The Prog Rock Album Club

Anteater · 01-03-2014, 03:36 PM

Dying On My Feet drags? That's prime bluesy jazz-rock fusion boy, and don't you forget it!

Great reviewing as always though Soldier. Nevertheless, I still stand by my opinion that it's probably Toto's strongest album post The Seventh One. Doesn't hurt that the production values are incredible either, right up there with the debut or Toto IV.

Give it a few months and you may come back with an 8/10 instead of a 6. And this is coming from a guy who initially didn't like anything off albums like Tambu or Mindfields.

djchameleon · 01-03-2014, 03:41 PM

I thought my laptop would have been in today but I only got a confirmotion call to process the order. I don't want to hold the rest of the club up because of my laptop issues so proceed.

Ninetales · 01-03-2014, 04:57 PM

Aahhh i swear ill have mine up by tomorrow D: time got away from me recently but ill post mine asap

Unknown Soldier · 01-03-2014, 05:05 PM

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Dying On My Feet drags? That's prime bluesy jazz-rock fusion boy, and don't you forget it!

In essence the song is not bad and is kind of what I refer to as the sound of a mature Toto for lack of a better phrase.

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Great reviewing as always though Soldier. Nevertheless, I still stand by my opinion that it's probably Toto's strongest album post The Seventh One. Doesn't hurt that the production values are incredible either, right up there with the debut or Toto IV.

Agreed the Seventh One was their last great album.

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Give it a few months and you may come back with an 8/10 instead of a 6. And this is coming from a guy who initially didn't like anything off albums like Tambu or Mindfields.

I hope you're right but don't hold your breath

Trollheart · 01-04-2014, 05:50 PM

Happy New Year guys!
Well, given that US and I have reviewed our albums, DJ is having laptop issues and Ninetales is promising that his will be here tomorrow, let's say Monday for the new selections, and anyone who hasn't reviewed by then can catch up.

Who's next, and what ya got for us?

Unknown Soldier · 01-04-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Happy New Year guys!
Well, given that US and I have reviewed our albums, DJ is having laptop issues and Ninetales is promising that his will be here tomorrow, let's say Monday for the new selections, and anyone who hasn't reviewed by then can catch up.

Who's next, and what ya got for us?

I'll go next and I'll put up the four choices on Monday.

Trollheart · 01-05-2014, 06:33 PM

Yeahhhh okay but that's not what I meant about the new format. It's supposed to be four separate albums, not four by the one artiste. I mean, I could do four Marillion or Arena or Kamelot. Doesn't make for much variety does it? I would prefer a larger choice. I'm not sure how you didn't understand the basic premise? Can you look at this again: it's not going to work this way.

Unknown Soldier · 01-06-2014, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Yeahhhh okay but that's not what I meant about the new format. It's supposed to be four separate albums, not four by the one artiste. I mean, I could do four Marillion or Arena or Kamelot. Doesn't make for much variety does it? I would prefer a larger choice. I'm not sure how you didn't understand the basic premise? Can you look at this again: it's not going to work this way.

Hell I thought it was 4 albums regardless and actually there is more variety than you'd believe, but anyway I'll change them and come back with another four later.

Ninetales · 01-07-2014, 03:53 PM

Ok I lied. Im a few days late whoops sorry friends.

And well this is another album through this club that Ive quite enjoyed. Im betting its something that Id need to be in the mood for, but I wasnt disappointed by any of my listens to it and thats a plus. Parts of this reminded me of Depeche Mode or maybe Roxy Music, I think because of the vocal style and the dark atmosphere of some of the songs (like Before the Bullfight). Neither of which is a bad thing. And then it goes into the more ambient half and Im in love. The Healing Place and Answered Prayers are gorgeous and the rest of the album is basically perfect. If theres one complaint I have its that I think id rather just listen to the second half but still.. I quite like the first half too. River Man is one of my favs here as well.

All in all outstanding album and one I will definitely return to quite a bit. Ill have to dig more into Sylvian's stuff too as I have very limited knowledge on his works.

oops forgot rating. Im gonna go ahead and give it an 8/10

Trollheart · 01-07-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninetales

Ok I lied. Im a few days late whoops sorry friends.

And well this is another album through this club that Ive quite enjoyed. Im betting its something that Id need to be in the mood for, but I wasnt disappointed by any of my listens to it and thats a plus. Parts of this reminded me of Depeche Mode or maybe Roxy Music, I think because of the vocal style and the dark atmosphere of some of the songs (like Before the Bullfight). Neither of which is a bad thing. And then it goes into the more ambient half and Im in love. The Healing Place and Answered Prayers are gorgeous and the rest of the album is basically perfect. If theres one complaint I have its that I think id rather just listen to the second half but still.. I quite like the first half too. River Man is one of my favs here as well.

All in all outstanding album and one I will definitely return to quite a bit. Ill have to dig more into Sylvian's stuff too as I have very limited knowledge on his works.

Nice review, considering it's your first.

Can you edit in a rating please? We always rate our albums out of 10...

01-04-2014, 05:50 PM	#575 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Happy New Year guys! Well, given that US and I have reviewed our albums, DJ is having laptop issues and Ninetales is promising that his will be here tomorrow, let's say Monday for the new selections, and anyone who hasn't reviewed by then can catch up. Who's next, and what ya got for us? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-05-2014, 06:33 PM	#577 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	Yeahhhh okay but that's not what I meant about the new format. It's supposed to be four separate albums, not four by the one artiste. I mean, I could do four Marillion or Arena or Kamelot. Doesn't make for much variety does it? I would prefer a larger choice. I'm not sure how you didn't understand the basic premise? Can you look at this again: it's not going to work this way. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-07-2014, 03:53 PM	#579 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	Ok I lied. Im a few days late whoops sorry friends. And well this is another album through this club that Ive quite enjoyed. Im betting its something that Id need to be in the mood for, but I wasnt disappointed by any of my listens to it and thats a plus. Parts of this reminded me of Depeche Mode or maybe Roxy Music, I think because of the vocal style and the dark atmosphere of some of the songs (like Before the Bullfight). Neither of which is a bad thing. And then it goes into the more ambient half and Im in love. The Healing Place and Answered Prayers are gorgeous and the rest of the album is basically perfect. If theres one complaint I have its that I think id rather just listen to the second half but still.. I quite like the first half too. River Man is one of my favs here as well. All in all outstanding album and one I will definitely return to quite a bit. Ill have to dig more into Sylvian's stuff too as I have very limited knowledge on his works. oops forgot rating. Im gonna go ahead and give it an 8/10 Last edited by Ninetales; 01-07-2014 at 11:15 PM.

01-03-2014, 04:57 PM	#573 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	Aahhh i swear ill have mine up by tomorrow D: time got away from me recently but ill post mine asap