Does anyone like Subterannea?
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Topic: Does anyone like Subterannea?
Posted By: FatherChristmas
Subject: Does anyone like Subterannea?
Date Posted: July 06 2020 at 07:36
| IQ's magnum opus... |
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 06 2020 at 07:40
| Yes |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: July 06 2020 at 07:51
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A good piece of work....not their 'magnum opus'. I think most IQ fans would say Road of Bones with the bonus disc. Personally my favorites are Dark Matter and Frequency. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: July 06 2020 at 08:04
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I like it, did the movie ever get released? -------------   
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Posted By: FatherChristmas
Date Posted: July 06 2020 at 10:13
| It was released as a solo Mike Holmes album instead. |
Posted By: O666
Date Posted: July 07 2020 at 03:35
| Exactly ... |
Posted By: FatherChristmas
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 03:52
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Wow. Not many posts. How many people of heard of Subterannea? One of my favourite albums. ------------- "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp "I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 03:58
this thread was created 2 days ago, be patient. Neo-prog is not that popular here, but I've seen a lot of users here enjoy IQ.
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FatherChristmas wrote:Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 04:12
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I have mixed feelings about IQ. I've seen them live a few times and they always impress, but their albums, like a lot of neo-prog just remind me of how much I prefer classic prog. I'm also not keen on the vocals; sound like a weak Gabriel. Subterannea is ok, but if I had to choose I prefer Ever and The Seventh House, although these days I would say it has the edge of Dark Matter. I also prefer Wake and Tales from the Lush Attic. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 04:41
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Did somebody say IQ?    Took me a long time to get into Subterranea. I discovered the band in the late '80s with the fantastic Menel albums. Saw them in '89 at The Marquee the night they announced they were splitting up! Fast forward to 1997 and I see an advert in The Independent for Subby, saying it was the best concept album since The Wall. Was astounded to see they were back together. Got the album, but who was this "new vocalist"? Didn't like him at all, and the album was a real struggle to listen to... Eventually it clicked. And eventually I learnt about Ever, and the pre-Menel albums and learned to love the "new vocalist"! Subby is a classic. And IQ are the most consistent band on the planet. Until Resistance........
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Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 05:11
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 13:48
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Unfortunately I played it to death when I first got it. Was the perfect album to strap on headphones and get totally immersed in. I even got to see the last ever complete live performance of it at the Astoria when they played a very under-rehearsed The Last Human Gateway as an encore. Ended coming back home very late on a Sunday night but it was so worth it! Nowadays it ranks low for me in their discography but generally I'm just not prepared to devote a whole evening to it. I mean it is about 2 hours long , a real monster! |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 17:02
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Posted By: siLLy puPPy
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 18:32
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I'm with you. It is their magnum opus. It is the most varied and most intricately designed album however IQ is amazingly consistent and it's not light years ahead of the rest. Ironically The Road to Bones is one of my least favorites. -------------  https://rateyourmusic.com/~siLLy_puPPy |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: July 08 2020 at 20:35
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Yes ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Squonk19
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 00:10
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Yes - one of their many classic albums ------------- “Living in their pools, they soon forget about the sea.” |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 00:36
A few years ago but unfortunately it tanked. I think it got like a 5 rating on imdb. Too bad too. I think too many people thought the story line was corny not to mention too far fetched. I wish Mike would release the soundtrack he did for it at some point regardless.
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 00:41
Ok, I see the soundtrack has been released and is available on amazon. However, even that didn't get a very good review(yes only one review so far).
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Posted By: geekfreak
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 01:03
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IQ Concept Is A Favourite Album Yes ooh yes yes that’s a yes ------------- Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake." Music Is Live Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Keep Calm And Listen To The Music… < |
Posted By: bender99
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 01:58
| I like it, though I admit it took a while to grow on me. It has more of a film score feel to it rather being a straightforward double album of music, and I find it drags a little in places. The Narrow Margin though is one of my favourite tracks in their entire catalogue. |
Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 03:24
I didn't even realise it had been released. Just looked on IMDb and it has some really bad reviews (a few 1 stars) but I might check it out.
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Posted By: FatherChristmas
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 05:42
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Subterrenea the song might have been a hit single. ------------- "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp "I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten |
Posted By: essexboyinwales
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 07:29
I wouldn't bother. I picked it up a few years ago in Asda for a fiver and then fell asleep watching it... But hey, I don't like CTTE so some of you will probably love the film  On the other hand, the Imaginaerum film by Nightwish IS worth watching....
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Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 08:08
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I don't know it (as I listen to "Failsafe"--the only song from the album I own). I've only just begun getting to know the Neo Prog "classics" and PA recommended favorites this year. Hope to chime in later. ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 14:58
| I like it a lot, though I don’t spin it often. |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 15:19
| I had it a long time ago but unfortunately don't currently own it. At the time I thought it was good but to be honest I don't think I gave it a fair chance. I think it's probably at least as good as Spock's Beard's "snow" if not better. |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: July 09 2020 at 15:21
| Yes, it's a decent album,but IQ have better records. |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: July 10 2020 at 03:08
| If there’s any criticism pointed at it, it’s just overlong - like Snow, like Lamb. They are fantastic albums, but can drag in places - when you have a lot of great material, the ‘lesser’ (and I don’t mean ‘padding’ as such) just feels superfluous. |
Posted By: M27Barney
Date Posted: July 11 2020 at 12:55
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Good, and reassuringly long.. Whilst on the subject of IQ. Is anybody out there willing to sell me their copy of the dark xmas special CD? I cannot source it anywhere and it is pecking my head... ------------- Play me my song.....Here it comes again....... |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: July 12 2020 at 00:55
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^ good luck on that (sorry I'm hanging onto my copy!) I would grab the Show Of Resistance 2 CD (limited release) for the January German gig they did, while it's available. That has a great selection of IQ tracks , easily the best for an IQ live show. I mean Gateway and Further Away played on the same gig...it's IQ heaven for me.
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Posted By: FatherChristmas
Date Posted: July 17 2020 at 06:24
If you're not going to buy the whole album, Subterranea has some really good 5-6 minute long songs you could get, not too long, not too short, like the eponymous song, Sleepless Incidental, Capricorn and Breathtaker, that for me are the highlights of the album. Them and the Narrow Margin. ------------- "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp "I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten |
Posted By: ProfPanglos
Date Posted: October 23 2020 at 23:03
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I always liked Subterranea quite a bit. I loaned my CD to my niece years ago and never got it back. |
Posted By: FatherChristmas
Date Posted: October 24 2020 at 04:18
Yes, it's a great album! It was the one that brought IQ back on the Road to Bones. ------------- "Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp "I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten |