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^ A revolting riff on In the Court of the Crimson King.
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^ Contrast that to the first single cover art ... (off-topic, since it's arguably not ugly):
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Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Then there's this one:
Am I supposed to know what this is, because nothing is written on the cover.
Is it a good album? 
If I was to judge by what i see, it could be a cover for some extreme metal band. I think i am wrong here, but that's what it looks like to me. 

edit: I googled the image. 
But let's write the artist/band name and album title if they don't show on the cover. 
Otherwise it's rather pointless, isn't it?  Confused


Edited by Cristi - April 09 2024 at 05:58
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Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

^ It's reminiscent to me of ELP's cover for Brain Salad Surgery.
vaguely if you ask me. Confused
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^ It was enough to make me associate it with that cover, anyway. But different people associate differently.

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

^ Contrast that to the first single cover art ... (off-topic, since it's arguably not ugly):


Much nicer. :)

Actually, I kind of like the From Beyond-ness of the In the Court "deformative" art (but looks badly digitally rendered to me).



Edited by Logan - April 09 2024 at 05:59
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Then there's this one:

Am I supposed to know what this is, because nothing is written on the cover.
Is it a good album? 
If I was to judge by what i see, it could be a cover for some extreme metal band. I think i am wrong here, but that's what it looks like to me. 

edit: I googled the image. 
But let's write the artist/band name and album title if they don't show on the cover. 
Otherwise it's rather pointless, isn't it?  Confused



I'll tell you, it's Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King . See https://cleopatrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/reimagining-the-court-of-the-crimson-king

As for comparing that IQ album cover with the ELP, just sharing that it is reminds me of it, not saying it should you or anything like that. I am terrible at chit-chat.
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Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

 
I'll tell you, it's Reimagining The Court Of The Crimson King . See https://cleopatrarecords.bandcamp.com/album/reimagining-the-court-of-the-crimson-king

As for comparing that IQ album cover with the ELP, just sharing that it is reminds me of it, not saying it should you or anything like that. I am terrible at chit-chat.

Yeah, I looked up the image and found out what it is. 
Tribute albums are rarely good, so I will stay away from this album. 


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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by MikeEnRegalia MikeEnRegalia wrote:

Then there's this one:

Am I supposed to know what this is, because nothing is written on the cover.
Is it a good album? 
If I was to judge by what i see, it could be a cover for some extreme metal band. I think i am wrong here, but that's what it looks like to me. 

edit: I googled the image. 
But let's write the artist/band name and album title if they don't show on the cover. 
Otherwise it's rather pointless, isn't it?  Confused



I made it clickable

EDIT: It will be released next week. The single released last week was quite decent, but all the tracks will have different artists performing. Will at least be interesting to hear LaBrie sing KC ...


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^^ There was a topic on it in Get the Word Out by the supplier or label or something, which is how I found ot about it. While I love some tribute albums (tributes to Tim Smith of Cardiacs, to Magma, to Robert Wyatt) what I have heard of this KC tribute does sound pretty terrible to me.

EDIT: As an album tribute, I'll stick with Singin' to God. I only mention, again, for those who like Sing to God.

Edited by Logan - April 09 2024 at 06:57
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what's this supposed to mean... EmbarrassedConfused
Overall, IQ's "Dark Matter" is an album whose sound and vibe are as eerie, enigmatic, and gloomy as its cover image. 
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My Solid Ground self-titled debut is a well-crafted record with highly energised, adventorous music that is among the best progressive rock releases from Germany in the early 1970s. It features catchy, crazy compositions with menacing, great guitar riffs and obtrusive keys. Don't let the album's ridiculous cover illustration stop you from listening to it Smile
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what's this supposed to mean... EmbarrassedConfused


One of my favourite IQ album covers!!! Cristi, get out NOW!!!😡🤬🤯🤓🤣
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Originally posted by essexboyinwales essexboyinwales wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what's this supposed to mean... EmbarrassedConfused


One of my favourite IQ album covers!!! Cristi, get out NOW!!!😡🤬🤯🤓🤣

Do tell what's so special about it. I must be missing something. EmbarrassedConfused
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by essexboyinwales essexboyinwales wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what's this supposed to mean... EmbarrassedConfused


One of my favourite IQ album covers!!! Cristi, get out NOW!!!😡🤬🤯🤓🤣


Do tell what's so special about it. I must be missing something. EmbarrassedConfused


Can’t explain it really - I have no idea what it means either, but then i don’t really understand what most of IQ’s music is about and they’re my favourite band!!!

But even if you don’t understand it, how is it ugly?!🤔
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Originally posted by essexboyinwales essexboyinwales wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by essexboyinwales essexboyinwales wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

I don't know what's this supposed to mean... EmbarrassedConfused


One of my favourite IQ album covers!!! Cristi, get out NOW!!!😡🤬🤯🤓🤣


Do tell what's so special about it. I must be missing something. EmbarrassedConfused


Can’t explain it really - I have no idea what it means either, but then i don’t really understand what most of IQ’s music is about and they’re my favourite band!!!

But even if you don’t understand it, how is it ugly?!🤔

I don't get it, what's up with that head? Is that supposed to a mouth? Is the head floating? Are there two floating heads? what's going on in there... LOL
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

 



I don't get it, what's up with that head?
Ectoplasm? The illustrator appears to have drawn inspiration from spiritualists' belief in materialisation, or the appearance of the spirit in a visible human form. This idea is related to the concept of ectoplasm, a viscous substance thought to emerge during a spiritualistic trance and serve as a medium for the manifestation of spirits.

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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

 



I don't get it, what's up with that head?
Ectoplasm? The illustrator appears to have drawn inspiration from spiritualists' belief in materialisation, or the appearance of the spirit in a visible human form. This idea is related to the concept of ectoplasm, a viscous substance thought to emerge during a spiritualistic trance and serve as a medium for the manifestation of spirits.


Ghostbusters then🤣
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Originally posted by Moyan Moyan wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

 

I don't get it, what's up with that head?
Ectoplasm? The illustrator appears to have drawn inspiration from spiritualists' belief in materialisation, or the appearance of the spirit in a visible human form. This idea is related to the concept of ectoplasm, a viscous substance thought to emerge during a spiritualistic trance and serve as a medium for the manifestation of spirits.

Thanks for explaining, I still don't like the execution. Not a good cover IMO. 


Edited by Cristi - April 09 2024 at 13:40
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I remember when that IQ album came out somone immediately drew a comparison to the cowardly lion from the Wizard Of Oz! That completely trashed it for me. I always felt that album was deeply flawed and the artwork almost ephasises that in spades. Their most talented member Martin Orford left the band not long afterwards and they have produced 3 masterpeices since (go figure!).
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