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by LarryD
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......
Replies: 28
Views: 658

Re: ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......

I agree. Damian's voice is so distinctive that when I hear it my brain goes "this is a Damian album" not "this is an Arena album". I feel the same way about Fabio in Angra. In both cases I like the singers and bands but I would rather they not be together even though they produce quality albums... ...
by LarryD
Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......
Replies: 28
Views: 658

Re: ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......

1) I’m surprised you are a late comer to the band. I thought you jumped on board like I did with the debut in 1995. Perhaps that’s why you’re so married to the sound of “immortal” and “visitor”. ***Consider me old. I can only remember back as far as 1998 .....I was on board with you on the debut, j...
by LarryD
Thu Nov 10, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New Earthside song
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Re: New Earthside song

For whatever reason, I didn't care for that song ......... I love the previous disc, and the band itself ........ but this song just didn't do it for me.
by LarryD
Thu Nov 10, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......
Replies: 28
Views: 658

ARENA / The Theory of Molecular Inheritance ......

Thanks to The Lasers Edge I finally got my hands on a copy of the new Arena disc. It is no secret that the band has set the price of the disc at $24, something that Im' sure doesn't sit well with lots of people, including me. From what I'm reading and hearing, the band ( or Clive Nolan ) has decided...
by LarryD
Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Instabuy bands?
Replies: 18
Views: 639

Re: Instabuy bands?

If you had asked me this 10 years ago - the list would have been much longer. Now, it has greatly diminished. Without looking at the collection and going thru my aging memory, it would be these ( in our genre ) - Dream Theater Vanden Plas Threshold Arena IQ Pendragon Mystery (VP & Threshold are subj...
by LarryD
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:03 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

ARENA - The Theory of Molecular Inheritance It took way too long for this to finally appear on iTunes (I think it was released on CD 2 or 3 weeks ago), but finally it's here and I've now listened to it from start to finish 6-7 times, and I'm stunned about how good this is. My expectations were high...
by LarryD
Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Top Favorite Neo-Prog Albums ... rank them
Replies: 3
Views: 225

Re: Top Favorite Neo-Prog Albums ... rank them

I'm taking the lazy man's route (again) and just listing some of my favs here ....... no order except for alphabetical. I've gotten rid of at least half of my Neo collection and kept only the ones that I go back to frequently or that they blew me away way back when and I don't have the heart to get ...
by LarryD
Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:48 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: What happened to the some of the older board posters?
Replies: 16
Views: 618

Re: What happened to the some of the older board posters?

Yea I know the feeling. Heck, I'm listening to the Carpenters and Bread right now, still two of my favorite bands of the 70s :) and then I'll probably break out my Kitaro collection, great relaxation music....... ***Funny you write this ..... I just finished up listening to Sting's greatest hits .....
by LarryD
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: What happened to the some of the older board posters?
Replies: 16
Views: 618

Re: What happened to the some of the older board posters?

I've been listening to very little metal lately .......... some of the newer stuff like Vanden Plas, Virtual Symmetry, Edenbridge, the Conception re-masters, etc still get plays...... but since its Halloween, the whole month it has been mostly movie soundtracks, John Carpenter, scary movie compilat...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 31, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: What happened to the some of the older board posters?
Replies: 16
Views: 618

Re: What happened to the some of the older board posters?

I've been listening to very little metal lately .......... some of the newer stuff like Vanden Plas, Virtual Symmetry, Edenbridge, the Conception re-masters, etc still get plays...... but since its Halloween, the whole month it has been mostly movie soundtracks, John Carpenter, scary movie compilati...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: What happened to the some of the older board posters?
Replies: 16
Views: 618

Re: What happened to the some of the older board posters?

I noticed that folks like Guy, Stevie W, Troy, Todd and Dweeb seemed to have moved on from this board.... I hope they are well with their health or maybe their musical tastes changed?.............It's such a different board compared to what is use to be years ago .... So sad :( Dusty ***Dusty - tha...
by LarryD
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......
Replies: 7
Views: 266

Re: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......

Pretty sure you have said the same thing after the last 2-3 releases! :) ****This is it !!!! I'm telling you .... I'm much older and wiser this time around ........ well........ :wink: There are certain bands that I know exactly what I am getting any time a new album comes out. Vanden Plas, Thresho...
by LarryD
Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......
Replies: 7
Views: 266

Re: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......

I'm gradually trying to clean out the collection, and working through all my old discs to thin the herd a wee bit..... Actually JUST started listening to all the old Edenbridges last week, and Shangi-La just arrived today from Ken. Through the first three albums, and everything continues to track j...
by LarryD
Sat Oct 15, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......
Replies: 7
Views: 266

Re: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......

I just counted 6 Edenbridge (and 3 Lanvall) albums in my collection ... I think that's about 4 too many, as I honestly never go back and listen to them. Not saying Sabine isn't a great vocalist, or that Arne (Lanvall) isn't a really good composer and guitarist, but it just becomes the same way too ...
by LarryD
Fri Oct 14, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......
Replies: 7
Views: 266

EDENBRIDGE / Shangri-La.......

I figure there are about 3 people total here that would even consider buying this disc - so I'll keep it short. If you are remotely interested in this band, then you know ahead of time what you are getting ..... nothing has changed here. Artwork - beautiful. Songs - some beautiful. Sabine - beautifu...
by LarryD
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: PHILOSOPHOBIA / Philosophobia ....
Replies: 7
Views: 436

Re: PHILOSOPHOBIA / Philosophobia ....

Loving this album..... Getting the obvious out of the way, the combination of the Wastefall vocalist and Kristofer Gildenlow does lend an immediate early era Pain of Salvation sound to some of this, but it's definitely not a POS clone.... It's not as quirky as PoS, trending more in the heavy end of...
by LarryD
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:28 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Virtual Symmetry
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Virtual Symmetry

Been spending some time with this one ...... I would say that this is their most technical release to date as there is a lot going on here. Those who like their prog metal played a little more on the complex will do well with this one. It seems as though they have upped their "chops" game and it's o...
by LarryD
Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:23 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: ARENA / Time Capsule video ........
Replies: 2
Views: 194

ARENA / Time Capsule video ........

Thanks to Claus for sending this to me ....... Arena releases their first video for the new upcoming album "The Theory of Molecular Inheritance" ........ it should put any fears away of having Damian Wilson singing for them (myself included and I'm a huge Damian fan) ......if the rest of the album i...
by LarryD
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: The Forgotten Heroes of Power Metal Thread
Replies: 27
Views: 6894

Re: The Forgotten Heroes of Power Metal Thread

Claus --

Check out "Crimson Skies" when you can ......... MIke Andersson has such a powerful / melodic voice ....... to me, CS is their most "proggy" ...... but also their most powerful as well .......
by LarryD
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Full live concert of Symphony X
Replies: 7
Views: 379

Re: Full live concert of Symphony X

The audio was horrible on that show ..... video was very good for a one person shot, but man the sound was so muffled I had to really dig in to hear what song they were playing ..... I have no problem watching shows like this as long as the audio / video quality are good ..... but geez man, just rel...
by LarryD
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:35 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: All Things Fallen
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: All Things Fallen

I'm at a loss on that one..... There's nothing on here that makes me think 80s at all. I hear an amalgamation of bits of different old school prog/power/metal bands, but all circa early 2000s. Flashes of different pieces, but Evergrey is probably dominant musically. MidKnight said the vocals gave h...
by LarryD
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: All Things Fallen
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: All Things Fallen

I found it a little "too" 80-ish melodic metal ...... or am I missing something ? Vocals were very good ........music is very good as well just a little "dated" from what I'm hearing ? I should love this ...... but my aging ears don't ........
by LarryD
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Virtual Symmetry
Replies: 6
Views: 335

Re: Virtual Symmetry

Mine is on the way..............
by LarryD
Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Anima Morte / Serpents in the Field of Sleep ......
Replies: 2
Views: 152

Anima Morte / Serpents in the Field of Sleep ......

I don't recall anyone talking about this one ......or maybe I missed it. Just ordered this in time for Halloween ...... a supergroup of sorts starring the great Teddy Moller on drums. Sounds fantastic and seems to right up my alley for cinematic prog..... https://www.lasercd.com/cd/serpents-fields-s...
by LarryD
Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.
Replies: 11
Views: 308

Re: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.

***Scott - start with either PURE or Love Over Fear ....... they should give you a pretty good idea of what they are all about. In your case, I would start with PURE first. Funny how we just went in two completely opposite directions on this one..... :) ***Yeah I saw that ..... I went that route as...
by LarryD
Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.
Replies: 11
Views: 308

Re: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.

I've never gone down the Pendragon path. I vaguely know of them and have probably heard a song or two. I might be mixing them up with Galahad. British neo prog is not my strong suit. Knowing my tastes for more than 20 years, Larry, or anyone, where would I best start with them? I could just randoml...
by LarryD
Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:18 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: New stuff Friday ...
Replies: 513
Views: 34821

Re: New stuff Friday ...

I tried to give "unprocessed" a chance, but I just can't stomach the vocals, just too radio and modern sounding for my ears.........Also, seems more rock than metal, but maybe there are other songs that are more metal.... ***I felt the same way. Now I'm hoping we are talking the right thing, we are...
by LarryD
Wed Sep 14, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Conception re-masters at The Lasers Edge....
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: Conception re-masters at The Lasers Edge....

FLOW sounds amazing re-mastered, although it had a great sound to begin with ...... the re-master really brought the vocals to the forefront, and the music itself sounds cleaner in scope ....... IN YOUR MULTITUDE sounds really good - but the recording originally was very dry and almost void of any r...
by LarryD
Mon Sep 12, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.
Replies: 11
Views: 308

PENDRAGON / Fallen Dreams and Angels - and all the loose ends.

So there I was bitching about marketing weirdness with Within Temptation, and then Pendragon releases this disc. So THIS is how you release something already done. Let's take 15 songs - some of which are bonus tracks from really old Pendragon discs.... let's take some demos, unreleased tracks, and l...
by LarryD
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......

I srpung for the Acoustic NIght at the Theater VINYL which sounds fabulous !!!!!! I already had it on CD (original) and the newly re-issued CD comes with 3 bonus tracks, one of which is the demo for Utopia, which is already on the disc .... wtf ? I will never understand the marketing ideas for some ...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 09, 2022 12:37 pm
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......

He already did a "special edition" reissue of it back in like 2005? With a whole bonus disc of acoustic and alternate versions? But yeah, it's almost like he views this and "Actual Fantasy" as outliers..... I'd love to see this one performed in full at some point, along with other "greatest hits" *...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Re: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......

My OCD wants to order these, as I do see a few bonus tracks I don't have..... But resisting the urge for now. Also saw Arjen is re-releasing Universal Migrator with a remix / remaster plus a bonus CD of mostly unreleased stuff. Same situation there.... Nothing on there that I can't live without. **...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......
Replies: 5
Views: 193

Within Temptation releases re-issued catalogue.......

Here we have another band re-issuing their music sans releasing anything new ......this time it's Within Temptation releasing all of their discs in a special box, with bonus tracks added to each one ..... these are not re-mastered by the way. You can check them out here - and I see them at Amazon as...
by LarryD
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: PM: Core
Topic: Conception re-masters at The Lasers Edge....
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: Conception re-masters at The Lasers Edge....

Scott B wrote:
Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:10 am
Bah! Where's the vinyl???
***Its out there - and the price is whopping. Thus the CD purchase.