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menawati 
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 Posted: November 16 2012 at 15:09 |
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I was really underwhelmed by English Electric at first. Maybe the hype on here got to me and I expected too much. But after many listens I now love it.
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They flutter behind you your possible pasts,
Some bright-eyed and crazy, some frightened and lost. |
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elbownut
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Posted: November 16 2012 at 15:05 |
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Excellent music. Great songs, melodies, musicianship and lyrics.
Having being brought up in Dorset, I can also relate to some of the places mentioned such as Upton heath .
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Mr. Mustard
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Posted: November 09 2012 at 20:59 |
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Just got English Electric a week ago and man is it good. Cool mix of Genesis, PFM and maybe KC, but totally unique. Not to mention they used just about every instrument I can think of.
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Eria Tarka
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Posted: November 09 2012 at 20:21 |
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I still haven't heard English Electric... probably should do that soon. I really love the Underfall Yard, so I'm looking forward to exploring this band's discography.
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Topjukes
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Posted: November 08 2012 at 19:09 |
Well, thanks from a grateful record label! Plane Groovy have been thrilled to have the opportunity to put both of these albums out on vinyl and for me they both get better with every listen. |
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www.planegroovy.com - for the music you always wanted to hear on vinyl!
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Ytse_Jam
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Posted: November 08 2012 at 05:06 |
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EE pt1 is a good album, I loved it. Their other stuff left me a bit bored, though...
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Lord Jagged
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Posted: November 08 2012 at 04:31 |
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I was rather sceptical to begin with - but the album is indeed excellent. I should imagine it helps to be English to catch all the references and idioms though.
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Dead Souls In The Rear View Mirror Hitch A Ride For A While..
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someone_else
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 05:00 |
I think this album is a quite a biggie: one of the (at least) two 5-star albums this year has seen until now (the other is echolyn's self-titled album). I'd say English Electric Part One is the 2010's equivalent to Selling England by the Pound. I would not be surprised if this album will keep its high ranking, though I agree that the fanboys are usually the most eager to review or rate an album. Edited by someone_else - November 06 2012 at 05:14 |
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Kotro
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Posted: November 06 2012 at 04:48 |
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Listened to English Electric Part One three times last week on Progstreaming and... didn't get it. I mean, it's a solid album, good music but... Best of the year? Not for me. Also, 14th best prog album EVER?? Surely this is momentary hype that will soon fade away - unless I'm really missing something, in which case, please let me know.
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Bigger on the inside.
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richardh
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Posted: October 10 2012 at 01:29 |
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Should drop onto my mat in the next few days (possibly today). Hopefully it will live up to the hype. |
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lazland
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Posted: October 09 2012 at 16:29 |
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Stunning, brilliant, and English to its very core. Very favourable review will follow in the next couple of weeks.
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
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lazland
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Posted: October 09 2012 at 15:21 |
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CD arrived today, and on now, so I can officially end my "oi, postman, where the f##k is my CD?" rant
 First impressions - quite brilliant.
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
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AtomicCrimsonRush
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Posted: October 04 2012 at 07:10 |
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English Electric pt 1 is a stunning album, masterpiece and is making a deserved impact in the prog community.
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Federico95
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Posted: October 04 2012 at 06:35 |
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I ordered it on the internet with Echolyn's last studio album... 45 euros :\
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lazland
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Posted: October 03 2012 at 14:37 |
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I've still got to wait another week before Amazon deliver my cd
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
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Federico95
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Posted: October 03 2012 at 14:28 |
I don't know if it is the album of the century, because I think that it is a race between it, Echolyn and the two Haken albums... But it is surely a perfect album for me :)
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JonnyM79
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Posted: October 02 2012 at 16:04 |
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I was just thinking today about starting a BBT thread and find the job done :) What inspired me was English Electric Part 1. I said in my review that I thought it was the prog album of the century so far - that's how highly I rate it, and if you like the last 2 releases (both of which were strong) then this just blows the socks off them!
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Monadology
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Posted: September 30 2012 at 11:05 |
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The Underfall Yard is a must listen, and The Difference Machine is also excellent. If you haven't listened to one of those yet, I urge you to do so. |
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Federico95
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Posted: September 30 2012 at 10:50 |
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Their last album is amazing! They can realize incredibly catchy melodies with extreme naturalness, and make them fit with a great sound research and a fantastic musicianship... Uncle Jack is probably the most evident example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-FMZimFiM&feature=related What else should I listen to by them? |
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Horizons
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Posted: September 28 2012 at 16:17 |
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I have you to thank for my love of that album! Their ep is magical though, wish I had Kingslayer though..
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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