April 11 2010
Location: Virginia
Status: Offline
Points: 6088
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 09:07 |
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Wow. Swilson does not deserve that number one spot. Not even a little bit. And although Opeth are one of my favorite bands, Heritage was a massive disappointment that does not belong in the #2 spot.
Also, Kate Bush? The hell? No offense to her or her music, but I don't think prog-related artists should have been allowed on the list.
OTHERWISE, I'm happy with the list. My top three (Wobbler, Haken, and DT) all made it in. And thanks for the quote!
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator
Retired Admin
Joined: January 22 2009
Location: Magic Theatre
Status: Offline
Points: 23104
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 09:17 |
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When do we award this man with his first prize fellatio? I'm not up for it though - I've just come back from the dentists...
Also we may need to expand our awards to other more substantial things than the odd meaty surprise.
Edited by Guldbamsen - February 22 2012 at 09:17
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams
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Anthony H.
Prog Reviewer
Joined: April 11 2010
Location: Virginia
Status: Offline
Points: 6088
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Posted: February 22 2012 at 09:17 |
darkshade wrote:
m2thek wrote:
it's a damn shame that Testimony 2 didn't even crack the top 20 =( |
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