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poslednijat_colobar 
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 Topic: The best progressive band nowadays
Posted: November 02 2008 at 09:58 |
I think Porcupine Tree is unarguably the best when we spoke about nowadays?
What do you think?
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Roland113
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 10:13 |
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I think your initial statement actually encourages argument. Your blanket statement along with the implied challenge of it being unarguable will bristle the fur of many of the posters here.
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The Doctor
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 10:19 |
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I would agree that PT is among the best of the newer prog bands, but not the best. There are a lot of great new bands out there. Among my favorites are The Tangent, Rocket Scientists (I wish they were more prolific), The Flower Kings (they could be a bit less prolific, but they're still great), Spock's Beard (suffered a decline when Morse left, but came back strong I think with their latest s/t release), Magenta, Mostly Autumn, Discipline/Matthew Parmenter, Riverside, Willowglass (fine Genesis-inspired instrumental symphonic prog), and yes, Porcupine Tree.
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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Darklord55
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 10:40 |
 The Doctor wrote:
I would agree that PT is among the best of the newer prog bands, but not the best. There are a lot of great new bands out there. Among my favorites are The Tangent, Rocket Scientists (I wish they were more prolific), The Flower Kings (they could be a bit less prolific, but they're still great), Spock's Beard (suffered a decline when Morse left, but came back strong I think with their latest s/t release), Magenta, Mostly Autumn, Discipline/Matthew Parmenter, Riverside, Willowglass (fine Genesis-inspired instrumental symphonic prog), and yes, Porcupine Tree. |
I agree Doc! PT is in my top ten and the other bands you mentioned are equally as good. I would add Opeth and Meshuggah also. Plus Pendragon's new one is fantastic. Which has moved them up on my list. Oresund Space Collective is a great new space rock band. It's great to see more bands jumping on the prog ship and keeping the flame alive. Long live Prog n' Roll!!!
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febus
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 10:45 |
poslednijat_colobar wrote:
I think Porcupine Tree is unarguably the best when we spoke about nowadays?
What do you think? |
I guess nowadays the best is still King Crimson  
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Walker
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 11:30 |
poslednijat_colobar wrote:
I think Porcupine Tree is unarguably the best when we spoke about nowadays?
What do you think? |
Nothing is unarguable. I am among those who think that PT is good, but nothing special. I much prefer bands like The Tangent, Flower Kings, Echolyn, Pendragon, Phideaux, etc. The symphonic leanings of these bands speak more to me, someone who grew up worshipping Yes, Pink Floyd, ELP, and similar artists.
Edited by Walker - November 02 2008 at 11:31
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Raff
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 11:37 |
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If I had to choose one 'modern' prog band, I'd go for The Mars Volta. Though I am aware they can be something of an acquired taste, I think they are very original and exciting. As for PT, I don't really see anything special in them, though I occasionally enjoy listening to them.
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laplace
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 11:52 |
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what the hell happened to the Fantômas? ;P
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Hawkwise
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 11:55 |
I guess nowadays the best is still Hawkwind 
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febus
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 12:20 |
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Avantgardehead
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 12:27 |
Kayo Dot Porcupine Tree is good when I can't sleep though! 
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http://www.last.fm/user/Avantgardian
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Doomcifer
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 12:38 |
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Yeah, PT is pretty boring to me as well.
A couple of my favorite modern prog bands are Beardfish (cant get enough of these guys lately!!!), Wobbler, Anekdoten, Areknames, and Zebulon Pike.
Edited by Doomcifer - November 02 2008 at 12:39
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Hawkwise
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 12:44 |
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b_olariu
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 13:03 |
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Porcupine Tree, not for me, i can't stand them , so.... On my top prog bands from today maybe Symhony X or of course Pagan's Mind, but are many from many subgeners
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johnobvious
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 13:06 |
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My vote goes to... Other. Oh, wait, can't vote, no poll.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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Hercules
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 14:27 |
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PT are fine - nothing special but worth a listen.
Mostly Autumn are brilliant, both live and recorded. Karnataka are also excellent. These two also have some excellent ofshoots (Breathing Space and Panic Room). IQ are an old band but they are also fabulous on CD; haven't seen them live yet, but will asap. Riverside are excellent and the new Pendragon release seems very promising. Magenta are good; Iona still produce wonderful music but seem to have gone into a period of hibernation.
So PT are a fair way down my list.
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The Doctor
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 14:39 |
Hercules wrote:
PT are fine - nothing special but worth a listen.
Mostly Autumn are brilliant, both live and recorded. Karnataka are also excellent. These two also have some excellent ofshoots (Breathing Space and Panic Room). IQ are an old band but they are also fabulous on CD; haven't seen them live yet, but will asap. Riverside are excellent and the new Pendragon release seems very promising. Magenta are good; Iona still produce wonderful music but seem to have gone into a period of hibernation.
So PT are a fair way down my list.
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Breathing Space is excellent! 
Coming Up For Air is even better than the Iain Jennings "Breathing Space" album. Hope they will continue on long-term. And I love Sparnenn's voice. Up there with Booth and Findlay. 
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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splyu
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 14:58 |
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Tool for me, if we're talking about "newer" bands as opposed to bands that are still active.
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horsewithteeth11
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 16:39 |
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I'm going to heat up a bag of popcorn and see how this thread turns out. Should be very......interesting.....
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Roland113
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Posted: November 02 2008 at 17:04 |
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Oh and Frost* totally rocks...it's worth it to crank up your volume, go to their website and enjoy the twenty seconds of bliss that is the 'background' music.
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