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Doomcifer

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 13:09

haha...thanks a ton guys!!! :)

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 13:11

enjoy... between our lists... lots of great stuff to discover...

that reminds me... still need to finish the 'white' list... got side-tracked on that...

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 13:25

micky wrote:

hahhaha... yep... got a wife Doom? Kiss her goodbye along with the savings.. you tread on the precipice... the next step leads to the abyss of addiction. This one though only enhances your soul.. not destroys it...

.. years into it... the gems still are being discovered. Heart

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 13:40

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 17:48

Oh boy...Jim and Mick giving out recommendations again...

But really Doom, these guys give better advice on Italian prog than anyone, so be sure to come by often throughout your RPI journey.

P.S. Micky, why isn't Oakley's mug with the rest of 'em?

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 18:07

^ No Jaimoe is missing and I was wondering that myself

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 23:28

Ah! the Allman Bros with the deliciously named Butch Trucks on drums ! Tied to the Whipping Post and Hot'Lanta , yummy stuff! Allman and Betts certainly defined duel guitars . Now Micky, perhaps you can understand why I dislike the Stones (or maybe not) , after Jones went , it all became blaaaaaaah.

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Posted: March 15 2009 at 23:31

Gentlemen and ladies , I just lenghtily reviewed Divae and I issued a challenge to review it more effusively . I believe it is a criminally overlooked gem of RPI. It has everything to like, including fab vocals . Am I perhaps "pazzo"?

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 05:42

micky wrote:

hey Mandy.. homework assignment for you... pick 10 RPI albums that you feel are unappreciated gems on this site... less that say... 20 reviews and not listed in the top 20 albums.. nor by the big 5 groups.

post it here dude... no wrong answers... just doing it gets you an A+ and a micky kissie hahhha

micky... My list is taking the body. A little surprised but... If it is true that the Sun warms the earth and the rain washes the earth ... God exists.

P.s.: What it means in this sentence? ...I do not know!

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 06:19

Uhm... A list without PFM, Le Orme, New Trolls... Yes, this is my

TOP 10 NOT BIG RPI/ IP ARTISTS ALBUMS

5.00 | 1 ratings
Venetia Et Anima (by Donella Del Monaco & Paolo Troncon; Opus Avantra)

Not RPI but with Donella Del Monaco (soprano voices, niece of the masterpiece tenor voice Mario Del Monaco). From my revirew: 'Donella write in the "Venetia Et Anima" that in "Biennale Musica 2003" (Venice) is codify the "Creative Solism", i.e. the idea of a performer who is "the author of himself, the performer's of other's writing, or the creator of a parallel score". And Donella continue: "I finally rediscovered the approach to music with which I have always had an affinity".'

3.89 | 5 ratings
L'Eliogabalo (Emilio Lo Curcio)

A great Rock opera. Basically not proper an RPI album, only with strong connection with RPI. Not an easy album!

4.44 | 5 ratings
Shades of Time (Time Machine)

I consider this album as Prog Metal RPI for the atmospheres of music. In truth 'Shades Of Time' is only a Melodic Prog Metal album with the incredible voice of Morby but with strong connection with classic RPI.

3.81 | 23 ratings
Opera Prima (Rustichelli & Bordini)

A perfect RPI album. Symphonic? Well... No. Beautiful album that present extreme great Prog in the vein of pure true RPI. For all who love the great music!

4.23 | 9 ratings
Storie Di Uomini E Non (Rocky's Filij)

RPI with Jazz Rock connections. No keyboards but saxes, clarino and trombone for this great band... Sure an album that we love from the first listen!

5.00 | 1 ratings
Claudio Simonetti Compilation (Profondo Rosso)

Budget compilation by Claudio Simonetti with new version of Goblin and Horror films OST songs. This is not a compilation in the sense of compilation but compilation of verious songs. More close to Prog Metal... But extreme close to RPI!

3.24 | 5 ratings
Antologia (era Di Acquario)

Acoustic album. Extreme interesting if you love the more melodic side of Prog.

3.27 | 7 ratings
Sono Io Il Signore Delle Terre A Nord (Il Castello Di Atlante)

The definitive reborn of RPI. Not a perfect album... But fundamental for RPI.

3.21 | 6 ratings
Antico Teatro Da Camera (Gianni D'Errico)

Great example of song songwriter in Prog field. Postomous. This is a concept album in the world of Honosexuality.

10.

4.00 | 1 ratings
Collezione (Dik Dik)

I've reviewed this album with 4 stras but today my evalutation is 5 stars. Not Prog but Beat. But if you love the great music (and not only the Prog) this is a perfect album for you. Also if you hate the compilations!

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 06:21

Mandy....some GREAT picks there Clap

Thomas....haven't heard that one....but I will now!!! Smile

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 06:25

Extreme thanks, James!!!

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 08:29

See this:

http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56456

This is the post with my TOP 10 NOT BIG RPI/ IP ARTISTS ALBUMS (the list is created, however, for this thread)

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 13:49

Thomas, I agree--Divae is absolutely incredible! (Includes guests Gianni Leone from Balletto di Bronzo and Lino Vairetti from Osanna.) I think Greg Walker may have a couple more in stock, but they are out of print . . . going . . . going . . .

Mandy, there are some fabulous albums on there. Il Castello di Atlante took me a few listens to really appreciate, but now I really love it. Rocky's Filj is one of my all time favorites from RPI or any genre! And Opera Prima is very underrated as well.

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 13:56

^^^ Hello? Utah? bulk shipping Divae to RPI crew at PA, Ok? Ok!

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 14:40

mr.cub wrote:

^ No Jaimoe is missing and I was wondering that myself

hahaha, how I always get Berry and Duane mixed up...and friggin' Jai is black, how could I forget about him!?

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 14:43

tszirmay wrote:

^^^ Hello? Utah? bulk shipping Divae to RPI crew at PA, Ok? Ok!

hey ho, I'm in if you cover the cost cheif

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 14:48

mr.cub wrote:

^ No Jaimoe is missing and I was wondering that myself

same here.... I lifted it from an Allman Brothers fan site.... Jaimoe was busted.. as was Tiggs... the bus driver... even hunting dog traveling with them LOL

. Small town southern cops aren't renouned for their sense of humour hahhah.

Not sure why his pic didn't make it on there to be honest....

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 14:52

Mandrakeroot wrote:

Uhm... A list without PFM, Le Orme, New Trolls... Yes, this is my

TOP 10 NOT BIG RPI/ IP ARTISTS ALBUMS

5.00 | 1 ratings
Venetia Et Anima (by Donella Del Monaco & Paolo Troncon; Opus Avantra)

3.89 | 5 ratings
L'Eliogabalo (Emilio Lo Curcio)

A great Rock opera. Basically not proper an RPI album, only with strong connection with RPI. Not an easy album!

4.44 | 5 ratings
Shades of Time (Time Machine)

3.81 | 23 ratings
Opera Prima (Rustichelli & Bordini)

A perfect RPI album. Symphonic? Well... No. Beautiful album that present extreme great Prog in the vein of pure true RPI. For all who love the great music!

4.23 | 9 ratings
Storie Di Uomini E Non (Rocky's Filij)

RPI with Jazz Rock connections. No keyboards but saxes, clarino and trombone for this great band... Sure an album that we love from the first listen!

5.00 | 1 ratings
Claudio Simonetti Compilation (Profondo Rosso)

3.24 | 5 ratings
Antologia (era Di Acquario)

Acoustic album. Extreme interesting if you love the more melodic side of Prog.

3.27 | 7 ratings
Sono Io Il Signore Delle Terre A Nord (Il Castello Di Atlante)

The definitive reborn of RPI. Not a perfect album... But fundamental for RPI.

3.21 | 6 ratings
Antico Teatro Da Camera (Gianni D'Errico)

Great example of song songwriter in Prog field. Postomous. This is a concept album in the world of Honosexuality.

10.

4.00 | 1 ratings
Collezione (Dik Dik)

excellent Mandy.. thanks a ton.... Clap

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Posted: March 16 2009 at 15:40

In my list:

# 1 and 3 are not RPI... #1 is a great Avant Prog (also if Italian)...#3 are one of my preferred PM albums (and not because italian)... But also #10 is not proper a RPI album. That #10 be a PP music? I do not know!!! (#10, in any case, is an example of Italian Beat).