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Harold Demure 
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Joined: June 13 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 54 |
 Topic: WobblerPosted: August 18 2005 at 04:10 |
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I've heard these 2 long pieces of their music downloaded from their site and I'm really impressed. I haven't ever heard such good symphonic prog performed by new band before.
Have anyone heard their new album? Is it good? There are two thing that I don't understand: 1. They was formed in 1999 but released debut album in 2005. So what had they been doing for these six years? 2. Where are these two tracks on Wobbler's site from? Could anyone explain it? Edited by Harold Demure |
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cobb
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Joined: July 10 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1149 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 05:33 |
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I had heard some live tracks - live in Oslo, I think, and was reminded
very much of the wetton period King Crimson and was looking forward to
hearing Hinterland. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed with the
sound, but I'm sure a few more listens will wipe that away.
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dalt99
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Joined: April 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 454 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 05:37 |
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Funny thing is I am listening to the CD right now and saw this thread. Yes, the CD is very good. If you liked the tracks on the website then you will like the CD. VERY symphonic with a LOT of Mellotron and organ. Very similar musical style to Anglagard though Wobbler have a slightly more modern feel and less flute and guitar. I don't know the answers to your questions, however, but I would think that the songs on the website were probably written and recorded before the tracks on their debut CD. Those songs are not on their CD but will probably show up on a future release as bonus tracks, an EP or on a DVD. |
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Best of 2006 that I've heard:
PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
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dalt99
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Joined: April 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 454 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 05:38 |
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Yah, give it some more spins. It took me about 4 times to get really into it. The first song is a real stunner the more you listen to it. |
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Best of 2006 that I've heard:
PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
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Harold Demure
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Joined: June 13 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 54 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 06:34 |
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OK. Thank you very much (though, I'm still waiting for the explanation of point 1, if anyone knows).
Hmm, I remember that I had the same feeling with the first listening of all the Gabe-era Genesis, VDGG, recently Discipline - Unfolded Like Staircase, and many more albums which are now masterpieces for me. So maybe it's a good sign 
Hopefully Wobbler will be a great comeback of beautiful symphonic prog music. These guys, IMHO, have good abilities and potential to do that! Edited by Harold Demure |
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dalt99
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 06:35 |
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By the way, I have to say that anybody who has NOT downloaded the free demo songs from Wobbler's website really should do it now. Don't wait. They may not be up there forever. The songs are 14 and 13 minutes long and are fantastic symphonic heavy prog like Anglagard or Anekdoten. Extremely recommended!! http://www.wobblermusic.com/music/ Seriously - don't miss these songs. Edited by dalt99 |
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Best of 2006 that I've heard:
PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
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cobb
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 06:50 |
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On point 1 I did mention the live Oslo recordings....
If you haven't heard them get em. |
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threefates
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Joined: June 30 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4215 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 06:56 |
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I saw Wobbler perform live at Nearfest 2005 just last month. They were okay, but after a few songs, everything sort of sounded just the same. Loved the lead singer tho... he had this long beautiful "Pantene" type hair... I just wanted to wash it...
 
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Harold Demure
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 07:04 |
EXACTLY, I TOTALLY AGREE! I have forgotten to add what you have written in this post 
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threefates
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 07:13 |
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Oh I forgot to add... I took pictures of Wobbler at Nearfest..
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dalt99
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 07:34 |
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Thanks for the pictures threefates! Very cool
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Best of 2006 that I've heard:
PFM-Stati Di Immaginazione Zenit-Surrender (Best "unknown" album) Oaksenham - Conquest of Pacific 2007: Phideaux - Doomsday Afternoon La Torre Del Alchimista - Neo |
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Scrambled_Eggs
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Joined: December 13 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 287 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 08:47 |
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Wobbler was fantastic at NEARfest. I kick myself in the arse everyday for not buying their cd when I had the chance at NEARfest. Now I 'ave to wait until September 6 to buy it.
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progreviews
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Joined: June 21 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 271 |
Posted: August 18 2005 at 11:01 |
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The two website tracks are demos recorded with programmed drums. That said, they are great and I think I might like them better than the CD itself. One of them appears in higher-quality version on a compilation in support of the ProgDay festival here in the US - I highly recommend this comp, and it's currently on sale for a measly $9 US. (Good cause, too - ProgDay's having a rough time financially.)
You can check out the ProgDay support CD tracklist and buy it at http://home.mchsi.com/~progprinter2/, and my review of Wobbler's CD is at http://www.progreviews.com/reviews/display.php?rev=wob-hin. |
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pogoowner
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Posted: August 18 2005 at 11:03 |
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I think they've been listening to Hybris too much. |
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italprogfan
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Posted: August 20 2005 at 03:34 |
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hcnoer
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Joined: October 28 2005 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 49 |
Posted: November 11 2005 at 17:41 |
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I'm listening to their CD right now, and I have to say it's great. Like already mentioned there is lots of Anglagard in it, specially Hybris. This is absolutley great and IMO the best release this year, atleast. |
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MikeEnRegalia
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Online Points: 21567 |
Posted: November 11 2005 at 18:01 |
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^ I think the album is really great ... but I agree with the band themselves in that it is quite derivative and certainly not really innovative. You might want to try White Willow as well ... there should be a link on my website. |
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lunaticviolist
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Joined: January 17 2005 Status: Offline Points: 478 |
Posted: November 11 2005 at 18:06 |
I'm downloading them right now! |
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herbie53
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Joined: April 06 2005 Location: Brazil Status: Offline Points: 224 |
Posted: November 11 2005 at 18:13 |
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I've downloaded these songs at some days, but the problem to me is the dominance of the keyboardist ! I know he is the band leader, but he don't give space to the other bandmates... Look, the music is good, but sometimes I remember SINKADUS, only because... in some moments they really sound like a copy of ANGLAGARD. But with an inexpressive guitar player... I think that in the Scandinavia is very difficult find new guitar maestros like REINE FISKE...
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Trotsky
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Posted: November 17 2005 at 22:38 |
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Just listened to Wobber properly for the first time yesterday ... (and yes, do download the tracks guys) ... I really quite enjoyed Hinterland ... especially the 27 minute title track ... very powerful use of synths, but also nice flute and guitar sections ... The vocalist is propably least impressive aspect of the band ... I do think the band needs to move in a different direction before it all starts to sound "samey" ... Still good enough to be in front-running position for my best new album of 2005! |
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