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by MitchG
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 435
Views: 20666

Re: What are you listening to right now?

I am currently on a Night Ranger and Extreme binge ........ loved both of these bands in the 80s ........and still do. Both have two of the best guitarists ever in Brad Gillis (NR) and Nuno Bettencourt (EX). I've whipped out all of my DVD shows of these bands, and currently playing a Night Ranger s...
by MitchG
Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Stone Fury & Kingdom Come
Replies: 4
Views: 379

Re: Stone Fury & Kingdom Come

Man, I love Stone Fury and Lenny's voice so much. They only put out two albums...the second, Let Them Talk , is definitely some melodic cheese but I love the hell out of it (it was a favorite of Rifkin's as well...we didn't always see eye-to-eye, but on Stone Fury we did). The later Kingdom Come stu...
by MitchG
Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine - A Documentary Film
Replies: 6
Views: 372

Re: Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine - A Documentary Film

It was a really fun watch (I paid for it on demand through Amazon IIRC). It was clearly something the band endorsed/produced so it glossed over a lot (and maybe that's why Progressions of Power got little mention given that I don't think it did much commercially) and had more focus on the get-a-life...
by MitchG
Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:50 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Riverside

I agree they're an exceptional band, and I thought Wasteland was wonderful. I saw them on their US tour (hadn't gotten to see them at ProgPower) and was blown away. I know the loss of Piotr was huge, and he really is a special part of their earlier albums, but the songwriting and overall feeling/ton...
by MitchG
Wed May 05, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: How did you end up here?
Replies: 19
Views: 1062

Re: How did you end up here?

Sometime around '98 for me; I was doing a web search (I think it was pre-Google..probably Alta Vista or something :D ) on Riot's Fire Down Under. I don't remember what I was looking for exactly, but it led me to the PM board and a post of Misfit's. Stuck around ever since (both boards actually) to s...
by MitchG
Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Wow! Jason Bieler goes prog! And I'm in love!
Replies: 9
Views: 819

Re: Wow! Jason Bieler goes prog! And I'm in love!

Just listened to this for the first time. I really liked the first couple tracks, but struggled getting through the rest. It turns out I have the same problem with this that I tended to have with Saigon Kick: it's just stylistically all over the place. I have trouble getting into a groove with it an...
by MitchG
Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:16 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Forgotten Heroes of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Thread
Replies: 30
Views: 5112

Re: The Forgotten Heroes of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Thread

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61S9TGDGE5L.jpg There's a small handful of bands that immediately come to mind when I think of the category of great but criminally underrated rock/metal bands (one of them is Riot, although they aren't underrated among this knowledgeable group, but ...
by MitchG
Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Does anyone care about Kamelot anymore ? New concert DVD....
Replies: 16
Views: 1929

Re: Does anyone care about Kamelot anymore ? New concert DVD....

There was a time that Kamelot was my favorite band on the planet, and I probably had a man-crush on Roy Khan. But even the last release w/ Roy was showing real stagnation in the songwriting. When Roy left I gave Silverthorn a chance, and while Tommy was more than competent, it was lacking the soul t...
by MitchG
Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside - thoughts?
Replies: 7
Views: 806

Re: Riverside - thoughts?

I really like this band, and like things about just about all of their albums (except Eye of the Soundscape which just seems like a throwaway to me). I actually think Wasteland is wonderful. Gun to my head I would probably pick Shrine... as my favorite. I'm sad I never got to see them w/ Piotr, but ...
by MitchG
Tue Jul 14, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Paul Manzi Leaves Arena
Replies: 9
Views: 1203

Re: Paul Manzi Leaves Arena

gazinwales wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:38 pm
I wouldn't mind seeing Damien Wilson come in, I think his voice would suit Arena.
Your wish is their command:

https://www.loudersound.com/news/damian ... oins-arena
by MitchG
Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Conception New Record in 2020
Replies: 45
Views: 8827

Re: Conception New Record in 2020

sabatar wrote:
Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:01 am
I wanted longer solos by Tore....
This is probably my one real complaint with this album.....I really want Tore to let loose.
by MitchG
Tue Apr 14, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Conception New Record in 2020
Replies: 45
Views: 8827

Re: Conception New Record in 2020

Such a strange mix of opinions on this. Personally I'm loving it and it's growing on me with each listen. And I'm with Claus and BC...."Of Ravens and Pigs" is the best song on the album. It's the only song that really tries to do something different, and it's also just a great song overall. Oh, and ...
by MitchG
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:06 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Whitesnake?
Replies: 10
Views: 1888

Re: Whitesnake?

So for me Whitesnake, it's the eponymous album and that's it? or I'm missing something? For me, Slide it In is an essential Whitesnake album. As Claus said, it's sort of a mix between the older, bluesier stuff and the huge mainstream-rock sound they became known for. But get the US version (which w...
by MitchG
Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Forgotten Heroes of Neo-Prog Thread
Replies: 61
Views: 17502

Re: The Forgotten Heroes of Neo-Prog Thread

This is less of an addition to this list and more of a question: Is Fish considered no-prog? His first couple of solo albums are so Marillion-esque that they almost HAVE to be, but he definitely became a little more mainstream / straight ahead rock for awhile..... I was just listening to one of his...
by MitchG
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Coma Rossi
Replies: 14
Views: 2406

Re: Coma Rossi

I just listened to it after seeing the discussion here. In general I found the vocal melodies and songs pretty dull, *but* the instrumental track "Jomolumga Is Far Away" was amazing. I save that off to a Spotify playlist, but doubt I'll return to the album.
by MitchG
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Leprous - Pitfalls
Replies: 11
Views: 2182

Re: Leprous - Pitfalls

Some of this album sounds like later-era A-Ha gone prog. And I'm ok with that.....really liking this album a lot.
by MitchG
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:16 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Arena - Back Catalogue Discussion
Replies: 14
Views: 2039

Re: Arena - Back Catalogue Discussion

#9 is (unfortunately) locked in at the bottom - I've tried and tried but in my opinion it's the only dud in their discography, and it might be the silly concept that kills it for me?! It's not horrible in any way, but it's the least listened of their discs with me. While I agree that Pepper's Ghost...
by MitchG
Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Port Noir - The New Routine
Replies: 35
Views: 5830

Re: Port Noir - The New Routine

I must have listened to this album a hundred times by now - there's absolutely nothing that comes remotely close to this as far as album of the year for me. It's just far and above anything else I've heard all year. I know this won't be music that sits well with most around here. It's not "prog met...
by MitchG
Tue Jun 18, 2019 6:06 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Great songs from not-great albums
Replies: 13
Views: 2202

Re: Great songs from not-great albums

My choice would be "I'm in Love with My Car" from Queen's "A Night at the Opera". This is a proper rock song without the twee shenanigans that typically blight much of Queen's music and certainly the rest of the album. Whaaaaaa? You would discount "The Prophet's Song" and "Bohemian Rhapsody"? Heres...
by MitchG
Mon May 20, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Neo-Prog: Where should I look now?
Replies: 55
Views: 9676

Re: Neo-Prog: Where should I look now?

At the risk of being obvious, I would think you'd want to add Fish; while not all his solo material falls clearly into the neo-prog camp, his brilliant first solo album probably does. Other than that, you've got most of the ones I could think of off the top of my head. One that's missing (but probab...
by MitchG
Fri May 17, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Port Noir - The New Routine
Replies: 35
Views: 5830

Re: Port Noir - The New Routine

Just an update to say that I'm now all-in on this album. Yeah, there's some repetition in structure/melody on a couple songs, a blatant Beastie Boys homage/rip-off, and a clear aim at conquering the charts rather than paddling in the Katatonia and Tool-lite waters their earlier (and awesome) materia...
by MitchG
Mon May 13, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Port Noir - The New Routine
Replies: 35
Views: 5830

Re: Port Noir - The New Routine

I'll need to give it some more spins obviously, but I'm a little lukewarm on first listen. I loved "Old Fashioned", but it seems like "Flawless" is practically a carbon copy. That's the problem I'm having on first blush: everything on it sounds the same. I like the electronica touches that they were...
by MitchG
Wed Mar 27, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New A.C.T. on the way ...
Replies: 17
Views: 2523

Re: New A.C.T. on the way ...

Definitely sounds like A.C.T.! That video doesn't do them any favors, however. :D
by MitchG
Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:30 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Enchant: Please guide me
Replies: 16
Views: 2318

Re: Enchant: Please guide me

This is my current Enchant playlist. Not necessarily the best but are my personal favs from them Under Fire The Thirst Oasis What to Say Juggling Knives Black Eyes Broken Glass Paint the Picture Catharsis At Death's Door Pure Fade 2 Grey What To Say Blindsided Colors Fade There's some acoustic vers...
by MitchG
Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:07 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Enchant: Please guide me
Replies: 16
Views: 2318

Re: Enchant: Please guide me

Gaetan -- I'll agree with Random Axe in that you get some fantastic songs from each disc and make a full disc of greats....... I never had the patience to do that, so I too gave up on the band many moons ago ...... You are right about Blueprint - it's their signature disc, but it gets weaker as it ...
by MitchG
Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Port Noir - The New Routine
Replies: 35
Views: 5830

Re: Port Noir - The New Routine

Checked them out and I do like them. The newer stuff seems a lot less heavier than the older stuff that I tried on YouTube such as "Sun dé man". Not a bad thing that it's less heavy...just an observation. Actually my favorite part so far is the drummer and then the vocals. Not sure what that means ...
by MitchG
Tue Mar 19, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Port Noir - The New Routine
Replies: 35
Views: 5830

Re: Port Noir - The New Routine

I absolutely love these guys, and I'm digging the new stuff. Definitely a different direction for them; I feel it could hit well in the States. Hoping for a tour here.
by MitchG
Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Forgotten Heroes of Prog Metal Thread
Replies: 195
Views: 63866

Re: The Forgotten Heroes of Prog Metal Thread

Fun thread. I did love me some Time Machine back in the day. This thread reminded me of a side project from one or two of the TM guys (don't recall the specifics, I just know there was a TM connection): Khali - s/t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqYh7kHfOIM I didn't care for the singer quite as mu...
by MitchG
Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Forgotten Heroes of Prog Metal Thread
Replies: 195
Views: 63866

Re: The Forgotten Heroes of Prog Metal Thread

Fun thread. I did love me some Time Machine back in the day. This thread reminded me of a side project from one or two of the TM guys (don't recall the specifics, I just know there was a TM connection): Khali - s/t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqYh7kHfOIM I didn't care for the singer quite as muc...