z.a.r.p.e.k. (O-Z) XVIII

Okay i get that Animals will destroy here but there are some great albums here. I love that Von Zamla live one but lets face it there's a case for every record on here. For me it's down to Zao, Rahmann and Porcupine Tree although i know i gave one of those Vortex albums 5 stars too. I need to listen to some of these first before voting.

Oh, Zao's second album `Osiris' is a big favourite of mine, love the direction of Zeuhl/jazz fusion they went in, and all without the loopy female vocals that ruined the first one for me - although I know that aspect is one of the elements fans of that album really love!

So `Osiris' gets my vote!

Have to say, the `Rahmann' album is a knockout too, and I have lots of love for K.Schulze's `Picture Music' too!

Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - January 17 2013 at 22:49

Wow. This maybe the first time when I've heard every contestant, at least once.

However, this doesn't help my in voting. UZ, Vortex, VZ, and Schulze are all brilliant. Animals is my favorite Floyd as well.

I think I'll give it to Vortex's second album however. What a wonderful trip. OF course the first is great too...damnit...over thinking it...

Zeit, but I would have liked voting fro Animls, Uzed, Picture Music and Sky moves sideways as well.

I swear I haven't voted for anything but Floyd on any of these... this is what happens when one of my favorite bands is in every poll haha

Went with Zeit.  After having it for a few years, I'm finally starting to hear the cool stuff just underneath the surface - it's one of those albums that rewards close listening, but sounds kind of dull if you just play it as background music.  I think there's something really special going on there, though, so I'll give it my vote today.

Other contestants:  Animals is great, one of my top 5 Floyd albums. and I really like both of those Vortex albums (David/G-Bamsen recommended them to me, and I've listened a few times on Youtube) but don't know them well enough to choose them.  I've really never gotten into Zao, but I haven't listened to them in ages either, and don't own any albums or copies of albums. 

The Porcupine Tree album is the first one I ever heard by them, and I never dreamed that he/they would get so big.  It seemed to me at the time like a pretty good Pink Floyd-inspired project, but nothing that would really make much of an impact.  I was wrong there, it's now considered a minor (or even major) classic by many.  Still, I prefer their tighter middle period, exemplified by Lightbulb Sun and In Absentia.  Though curiously, Stupid Dream is one of my least favorites.


Edited by HolyMoly - January 18 2013 at 07:17

Wanorak wrote: Animals, probably my favourite Floyd album.

A favourite for many FLOYD fans no doubt. Lets see now, am i a pig, sheep or dog ?  No need to answer that for me guys.  One of the most recognizable album covers as well. Gilmour certainly made the music to match Waters' lyrics didn't he?

octopus-4 wrote: HolyMoly wrote: Went with Zeit.  After having it for a few years, I'm finally starting to hear the cool stuff just underneath the surface - it's one of those albums that rewards close listening, but sounds kind of dull if you just play it as background music.  I think there's something really special going on there, though, so I'll give it my vote today. Other contestants:  Animals is great, one of my top 5 Floyd albums. and I really like both of those Vortex albums (David/G-Bamsen recommended them to me, and I've listened a few times on Youtube) but don't know them well enough to choose them.  I've really never gotten into Zao, but I haven't listened to them in ages either, and don't own any albums or copies of albums.  The Porcupine Tree album is the first one I ever heard by them, and I never dreamed that he/they would get so big.  It seemed to me at the time like a pretty good Pink Floyd-inspired project, but nothing that would really make much of an impact.  I was wrong there, it's now considered a minor (or even major) classic by many.  Still, I prefer their tighter middle period, exemplified by Lightbulb Sun and In Absentia.  Though curiously, Stupid Dream is one of my least favorites. I've taken years before getting into it. I have given my first original vinyl copy to a friend because it was boring me (what an idiot!) and now it's one of my favorite albums.

Wow lots of votes for Zeit including SaltyJon. It's hard for me to imagine how they created this in the studio. I mean it must have taken a lot of patience because often it seems like there's not much happening. This really is a headphone album though with the listener needing to use their imagination. 

Or that.

Man With Hat wrote: Wow. This maybe the first time when I've heard every contestant, at least once. However, this doesn't help my in voting. UZ, Vortex, VZ, and Schulze are all brilliant. Animals is my favorite Floyd as well. I think I'll give it to Vortex's second album however. What a wonderful trip. OF course the first is great too...damnit...over thinking it...