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Topic: Radical Face Thoughts

Posted By: Xeroth
Subject: Radical Face Thoughts
Date Posted: February 10 2023 at 10:49

Before I try and suggest an artist to PA, I wanted to reach out about peoples thoughts on Radical Face as a progressive (folk?) group.

Radical Face is a contemplative alternative led mostly by Ben Cooper and has released 4 official LPs with various EP's. Cooper explores music and bends genres and breaks many conventions. This is evidenced in his Family Tree trilogy supported by the b*****ds EPs. I also like to point out the Sunn, Moonn, Eclippse EP which is quite amazing.

What are your thoughts? Progressive, regular alternative but creative, worth putting a submission up?

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Posted By: Megistus
Date Posted: February 10 2023 at 20:21

Well, I'm new here so don't exactly feel "qualified"... but this is good stuff! Had kind of a Beck vibe going on I thought...

I've only listened to that one EP, but... Definitely has a well-developed and interesting concept. As for musical complexity and "superior" musicianship -- if they are considered hallmarks of true progressive music -- maybe not so much, but the production and composition is highly creative. Maybe Progressive/Crossover would work? I for one think it deserves a place here.