sorry guys... I mistakenly uploaded the wrong version of Complicated Game last time. The fully nuanced version is up now:
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Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
I was just listening to this one yesterday and thinking that it was not my favorite XTC album (and still great) but this was one of the remastered versions with bonus tracks and the song Desert Island is among the finest things they have ever done.
I happen to love the whole damn catalog so it's like picking my favorite/least favorite Beatles album, impossible to do.
The only bands I truly love without reserve: Yes, Genesis, Guided By Voices and XTC.
XTC was one of the only bands to have never recorded an "off" LP. They were all great, (Especially Drums & Wires but that's just me.)
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I could never get into Mummer for some reason. Maybe I'll have to try again!
I liked the Dukes of Stratosphear albums back when they came out and still do, but tried and didn't like any XTC. I do like the Jellyfish - Spilt Milk album for incredibly well crafted pop, but overall it's not my bag. Is it comprable? Maybe I should re-visit.
Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
SKYLARKING is a Top 10 of all time album for me. Most of their others are all very worthwhile listens as well especially the 2 that follow. I've been reexploring the old stuff via the Steven Wilson mixes and I really like what I hear! Love them.
Guided By Voices mastermind Robert Pollard maintains the perfect balance of the "Four P's":
Punk
Pop
Prog
Psych
Like R. Stevie Moore, he is very prolific and not for every taste!!!
For the Prog listener, I would recommend Mag Earwgig! or Earthquake Glue. But all 102 LP's he's released are worthy additions to any collection.
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Skylarking was my introduction to XTC. I have to admit, though, that Todd Rundgren's production was a little heavy handed with Todd's sonic fingerprints all over it. That's not a bad thing, IMHO, but I can see where Andy Partridge comes off not liking the record because in a way, Todd highjacked the sound of the group and was somewhat dictatorial in the sessions.
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There's a few videos on YT that address those sessions and yes, it was truly a match made in hell, but in my opinion Todd's influence remained in the band's sound and approach. As multilayered as Skylarking is, it was Todd's mission to declutter Partridge's kitchen sink arrangements. Partridge was resentful but he's softened since then. Todd, not so much.
And to this day Todd still seems like he can't move on from this and maintains that these sessions have permanently fucked him up . It's ok though, i love what he did for that record and i still want to go to his tiki joint in Hawaii and have some strong-assed rum drinks.
Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
LP - When I try to download it I get permission denied?
Cobra handling and cocaine use are a bad mix.
try this link Dan'l
http://www.mediafire.com/folder/1t152c486dfpl/XTC
Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
Same thing: "Permission denied."
Cobra handling and cocaine use are a bad mix.
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