Dream Theater vs. Symphony X
 

Now HERE is a comparison. It's Symphony X for me, the vocals seem better to me.

I prefer mods vs threads that we've been told not to create, personally. I vote Mods btw

At least make an effort to say why you are comparing them.

Uh, they closed the Dream Theather vs. PF thread because it was obvious that the thread had been going on too long and it was hardly a comparison. These are quite similar bands that would be interesting to discuss. I don't see how the mods would be against that.

EDIT: Ok, I am comparing them because they are both modern prog bands with guitar virtuosos, keyboard masters, high vocalists, and great instrumentation as a whole. They are similar enough that, unlike most situations, there can actually be a coherent discussion about who is better at song writing.

And I think Symphony X write better songs.

I like Pink Floyd more than Dream Theater. Dream Theater more than Symphony X.

The songs seem better to me.

Shall I lose my rag now or a few beers later?

Now, I'm off to bed in an hour, lol.

*takes Jackhammer's rag and hides it*

Why the constant fascination with comparing bands? It almost always descends into a slanging match with noobs galore posting one sentence posts belittling the other bands.

If posts actually said something new then I would at least read them but it usually ends up as : 'No way that mid section had better shredding' and 'you don't know nothing, they rock' blah blah blah. Musicbanter is better than that. I'm not questioning peoples liking for particular bands, I am questioning the playground mentality of pointless comparisons that could be better served throwing out a long lost musical gem or championing a band that deserves recognition and the web is the best place for that.

Which is why my Return to Forever & Adultery threads got 3 posts total.

Fucking people.

People start comparison threads because people enjoy comparing things; it gives them ideas of their own taste and of others. And how much discussion can be had about "a long lost musical gem or championing a band that deserves recognition" when it will either have everyone agreeing, therefore ending discussion quickly, or it degrading into an "is it good or not" thread? That's why I don't see what's wrong with this sort of thread, as long as trolls are kept out. And just for you LS, I'll check out those threads ^_^