Wobbler Appreciation thread
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Topic: Wobbler Appreciation thread
Posted By: Kingsnake
Subject: Wobbler Appreciation thread
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 03:53
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I've known Wobbler for years now, but it faded into obscurity somehow. Now that their new album 'From Silence to Somehere' has rocked my world, I have fallen in love all over again. In my teens (90's) I fell in love time after time after time again with band like Gentle Giant, Camel, Yes, Barclay James Harvest, Renaissance, Wishbone Ash, etc. And now I apparently fall in love with that kind of music again through bands like Beardfish and Wobbler. I absolutely adore it. I hope to have great conversations here about Wobbler, and see obscure youtube-videos and have a moment to have a closer look at their artwork. |
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Posted By: Frenetic Zetetic
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 04:42
Heard of but not heard! Your list of other bands (especially GG, being my personal fave band) piqued my interest enough to check 'em out. I shall report back!  ------------- "I am so prog, I listen to concept albums on shuffle." -KMac2021 |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 04:50
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Here's a great sounding live video: |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 04:51
I named just some band I feel in love with.
Wobbler does sound a bit like Gentle Giant (and Yes and Camel) but not like Wishbone Ash and Renaissance.  |
Frenetic Zetetic wrote:Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 06:20
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I absolutely love the artwork for Afterglow. Reminds me of Jeroen Bosch. 
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Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 07:49
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Hinterland is utterly BRILLIANT !! In fact, everything they’ve done is PERFECT  I haven’t got their latest yet 
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Posted By: noni
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 08:27
I love all their previous works too and very good!... Have to admit, having a hard with this new album  ... Too complex for me and lacks those melodies I enjoy. Also not too keen in the singing on this album... I've listen to this albums 4 times and each time is been very hard.. I'm not a huge fan of complex music. Certain GG and KC albums test my listening capacity, so my albums are limited to those I can listen too!..
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Posted By: wiz_d_kidd
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 09:15
You might be interested in a series of videos created by Wobbler that documents the creation and recording of Rites at Dawn. It's kind of fascinating to see the crude studio and equipment they used to create such a gorgeous recording. Here's the first video... Search for "Recording the Third Wobbler Album" for the others. |
Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 09:21
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Count me in! On the Wobbler bandwagon. Every afterglow organic indigo unfurls in my sweet spot. Upon the hinterland the rites of dawn wow and wave after silence then Wobbler. Wonderful to watch when a band out of nowhere scores somewhere like Wobbler and lands on top for a while...
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Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 09:32
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Great band, and their new album is magnificent! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 11:33
Great, thanks!
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 12:13
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Bought Afterglow about 8 or so years ago after a recommendation of a Norwegian client and I wasn't disappointed! Lots of creative energy and respectful but non restricting nods to the past. Then saw them at 'Summers end' about 2011 (or was it 12?..) and bought 'Rites at Dawn' which I really like but have to say that it is basically Yes 1971... which after the nonsense that was 'fly from here' was actually really nice to hear.. I know there is lots of negative debate about 'Retro' prog bands but to be honest if one ageing original member of a classic band can build a group of young energetic musicians around him or herself to re-create sounds of the past, why cant young, energetic musicians just create music that knowingly and respectfully 'nods' to the past anyway? Its a damn sight better than any prog group tribute band!' Ok, you could just listen to 'Fragile' instead but on a stage, i'd much much rather see Wobbler live than any vague remnant of what used to be Yes. The new lp is taking time to grow on me..i do like it and the alchemical, Cabbalistic and other esoteric references in the artwork and lyrics are noted and maybe its that which is actually obscuring the music a little for me.. I had the same (well, considerbly more so, actually) with Astra lp 'The Black Chord'.. I think (I hope) it will just take a few more plays to blow away the excess smoke which floats over the music. Its a real shame that bands like Wobbler probably wont ever be in a situation to tour more extensively and I count myself lucky to have seen them live. ------------- |
Posted By: wiz_d_kidd
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 13:18
They were supposed to play at Progtoberfest in Chicago this past October, but according to their facebook page... As some you may know we were deprived of the opportunity to play at Progtoberfest in Chicago on Saturday 21st of October. We're absolutely gutted by this, and shocked beyond words at how we were treated by US Customs.They have announced an upcoming performance in Canada... We are very happy to announce that we will play at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec on the 19th of May, 2018!Because of their horrible experience with US Customs, they will probably never be back to the USA, even if invited to Rosfest, or Progday, or whatever. Sad and embarassing. |
Posted By: Walkscore
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 13:34
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Great to hear that they will play in Canada, but that weekend is my neice's graduation (argh!) I have become a big fan this year. After hearing 'From Silence to Somewhere' I went and bought all their albums. I think the first album 'Hinterland' is also excellent, on the same plane as 'From Silence', as is most of 'Afterglow'. 'Rites at Dawn' is not quite as strong, partly (in my opinion) due to the more commercial writing, and partly due to the new singer trying to sound in places a bit too much like Anderson/Squire for comfort (I think he sounds more like Squire, actually). What was their experience with US customs? I haven't heard that story...
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Posted By: wiz_d_kidd
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 15:02
Here is an article from a Norwegian webpage (http://prognytt.no). I had to use Google Translate to get this. The second paragraph was a little messed up at the beginning, but after viewing the native Norwegian, I think I decoded it: Four of the five members of Wobbler were refused entry to the United States on Friday. The band was going to play at Progtoberfest in Chicago, but instead had to spend the night in a custody cell at the airport. Spending the night in a custody cell at the airport? Aargh! I am so ashamed of this country, and sad that Wobbler might never set foot here again, after that treatment.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 15:28
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That's appalling! I mean its tough enough trying to locate and hire/ beg/ seal/ borrow all the original analogue equipment needed to play the concert! That's really tough on all the American fans.. And unbelievably tough on the band having the indignities of having to spend the night in the cells!! ------------- |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: January 28 2018 at 16:26
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A very good band - who I came across a couple of years ago. I like all the albums, including the latest one. Each has its own feel - I feel the Gentle Giant influence is stronger on this latest one. As someone warming to Gentle Giant after years of struggle and persistence (and PA's analysis and advice), that's no bad thing, either! ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: miamiscot
Date Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:02
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I LOVE WOBBLER!!! (Next time they come to the US I hope they don't try to come in via a tourist visa. That was the problem from what I've heard...)
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:24
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^Judging by their reaction to the whole customs debacle I think the US has seen the last of Wobbler. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:40
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How ironic is this given our fearless leader's comment about sh*thole countries and wanting more immigrants from places like Norway? ------------- 
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: January 29 2018 at 13:41
 I guess he didn't mean 'longhaired men from Norway'. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 01:16
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Again I am playing the Wobbler albums nonstop for the lats few days. Their mixture of folk, prog, symphonic rock and world music is really uncanning. The only (modern) bands I can think who are the same league (in my opinion) are Anekdoten, Beardfish and Uzva. I would really love to hear more of these kind of retro-sounding bands. Any suggestions? Not doomy, gloomy stuff, sorry. I like uplifting music.
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 07:50
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I'm also a fan of Wobbler...haven't picked up the latest one yet....but definitely will. Rites is my favorite of the three I have but the new one sounds awesome. Kingsnake.....I'd also like to hear more bands in this style....and I guess we'll have to keep looking for them. :) ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:20
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I heard about Anglagard and White Willow, but they sound too dark for me. I really love Rikard Sjöblom's Gungfly. It's playful, melodic, symphonic and retro. Not really like Wobbler, but close. Let's keep this thread alive!
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:34
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I like White Willow......but I think the earlier ones are the best...imho. I own Anglagard albums....they don;t really remind me of Wobbler though...but there are some nice bits on their records. Gungfly are new to me though I have sampled them on you tube....not sure what I think so far. You might like Astra.....the Weirding and Dark Chord....they are a little darker but in the same ballpark. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 08:36
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Have you heard Moon Safari? They are more Yes-ish but have a very positive upbeat message. -------------
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Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:17
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I would also recommend these....they all have Yes elements as well as other classic prog influences. Druckfarben Babylon Mirthrandir Cathedral I have all of these except for Druckfarben....who sound a bit more modern...they remind me more of Spocks Beard..which is not a bad thing. btw....Druckfarben have done covers of Yes, Genesis, and other classic bands live...see you tube ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:26
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I will try them out. it's not only the Yes-influences I like, but aswell the canterbury-feel. Like I said earlier: rather playful than dark. I will try Astra, I can remember I liked them 10 years ago. |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:27
| Oh, and I know Druckfarben. Forgot about them: they are magnificent! |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:38
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If you like playful.....I would recommend Sanguine Hum and Perfect Beings.....both very talented bands. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:44
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Perfect Beings leads to Johannes Luley which leads to his excellent previous band Moth Vellum. -------------
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Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 09:59
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 10:31
| Although Astra is great, it's too heavy stoner right now for me. |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 11:37
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^They can be a bit dark.....but I like their style and melodies. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Kingsnake
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 11:40
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I forgot about Cirrus Bay. Beautiful, romantic, pastoral symphonic rock.
Not so busy and eclectic as Wobbler, but it fits the retro-sound I am looking for. I am bit of a romantic type I guess. Astra is great, but for another time, I guess. I need more dreamy music. |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 13:11
| Hinterland is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard. And I mean that !! I haven’t acquired the latest either. |
Posted By: miamiscot
Date Posted: March 02 2018 at 09:31
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I've been on a huge Norwegian Prog kick lately: Wobbler Tusmorke Jordsjo White Willow Magic Pie Pretty much all I've been listening to these days! (And my daily dose of Neal Morse, of course...)
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