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by LarryD
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals

Funny you ask about their previous release ......I was just playing the new one and thinking about how different this one is from the previous one ... and I mean totally different. This one is pure post-rock / Anathema worship and his vocals are stellar. The previous one is more in the Neo-Prog / Pr...
by LarryD
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World
Replies: 17
Views: 948

Re: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World

I'm in agreement with everything that everyone here said ......... I'm loving the disc and it seems like a return to an earlier form, and as said, there are no surprises or even any wow moments although the long end track does come close. Labrie sounds great - and Petrucci seems a little laid back ....
by LarryD
Tue Oct 26, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World
Replies: 17
Views: 948

Re: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World

On first listen, this is a quite good but not extraordinarily album. It lacks in the ability to really surprise and wow the listener compared to their other more recent works. The songs are perfectly solid yet don't seem to fully come together as well-rounded pieces. The Alien, Transcending Time, a...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: AVANDRA / Skylighting ..........
Replies: 1
Views: 246

AVANDRA / Skylighting ..........

So here we have a band from Puerto Rico of all places, playing some sort of hybrid between Progressive Rock and Metal ...... I cannot for the life of me, describe this. I think we touched on this band some moons ago, and although I don' t know the backstory, I do know that The Lasers Edge now has th...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World
Replies: 17
Views: 948

Re: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World

I don't expect anything from them. I'm not asking them to break all the rules and do something no one has ever heard before. They're going to sound like them, and that's fine. In general, that's actually what we want. It's just not, for me, as exciting to listen to an album when I could correctly p...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World
Replies: 17
Views: 948

Re: Dream Theater - A View from the Top of the World

I'm waiting for my copy to arrive ....... I'm hearing really good things about this disc, and I'm anxious to get it on the system. As I read and hear some of the comments (and this is not a dig on anyone - I value everyone's opinion), I'm wondering what do we expect from a band like Dream Theater to...
by LarryD
Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals

First pass thru this one on stream ....... I'm torn. As you guys have said, this is now Post-Rock Anathema style ........ anyone into Anathema should check this one out........ I like the previous effort, more song oriented, more groove whereas this one sounds the same song to song ....... you reall...
by LarryD
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals

LASERCD wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:06 am
Will have stock soon.
*** :D
by LarryD
Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals

I only see this as an import - but its streaming so I'll check it out and asap and post the thoughts .......
by LarryD
Wed Oct 20, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: A Dyeing Planet-Zero Hour news
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Re: A Dyeing Planet-Zero Hour news

Vocals are excellent - music is very good - production is horrible. I'm having a tough time enjoying this one due to the rough sound ........ on the main system I can't do it ..... but even when I put it down to the computer level, it is very muffled and dull. Not sure what happened, but its not me ...
by LarryD
Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:33 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Rush Tribute at Football Game - For Guy and other Rush Fans
Replies: 3
Views: 307

Re: Rush Tribute at Football Game - For Guy and other Rush Fans

Absolutely incredible. So well done.
by LarryD
Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:18 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Threshold: Surface To Stage - Expanded Edition
Replies: 7
Views: 501

Re: Threshold: Surface To Stage - Expanded Edition

Mark wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:41 am
I'll bite if it's a blu-ray or DVD.
****Here here. +1.
by LarryD
Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …
Replies: 13
Views: 556

Re: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …

LOL I don't know what else you want. My favorites from that decade (2010-2019) are still the same within prog metal, so it isn't gonna be different if I post a new list today, as it'll be the same albums :) ***I just want to be able to agree with you ....... ***I don't even know why I love you........
by LarryD
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals

I'm really looking forward to this one as well ........ I enjoyed the previous one very much.
by LarryD
Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …
Replies: 13
Views: 556

Re: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …

We should do a "best prog metal post from 2010-present" ...... to me, the best prog metal years were from 1995-2010. Not withstanding Queensryche, Fates Warning and the previous pioneers. I'm talking internet discovered prog if you will ...... those years were the best and most fun to discover........
by LarryD
Fri Oct 08, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …
Replies: 13
Views: 556

Re: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …

We should do a "best prog metal post from 2010-present" ...... to me, the best prog metal years were from 1995-2010. Not withstanding Queensryche, Fates Warning and the previous pioneers. I'm talking internet discovered prog if you will ...... those years were the best and most fun to discover.........
by LarryD
Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …
Replies: 13
Views: 556

Re: It’s always a [insert album here] kind of day …

Cool post - and as if you didn't know some of mine ........ :wink: Symphony X / V Shadow Gallery / Tyranny Seventh Wonder / Mercy Falls Queensryche / Operation : Mindcrime Superior / Behind Riverside / Second Life Syndrome Ayreon / The Final Experiment Sylvan / Posthumous Slence After Forever / Invi...
by LarryD
Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Question about the board format
Replies: 6
Views: 399

Re: Question about the board format

I like the one thread format since this board is as inactive as it is. If anyone feels different perhaps they should start posting more themselves. It’s easy enough to complain if you ain’t bringing anything new to the table. Perhaps the problem here is that there aren't a lot of new releases that ...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Question about the board format
Replies: 6
Views: 399

Re: Question about the board format

Triggered by the "New stuff Friday" thread... Within a thread (aka "topic"), is there a way to flag, or highlight (for instance, display with a different background color), or even hide (if nothing else applies) the "already read" posts? The above mentioned thread is very interesting, but it's a bi...
by LarryD
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: SYLVAN / One to Zero ...... what happened ?
Replies: 4
Views: 434

Re: SYLVAN / One to Zero ...... what happened ?

Album currently playing... I'm at track 5 of 10... I'm wondering if I will press stop right away... boring... ****I had to stop it several times before I could get through the whole thing when I first got it. After I played the whole thing through, I never went back again. With each disc, this band...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: A Dyeing Planet-Zero Hour news
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Re: A Dyeing Planet-Zero Hour news

Excellent on all sides !!!!!!! Thanks Erik.
by LarryD
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Best of lists ?
Replies: 17
Views: 999

Re: Best of lists ?

Need "Norchestration" - Maybe not as strong as the last two, but still a strong effort. Fates meets Kingcrow in Greece.
***This could be my #1 disc of the year.
by LarryD
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: My Kamelot Journey
Replies: 9
Views: 486

Re: My Kamelot Journey

Yes to all of that ..... but a BIG yes to the I am the Empire show. It sort of does away with that " Tommy is Khan" thing and becomes "Tommy is Tommy" ........ I can't call it the greatest show ever (The Khan show in Oslo is better for me) but regardless - if I never buy another Kamelot disc again, ...
by LarryD
Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:07 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Best of lists ?
Replies: 17
Views: 999

Best of lists ?

I don't think we did a half year best of list request this year .......... anyone care to start one ? Or at least a list of contenders for the 3/4 mark ?
by LarryD
Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Riverside

That doesn’t make sense … you’re saying you didn’t like their last 3 albums and blame it on Piotr leaving. He didn’t leave, but died before the last album. So the two of three you don’t like was with him very much onboard. ***I'm saying that I don't like anything past Anno Domine - and I'm saying t...
by LarryD
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Riverside

I seem to the opposite of what people are feeling ..... I'm in the camp that once Pietr left, the soul of the band went with it .... I have not enjoyed what they have put out since....... I forget where I left off, but it was maybe 1-2 disc after that I didn't care for what was going on ....... 1) ...
by LarryD
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: off Topic: Anyone know how Troy and Todd Are Doing?
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: off Topic: Anyone know how Troy and Todd Are Doing?

I am fine! We evac'd to the in-laws in the opposite corner of the state. We got insanely lucky and only had to clean debris out of the back yard. The house lost power for about 24-36 hours, but we were able to come home Tuesday. I only got internet back Thursday night and we took my wife in for a s...
by LarryD
Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:19 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Riverside

Sometimes a band loses a member, however which way, it doesn't matter and the band carries on and writes good music and everyone is happy ..... but sometimes, a band loses a member, and all of a sudden that magical chemistry is disrupted and A) either the band can't continue the magic or B) the fan ...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Riverside
Replies: 15
Views: 817

Re: Riverside

I seem to the opposite of what people are feeling ..... I'm in the camp that once Pietr left, the soul of the band went with it .... I have not enjoyed what they have put out since....... I forget where I left off, but it was maybe 1-2 disc after that I didn't care for what was going on .......
by LarryD
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: off Topic: Anyone know how Troy and Todd Are Doing?
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: off Topic: Anyone know how Troy and Todd Are Doing?

They are ok --- they don't have power. running water, and spotty internet / cell phone service ............ I believe that Todd has running water back, but they did not lose their houses like they did with Katrina .......... It will take some time to get back to "normal" but they are survivors and a...
by LarryD
Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: ACOLYTE / Entropy - great prog metal.
Replies: 0
Views: 510

ACOLYTE / Entropy - great prog metal.

Finally some outstanding prog metal in our lives from down under ........ check out Acolyte, this great band from Australia that plays classic prog metal with a modern vibe to it ...... the band has a female singer, but not the kind we are used to. Morgan Leigh-Brown has a mature, almost husky voice...
by LarryD
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Neal Morse Band - Live in Tilburg 2017 (Similitude of a Dream) bluray.
Replies: 0
Views: 400

The Neal Morse Band - Live in Tilburg 2017 (Similitude of a Dream) bluray.

This is one of those times where I just don't have an answer to this question - why didn't I get this bluray sooner ? I love the CD, I love the concept, and it could only be great played live as those who saw it can attest to ( and I am jealous of those of you that did ). So while I'm not late on th...
by LarryD
Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:49 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Some music from The Lasers Edge ........
Replies: 12
Views: 742

Re: Some music from The Lasers Edge ........

DEVIN TOWNSEND - I’ve got no idea why you’d buy any of his stuff, as to me it’s just noise (except the Ziltoid albums). Seems like your comments fall in same line mostly… BLASPHEMY, I say..... BLASPHEMY! :twisted: ***I'm not even a casual fan .... but I do like the Ziltoid stuff, especially the sho...
by LarryD
Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Larry - thanks for turning me on to this band
Replies: 2
Views: 310

Re: Larry - thanks for turning me on to this band

I remember reading one of your posts about this band and I got their CD and absolutely love it!!! I'm speaking of Manimal.... And tell me what you think about this performance? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gbgd5IJdaI I would love if these guys did a DVD!! ***So cool that you got into these guys...
by LarryD
Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Some music from The Lasers Edge ........
Replies: 12
Views: 742

Re: Some music from The Lasers Edge ........

Some quick thoughts on all of this ....... have gone thru most of it once, some more......... KARMAKANIC / Entering the Spectra - I'm pretty sure I had this at one time. I saw them at a Nearfest show and I was blown away. I'm trying to recapture the glory. ****As I remember. Good prog rock with a co...