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AfanSpur 
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 03:03 |
And the glass handed Kites is their latest album and one which i am enjoying.One review i read referred to it as progressive rock because there are a couple of time changes in one song. This album is certainly a good one and has lovely harmonics in the mode of yes. The lead singer also sings in the upper register and like yes there are some beautiful melodies. However the down side is the guitar work is quite alternative rock in style and while the bass gets a good outing the lad is no squire.
Anyone have an opinion of this enjoyable album?
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Philéas
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 10:50 |
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I think it's wonderful, and a good example of the so-called
"New-Prog/Post-Prog" genre. I think most Prog fans would enjoy it, even
purists would probably find something to like in it.
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Selkie
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 15:18 |
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Is this comparable to Porcupine Tree, Pure Reason Revolution, etc?
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Philéas
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 15:48 |
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Mew and PRR appear to be friends to some extent, although their music
isn't overly similair. Give Mew a try though, you might like them. Get
the album And the Glass Handed Kites, and if you like it, get Frengers aswell.
Edited by Philéas - October 04 2006 at 15:48
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Jimbo
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 16:11 |
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It's definitely a good album -- not sure would I call it prog per se, but oh well.. I'm not too fussed about genres at this point. They're massively popular in Finland.
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GoldenSpiral
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Posted: October 04 2006 at 16:50 |
 Selkie wrote:
Is this comparable to Porcupine Tree, Pure Reason Revolution, etc? |
Definitely. And the Glass Handed Kites is a fabulous album. prog or not, whatever. it's got great proggy tunes.
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Angeldust
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Posted: October 05 2006 at 02:38 |
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I really like 'And the glass handed kites'.It's really proggy and i suggest you should check their debut too called 'Frengers'.
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Moatilliatta
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Posted: October 05 2006 at 23:36 |
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^Meh, Frengers is too average. And the Glass Handed Kites, however, is excellent.
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Peter
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Posted: October 06 2006 at 00:44 |
Mew!
Edited by Peter Rideout - October 06 2006 at 00:45
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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moreitsythanyou
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Posted: October 07 2006 at 13:06 |
I love And The Glass Handed Kites, however I find myself to debate whether it
s progressive indie or indieish prog and lately I've been leaning towards the ladder. Either way, it's a great listen.
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heyitsthatguy
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Posted: October 07 2006 at 13:53 |
Peter Rideout wrote:
Mew!
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Hey, I used that kitten pic before  I can't say I've heard anything from Mew yet, I'll have to look into them sometime though
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Philéas
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Posted: October 08 2006 at 06:30 |
moreitsythanyou wrote:
I love And The Glass Handed Kites, however I find myself to debate whether it
s progressive indie or indieish prog and lately I've
been leaning towards the ladder. Either way, it's a great
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I'd say Frengers is Progressive Indie, while AtGHK is Indie-ish Prog. 
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AfanSpur
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Posted: October 16 2006 at 06:49 |
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The first 7 tracks seem to flow irresistibly. The seamless merging of the tracks is a standout feature alongside the beautiful melodic vocals. There are some proggish elements in the rhythym section however the guitar work is strictly indie and is the weakest element on this highly commendable piece of work. I would say that this might appeal to symphonic and folk prog fans more than prog metal fans. For reference my favourite prog bands are Yes then a couple of furlongs to Rush Floyd genesis and Elp. More recently i have great admiration for The Mars Volta and Sigur Ros both of whom play outstandingly in concert.
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