Hi from Oregon

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     All right, I'm new. I'd love to post a missive about all of the prog I've gotten into, but I don't have much on my prog resume yet.

  I'm 31 and got into Floyd in my late teens and early 20s. I never cared for Rush or Yes, but it's worth noting that I probably haven't heard the best either has to offer -- especially in Yes' case.

  I do like some of the newer prog stuff, such as Explosions in the Sky and Godspeed You Black Emperor. But I just recently decided to dive head-first into the world of prog. My first purchase of something previously foreign to me was Eloy's "Ocean," which I like pretty well. The only flaws, to me, are the dated sounds and the heavily accented vocals. But I see it as a good starting point, and I'd like to hear some similar things. Does anybody have any suggestions?

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oregonbri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6	Topic: Hi from Oregon Posted: November 26 2006 at 05:49
	All right, I'm new. I'd love to post a missive about all of the prog I've gotten into, but I don't have much on my prog resume yet. I'm 31 and got into Floyd in my late teens and early 20s. I never cared for Rush or Yes, but it's worth noting that I probably haven't heard the best either has to offer -- especially in Yes' case. I do like some of the newer prog stuff, such as Explosions in the Sky and Godspeed You Black Emperor. But I just recently decided to dive head-first into the world of prog. My first purchase of something previously foreign to me was Eloy's "Ocean," which I like pretty well. The only flaws, to me, are the dated sounds and the heavily accented vocals. But I see it as a good starting point, and I'd like to hear some similar things. Does anybody have any suggestions?

Visitor13 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: February 02 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 4702	Posted: November 26 2006 at 17:09
	Welcome. You're not leaving. Ever. Hmm, if you're a PF fan and like Eloy, maybe you should try RPWL next? http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_BAND.asp?band_id=298 Enjoy the site .

Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65266	Posted: December 09 2006 at 20:49
	Oregon is my favorite state!

oregonbri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: December 09 2006 at 20:57
	I love it here. Too bad I'm about to move to Washington, although that's a pretty cool place, too.

Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65266	Posted: December 09 2006 at 21:02
	Oh yeah, Washington is great, too, I just like Oregon culture. Plus, I collect knives so it's a great place because the knife laws are the best in the country.

oregonbri Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 26 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: December 09 2006 at 21:07
	Stands to reason. One of my best friends' brother is a knife salesman.