6 "A" bands first 3 albums (five in PA, one not)

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Logan wrote: Cristi wrote:   Air is the other band i really like here. My choice was between these two.  Thanks. I had interpreted your "out of these" comment as something like "There are "A" bands not listed here with an initial trio of albums that I appreciate more than any of these." So it led me to wonder, "What are your faves not listed?"

Out of these, I would have to vote for Arena, although I don't listen to them much at all these days.. personally, their best trio of albums were Immortal? - Contagion - Pepper's Ghost with Rob on vocals, but I never really liked their first two or much afterwards. They aren't very original and at worst, they can sound Neo-Prog by numbers... not in the same league as IQ at all.

Six favourite Krautrock "A" bands and their first three albums.

Edited by Psychedelic Paul - 16 hours 46 minutes ago at 11:33

^ I do like Air, but not as much as Arena, although funnily enough, I have four CD albums by Air and none by Arena. 

Jared wrote: Logan wrote:  And if I do an A with artists, then I would want to include Ayreon. I'm quite relieved they weren't included tbh, but I wonder what the response would have been to Anekdoten?

Anekdoten would have been well-received and it is one that I thought others might mention quickly. And maybe Anyone's Daughter amongst others (again, don't know the third there) It's not one I went with because I really like Anekdoten's first two albums, but have not heard the third. Unlike five of these where I know all three albums well and one (Arena) where none of the albums are in my bag.

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As an side: I often say this, but I often look at the polls themselves as starting points and am usually much more interested in the commentary than just the votes. I do like it when people mention "others", especially when they can find something to comment on positively from the initial list. By the way, a nice things I have found with shorter lists is there are less likely to be complaints about omissions. If using all options as I often like to, then I have been more likely to get people telling me that I am "missing" ones or my list is ignorant and stupid because it obviously should include someone. Sometimes they're right, but usually they just don't understand and appreciate my tastes, knowledge and approach and are lacking knowledge about my choices.

Jared wrote: Logan wrote: Anekdoten would have been well-received and it is one that I thought others might mention quickly. And maybe Anyone's Daughter amongst others (again, don't know the third there) It's not one I went with because I really like Anekdoten's first two albums, but have not heard the third. Unlike five of these where I know all three albums well and one (Arena) where none of the albums are in my bag. I guess I mentioned Anekdoten because although they are considered 'Heavy Prog', their appeal does seem to be quite broad amongst proggers of all persuasions and would draw in the widest base. You are right, Rich's tastes are probably the closest to my own on this site overall, so its pleasing for me when you allude to some early Hawkwind you've been enjoying, because that's been with me for 40 years.  Interesting also that you mention Anyone's Daughter; I particularly like their first two; Adonis and s/t...

^ It's a good mention. Anekdoten is quite an eclectic band and has enough Symph to please a lot of mainstream PAers. I have listened to most of its albums. The first two, Gravity and Until All the Ghosts Are Gone. I think I will rectify not having listened to From Within (at least not in full or properly without distractions) before long. I actually have not felt like listening to music for the last couple of days, and I do get those periods.

By the way, I have more significant gaps in my listening than Eve Myles (of Torchwood and Broadchurch) and David Letterman (of Late Night) have significant gaps in their teeth, So more than at least two.

With Hawkwind, I have known some music for more than 20 years that I liked, but it's only now that I might say I've become a "fan" of the band rather than fan of some music it made. I have liked Space Ritual for many years and bots and bobs that I had payed attention to before. I kind of feel like I'm a very slow-learner and it can take far longer for me to really get into things than others, and often I feel seriously late to the party. So much depends on mood, attention span, lack of distractions, what other things I have most been into of late... Ivan got me watching some of the Stacia stuff with Hawkwind years ago.

By the way, I have a pretty bad lung infection right now, so getting even less oxygen to the brain as usual. I should always have some excuse ready in case I write something really stupid. Just a pre-emptive in case I write anything even dumber than usual (if that is even possible).

^ I'm going to give early Arena a try. I'm a little music burnt out right now, and just feeling burnt-out and lousy altogether and I want to try something that I consider to be somewhat out of my wheelhouse. I can enjoy a very wide variety of music styles depending on my current head-space and access to a zone of non-distraction. It is leading the poll by several votes, but then I figured that Area, ADII and Art Zoyd would share more of the same more avant-leaning audience and so it would split the votes more. With just ADII vs Arena, or just Area vs. Arena, say, those other would fare better percentage-wise.

Cristi wrote: Logan wrote: Cristi wrote:   Air is the other band i really like here. My choice was between these two.  Thanks. I had interpreted your "out of these" comment as something like "There are "A" bands not listed here with an initial trio of albums that I appreciate more than any of these." So it led me to wonder, "What are your faves not listed?" I was thinking of bands you might enjoy.  Antimatter - they've never released anything weak IMO, you can try any of their work, their earlier work has some ambient influences, but they can be classified as atmospheric rock, the vocals are great, Mick Moss has got an interesting voice/vocals, quite unique sounding.  Airbag - another band with no weak album, Guimour inspired guitar work  but done right, also very pleasant vocals. Anubis - don't let the neo-prog tag that PA has for them discourage you, there are another influences in their music, so definitely not run of the mill neo-prog.   Alex Skolnick Trio - Testament guitarist (also in Savatage for a couple of years, helping out after the death of Chris Oliva) went and did a few jazz albums, initially doing jazz covers of famous songs, quite fun and eventually did some original songs.  I realize there are quite a few "A" progressive metal bands, but I don't think you'd be interested.

Thanks. I missed this before. I have checked out a little Anubis and Airbag before. :) Not worrying if these are off the first three.

(some nice "Shine on" moments)



Me mentioning the epics... Sometimes I distance myself from being a progger, but like Carousel, it's a lie.* ;) A Logan's Run reference for those that don't know. :There is no sanctuary", "Carousel is a lie, there is no renewal" etc.

Logan wrote: ^ I'm going to give early Arena a try. I'm a little music burnt out right now, and just feeling burnt-out and lousy altogether and I want to try something that I consider to be somewhat out of my wheelhouse. I can enjoy a very wide variety of music styles depending on my current head-space and access to a zone of non-distraction. It is leading the poll by several votes, but then I figured that Area, ADII and Art Zoyd would share more of the same more avant-leaning audience and so it would split the votes more. With just ADII vs Arena, or just Area vs. Arena, say, those other would fare better percentage-wise.

Early Arena is the band at its most derivative, but the songwriting's just better to my ears. Their sound is basically harder-edged Marillion had Fish never left (at least up through The Visitor). I was kind of excited that Damian Wilson joined them, but the new album hasn't grabbed me (yet).