The Wigwam poll (classic era)
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Topic: The Wigwam poll (classic era)
Posted By: Rick1
Subject: The Wigwam poll (classic era)
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 02:45
| A fantastic band that would have received more adulation had they not come from Finland! However, when they signed to Virgin and 'Nuclear Nightclub' was released in 1975, it looked like they might breakthrough. This was followed by a tour of the UK with Gong in 1976. However, they became victims of the infamous Virgin clear out of its progressive bands and the label refused to release 'Dark Album', which spelled the end of the classic iteration of the band. I have included two of Pekka Pohjola's albums (who left in 74) which are praised in prog circles. Pekka toured with Mike Oldfield and famously turned down Zappa. It's a niche poll, I know, but after listening to some of 'Nuclear Nightclub' live last night, I decided to put out the poll. |
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 03:32
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B The Magpie ------------- 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: Matti
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 04:15
| Being, without a question. Jukka Gustavson's finest hour in the group. |
Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 06:37
| I've always liked Wigwam's music, so it's hard to choose a favorite album. I'm voting for Being, but it could easily be any other. |
Posted By: questionsneverknown
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 10:13
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Could easily be Being or Fairyport, but since you've put up Pekka's B the Magpie, which I adore, I had to go for that. ------------- The damage that we do is just so powerfully strong we call it love The damage that we do just goes on and on and on but not long enough. --Robyn Hitchcock |
Posted By: Progmind
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 12:26
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Great band! voted Nuclear Nightclub closely followed by Being
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Posted By: rik wilson
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 12:57
| While I like most of the Wigwam releases; Pekka gets my vote. It's a masterpiece, and if you can find some of his later jazz fusion videos get ready to be blown away. |
Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: September 08 2021 at 22:51
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"Being" has a crazy great lineup and is so entertaining. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 04:05
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Well, with the sad passing of Jim Pembroke over the weekend, the album I reached for was 'Lucky Golden Stripes...' RIP Jim Pembroke
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Posted By: Psychedelic Paul
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 06:16
I was planning to vote for Wigwam Bam, until I realised this poll is nothing to do with The Sweet. 
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Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 07:19
 ------------- “On the day of my creation, I fell in love with education. And overcoming all frustration, a teacher I became.” — Ernest Vong |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: October 11 2021 at 08:46
| ^Shame this is such a joke while we mourn Jim Pembroke. |
Posted By: Hiram
Date Posted: January 06 2022 at 08:23
| Only just noticed this poll. Voted Fairyport but I like all the albums listed here. |
Posted By: David_D
Date Posted: January 06 2022 at 08:40
sorry about that  and I do remember Wigwam Bam! - even I was fan of Slade and not Sweet.
------------- quality over quantity, and all kind of PopcoRn almost beyond |
Psychedelic Paul wrote:Posted By: David_D
Date Posted: January 06 2022 at 08:41
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just Being ------------- quality over quantity, and all kind of PopcoRn almost beyond |
Posted By: Syzygy
Date Posted: January 07 2022 at 07:59
| B The Magpie, but only just. |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: January 07 2022 at 10:02
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I voted Being because I don't really see the logic in including Pekka Pohjola's albums in a Wigwam poll. They really aren't anything alike. That said, B the Magpie means more to me than any Wigwam album, I'm devoted to it. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: January 10 2022 at 10:03
The reason I included Pekka Pohjola's albums is because I felt that if I limited the poll to just Wigwam, it would be too niche and not attract much attention. I have included his Virgin albums only - I thought about Jim Pembroke's solo albums as well but I think their release was limited to Finland.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: January 10 2022 at 14:06
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Fairyport, Being and Pekka's B the Magpie are my tops but i love all the related material including Jim's bonkers Hot thumbs O Reilly lp which i have on the UK original Charisma press. ------------- |
Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: January 11 2022 at 07:30
There you go, I didn't know that had a UK release or else I would have put it in the poll. I don't think any of his other solo stuff did.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: January 12 2022 at 14:15
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Posted By: Rick1
Date Posted: January 12 2022 at 14:24
| ^ Wow! Thanks for sharing! |
Posted By: Moyan
Date Posted: April 22 2024 at 21:59
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"Nuclear Nightclub" is my personal favourite album by Wigwam. |
Posted By: Fercandio46
Date Posted: April 22 2024 at 23:17
I think that both Fairyport and Being share that Scandinavian sound through which they sifted both jazz and progressive... but I choose Fairyport because I feel that supernatural air more present in it. But it's like my favorite Zeppelin album, it changes over the years.
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Posted By: Octopus II
Date Posted: April 23 2024 at 00:58
Another vote for Nuclear Nightclub. 
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