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TeleStrat 
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 Posted: September 26 2015 at 03:55 |
Friday...
Blues Pills - Live At Rockpalast Automat - self titled D.F.A. - Kaleidoscope Sithu Aye - Invent The Universe Sithu Aye - Cassini Alas - Mimame Bandoneon MIA - Transparencias Arco Iris - Agitor Lucens V Color Humano - En "The Roxy"
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Posted: September 26 2015 at 05:07 |
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Hey! What a great few days for you listening wise. 
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It was. 
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For Dream theater's: Train Of Thought what is truly amazing about it production wise is the album's overall mix. Kevin "caveman" Shirley is an expert in this regard. I mean when there is so much going on at once in an album and you can pick out any instrument with great alacrity it's a thing of beauty. :)
You'll also notice that all Iron Maiden' albums have the same magnification in instrument separation as well cause mr. Shirley is at the helm. However, when you have sensitive analytical gear like headphones or IEM'a where you can hear even a bloody pin drop, this production value is truly magnified beautifully. :)
Great audio gear is a worthy investment. 
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 I highly doubt so, but you never know, funnier things have happened, like me getting into Ulver for instance, never thought that would be a band I'd be too fond of.
Anyway, last week or so for me:
Animals as Leaders - The Joy of Motion Sannhet - Revisionist Kayo Dot - Coffins on Io Biosphere / Deathprod - Stator Sunn O))) & Ulver - Terrestrials Ulver with Tromsø Chamber Orchestra - Messe I.X - VI.X Ulver - The Norwegian National Opera (As mentioned, I finally discovered the beauty that is Ulver's music, and this was the album (well, to be precise it was the accompanying DVD) that changed my feelings about them, from being a band I enjoyed but didn't really get, to a band I simply can't get enough of. Amazing live performance!) Ulver - Wars of the Roses Ulver - Shadows of the Sun Ulver - Blood Inside Ulver - A Quick Fix of Melancholy EP Ulver - Teachings in Silence Ulver - Perdition City Ulver - Kveldssanger Not a Good Sign - s/t Elephant9 with Reine Fiske - Silver Mountain Junipher Greene - Friendship (Well, Sagi, it is actually a kind of important album historically for Norwegian rock fans, well, for me at least, as it was the first Norwegian double album. It should also be something I'd enjoy as I am into 70's heavy prog a bit, although I'm not very familiar with it, I must admit. Still not overly enthused by this album, but I think it's fair to say I enjoyed it slightly more this time around, and I imagine it will grow on me more with further listens. Childish lyrics, you guys say? Hmm...didn't pay them too much attention, so I can't comment. Like you, Sam, lyrics are something I can easily ignore, and as I'm not overly fond of the vocals here either, it gets even easier. )Jethro Tull - This Was Jethro Tull - Stand Up Jethro Tull - Benefit Jethro Tull - Aqualung Jethro Tull - Living in the Past Jethro Tull - A Passion Play Jethro Tull - War Child Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery Jethro Tull - Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die! Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses Jethro Tull - Live: Bursting Out Jethro Tull - Live at Madison Square Garden 1978 Jethro Tull - Stormwatch
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Posted: September 27 2015 at 01:23 |
Busy day, not much listening time...
Galahad - Empires Never Last Arena - The Unquiet Sky Samsara Blues Experiment - Waiting For The Flood
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Posted: September 27 2015 at 22:42 |
Sunday...
Invisible - self titled Atmosphera - Fogo E Ar Sleepy Sun - Fever Miroist - Curve Plini - Sweet Nothings Plini - The End Of Everything Plini / Sithu Aye - I Pomegranate Tiger - Entities Russian Circles - Enter Collapse Under The Empire - Sacrifices & Isolation
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 04:12 |
The Bearded Bard wrote:
Like you, Sam, lyrics are something I can easily ignore, and as I'm not overly fond of the vocals here either, it gets even easier. )
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It's both a blessing and a curse: sometimes I want to pay attention to the lyrics but I get distracted easily 
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Arena - The Unquiet Sky |
What did you think of it? 
In the last few days:
Sezione Frenante - Metafora di un Viaggio Jorge Palma - Com Uma Viagem na Palma da Mão Blues Pills - s/t Led Zeppelin - II Pond - Man it Feels Like Space Again FFS - s/t Yes - Yessongs King Crimson - Lizard
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 10:27 |
I thought it was excellent with great compositions, intense vocals and clean but hot guitar solos. By the third song I placed an order for the CD. I plan on listening to some earlier albums today. I'll probably start with The Visitor since I read some good things about it.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 11:18 |
^ I totally agree. It's one of my favourites of 2015 so far. Yes, The Visitor is excellent but I don't think they have a weak album, and they are all unique in some way.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 11:36 |
^ They have several albums to sort through, and I will. I'm listening to Dialeto because your post of the cover caught my eye. I really like what I've heard so far.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 11:48 |
^ By the way, if you're going to check out Contagion, listen to Contagion Max instead. It's the enhanced version: the extra tracks are great and the concept is easier to understand. That album is quite good, it's a bit long though. I still have to listen to their previous one, Sagi said it's better.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 11:53 |
^ Thanks for the tip, I'll do that. BTW, Dialeto is great and I found the CD on Amazon (new) for $5.00 plus shipping.  |
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 12:00 |
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^ That's the price I paid for it during MoonJune's sale.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 12:06 |
^ Have you heard their first one, Will Exist Forever? It's on my play list today.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 12:11 |
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^ No, I only know their latest album.
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 22:51 |
The Bearded Bard wrote:
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progbethyname wrote:
</span><span style="line-height: 14.56px;">Hey! What a great few days for you listening wise. </span><div style="line-height: 14.56px;"><span style="line-height: 14.56px;"> |
</span><div style="line-height: 14.56px;">It was. <span style="line-height: 14.56px;">
progbethyname wrote:
</span>For Dream theater's: Train Of Thought what is truly amazing about it production wise is the album's overall mix. Kevin "caveman" Shirley is an expert in this regard. I mean when there is so much going on at once in an album and you can pick out any instrument with great alacrity it's a thing of beauty. :)
You'll also notice that all Iron Maiden' albums have the same magnification in instrument separation as well cause mr. Shirley is at the helm. However, when you have sensitive analytical gear like headphones or IEM'a where you can hear even a bloody pin drop, this production value is truly magnified beautifully. :)
Great audio gear is a worthy investment. <span style="line-height: 14.56px;"> |
</span> I sure could use an update in the audio gear department, just can't make it a priority, at least not right now. Too many albums (and also concert tickets, seeing GY!BE in November  ) to get my hands on, you know how it is, don't you, Nick?  <span style="line-height: 14.56px;">
progbethyname wrote:
</span>Also, I feel I like Leprous's Coal a tad better as well, although I know Congregation is a real grower...I think a few more listens on your and my part, we'll soon put this ahead of the pack.  |
I highly doubt so, but you never know, funnier things have happened, like me getting into Ulver for instance, never thought that would be a band I'd be too fond of.
<span style="line-height: 14.56px;">Anyway, last week or so for me:</span> <span style="line-height: 14.56px;">
</span> <div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Animals as Leaders - The Joy of Motion <div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Sannhet - Revisionist<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Kayo Dot - Coffins on Io<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Biosphere / Deathprod - Stator<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Sunn O))) & Ulver - Terrestrials<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver with Tromsø Chamber Orchestra - Messe I.X - VI.X<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - The Norwegian National Opera (As mentioned, I finally discovered the beauty that is Ulver's music, and this was the album (well, to be precise it was the accompanying DVD) that changed my feelings about them, from being a band I enjoyed but didn't really get, to a band I simply can't get enough of. Amazing live performance!)<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Wars of the Roses<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Shadows of the Sun<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Blood Inside<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - A Quick Fix of Melancholy EP<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Teachings in Silence<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Perdition City<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Ulver - Kveldssanger<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Not a Good Sign - s/t<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Elephant9 with Reine Fiske - Silver Mountain<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Junipher Greene - Friendship (Well, Sagi, it is actually a kind of important album <span style="line-height: 14.56px;">historically</span><span style="line-height: 1.4;"> for Norwegian rock fans, well, for me at least, as it was the first Norwegian double album. It should also be something I'd enjoy as I am into 70's heavy prog a bit, although I'm not very familiar with it, I must admit. Still not overly enthused by this album, but </span><span style="line-height: 14.56px;">I think it's fair to say I enjoyed it slightly more this time around</span><span style="line-height: 1.4;">, and I imagine it will grow on me more with further listens. Childish lyrics, you guys say? Hmm...didn't pay them too much attention, so I can't comment. Like you, Sam, lyrics are something I can easily ignore, and as I'm not overly fond of the vocals here either, it gets even easier. )</span><div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - This Was<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Stand Up<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Benefit<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Aqualung<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Living in the Past<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - A Passion Play<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - War Child<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Minstrel in the Gallery<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die!<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Songs from the Wood<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Live: Bursting Out<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Live at Madison Square Garden 1978<div style="line-height: 14.56px;">Jethro Tull - Stormwatch
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One day, Audun...one day.  the audio bug will infect you wonderfully because you absolutely love music and make it a priority in your life. Anyhow, keep buying albums because one day you'll have to re listen to them all cause you'll hear things you've never heard before once you upgrade considerably. Also, I would be more than happy to help out once your ready.  Oh and that is a lot of Jethro Tull!!! I almost have you beat with my Black Sabbath craze this past week and today.  Black sabbath-- S/T, paranoid, master of reality, VOL.4, sabbath bloody sabbath, sabotage, technical ecstasy, sabbath live (past lives 1973 to 1978), live evil, heaven and hell, mob rules, reunion and 13. And.... Pink Floyd--- wish you were here. (Honoring its 40 yr history) 
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Posted: September 28 2015 at 22:55 |
TeleStrat wrote:
I thought it was excellent with great compositions, intense vocals and clean but hot guitar solos.By the third song I placed an order for the CD. I plan on listening to some earlier albums today. I'll probably start with The Visitor since I read some good things about it. |
Yup.  And everything my good buddy Sam says, it's all correct in my opinion. It's an incredible album. . Glad to hear you'll buy the cd. The artwork is amazing. So much detail in that unquiet blood reddened sky. ;)
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Posted: September 29 2015 at 00:23 |
^ I always listen to Sam, I've gotten some great tips from him.
Today's listens... Arena - The Visitor Dialeto - The Last Tribe La Coscienza Di Zeno - La Notte Anche Di Giorno Mutantes - Tudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol Jardin De La Croix - 187 Steps To Cross The Universe Lost In Kiev - Motions Hibernal - After The Winter Savanah - Deep Shades Nuova Era - Il Passo Del Soldato Tides Of Man - Young And Courageous
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Posted: September 29 2015 at 04:22 |
progbethyname wrote:
And everything my good buddy Sam says, it's all correct in my opinion.
It's an incredible album. . |
I learned from my Arena buddies By the way, nice Sabbath week, I should do the same
TeleStrat wrote:
^ I always listen to Sam, I've gotten some great tips from him.
Mutantes - Tudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol
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And I got great tips from you too. That's how the Prog addiction works Good to know you bought Contagion Max. I hope you like it
I heard about them many times, how's that one? Was it also made by the sun?
Yesterday:
Led Zeppelin - III La Coscienza di Zeno - La Notte Anche di Giorno Flying Colors - Second Nature Hawkwind - In Search of Space Dialeto - The Last Tribe Il Tempio Delle Clessidre - alieNatura
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Posted: September 29 2015 at 04:43 |
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^ Have you heard their first one, Will Exist Forever?It's on my play list today. |
The first album is quite different than the second which I've listened to maybe twice. It's not as fusiony as The Last Tribe, actually it's not fusion at all. It's a little rough around the edges with more actual songs and some heavy accented vocals, but I sure do like this album a lot and for now I definitely prefer it over the second.
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Posted: September 29 2015 at 07:26 |
A lazy alphabet method of selecting tonight’s titles! Ashra – New Age of Earth Bodkin – s/t Credo – Against Reason (a great Neo album) Druckfarben – Second Sound Epidaurus – Earthly Paradise Frumpy – Frumpy 2 Greenslade – Bedside Manners are Extra Hoelderlin – s/t Izz – Crush of Night Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene Krokodil – An Invisible World Revealed La Coscienza di Zeno – La Notte Anche di Giorno (Yes, I know that should really be under `C’!)
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Posted: September 29 2015 at 08:38 |
^ I keep a lot of album/band alphabetical lists on my computer and I don't always place La, El and Il correctly.
^^ Will Exist Forever does have darker vocals (almost chanting at times) and I hear a Mid Eastern sound in the songs which I like. The second listen was better than the first.
^^^ I liked Mutantes (Os Mutantes?) and will give it another listen today.
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