Yezda Urfa

[Trane]

those guys put me to sleep.

so is Yezda, TBH

[Zeuhlmate]

Yezda Urfa are quite interesting and amazing musicians, but I am not often in the mood for listening to 5uu's, Dixie Dregs and Gentle Giant in the same track.
I guess they would be a great live act though.

[Scrotum Scissor]

The only US prog that I'd consider a "Classic" is Victor Peraino's Kingdom Come-No Man's Land.

I disagree.

[Brian Griffin]

Some winning personalities are shinning in the thread!

For Symphonic fans, Yezda Urfa are an absolute must, both top shelf IMO

BG

[Koreabruce]

I always liked Yezda Urfa and thought they were pleasingly quirky. Both Sacred Baboon and Boris are enjoyable releases. I was saddened to hear of singer Rick Rodenbaugh's passing back in March of 2008 (He was 54). There's a live document of their NEARfest appearance, which is not bad at all. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/YezdaUrfa

[Levgan]

I haven’t heard the self-titled official release but I hear a lot of folks bashing it; it has an alternate version of “Gwen’s Madrigal,” otherwise there’s no overlap with their other releases. The 2007 album is more archival stuff. I remember it getting a bit of a plug at the time (maybe even an original member or two posting to the board) but I haven’t heard much about it since. Haven’t heard, but good God, is that cover art ugly with a capital UG or what?

Thanks guys for the info re: the 2007 Pentwater album. But mentioning that cover was cruel. My eyes still bleed...

[Phlakaton]

Yezda Urfa are quite interesting and amazing musicians, but I am not often in the mood for listening to 5uu's, Dixie Dregs and Gentle Giant in the same track.
I guess they would be a great live act though.

Shiiizz.... that is a description that would get me to buy their album totally unheard. lol