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In regards to King Crimson, Red is one of my favorite albums. I don't have a lot of time to write up full reviews for all of these bands so I'll just post some youtubes of stuff I've been listening to lately. Admittedly, I am more into prog-metal but I still love me some "classic" prog Pagan's Mind: An absolutely fantastic Norwegian prog-metal band with a great singer. The song writing is good too. They have a running Stargate theme... hahaha. Their first album wasn't much to talk about, but their second and third (newest) albums are excellent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa9SCJZNgls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sbBdZpazB0 Andromeda: Another band on the metal-side of prog, but there are still great laidback and melodic sections. Most of the music is written by their guitarist. Great melodies and time/groove changes. All of their albums are great and have a creepy undertone to them. I recommend starting with their album "II=I" (Two is one). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7WHNMv4iUA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax0-J-eJggg The Flower Kings: Probably my favorite current generation progressive band. Lead by Roine Stolt (guitars for Transatlantic), this band pumps out epics like no one else. If you like Yes or Genesis, do yourself a favor and check this band out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly2R6_p0oyU (part 1/3... its a 30 minute song!) edit: How could I forget? Lately I've been getting into Kevin Gilbert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp_pczrUug4 Huge Lady Pleaser fucked around with this message at 22:05 on Jul 17, 2010 |
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Neurosis posted:On this thread's recommendation I downloaded Unfold the Future and may I say this unashamed Yes worship loving owns. You should check out more of The Flowerkings. The albums Paradox Hotel and Adam and Eve are two of my personal favorites. edit: In fact I named my cat Roine. Huge Lady Pleaser fucked around with this message at 18:09 on Feb 11, 2012 |
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Yeah I think the Astonishing is just too long. Yes John Petrucci I understand that you are referencing themes but the actually interesting parts of the music are short and far spread apart. I think about half of the music could be cut and it'd be alright. It seems to me that once a song really gets going, they have to cut back to another theme instead of continuing a new point. I think they were trying too hard with the structure, that aspect feels very forced. I hate to start this potential fight, but they really just need to fire Mike Mangini. He isn't a terrible player or anything but he definitely isn't the right replacement for Mike Portnoy.
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