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dr prog

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 15:40

Lately these 2. The more you listen the better they get

Edited by dr prog - March 06 2014 at 15:50

All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 16:23

To illustrate how much I love this album, check out the wall behind me in this picture.

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 17:10

^ And you are (deliberately) blocking it. Stern Smile

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 17:18

As far as my Favorite album of all time--
The Final Countdown By Europe.
That is what got me into metal and it will likely remain the best album in my mind ever.

My favorite PROG album, though?
Hmm... I can't say I really like a lot of Prog albums at least in most definitions.

But I'll go with this:

Can't say I like a LOT of what's on this album, but they definitely managed to get a good track in "A Serpent's Kiss".

"Let us scream like Tom Mallicoat, and whisper like Geoff Tate, for the difference between the two is nigh."

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 17:27

Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ And you are (deliberately) blocking it. Stern Smile

It's actually sneaking in. I took that shot for my official work photo and deliberately used My Foxtrot art as a background.

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 17:30

I think i've posted this here before, but might as well bring this up again.

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 17:49

I have never been able to get over this album:

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 18:16

StaaViinsZ wrote:

As far as my Favorite album of all time--
The Final Countdown By Europe.
That is what got me into metal and it will likely remain the best album in my mind ever.

Is this statement satirical in nature, or does Europe actually have something to do with metal?

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 18:17

bhikkhu wrote:

Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ And you are (deliberately) blocking it. Stern Smile

It's actually sneaking in. I took that shot for my official work photo and deliberately used My Foxtrot art as a background.

Nice!

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 18:33

Triceratopsoil wrote:

Is this statement satirical in nature, or does Europe actually have something to do with metal?

EXCUSE ME???
If you wanna argue Europe is not Metal, THEN IT'S ON, BUCKO.
CREATE A THREAD AND WHAM I'M THERE.

But for this thread I will simply say this:
They are Pop Metal, which, for someone like myself back then, just starting to mature in his musical interests, makes Metal a very accessible & catchy thing.
Sure, now I like stuff that's heavier.
But if I had never got into Europe?
Who knows, maybe I'd be a "Fun." (worst band ever) addict.

But if you're trying to say that because it's not Metal because it has keyboards, may I remind you that Malmsteen & Dreamtheater are both known to have Keys as well!

That is all, Misguided Lunatic.

Edited by StaaViinsZ - March 06 2014 at 18:34

"Let us scream like Tom Mallicoat, and whisper like Geoff Tate, for the difference between the two is nigh."

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 18:59

StaaViinsZ wrote:

Triceratopsoil wrote:

Is this statement satirical in nature, or does Europe actually have something to do with metal?

EXCUSE ME???
If you wanna argue Europe is not Metal, THEN IT'S ON, BUCKO.
CREATE A THREAD AND WHAM I'M THERE.

Or you could create it yourself and not soil this one, which has an entirely different premise. Stern Smile

And what's with the name-calling?

Edited by Dayvenkirq - March 06 2014 at 19:01

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 19:03

Dayvenkirq wrote:

StaaViinsZ wrote:

Triceratopsoil wrote:

Is this statement satirical in nature, or does Europe actually have something to do with metal?

EXCUSE ME???
If you wanna argue Europe is not Metal, THEN IT'S ON, BUCKO.
CREATE A THREAD AND WHAM I'M THERE.

Or you could create it yourself and not soil this one, which has an entirely different premise. Stern Smile

And what's with the name-calling?

omg I never thought I would meet a live Irishman on the internets

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 20:04

RIP Francesco!

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 21:04

Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 21:32

StaaViinsZ wrote:

Triceratopsoil wrote:

Is this statement satirical in nature, or does Europe actually have something to do with metal?

I would respond, if I understood what the f**k you were going on about.

edit: this thread is about PROG albums anyway, let's not even start.

Edited by Triceratopsoil - March 06 2014 at 21:41

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 22:45

there are so many for me to name, however I will name one which is a bit forgotten, I am a big fan of Uriah Heep, David Byron and Ken Hensley era, not so much the band what came after this considering that they decided to take more a rock corporate suit predictable approach, to me it went downhill. Since Ken Hensley departure I have not bought one album since then.
Salisbury is my ultimate track and to date due to the complexity
hugs

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Posted: March 06 2014 at 23:52

Polymorphia wrote:

I have never been able to get over this album:

oh wow, I've never been able to get over it either. I can spin it anytime and it still sounds as great as the first time I listened to it. love it

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Posted: March 07 2014 at 01:04

progkidjoel wrote:

This one for me as well. Pure magic. I know we are in the minority here though. Oh well. If I am allowed to have runners up they would be relayer and LITA.

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Posted: March 07 2014 at 04:11

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...and this is why: http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=145919

Great album undoubtedly!

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Posted: March 07 2014 at 04:12

Kati wrote:

there are so many for me to name, however I will name one which is a bit forgotten, I am a big fan of Uriah Heep, David Byron and Ken Hensley era, not so much the band what came after this considering that they decided to take more a rock corporate suit predictable approach, to me it went downhill. Since Ken Hensley departure I have not bought one album since then.
Salisbury is my ultimate track and to date due to the complexity
hugs

Gotta admit Salisbury is worthy for sure