Friday13th: Friday's Prog Discovery M1

Friday13th 02.26.16	I think the face on 2 is a close-up of the guy on 1 but I didn't know how to make a good joke of that.
Jethro42 02.26.16	You're usually good at it :) I'd have an idea, but only in French ...
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	Checked these two yesterday, for now I'm leaning more towards Waiters, but I still need to listen to them more
manosg 02.26.16	Sweet. Commenting so as to remember to check.
AnimalsAsSummit 02.26.16	Can't wait to jam, both look very quality
TwigTW 02.26.16	Julian Jay Savarin Trivia: - Moved from Dominica to UK in 1962 - Released two prog albums in the early 70s, one under the name Julian's Treatment - Gave up music and became a writer - Savarins first two books are science-fiction epics based on the same concepts as his prog albums From Wikipedia: As a writer, Julian Savarin is best known for his science fiction trilogy Lemmus: A Time Odyssey, which also serves as the basis for the two concept albums by the musical group of Julian's Treatment. The first work in the series, Waiters on the Dance(1972), tells of the Galactic organisation and dominions, which existed long before earth's historic times. There are three primary, sometimes interwoven, threads to the story, played against the backdrop of the mighty but allegedly benevolent G.O.D.
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	Vocals in Waiters are so, so, soooooooo good
Friday13th 02.26.16	That's some interesting stuff, TWIG. Might even make us...read books.
TwigTW 02.26.16	Still one copy left on Amazon ;-)
Sabrutin 02.26.16	Checking Stark Naked now.
TwigTW 02.26.16	On a more musical note . . . Savarin's vocalist, Jo Meek, is the sister of the singer for the prog band Catapilla (Anna Meek).
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	Well that explains a lot, what's in the genes of that family omg
smaugman 02.26.16	i always have a harder time getting into albums that have few ratings dunno why
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	well now that's poser
Sabrutin 02.26.16	Definitely enjoyed Stark Naked, the opening song is a bomb.
TwigTW 02.26.16	First listen to Naked, so far so good, Done, Look Again, and Wasted Time are great.
smaugman 02.26.16	dunno, stark naked guitar sounds like poop
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	nah, sounds pretty cool
TwigTW 02.26.16	Sounds like the 70s to me
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	which is awesome
smaugman 02.26.16	poop i tell you
MrSirLordGentleman 02.26.16	for someone that thinks that Tubular Bells is also poop, it is logical
smaugman 02.26.16	fair enough : )
MeatSalad 02.27.16	1 is great so far
SCREAM! 02.27.16	1 is great so far[2]
TwigTW 02.27.16	Interesting that both albums came out in the same year (1971), between the decades. Naked sounds like it's looking forward to the 70s, while Waiters is looking back at the 60s.
zakalwe 02.27.16	sunhouse
MeatSalad 02.27.16	2 is cool too, rocks lyrics are kinda eh though
MeatSalad 02.27.16	really dig the piano especially
MeatSalad 02.27.16	ah dude, both of these are really good. i have no idea which to vote for but now i'm super stoked for the rest of this
Jethro42 02.27.16	The first one is kind of a psyche jam rock, and I am hard to please when it comes to that style of music. Not enough melodic, not enough defined structures. And it's like if it was an unique long song from start to finish to me. Musicianship is great though, and the vocals are so so soooooo good :) Need to relisten to validate my impressions.
Jethro42 02.27.16	I feel it's gonna be tight between the two. Not much prog to be found in the 2nd one. It makes me rather think of Steppenwolf and stuff.
Onirium 02.27.16	There's something very unsettling about Naked's artwork 1 is pleasant so far, the jam-based acid rock spirit is interesting. Perhaps it's just that the singer's voice is extremely similar to Annie Haslam's, but I hear many similarities in vocal melodies with Renaissance on the record. And that's not detrimental to Savarin's identity, especially considering it was released a few years before Renaissance's defining albums.
SharkTooth 02.27.16	Naked's artwork reminds me of that "Scream" painting
Onirium 02.27.16	It's supposed to evoke a dissected vulva isn't it?
Onirium 02.27.16	On another hand the music's hard rock tendencies are nice. The record feels more progressive in its structure than its music itself
MeatSalad 02.27.16	"Not much prog to be found in the 2nd one. It makes me rather think of Steppenwolf and stuff." I dunno, I thought there was some pretty obvious prog stuff going on. Especially with the piano passages. Definitely separates itself from otherwise being a really solid psych record
manosg 02.27.16	Checked Waiters on the Dance. Great keyboard work and vocals. Excellent album overall.
SCREAM! 02.27.16	So with two listens each it's an easy vote for 1 for me. The more prog leanings along with the beautiful Haslam-esque vocals make make it an album worthy to stand along with some of the greats. That being said, I very much enjoyed 2 as well but the more straight forward psych rock approach just doesn't resonate with me as much. Great album nonetheless though!
TwigTW 02.27.16	Luckily this isn't an album cover contest. I think they would both lose.
SharkTooth 02.27.16	Utopia would prob be the winner then
MrSirLordGentleman 02.27.16	Asylum has the best artwork in the contest
TwigTW 02.27.16	I'd probably vote for the Utopia.
Jethro42 02.27.16	And what about the baby smoking a cigar on the back of a stork...
MrSirLordGentleman 02.27.16	I'm the biggest Hipgnosis fan there is, and Asylum's cover really reminds me of that style
TwigTW 02.27.16	Didn't even notice the cigar, lol . . . Hipgnosis are the best. I can't think of anyone else that even comes close.
Jethro42 02.27.16	Roger Dean who covered the Yes albums, TWIG.
SharkTooth 02.27.16	dunno about anyone else but I'm not really digging the female vox on the third track to Stark Naked
TwigTW 02.27.16	Roger Dean, that's right!
Jethro42 02.27.16	Hipgnosis seem to have a huge collection of great cover arts, really.
Jethro42 02.27.16	After a few listens each, Savarin is gaining some points, and Stark Naked is losing some. Savarin is more of my style, despite it's raw, unpolished finition and lack of defined structures and melody. Stark Naked contains few good moments, but to me, it's not progressive at all. Slightly psychedelic maybe, but mostly a straight forward rock'n roll album with good ideas here and there, but consistency speaking, not enough for me. Savarin gets my vote.
TwigTW 02.27.16	Hipgnosis did all those great Floyd covers, but also Genesis,Zepplin, Etc. They were everywhere.
TwigTW 02.27.16	@Sharktooth: I prefer the male vocalist, but the vocals overall are what I like best about that album.
Jethro42 02.27.16	ok I see, TWIG. I'm gonna investigate for fun.
MeatSalad 02.27.16	I'll have to listen to both again but I'm actually leaning towards 2 right now
MrSirLordGentleman 02.27.16	Stark Naked gives me a Captain Beyond vibe
MrSirLordGentleman 02.27.16	My vote goes to Savarin
SharkTooth 02.27.16	I'm gonna go with 1, while 2 is more my kind of music, the album drags on a bit near the end while the first is consistently interesting
AnimalsAsSummit 02.28.16	i vote jj savarin all the way
Friday13th 02.28.16	Great album, TWIG. I'll be checking Tony Stark Naked tomorrow. XD
SharkTooth 02.28.16	Both albums are def worth listening to
Sabrutin 02.28.16	Really enjoying 1 too. Both albums are def worth listening to [2]
Friday13th 02.28.16	"Wasted Time" on 2 is great.
Sabrutin 02.28.16	I really like "All of Them Witches", "Done" and "Iceberg". That said I think I might vote for Savarin's because I find it more consistently awesome.
MeatSalad 02.29.16	Yeah wasted time is a fantastic tune
Onirium 02.29.16	If ever you want to discuss this very obscure band Yes: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?listid=165145&memberid=1042401
SharkTooth 02.29.16	Never heard of them, are they prog?
Onirium 02.29.16	They have been in the past, like you know, in the 70s or something, but recently they've become obscure and experimental. They're currently working on redefining the whole soft rock genre, pushing it to an extreme level of boredom, but it's really an avant-garde move, I don't know if you'd get it
SharkTooth 02.29.16	That seems pretty far out there, they should collaborate with Death Grips
TwigTW 02.29.16	"really an avant-garde move, I don't know if you'd get it ha, ha, I didn't--so wanted to tho.
Onirium 02.29.16	Oh yeah, I've certainly pictured some hip-hop grooves here and there
Onirium 02.29.16	On a more serious note, my vote goes to Savarin. Despite its incohesive moments, the adventurous nature of the songs beats the austere and straightforward tone of Stark Naked to me.
Jethro42 02.29.16	Hey cap'n, while it's too late to participate, you can always listen to the albums and ultimately vote for your favorite.
Sabrutin 02.29.16	Glad to be spending time with both albums, but right now I really think I will go with Savarin. Short, sweet and highly replayable. All killer, even the short Soldiers of Time and Stranger are very enjoyable.
Friday13th 03.01.16	Alright, I'll start the tallying. It's a depressing 6:0 right now, but we still have a few days for the Stark Naked fans to catch up.
MeatSalad 03.01.16	i'll vote for 2, fuck it
gagnonov 03.01.16	small edge to 1
Friday13th 03.02.16	Okay I'm voting Savarin. Current score is 8:1. Still waiting on Fripp, Gentleman, bnelso, TWIG, Mythodea, manosg and zakalwe. To clarify, anyone who shows interest and listens to both albums can vote. I'm talking to you wham, eaglefan, beefshoes, and smaugman!
MrSirLordGentleman 03.02.16	I said that my vote goes to Savarin days ago :v
zakalwe 03.02.16	Going to stick with 2
Friday13th 03.03.16	@Gentleman you're right, missed it! New score: 9:2
manosg 03.03.16	Vote goes to 1 even though Stark Naked is great.
TwigTW 03.03.16	I like Naked, been humming those songs all week, but my vote goes to Savarin. Loving the keyboard/vocalist combo.
Friday13th 03.03.16	11:2
bnelso55 03.03.16	Both records are fun. Might have to give it to 1 this time around though.
Friday13th 03.03.16	12:2 okay just Fripp and Mythodea left.
MrSirLordGentleman 03.03.16	You could start the next round now, since the winner is obvious in here
Friday13th 03.04.16	They have to start on Friday!
Frippertronics 03.04.16	I can get both these down by midnight, in which I'll presume is the deadline. Been carefully listening to these over the week to be fair.
Friday13th 03.04.16	It's not right at midnight but I do expect all the votes sometime tomorrow before the new one is up.
Frippertronics 03.04.16	hopefully Utopia is up next :^)
Friday13th 03.04.16	I'm giving you guys till midnight to vote here. The new match will be up soon.
Frippertronics 03.05.16	JJS
Friday13th 03.05.16	Okay, JJS is officially the match winner. Start jamming the new match before the weekend is up.
TwigTW 03.05.16	woo-hoo!