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Case in point.

I'd submit that it's not actually politics that are dividing us. Our personal opinions, positions, and disagreements have always existed. But in the last 5-10 years especially, politics and (perhaps...

In continuation of highlighting some releases from 2020, next up is the return of Norwegian proggers Airbag, and their 2020 release A Day at the Beach. The group has made subtle changes to their...

I'll just close it since it's mostly about fondling.


Here is the other thread...

https://www.progressiveears.org/forum/showthread.php/26963-Union-30-Live

With a release in May, I have the over/under on this thread at 30 pages.

I consider myself fortunate. I was laid off last April, but eventually was able to turn that into an opportunity to work for the same people but as an independent consultant. And that's worked out...

With "trapped from home", I joke it's a little like house arrest or solitary where we end up pretty much in the house 23 hours out of the day and usually spend an hour outside walking and stuff. Then...

That is certainly a plausible outcome.



I'm sure. I'm in the related field of video production, where I'm dealing with creatives and always struggling to get their focus and attention. ;)

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Oh, absolutely. But unless it becomes an employee's market, people will drift based on corporate will imo. And usually this will is about maximizing profits. If that can be gained by closing an...

I agree that - for those in jobs where it's possible - the pandemic has revealed how successful working remotely can be. It's not only saved lives, but helped keep much of the world out of a...

This is my observation as well.

I'd go a step further and say that it's a real stretch to call TFB "Prog Pop" at all. In my experience (not saying you are doing this), adding "Prog" to anything in...

Agreed. No one is "ignoring" positive news on COVID. It's trending positive every day, but with a fair dose of caution to go with it. Cases were expected to go down after the holidays and it did just...

I just listened to Islands again and I think I still have to give the nod to Miracles for the reason that "less is more". That said, I think disc 2 of Islands is fairly strong, and if I could make a...

After hearing Forevermore 3 times and Breath of Life twice, I can say with some conviction that, beyond spending too much of my time listen to these, I will likely never pull out Breath of Life to...

I have a chance to listen to the album 4 times now and have kept tabs of this thread. Here are my thoughts.

Steven Wilson has often contradicted himself in word and action. But that doesn't bother...

Any fans of The Heliocentrics here? They are a fun blend of psych and jazz, perhaps through the lens of Krautrock. I got on board with A World of Masks from 2017.

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Review from Exclaim

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Yes. This absolutely needs repeating.

I support:
- Universal DH (it's been over 40 years now and 2020 worked out fine)
- 7-inning double headers, same number of games but shorter season with more days off.
- 12 team playoffs with the...

RIP Vincent Jackson. Shocked to read about it, but the basic story leaves a lot of questions to be answered.

Wow this is a real treat. The album itself is one of Aka Moon's best works, but watching it live, expanded, and with great energy is jaw dropping. If you can't get through it all, at least watch the...

In continuing to explore some of the interesting and underexposed releases from 2020, next up is the latest from Sweden's Gosta Berlings Saga. Their latest album "Konkret Musik" jumps around between...

I need to go back to it. I have heard it twice and there were sections I enjoyed. I think I'm having a difficult time with the entire length vs. Miracles. But I will get more mileage out of these...

Fair enough. If I overreacted, I apologize.

Nice!



Yeah, this one is high on my list. They don't sell it in Virginia.

^^^ No. But I typically refrain from posting my honest opinion on any music here because anything but a glowing review is lumped into the “haters” column or you otherwise have to clarify or explain...

It’s all good. To your point, I had an idea of what to expect from Tame Impala as well, but the new album exceeded my expectations. As did the last Muse album and the last Aka Moon album. That said,...

My "final" list for 2020...


Tier 1
1. Aka Moon - Opus 111 (Best album in a while, combining Cassol's arrangement style and classical music with Aka Moon jazzy goodness)
2. Archive - 25 Live...

KC played convincingly efficient against the Bills. It's difficult to see how you don't give them the edge. They looked DOMINANT.

That said, The Bucs beat Rodgers and Pack in cold, snow GB and...

Sigh. Same old same old here on PE.



Not for me.



It's because I have been following TFK and SB for 25 years and that I revisit those albums and the first two TA frequently that I have...

I am having a similar experience. For a group of guys with such writing credentials and boast "nothing but epics", I find I can predict how most of the songs will play out. Between the Morse formula,...

They should have made it more clear when the playoffs started. But once the playoffs begin, they clear the picks, but you can only pick each team once through the playoffs.

I found a blurb...

Oh Jeebus.

I’m pretty sure I personally didn’t “unstick” the thread, unless by accident.

However, as an FYI, it was originally made a sticky to help drive attention away from discussing COVID in every other...

:lol

I think a change of venue will be beneficial for both players. It's a bigger gamble on the Rams end. We really won't know who won the trade until 1-2 years from now. That said, it's difficult...

Continuing the highlight of some of 2020's notable releases, for the hot minute that it received some attention, there seemed to be a lot to like about The Tangent's latest release "Auto...

From that article, I would vote for Ardbeg 10 (but actually prefer the Wee Beastie), Glendronach 12 (usually not available under $50), and Glenmorangie 10. I like JW Green as well - but I have rarely...

^^ They will likely find a way to re-sign Ozuna.

Excellent. Everything should be fairly commonly available at any decent store except perhaps the Finlaggan and the Kilchoman.




I have tried a few of the Glenmorangie annuals, but nothing that...

Virginia is state run and there is no Finlaggan, but I was able to find it in Maryland. It's sort of a "mystery malt" in that many suspect Finlaggan sources their distillate from either Lagavulin or...

Keep in mind that the last administration allowed a tariff with the UK to move forward about 15 months ago. This included a 25% tariff on scotch. Some distilleries and distributors have absorbed some...

Very nice. I have had many open bottles that 'settle' after a few weeks or months.



It was an independent bottling, so long out of circulation. However peated Bunna can be glorious if you can...

Nice. I had a 9 year Gordon & Macphail peated cask strength Bunnahabhain, aged in a sherry hogshead.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/01/23/hank-aaron-full-interview-larry-king-live-lkl-intv.cnn

Larry King interviewing Hank Aaron.

In continuing to revisit some of the selected notable releases from 2020, next up is Elds Mark, a new group from Norway that mixes Camelesque prog through a Scandinavian folk lens. As I was letting...

A’bunadh and Laprhoaig 10CS are two good choices for Burns Night. :cool

B5 was such a great show and it’s so sad to see so much of the cast has passed away, often way before one would expect.

RIP Hank Aaron, one of the greats on and off the field.

http://https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb-hall-of-famer-braves-former-home-run-king-hank-aaron-dies-at-86-154633738.html

Terrible news, Duncan. My condolences to you and your family.

^^^ That’s great news!

PE edition

1. Likes :up do not equal sales.

2. If your first post is "check out this band I discovered", we know it's your band.

3. When in doubt, use more mellotron.

To the initial request, don’t forget the subscribe thread feature. Go to thread tools > subscribe to this thread.

To the other request, I’m not the person to ask, but I’m not bothered by the...

In continuing to highlight some of the notable releases of 2020, next up is a reunion release from Pure Reason Revolution, who made an impact with many when they released The Dark Third about 15...

1. Fear of a Blank Planet
2. Grace for Drowning
3. Deadwing
4. Signify
5. Raven

RIP. I’ll have to spin The Sea this week.

^^^ I’m with ya.

Continuing with some of the notable releases from 2020, next up is the excellent release from guitarist Pat Metheny.
...

Agreed. Additionally there are many additional costs and hassles to consider from an event standpoint the moment you add the remote experience to the in person one. Furthermore, in a community where...

Believe it or not, it was Spock’s Beard - The Light. I was a teen in the 80s and went to college in the late 80s. While very into music, it was mostly 80s popular music and classic rock, but always...

^^^ Excellent. Thank you!

I think one can bring up the request for a dedicated forum or thread for RIPs (which has been done before) without having to use words like “disrespect” and phrasing like “do the right thing”. This...