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Posted: July 12 2016 at 00:04

Henry Rollins - "Think Tank"
The Misfits - "Static Age"
Def Leppard - "Pyromania"
Johnny Cash - "At Folsom Prison"
The Stooges - "Fun House"

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 03:04

Monday...

Sleeping Widow - The Beginning Of The End

Shotgun Valium - Shotgun Valium

Colour Haze - She Said

Wo Fat - Noche Del Chupacabra

Red Desert - Damned By Fate

Foghound - The World Unseen

Montenegro - Vivo

Druid - Odysseus

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 03:17

Pink Floyd - The Wall

Øresund Space Collective - Ode to a Black Hole

Mighty Zazuum - Into the Unknown

Riverside - Second Life Syndrome

Steve Hillage - Green

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 07:03

In honor of Portugal's Euro 2016 win, I've decided to partake some Portuguese prog and have those be my first reviews on the site, which aren't up yet due to some kind of bug. So far I've gotten through:
Amaterazu - Amaterazu (Japanophilic post metal power trio, sounds like a cross between Boris and Sleep)
Linda Martini - Olhos de Mongol (A surprisingly accesible post rock album with nods to mid-2000s indie and Serge Gainsbourg)

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 10:07

Yesterday:

Matching Mole - March

Matching Mole - Smoke Signals

Nicholas Greenwood - Cold Cuts

Caravan - Waterloo Lily

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 13:54

Okay, being on holidays, I probably should cut down on music, but having so much music on my iPod tempts me.
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Tarkus. I did skip a few tracks on side two, not because I don't like them, I just wasn't in the mood for them. The title suite was killer, though!
Can - Tago Mago. Wow. There is nothing better than walking the beautiful, calm, and empty Baltic beach beside the seaside, sometimes stopping to read Jack Kerouac's On the Road and most importantly listening to this utter masterpiece by Can.
Harmonia - Musik Von Harmonia. Another great one to listen to at the beach. The cascading soundscapes are, at least to me, somewhat reminiscent of the moving waves.

I also visited one great record store here in Danzig! It had such an amazing collection of prog rock. Here is the best part: it has Egg's debut on vinyl! An original in mint condition! How much I wish I wouldn't have to sell my kidney to get that one... I ended up buying a great 1974 US copy of Red Queen to Gryphon Three. And I'm extremely pleased with it! I wanted to get Caravan's debut, too, but it was an original pressing, therefore it was awfully expensive.

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 14:22

Until now:

Tangerine Dream - Alpha Centauri(best album from Pinky Age of TD, i love it!)

Ash Ra Tempel - Schwingungen(Really good, but it not 'clicked' yet, maybe i should give it more listens)

Ash Ra Tempel - Seven Up(Now thats a masterpiece!, i've got in love with this album almost instantly!)

Walter Wegmuller - Tarot(Really really psychodelic and diverse album, trying to listen to it, but i give up in the middle because it's to big Embarrassed

)

Vaults of Zin - Kadath(Very good instrumentals in this albums, remembers me Shub Niggurath so bad, but the vocals are awful)

and many to go today!

Edited by andreol263 - July 12 2016 at 14:24

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 16:08

Telefunkin' U47 wrote:

In honor of Portugal's Euro 2016 win, I've decided to partake some Portuguese prog and have those be my first reviews on the site, which aren't up yet due to some kind of bug. So far I've gotten through:
Linda Martini - Olhos de Mongol (A surprisingly accesible post rock album with nods to mid-2000s indie and Serge Gainsbourg)

We won?

Just kidding, I wonder when will people shut up about it here Ouch

I was never able to stomach Linda Martini, there's something about those vocals... Dead

ALotOfBottle wrote:

Okay, being on holidays, I probably should cut down on music, but having so much music on my iPod tempts me.
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Tarkus. I did skip a few tracks on side two, not because I don't like them, I just wasn't in the mood for them. The title suite was killer, though!
Can - Tago Mago. Wow. There is nothing better than walking the beautiful, calm, and empty Baltic beach beside the seaside, sometimes stopping to read Jack Kerouac's On the Road and most importantly listening to this utter masterpiece by Can.
Harmonia - Musik Von Harmonia. Another great one to listen to at the beach. The cascading soundscapes are, at least to me, somewhat reminiscent of the moving waves.

Have a good time and don't forget to try "Future Days" at the beach. I always keep it on my MP3 player for that occasion Cool

Today:

Øresund Space Collective - West, Space & Love Vol. II (They say it was all recorded in analogue, I'll have to get myself the LP Smile

)

Picchio Dal Pozzo - s/t (First listen. I really don't know what to think about it LOL

)
Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement (It's fun to read the reviews from 2007, complaining about the direction they took, but for some reason their latest two are highly rated. Expectations can be deceitful Tongue

)
La Fabbrica Dell'Assoluto - 1984: L'Ultimo Uomo D'Europa (First listen after reading the book, it makes much more sense now Smile

)

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 16:22

I decided to let some fresh air into my cave: today it was from Alanis Morrisette, Shania Twain and Sheryl Crow.
Who's gonna flog me first ?

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 21:13

^ I like Sheryl Crow's early stuff but I'm not too familiar with her later albums.

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 21:55

Finally got a hold of a real gem.

Fates Warning--- Theories of Flight (2cd edition) ; this album is incredible to me. An instant love at first listen. Doesn't happen often for me. FW rules. Nuff said.
Fates warning--- APSOG (expanded edition. Disc 2 only) I can't get the song "In Trance' outta my head. Gorgeous tune. One of the best choruses for an accessible song to me. )
Vanden Plas-- Chronicles PT 2
APP-- Eye in the sky ( god. This is damn good accessibility. No wonder the ratings on here are sh*t for it. It's a lightly dusted Prog album.)

Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣

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Posted: July 12 2016 at 23:49

Electric Wizard - "Dopethrone"
Mudhoney - "Superfuzz Bigmuff Plus Early Singles"
Jim Morrison/The Doors - "An American Prayer"
Tony Joe White - "Black and White"
v/a - "Grind Madness at the BBC: The Earache Peel Sessions" disc 1

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Posted: July 13 2016 at 00:48

Tuesday...

Domo - Domo

Pelican - Forever Becoming

WolveSpirit - Free

Pershagen - Den Siste Av Mitt Namn

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Posted: July 13 2016 at 13:56

Mythos - Mythos. Woke up at 6am and couldn't get back to sleep, so I thought listening to music and reading might be my option. I have really started to enjoy this album very much this time. Love it!
King Crimson - Larks' Tongues In Aspic. Probably my favorite from KC. I found it's not all that far from my Cantenbury and krautrock favorites alike, at times.
Henry Cow - In Praise Of Learning. Although it might not seem like it, this makes a great accompaniment for contemplation on a bench beside the seaside. There is so much to be appreciated here!
Cosmic Circus Music - Sternenmaskerade. Once again: wow! This is such a masterpiece! Great for rapid walking. You will dive in to deep, distant space with this one! One of my favorites from the Kosmische Musik sub-genre.
Lard Free - Lard Free. Another discovery of mine. Lard Fred's fusion of sparkling jazz, electronic music, and psychedelic krautrock sounds incredibly fresh, calming, and purely fascinating. What amazing music! One of the better bands I've heard in weeks!
Lard Free - Unnamed. I had this one queued after their debut without knowing it. It's less electronic than their eponymous album, but equally pleasant.

This was my day!

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Posted: July 13 2016 at 19:20

^ dude. Love your enthusiasm and descriptions for the albums list you have for the day.
Glad you are having a great time with your music. I am a man who certainly can bond with that nature.
You definitely belong here with the rest of us addicts.

A light amount. Had a busy work day, but I still always make time for my Prog.

Fates Warning-- Theories of flight. ( as expected. Just getting better with every listen. I think The Light and shade of things may be the favourite track right now off the album. I also find no weakness on this album. The only thing I'm a bit bummed about is that FW didn't use their regular long time A&R guy Bill Metoyer. I really like the way Bill would mix albums and treat Alder's vocals. Jens Bodgren is great with recording Drums, but his albums are too loud. It's all one volume. Loud. Metoyer is a way better DNR guy. Other than that, it's a beautiful album. Matheos also did a great job head manning the overall production. He learned well from the great and wise, Phil Magnotti.

APP-- Eye in the Sky. ( had to have another round with this one. )
Marillion-- Clutching at Straws ( I have a very real and special attachment to this album.)
Delain-lunar Prelude (EP) : this album is a lot of fun. Symphonic accessible metal done very very well. A sucker punch if you will cause it will surprise you. )

Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣

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Posted: July 13 2016 at 22:57

Tangerine Dream - Phaedra.

Smashing Pumpkins - Adore (deluxe edition CD 5).

Tomasz Stanko Quartet - Lontano.

Maaya Sakamoto - You Can't Catch Me.

Meat Beat Manifesto - RUOK?

Paul Schutze - Regard: Music By Film.

David Bowie - Hours.

Killing Joke - The Singles Collection (CD 3: Rarities).

Placebo - B Sides 1996 to 2006 (CD 1).

Edited by King Only - July 13 2016 at 23:00

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Posted: July 13 2016 at 23:46

Black Flag - "My War"
The Blood Brothers - "...Burn, Piano Island, Burn"
Dead Kennedys - "In God We Trust, Inc."
v/a - "Grind Madness at the BBC: The Earache Peel Sessions" disc 2
The Umpteens - "Turn the Livingroom Into a Dance Floor"
Hood - "Silent '88"

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Posted: July 14 2016 at 00:48

Wednesday...

The Druids - The Druids EP

The Black Angels - Directions To See A Ghost

Planet Of Zeus - Loyal To The Pack

Dozer - Through The Eyes Of Heathens

Seven That Spells - The Death And Resurrection Of Krautrock: AUM

Black Mountain - In The Future

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Posted: July 14 2016 at 02:34

Over the last few days:-

Plaid - Trainer
Amplifier - Amplifier
DT - The Astonishing (still not happening for me)
Haken - Affinity
Anderson/Stolt - Invention of Knowledge
Frost - Falling Satellites
VHS Head - Trademark Ribbons of Gold
Rovo/System 7 - Phoenix Beats
Circuline - Counterpoint
Big Big Train - Folklore

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Posted: July 14 2016 at 02:54

progbethyname wrote:

^ dude. Love your enthusiasm and descriptions for the albums list you have for the day.
Glad you are having a great time with your music. I am a man who certainly can bond with that nature.
You definitely belong here with the rest of us addicts.

Hey, thank you very much! That's incredibly kind of you!

I find it extremely rewarding when someone notices the love I try to put into listening to my music. That's something I have been trying to transport to my reviews for the last few months. Which reminds me: I have not written anything in quite a long while now... Will have to finish my Ash Ra Temple review I started about a month ago and have not touched ever since...
Once again, thank you very much!