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With later SB albums there are a handful of tracks on each album that shine and the rest are okay., The balance on the two I've mentioned is a lot more former than latter for me. Having said that, V aside, I've always found that with SB, even with Neal; oddly enough for prog, I find Neal to be a really formulaic writer at times.
Big Big Train are probably my second favourite Prog band currently going. David Longdon does have a touch of the Gabriel's at times and can be an acquired taste but the songs are meticulously (in the good sense of the term) crafted and they mine a lyrical furrow that puts them apart; very, very British in tone, despite a Swede and an American (Nick, latterly of Spock's) in the group. They sing of science, art, history and folklore. If I was to advise a listen it would be Folklore, as it's both superb and accessible. Looking forward to seeing them at Hackney Empire in November.
Big Big Train are probably my second favourite Prog band currently going. David Longdon does have a touch of the Gabriel's at times and can be an acquired taste but the songs are meticulously (in the good sense of the term) crafted and they mine a lyrical furrow that puts them apart; very, very British in tone, despite a Swede and an American (Nick, latterly of Spock's) in the group. They sing of science, art, history and folklore. If I was to advise a listen it would be Folklore, as it's both superb and accessible. Looking forward to seeing them at Hackney Empire in November.
Have we talked about The Tangent yet?
Have we talked about The Tangent yet?
That's probably true. In practice in these days of MP3, I often end up with just to have the songs like from each album on my devices and eventually forget that among the gems there were also some ... non-gems.
They are essentially a modern Cantebury band. I don't know any others that have that vibe.
Related to the Roine Stolt musical tree as well: he's on some of their stuff (i have Proxy and the Music That Died Alone). The excellent Jonas Reingold is also a member.
Keystudio...I must own you.
Unfortunately it is massively unavailable unless one is prepared to pay stupid money. I have no stupid money, only sensible money. Not the big money, nor easy money, either
I went to BBT British Electric Full Powers which collects both British Electric LP plus new songs. I figure that should give me a pretty good feel for the band. I'll let you know how I get on, but prog albums take a bit of time to click so no hurry.
I've been listening to this album all day. East of Eden wasn't really an unknown band in its time: they had scored a top 10 hit in the UK with their version of Jig-a-Jig. Their flautist-violinist-saxophonist-trumpeteer, Dave Arbus, played the violin parts on The Who's Baba O'Reilly. But for whatever reason, they didn't retain the fame (even within prog circles) of the other "mainstream" British prog-rock bands. Anyway, I think this is a really good album (apart from their affinity for backwards recordings on a couple of tracks). Dumarest, in particular-- I think you might like this one. Kind of a blend of early Jethro Tull, middle-era Soft Machine, with a hint of Zappa/Beefheart.
I've been listening to this album all day. East of Eden wasn't really an unknown band in its time: they had scored a top 10 hit in the UK with their version of Jig-a-Jig. Their flautist-violinist-saxophonist-trumpeteer, Dave Arbus, played the violin parts on The Who's Baba O'Reilly. But for whatever reason, they didn't retain the fame (even within prog circles) of the other "mainstream" British prog-rock bands. Anyway, I think this is a really good album (apart from their affinity for backwards recordings on a couple of tracks). Dumarest, in particular-- I think you might like this one. Kind of a blend of early Jethro Tull, middle-era Soft Machine, with a hint of Zappa/Beefheart.
Lead singer Leslie Hunt was a contestent on American Idol a few years back, which is a unique pedigree for a prog rock vocalist.
...and King's X's first 3 albums. They aren't especially prog, but those albums are great.
Finally had a chance to come back to this...I now have it in my Amazon Smile cart waiting for me to commit to buying it. Just waiting because I had to pay a plumber and a leak detection company to come to our house, and have an electrician coming tomorrow.I don't have 46 minutes right now but I liked what I heard in the first few minutes so I'll have to check it out. Good recommendation.
Not really sure why someone would cover an Eddie Murphy song to the point of parodying the video from it, but hey, they're odd ducks.
Sadly I have not been able to spring for any records as I ended up having to get our heater replaced to the tune of over $5K on top of the recent plumbing and drywall work, not to mention my son's orthodontia this past summer, his birthday in late October, and now Christmas eating up $. Dammit! And living in California where there's nothing the government won't tax/fee, permits just to replace your heater, which is somehow their business, are ridiculously expensive. So I will have to live vicariously here and look things up on YouTube for the foreseeable future.Finally had a chance to come back to this...I now have it in my Amazon Smile cart waiting for me to commit to buying it. Just waiting because I had to pay a plumber and a leak detection company to come to our house, and have an electrician coming tomorrow.
So I will have to live vicariously here and look things up on YouTube for the foreseeable future.
In the meantime, here's a slice of what I think of as Camel's best line up (featuring King Crimson's Mel Collins on saxophone and Caravan's Richard Sinclair on bass):