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GMichael
09-19-2005, 08:27 AM
It's not that I don't like any new music. But when I do hear something I like on the radio and go out to buy the CD, it turns out that there's only the one good song on the whole CD. Are there any newer CD's that have more than one or two good songs?
My style of listening is classic rock. But You can listen to the same songs for just so long.
I have seen posts here telling of good bands but I haven't heard of any of these. I don't know who does what kind of music. Can anyone tell me who of today's artists compare to:

Rush:
Yes:
Pinkfloyd:
Eagles:
Boston:
Genisis:
Aerosmith:
Van Haylen:
etc...
I have found that I am starting to like other music as well. Such as Jule, avril lavigne, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride.

BillB
09-19-2005, 08:43 AM
1. Stop listening to commercial radio.
2. Take some risks and pick up a couple of the highly-touted albums you keep seeing on this board.

The best thing about buying albums by bands you don't know is there's no single out there that you've heard to serve as some sort of "benchmark" for the rest of the album. 97% of the bands in my CD collection I never heard a peep of before buying one of their albums. It's helped by the fact that 99% of them are foreign bands that don't get radio play here, at least initially, anyway. It lets YOU truly decide what you like/don't like.

Too many people out there THINK they like what they listen to because it's shoved down their throat over the U.S. airwaves, every hour, on the hour. Free yourself of this vicious cycle and you'll be much happier.

A result of the repackaged band-X 90's in America led to albums like you have found where only one song was decent. The major labels weren't interested in developing bands, only wanting the "next big thing". This shot them in the ass because it led to/fed the massive illegal downloading. Yet they continue to put out mediocre crap while they try to find ways to deal with the download phenomenon.

Bill

GMichael
09-19-2005, 08:58 AM
1. Stop listening to commercial radio.
2. Take some risks and pick up a couple of the highly-touted albums you keep seeing on this board.

The best thing about buying albums by bands you don't know is there's no single out there that you've heard to serve as some sort of "benchmark" for the rest of the album. 97% of the bands in my CD collection I never heard a peep of before buying one of their albums. It's helped by the fact that 99% of them are foreign bands that don't get radio play here, at least initially, anyway. It lets YOU truly decide what you like/don't like.

Too many people out there THINK they like what they listen to because it's shoved down their throat over the U.S. airwaves, every hour, on the hour. Free yourself of this vicious cycle and you'll be much happier.

Bill

I think we agree on a few things. Mostly I listen to CD's. I "hate" the radio. Was never into what's popular. But after I've spun every CD I own 7 or 8 thousand times (not to mention all the times I've heard them on cassets, LP's and 8-tracks) I look for something new. The radio becomes my something new. Now this board is where I'm looking for new. But I don't want to run out and buy a CD full of "head banging (throw your mother in the street) kind of music".

ForeverAutumn
09-19-2005, 09:08 AM
Based the bands that you list, try some of these new bands to fill the rock/prog void...

To fill the Rush void:
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Dream Theater - Scenes from a Memory, Octavarium
Coheed and Cambria - I haven't heard their newest disk yet, so I'd like to withhold making a rec here.

To fill the Pink Floyd void:
Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs, The Secret Migration
Cryptic Vision - Moments of Clarity

To fill the Genesis void:
Spocks Beard - To be honest, I don't know enough of this band's CDs to make a rec.

I'm sure that others around here will pipe in with other suggestions, but these should get you started. :)

daigoro
09-19-2005, 09:09 AM
Check out radioparadise.com. I have pretty similar musical tastes as you and find commercial radio totally unsatisfying. Radio Paradise plays popular bands and bands you may never have heard of and doesn't stick to any format other than quality.

To answer your question about album/band advice, I'd check out Porcupine Tree. Pretty safe bet for a progger.

I hate to admit it, but one of the most consistant albums I have heard recently is a bubble-gum pop album from Fountains of Wayne called 'Welcome Interstate Managers'. Catchy, melodic, decent lyrics.
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:9aevad4kq8w5

GMichael
09-19-2005, 09:15 AM
Based the bands that you list, try some of these new bands to fill the rock/prog void...

To fill the Rush void:
Porcupine Tree
Dream Theater
Coheed and Cambria

To fill the Pink Floyd void:
Mercury Rev
Cryptic Vision

To fill the Genesis void:
Spocks Beard

I'm sure that others around here will pipe in with other suggestions, but these should get you started. :)

Thank you 4-ever. I'll give these a try.
I actually have a copy of a Porcupine Tree CD that a friend made me. But he has given me so much junk in the past that I never tried it.

Thanks again.........

GMichael
09-19-2005, 09:17 AM
Check out radioparadise.com. I have pretty similar musical tastes as you and find commercial radio totally unsatisfying. Radio Paradise plays popular bands and bands you may never have heard of and doesn't stick to any format other than quality.

To answer your question about album/band advice, I'd check out Porcupine Tree. Pretty safe bet for a progger.

I hate to admit it, but one of the most consistant albums I have heard recently is a bubble-gum pop album from Fountains of Wayne called 'Welcome Interstate Managers'. Catchy, melodic, decent lyrics.
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:9aevad4kq8w5

Thank you. I will give these a try.

ForeverAutumn
09-19-2005, 09:26 AM
Thank you 4-ever. I'll give these a try.
I actually have a copy of a Porcupine Tree CD that a friend made me. But he has given me so much junk in the past that I never tried it.

Thanks again.........

Go back to my original post. I threw in some album titles to help you out.

And for goodness sakes...go pull out that Porky Tree disk. You don't know what you're missing!!!! :eek:

GMichael
09-19-2005, 09:27 AM
Go back to my original post. I threw in some album titles to help you out.

And for goodness sakes...go pull out that Porky Tree disk. You don't know what you're missing!!!! :eek:

hahahaha thanks, I actually had it in my hand this morning. Thought of bringing out to the car, but then put it back.

Mr MidFi
09-19-2005, 09:50 AM
You might also like the disc Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines. It's a big, dynamic album that reminds some folks of Pink Floyd.

Jim Clark
09-19-2005, 02:24 PM
If you are serious, you should consider hanging out here a bit more. While the comp activity has dwindled to virtually nothing in the past few months, I know somebody will offer one up soon. After trying some of these discs out you'll:
1). Find something that you like
2). Start to figure out who's musical tastes run closest to your own.
3). That Finch has the most suspect taste of anyone on the board (gay little smiley thing, not that there's anything wrong with that)

Personally, I'd offer but based on your tastes, you'd come periously close to hanging yourself after listening to one of my comps.

I'd have to agree with the other folks, based on your list I should think you'd love PT. I'm not a progger in the least and even I can see why somebody would really dig this stuff. After In Abstentia I'd suggest Lightbulb Sun. It really wasn't my thing but again, I think it may be for you.

As an aside, it's good to see you here where they tolerate stoopid people (me) but don't put up with stoopid and helpless people. (another smiley- see above) I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

jc

GMichael
09-20-2005, 05:09 AM
You might also like the disc Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines. It's a big, dynamic album that reminds some folks of Pink Floyd.

Cool, I'll give them a try. I do like the "big, dynamic" kind of sound.

Thanks

GMichael
09-20-2005, 05:36 AM
If you are serious, you should consider hanging out here a bit more. While the comp activity has dwindled to virtually nothing in the past few months, I know somebody will offer one up soon. After trying some of these discs out you'll:
1). Find something that you like
2). Start to figure out who's musical tastes run closest to your own.
3). That Finch has the most suspect taste of anyone on the board (gay little smiley thing, not that there's anything wrong with that)

Personally, I'd offer but based on your tastes, you'd come periously close to hanging yourself after listening to one of my comps.

I'd have to agree with the other folks, based on your list I should think you'd love PT. I'm not a progger in the least and even I can see why somebody would really dig this stuff. After In Abstentia I'd suggest Lightbulb Sun. It really wasn't my thing but again, I think it may be for you.

As an aside, it's good to see you here where they tolerate stoopid people (me) but don't put up with stoopid and helpless people. (another smiley- see above) I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

jc

Thanks Jim,

I do watch this forum each day. But I rarely see any names that I know anything about. Don't know if everyone is talking about Rap, Punk, clasicle, jazz or what. So I just read and keep my mouth shut. I have posted a few times but it seemed like I was talking out of turn.

shokhead
09-20-2005, 05:38 AM
It's not that I don't like any new music. But when I do hear something I like on the radio and go out to buy the CD, it turns out that there's only the one good song on the whole CD. Are there any newer CD's that have more than one or two good songs?
My style of listening is classic rock. But You can listen to the same songs for just so long.
I have seen posts here telling of good bands but I haven't heard of any of these. I don't know who does what kind of music. Can anyone tell me who of today's artists compare to:

Rush:
Yes:
Pinkfloyd:
Eagles:
Boston:
Genisis:
Aerosmith:
Van Haylen:
etc...
I have found that I am starting to like other music as well. Such as Jule, avril lavigne, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride.

I'm in the same boat as you,radio sucks. I've turned to blues the last 10 years or so to fill the void and it has. Gary Moore,Joe Bonamessa,clapton,SRV and others. The thing i miss from newer stuff is the lack of good singing.

GMichael
09-20-2005, 05:47 AM
I'm in the same boat as you,radio sucks. I've turned to blues the last 10 years or so to fill the void and it has. Gary Moore,Joe Bonamessa,clapton,SRV and others. The thing i miss from newer stuff is the lack of good singing.

Thanks Shock. I'll try a few.

ForeverAutumn
09-20-2005, 06:22 AM
Thanks Jim,

I do watch this forum each day. But I rarely see any names that I know anything about. Don't know if everyone is talking about Rap, Punk, clasicle, jazz or what. So I just read and keep my mouth shut. I have posted a few times but it seemed like I was talking out of turn.

I know how you feel. When I starting reading this board, it was a little intimidating because I had no idea about any of the bands being discussed here.

The secret is to request comps when they're offered up. Don't worry if you have nothing to send in return. The people here are very generous and get a kick out of introducing new music to people. It's all about the music.

Also, if someone mentions a band that you want to check out, go to the bands website. Most bands have some sort of stream so that you can sample their music. That will give you an idea of whether you like it.

And as Jim said, eventually you'll find out who has similar tastes to your own and before you know it, you'll be sharing your own music with other folks here. This is a fun place to be. But be warned, once you start to figure it all out, your wallet will begin taking a big hit.

I've been hanging out here for almost three years. And I'm now listening to a lot of the bands that were being discussed three years ago that I had never heard of....and I'm loving them!

I hope to see you post more often. :D

BillB
09-20-2005, 06:25 AM
www.amazon.com is not half bad either. Several times I'll look up a band that I know I like and the section "Other that have bought this have also bought" often contains other bands I already like as well. Chances are that any listed in that section that I don't know of I'd like if I already like everyone else listed.

Bill

GMichael
09-20-2005, 06:41 AM
But be warned, once you start to figure it all out, your wallet will begin taking a big hit.


I hope to see you post more often. :D

Oh no! I'm already drooling over all the high end speakers and amps I've seen on the other threads (that I can't afford). Now I can chip small pieces of my wallet away so that I don't notice how much I'm spending until it's too late.

I'll be here. I watch and post every day somewhere here. I'm mostly into HT. I guess because it's still new to me.

Thanks for all your help, and the warm welcome.

GMichael
09-20-2005, 06:41 AM
www.amazon.com is not half bad either. Several times I'll look up a band that I know I like and the section "Other that have bought this have also bought" often contains other bands I already like as well. Chances are that any listed in that section that I don't know of I'd like if I already like everyone else listed.

Bill

Cool, thanks Bill. I'll give it a try.

Mike
09-20-2005, 07:17 AM
So I just read and keep my mouth shut. I have posted a few times but it seemed like I was talking out of turn.

Anybody's comments are more than welcome round here and most people I've found are more than generous with there time and knowledge, so chime in anytime. I look in most days and read but don't always post as I guess most people do looking at the number of hits messages get.

As for new music it's a tough one trying to compare new music to classic rock. By it's description classic rock means its stood the test of time and who knows if we'll be talking about Porcupine Tree in 20 years time, as good as they are I suspect not.

If you are looking for modern day versions of Pink floyd, Yes, Eagles, Genesis etc I think you'll be disappointed, to be honest if you do find them they'll be poor imitations, or so far removed you'll disagree with the comparison. My tastes don't centre around classic rock but it might be worth checking out some sounds for starters from Super Furry Animals, Radiohead, Foofighters, U2, Porcupine Tree, Drive By Truckers, Ryan Adams and Whiskeytown.

Failing that the best thing I can offer is check out a few Tuesday threads which is mostly dominated by indie type bands these days and then check out some sound samples on something like Amazon to see if you like them.

Cheers
Mike

GMichael
09-20-2005, 07:31 AM
Anybody's comments are more than welcome round here and most people I've found are more than generous with there time and knowledge, so chime in anytime. I look in most days and read but don't always post as I guess most people do looking at the number of hits messages get.

As for new music it's a tough one trying to compare new music to classic rock. By it's description classic rock means its stood the test of time and who knows if we'll be talking about Porcupine Tree in 20 years time, as good as they are I suspect not.

If you are looking for modern day versions of Pink floyd, Yes, Eagles, Genesis etc I think you'll be disappointed, to be honest if you do find them they'll be poor imitations, or so far removed you'll disagree with the comparison. My tastes don't centre around classic rock but it might be worth checking out some sounds for starters from Super Furry Animals, Radiohead, Foofighters, U2, Porcupine Tree, Drive By Truckers, Ryan Adams and Whiskeytown.

Failing that the best thing I can offer is check out a few Tuesday threads which is mostly dominated by indie type bands these days and then check out some sound samples on something like Amazon to see if you like them.

Cheers
Mike

Thanks Mike.

I sure am getting a lot of new ideas to try out.

kexodusc
09-20-2005, 09:33 AM
To fill the Genesis void:
Spocks Beard - To be honest, I don't know enough of this band's CDs to make a rec.



I'm a little surprised to read this from you. A lot of Spocks Beard's older stuff I could take or leave. Respected the band, didn't care for some of the CD's. Snow and V were okay.

I really like Octane though, doesn't sound much like the old Spock's Beard to me, and it tends to lean more towards the rock side of prog-rock. Very good disc through and through, I'd recommend it.

GMichael
09-20-2005, 09:56 AM
I'm a little surprised to read this from you. A lot of Spocks Beard's older stuff I could take or leave. Respected the band, didn't care for some of the CD's. Snow and V were okay.

I really like Octane though, doesn't sound much like the old Spock's Beard to me, and it tends to lean more towards the rock side of prog-rock. Very good disc through and through, I'd recommend it.

Thanks again Kex.

By the way, is there anything that you don't know about?
You were even giving good advice over in the steel cage.

Hyfi
09-20-2005, 05:12 PM
Based the bands that you list, try some of these new bands to fill the rock/prog void...



To fill the Pink Floyd void:
Mercury Rev - Deserter's Songs, The Secret Migration




Is that guy even old enough to sing without his parents being there. The Rev I have heard couldn't come close to filling a Floyd Voyd. Nothing can.

I tend to agree with the original post. Not too many disks have more than a few good songs. Are there any BAD songs on Trick of the Tail, Dark Side of the Moon? Nope! Most of todays bands have nothing much to offer in the way the classic rock bands did. The spirituality of the music has turned to victim of society reflections instead of promoting peace and well being. The drugs are not as good today so where will they get thier inspiration?

On a lighter note, WXPN, one of the last good radio stations, played a bunch of strange cover tunes the other day. #1 on the list was Steve Lawrence and Eddie Gormet singing "Black Hole Sun". Wow what a shocker. Set to graceful piano and strings they took this song to a pleasurable listen.

Hyfi

3-LockBox
09-20-2005, 06:54 PM
I was very into my classic rock stuff, but it was the usual list of suspects. And it was usually the same albums you hear on AOR station or classic rock mix, et el. I discovered a whole new world here at Rave Recs. Have you heard the older Pink Floyd stuff?

And I liked YES before, but then through comps started hearing YES stuff I never knew existed. Is most of your classic rock exposure limited to Best Of and Greatest Hits stuff. I experienced an epiphany when I finally heard YES albums like 'Drama' and 'Going For The One'....Classic Rock you say? Ever heard King Crimson or Captain Beyond? Both undiscovered gems from the '70s before I started asking questions around here.

So be open minded. Explore the bands you think you know by listening to some of their lesser known albums...explore bands you've never heard of, or missed the boat on...and listen to new band recs...I never heard of Porcupine Tree before finding RaveRecs, and now they're one of my favorite bands. Same with Spock's Beard (who by the way are reminiscent of older Genesis, not the '80s version).

So take off your coat and stay awhile...hang out...be prepared to accept everyone's generosity...up-date us on your new musical journey.

(new musical journey...Gawd...did I actually write that?) :p

Dusty Chalk
09-20-2005, 09:30 PM
Hey! Where's Deep Purple in your list?!?!?

Your best bet is to start a "I like this, what else will I like?" thread some place like...here (http://forums.audioreview.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=40)...

Ghost, Hypnotic Underworld -- closest thing to the new Pink Floyd, sounds a little dated, though
The Coral -- just plain good ol' songwriting
Electric Soft Parade, Holes in the Wall (American Adventure a close second) -- ditto
Garbage and Version 2.0 -- ditto, a little harder, a little more alternative, and a little poppier, all at the same time

I second the Porcupine Tree recs, and someone needs to post a good Flower Kings rec. What's that one album with the one song...? Perhaps Alive from Planet Earth

Hey, FA, let me know how that C&C album is when you get it. I kind of like 'em.

shokhead
09-21-2005, 04:55 AM
Is that guy even old enough to sing without his parents being there. The Rev I have heard couldn't come close to filling a Floyd Voyd. Nothing can.

I tend to agree with the original post. Not too many disks have more than a few good songs. Are there any BAD songs on Trick of the Tail, Dark Side of the Moon? Nope! Most of todays bands have nothing much to offer in the way the classic rock bands did. The spirituality of the music has turned to victim of society reflections instead of promoting peace and well being. The drugs are not as good today so where will they get thier inspiration?

On a lighter note, WXPN, one of the last good radio stations, played a bunch of strange cover tunes the other day. #1 on the list was Steve Lawrence and Eddie Gormet singing "Black Hole Sun". Wow what a shocker. Set to graceful piano and strings they took this song to a pleasurable listen.

Hyfi

Gee,PF has mostly boring songs. Never liked them even as much as i tried. Never saw them in concert and i could have many times. Just not my cup of tea. Not everybody craps there draws over PF. Might be the same reason P Tree doesnt do it for me either.

GMichael
09-21-2005, 05:46 AM
I listened to the PT CD that my friend recorded for me last night. Not sure of the title though. My friend is on the unusual side, so his taste in music reflects that. Just like any other band, I'm sure PT has some CD's that are better, or at least different, than others. This one sounded like a cross between PF's Final Cut and the sound track from Logan's Run. A little too slow and strange for me. Just seemed like a bunch of sound effects.
I'll see if I can find them in a music store that let's me listen to samples to see if they have other CD's that I may like more.

kexodusc
09-21-2005, 05:55 AM
I listened to the PT CD that my friend recorded for me last night. Not sure of the title though. My friend is on the unusual side, so his taste in music reflects that. Just like any other band, I'm sure PT has some CD's that are better, or at least different, than others. This one sounded like a cross between PF's Final Cut and the sound track from Logan's Run. A little too slow and strange for me. Just seemed like a bunch of sound effects.
I'll see if I can find them in a music store that let's me listen to samples to see if they have other CD's that I may like more.
I'm guessing this one one of their earlier releases (On the Sunday of Life?)...There last 3 or 4 albums have been a good blend of more concise songs with some catchy hooks. They really don't sound anything like their earlier stuff anymore.
In Absentia or Deadwing are probably the easiest to get into...I like Signify best, myself. Give 'em a shot.

ForeverAutumn
09-21-2005, 06:08 AM
Hey, FA, let me know how that C&C album is when you get it. I kind of like 'em.

I just listened to one of the tracks on their web site. It sounds pretty good, but I'd like to hear more before I dive in. I found that their last disk had some great stuff on it, but it ran too long with a lot of filler IMO. I'll pick up the new one if I can find it cheap. I'm trying to watch my cash flow for a little while, so I'm not buying too many new CDs right now....just watching my wish list get longer. :(

GMichael
09-21-2005, 06:20 AM
I'm guessing this one one of their earlier releases (On the Sunday of Life?)...There last 3 or 4 albums have been a good blend of more concise songs with some catchy hooks. They really don't sound anything like their earlier stuff anymore.
In Absentia or Deadwing are probably the easiest to get into...I like Signify best, myself. Give 'em a shot.

Again, thank again. And again, and again. And just for next time, thanks again.
Have I cought up yet?

GMichael
09-21-2005, 12:52 PM
I was very into my classic rock stuff, but it was the usual list of suspects. And it was usually the same albums you hear on AOR station or classic rock mix, et el. I discovered a whole new world here at Rave Recs. Have you heard the older Pink Floyd stuff? :p

You mean like Umma Gumma? Yeah, been through the old stuff.


And I liked YES before, but then through comps started hearing YES stuff I never knew existed. Is most of your classic rock exposure limited to Best Of and Greatest Hits stuff. I experienced an epiphany when I finally heard YES albums like 'Drama' and 'Going For The One'....Classic Rock you say? Ever heard King Crimson or Captain Beyond? Both undiscovered gems from the '70s before I started asking questions around here.:p

I have most all of Yes. Tormatto is my fav. King Crimson was ok. Are they still around?


So be open minded. Explore the bands you think you know by listening to some of their lesser known albums...explore bands you've never heard of, or missed the boat on...and listen to new band recs...I never heard of Porcupine Tree before finding RaveRecs, and now they're one of my favorite bands. Same with Spock's Beard (who by the way are reminiscent of older Genesis, not the '80s version).:p

I will try these. I do like both 70's and 80's Genesis.


So take off your coat and stay awhile...hang out...be prepared to accept everyone's generosity...up-date us on your new musical journey.

(new musical journey...Gawd...did I actually write that?) :p

Journey? Not bad either.

By the way, I'm not limited to rock. I do like some jazz (Spiro Gyro, or something like that) or classical can be good, but I don't know who has what style. I prefer very dynamic music.
I own ALL of Rush's CDs, except a few that were not released in the states.

ForeverAutumn
09-21-2005, 02:23 PM
I own ALL of Rush's CDs, except a few that were not released in the states.

I would have thought that all of Rush's CDs would have been released stateside. Regardless, if you know which ones you don't have, PM me with the titles. Your new Canadian friend may be able to set you up. ;)

Kaboom
09-21-2005, 03:46 PM
Actually, i LOVED in the sunday of life. but i guess i'm just a weird, troubled kid. i enjoy chewing on guitar picks, too...

Kaboom
09-21-2005, 03:50 PM
someone here suggested u visit the band's sites when u hear about them, i'd suggest u check out what www.wikipedia.org has to say about them. Its an awesome online encyclopaedia which has helped me loads in choosing music and stuff.
about new music to recommend... well nothing aside from what people have already said here, i'm a newbie too, its just that i'm reckless enough to post even tho my knowledge is very limited!
I'd suggest checking out Wobbler if you can find them. Extremely symphonic prog. I love their stuff, and i'm living off their free samples because the CD is impossible to find here in spain.
Cheers!

skippy
09-21-2005, 04:58 PM
www.amazon.com is not half bad either. Several times I'll look up a band that I know I like and the section "Other that have bought this have also bought" often contains other bands I already like as well. Chances are that any listed in that section that I don't know of I'd like if I already like everyone else listed.

Bill

When I see bands here I haven't heard I often scoot over to Amazon (used to use CDNow) and listen to song clips. Sometimes the bands are too obscure, but much of the time they have clips available.

I also agree that you should ask for comps when they're offered. To this day I still spin "Some Songs by Darius".

GMichael
09-21-2005, 05:06 PM
Actually, i LOVED in the sunday of life. but i guess i'm just a weird, troubled kid. i enjoy chewing on guitar picks, too...

It wasn't completely without merrit. It seemed like it was recorded well. Just wasn't my style.

GMichael
09-21-2005, 05:08 PM
someone here suggested u visit the band's sites when u hear about them, i'd suggest u check out what www.wikipedia.org has to say about them. Its an awesome online encyclopaedia which has helped me loads in choosing music and stuff.
about new music to recommend... well nothing aside from what people have already said here, i'm a newbie too, its just that i'm reckless enough to post even tho my knowledge is very limited!
I'd suggest checking out Wobbler if you can find them. Extremely symphonic prog. I love their stuff, and i'm living off their free samples because the CD is impossible to find here in spain.
Cheers!

Thanks,

I'll check out the link. Wobbler sounds like it has prommise.

GMichael
09-21-2005, 05:12 PM
I would have thought that all of Rush's CDs would have been released stateside. Regardless, if you know which ones you don't have, PM me with the titles. Your new Canadian friend may be able to set you up. ;)

Thanks,

I'll look through their website and try to find them. I know there was at least one live LP that was never released here. I picked up a bootleg copy back in the 80's but it's long gone now. I just assumed there would be more.

3-LockBox
09-21-2005, 06:53 PM
might it have been 'The Sky Moves Sideways'? Their older stuff is much different from the last two albums...in fact, no two PT albums are the same (well, maybe the last two were). I found that their stuff takes a few listens to digest, but then a song or two starts to stick in your head and then....

Anyway, I do like Jazz as well...can't think of anything new though.

You liked 'Tormato' huh...I think at least two others on this board liked it too...I didn't.

Yes, King Crimson is still around...still just as obscure as ever...They had an album out just last year called 'Power To Believe'; a very dark, ambient, light industrial sounding thing with lots of instrumental interludes...just so, so IMO. Did you hear their 'Thrak' album, circa '94? That one is great IMO.

If you liked older Gabriel era Genesis, then you may like Marillion or Spock's Beard or IQ or The Flower Kings, but be warned, the vocalists for these bands are an aquired taste.
Spock's Beard is my favorite of the bunch, but their old vocalist Neal Morse split a few years ago so now they're less artsy than when he was in charge. He was their chief song writer and he was superb at writing epic length songs. He has carried on as a solo artist doing christian-based, prog style music.

I'm sure as soon as you field a few e-mails, you'll have plenty of 'samples' to digest.

Keep us posted

GMichael
09-22-2005, 05:46 AM
Thank you to everyone here. The responses have been overwhelming. At this rate I'll have more comps than I'll know what to do with. Well, actually, I do know what to do with them, but you get what I mean.
Thank you, one and all.

GMichael
09-22-2005, 08:47 AM
I would have thought that all of Rush's CDs would have been released stateside. Regardless, if you know which ones you don't have, PM me with the titles. Your new Canadian friend may be able to set you up. ;)

After going through the list on their website, Anthology, Different Stages, Victor, Rush in Rio, Feedback, and My Favorite Headache, are the ones I don't have in my collection.

But I believe these were all released in the US. I did stumble accoss another site that has a list of bootleg Rush recording. I suspect that what I had on LP was one of these. Here is the list from Rush's site.

Rush, Jan. or Mar. 1974
Fly By Night, Feb. 15, 1975
Caress of Steel, Sep. 1975
2112, Mar. 1976
All The World's A Stage, Sep. 29, 1976
A Farewell to Kings, Sep. 1977
Archives, Apr. 1978
Hemispheres, Oct. 29, 1978
Permanent Waves, Jan. 1, 1980
Moving Pictures, Feb. 12, 1981
Rush Through Time, 1981
Exit Stage Left, Oct. 29, 1981
Signals, Sep. 9, 1982
Anthology, 1984
Grace Under Pressure, Apr. 12, 1984
Power Windows, Oct. 29, 1985
Hold Your Fire, Sep. 8, 1987 A Show Of Hands, Jan. 10, 1989
Presto, Nov. 21, 1989
Chronicles, Sep. 4, 1990
Roll The Bones, Sep. 3, 1991
Counterparts, Oct. 19, 1993
Test for Echo, Sep. 10, 1996
Retrospective I (1974-1980), May 6, 1997
Retrospective II (1981-1987), June 3, 1997
Different Stages, Nov. 10, 1998
Vapor Trails, May 14, 2002
The Spirit Of Radio: Greatest Hits
(1974-1987), Feb. 11, 2003
Rush in Rio, Oct. 21, 2003
Feedback, June 29, 2004
Solo Albums
Victor, Jan. 9, 1996
My Favorite Headache, Nov. 14, 2000

http://www.hf.rim.or.jp/~junya/rushboots/rushboots.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=bootleg+rush

ForeverAutumn
09-22-2005, 09:29 AM
My Favourite Headache wasn't actually a Rush CD. It was a Geddy Lee solo project. But if you're a Rush fan you'll enjoy it.

Davey
09-22-2005, 11:06 AM
I don't really have anything of value to add, but did wanna echo what some of the others said, that I hope you feel comfortable enough to keep hanging around and tossing off a comment now and then. You've obviously been around here for awhile and know some of the people. Most of us do tend to concentrate on new or obscure music, cause, well, it's just much more interesting to talk about, frankly. Love the Beatles and the Who and many of the classics, but don't really have any interest in talking about them anymore. What's to say? :)

Guess that's kind of the way most music boards are, with a heavy emphasis on new music, but not necessarily "new" sounds. Anyway, lots of good music floating around these days, some of it popular, some just off the radar, and some of it waaaay off the radar, but my biggest problem with new music is there's just not enough time to hear all that I wanna hear. Quite a few others around here with the same problem, although we all deal with it in our own unique ways. Nothing wrong with a steady diet of the classics if that's what keeps your boat rockin.

Dusty Chalk
09-22-2005, 08:22 PM
Love the Beatles and the Who and many of the classics, but don't really have any interest in talking about them anymore. What's to say? :)What about the Kinks or T-Rex?

shokhead
09-23-2005, 05:18 AM
If you grew up like me listening to AM and the Beatles and stones and all that. I picked up Motown Greatest Hits and not only is it great music,lots of tunes i forgot and i remember hearing over and over on those hot summer nights on 2nd street driving around all niught in my 68 VW.

Davey
09-23-2005, 06:26 AM
What the Kinks or T-Rex?
I think you've been hangin at obner too much lately. Too cool for prepositions now? ;)

Never say never, sure I talk some about the classics, especially the ones a little left of center like those and Neil Young and VU, and lesser known classics like Mink DeVille and Eno and Graham Parker and Kraftwerk and a few others. I talk about the Beatles and Who sometimes too if I feel like it and the topic seems like a new twist. But in general, you're much more likely to see me wagging on about Wayne Robbins & The Hellsayers or Richmond Fontaine or some other modern but not ready for primetime artist, aren't you?

Dusty Chalk
09-23-2005, 11:37 AM
I think you've been hangin at obner too much lately. Too cool for prepositions now?No, I've just "acquired the suck". I'm over it, now. (Above post fixed, pedant.)

GMichael
09-23-2005, 11:47 AM
If you grew up like me listening to AM and the Beatles and stones and all that. I picked up Motown Greatest Hits and not only is it great music,lots of tunes i forgot and i remember hearing over and over on those hot summer nights on 2nd street driving around all niught in my 68 VW.

I did grow up on AM, the Beatles and George Michael (the DJ, not the singer).
I also had a VW. A 67 fast back with 2 Jenson 6x9 coaxials in the back and a pair of 5 inchers up front. Never did mount them though. They were just stuck to the metal car frame by the power of their magnets. Oh, those were the days. Blasting Deep Purple with no base to speak of.

Hawkeye
09-23-2005, 07:42 PM
GM,
A lot of good suggestions so far. Based on your stated preferences, one cd you should definitely check out is Toy Matinee, released around 1990. I think I've mentioned it here before as one of the best recordings most people haven't heard of. I hear a sound reminiscient of Floyd, Steely Dan, and Toto, among others.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000058TDD/qid=1127533652/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/104-8284400-7588757?v=glance&s=music

Also if you haven't yet, check out Camel. If you like Floyd, Alan Parsons, etc. they share some of the same fan-base.

Have you listened to Kino yet? Mostly Autumn?

Go visit CD Baby - http://www.cdbaby.com/ Lots of independent music there, enough to spend an rainy day listening to samples. "Discover" someone there and bring them back to share.

Lots of good music still out there waiting to be heard, you just have to find it.

BklynBadBoy
10-05-2005, 12:06 PM
Try Atomship(Peter Gabriel meets King Crimson), Moments in Grace(Kansas meets Genisis),Switcfoot[Squeeze meets Tom Petty)

QUOTE=GMichael]It's not that I don't like any new music. But when I do hear something I like on the radio and go out to buy the CD, it turns out that there's only the one good song on the whole CD. Are there any newer CD's that have more than one or two good songs?
My style of listening is classic rock. But You can listen to the same songs for just so long.
I have seen posts here telling of good bands but I haven't heard of any of these. I don't know who does what kind of music. Can anyone tell me who of today's artists compare to:

Rush:
Yes:
Pinkfloyd:
Eagles:
Boston:
Genisis: Acroma
Aerosmith:
Van Haylen:
etc...
I have found that I am starting to like other music as well. Such as Jule, avril lavigne, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride.[/QUOTE]

Dusty Chalk
10-05-2005, 01:23 PM
Try Atomship(Peter Gabriel meets King Crimson)...Which period PG meets which period KC?
...Moments in Grace(Kansas meets Genesis)Which period Genesis?

Either way, I'm going to try to check both of these out.