What's an album that would surprise people to know you've never heard?

**Sunhillow** · 01-16-2013

Originally Posted by zombywoof

I get that, but the downloads aren't cheap (they are like $15 apiece for the Sing To God discs on iTunes) and I can think of more than a few real, physical CDs I could get for $30. And on top of that, when Cardiacs ARE reissued, I'll just buy them again! So, I'd rather wait it out. As a poor college student, I've got to be carefull with my money.

Although I know a lot of people here are against downloading for free/illegal, but in this case I just can't stand the fact that it's not even open for discussion. Surely OOP-CDs could and should be shared, if not through illegal methods, than through Dropbox and the like? The market should respond to us properly (but reissuing these albums) instead of mocking about so-called 'lost sales' or - worse - the attitude that's "It's illegal, so I won't go there". Bothers me a lot. That's not to say I condone illegal downloading, but this is just awkward.

Anyway, I only have A Little Man in 192kB. But I'm sure someone can help you with Sing PI&II. Donate 2 $ to that Cardiac Foundation, if your conscience is still bothering you.

Sorry for the rant! Carry on!

**zombywoof** · 01-16-2013

^ I have no problem accepting or giving copies of CDs. I buy 100's dollars worth of CDs a year, not to mention audio equipment, instruments, live events, etc. In short, I do my part to support the music industry, so accepting or giving a copied disc is not a problem once in awhile (though my friends and I have an agreement - if you like it, buy it eventually). I just don't like to listen to downloads and if I pay for music, I feel cheated if I don't have a physical copy to show for my money.

I agree with you, though, that if a title isn't in print, the band / company can't really grumble too much when people illegally download it. How could they?

**Sunhillow** · 01-16-2013

Originally Posted by zombywoof

^ I have no problem accepting or giving copies of CDs. I buy 100's dollars worth of CDs a year, not to mention audio equipment, instruments, live events, etc. In short, I do my part to support the music industry, so accepting or giving a copied disc is not a problem once in awhile (though my friends and I have an agreement - if you like it, buy it eventually). I just don't like to listen to downloads and if I pay for music, I feel cheated if I don't have a physical copy to show for my money.

I agree with you, though, that if a title isn't in print, the band / company can't really grumble too much when people illegally download it. How could they?

A little man and a house is from 1988, isn't it? So 2013 should be a perfect 25th anniversary reason. Now who holds the rights to this album, and where's the likely place to find the master? So we could set up something, spam the owners, find a label. I'm thinking: Jacob Holm's Termo Records. They could distribute this to a 1000-unit moderate success. I think.

**Tangram** · 01-20-2013

Huge Genesis fan and have always heard that Marillion was majorly influenced by PG Genesis. Figured I would stick with the original, thanks very much. I only have one Marillion album, 6 of One Half a dozen of the Other which I played about twice 10 years ago. Well, I was listening to Spotify and heard 4 fantastic Marillion, 2 from each era. All excellent. I have some cd shopping to do!

**Progatron** · 01-20-2013

Originally Posted by Tangram

I was listening to Spotify and heard 4 fantastic Marillion, 2 from each era. All excellent. I have some cd shopping to do!

Excellent! Enjoy the discoveries! You have much to learn.

As per my original post, I finally ordered Amon Duul II's Carnival In Babylon (coincidentally along with the new Marillion biography). So now at least I complete the 'string' of the first five or six albums.

**JKL2000** · 01-20-2013

I've never heard anything by The Band except "The Last Waltz." I had a roommate who used to play it every single morning in college, and I hated hearing it. So I've resisted The Band all my life since then.

**presdoug** · 01-20-2013

I have never heard Yes-Relayer or ELP-Love Beach.

**JSS** · 01-20-2013

Never heard any Genesis album, start to finish. Marillion. Not much Yes. Tons of the lesser known 'classics' that folks mention here. Someday maybe, meanwhile lots of other genres I also enjoy & only so much time...

**Tangram** · 01-21-2013

Originally Posted by Progatron

Excellent! Enjoy the discoveries! You have much to learn.

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Care to post personal favs, 1 from each era

**Progatron** · 01-21-2013

Originally Posted by Tangram

Care to post personal favs, 1 from each era

Sure. Clutching At Straws is my favourite of the Fish-era, Brave is my favourite from the early h-era and Marbles from the last ten years.

I don't know that I recommend Brave as a starting point though, as it's kind of like suggesting The Lamb or Topographic Oceans to someone who has never heard those bands. It's very dense. Perhaps Seasons Endis the best choice for early h-era.