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Jethro42 04.01.22	Is that what you thought, e21? Voting ends April, Saturday 9th Good journey guys!
kalkwiese 04.01.22	Tactical comment. I am very curious about this match
bgillesp 04.01.22	Crazy how far we've gotten already. It's flown by. Friday's last Mercury Tree rec wasn't my fav, but hopefully this one suits me more
e210013 04.01.22	It seems I was right. I expected that since the first minute. So, I knew, you knew. Now, seriously, I expect this will be another great journey. For who are interested and have some time, be my guest to read my review about A Drop Of Light. Maybe it can help you to better understand the project. Good week for everybody and good luck to Friday's album too. I'm sure that it will be great too, if it's in the same vein of Permutations.
Jethro42 04.01.22	@bgillesp, yes time flies when we have fun. And about Spidermilk, it's more consistent and ''accessible''
Divaman 04.01.22	Looks like fun.
Jethro42 04.01.22	@e21, Permutations flies high and is more chaotic. Spidermilk is darker.
Zig 04.01.22	Friday just won an extra point just for having "Harry Partch" on his text :D
Zig 04.01.22	this will be a great match
Jethro42 04.01.22	@kalkwiese, thanks for the compliment :)
Jethro42 04.01.22	Both albums are so moving. It will be so sad to see one go.
SharkTooth 04.01.22	I'm on 1, and it's rather mathy on the first track
Jethro42 04.01.22	Their guitar tone is pretty similar as the one found in band Virus (NO).
Scheumke 04.02.22	I agree bgillesp, feels like we're flying through this tournament!
Friday13th 04.02.22	@Zig haha yup
Friday13th 04.02.22	After you guys hear Spidermilk, here is a bonus: microtonal nerd Stephen Weigel’s acappella cover of the Spidermilk track “Kept Man.” https://youtu.be/mxql8tdhZoM
Jethro42 04.02.22	That's really nice. Cool overdubs and vocal harmonies. I asked myself if he would add the rough final.
Jethro42 04.02.22	Spidermilk is really punchy...really sexy! I also like the sustained darkness of Drop of Light. Only a drop.
Sabrutin 04.03.22	Oh I remember 2! I haven't actually heard it but the frontman was there when I went to see La coscienza di zeno live and he let us hear a couple snippets of the album (there wasn't a band with him, he just talked about it). That said I'm starting with 1 and the first song is a promising start
Jethro42 04.03.22	What a coincidence! The bassman Johan Brand appeared in a progressive rock chatting group on Facebook. He presented A Drop Of Light there, we chatted a few minutes with some other users, talking about his album. He asked me to be his friend on Facebook, and for some reason, I refused.
kalkwiese 04.04.22	After one listen I prefer Spidermilk 2 was very dark and abstract, it's impossible to absorb in one sitting
Jethro42 04.04.22	Yes, 2 is rather cold and soulless. Would be better if the 18 min opener was more accessible, to ease the experience. The rest is more ''memorable'', easier to tame. Album is a grower.
porcupinetheater 04.04.22	Listened to Spidermilk awhile back and remember really digging it, excited to revisit!
bgillesp 04.04.22	I've listened to both but haven't been able to pay a ton of attention to them yet. In the last couple weeks of my semester in medical school, and we have a bunch of exams coming, so its hard to focus on challenging music like these 2 albums
Divaman 04.05.22	Priorities, bgillesp, priorities! The procedures you're learning now in medical school can't be THAT important.
Divaman 04.05.22	Just gave Mercury Tree the first listen. About to listen to All Traps on Earth.
Sabrutin 04.05.22	"He asked me to be his friend on Facebook, and for some reason, I refused." Well that was an anticlimactic end!
Donchivo 04.05.22	amazed by first spins of both, this will be a tough one to score. I have no idea what microtonal is, but I don't find Mercury Tree cacophonic... it#s no tnoisy and only slightly dissonant. But it has very interesting instrumentations and details. All Traps On Earth is amazing me with the atmosphere, gloominess and density, something brooding and also with its instrumental intensity. I wouldn't call it soulless, but cold, yeah!
e210013 04.05.22	Since I already knew one of the albums and I have no doubts, I can vote earlier this journey. So, after l have heard Spidermilk 4 times and did one more spin on A Drop Of Light, here are my thoughts. The Mercury Tree - Spidermilk I agree with Friday. This is an album with some King Crimson’s influence. It also reminds me Porcupine Tree at times. I knew already the band due to Permutations, courtesy of Friday too in another tournament. I also agree with Jethro. Permutations is more chaotic and Spidermilk is darker. Still, maybe I prefer Permutations. However, both are two very good albums. It ratifies the high quality of the band. All Traps On Earth - A Drop Of Light This is a complex and avant-garde album in King Crimson’s vein, a dark version of Red with a Nordic taste. This isn’t only due to the use of Mellotron but also due the ambience all over the album. It has also some operatic vocals in the Zeuhl style. This is a true classic album in a modern way. Some may say it’s a bit cold and too technical. I don’t think so. This is amazing music well written and performed. Spidermilk rated with 4.0. A Drop Of Light rated with 4.5. Spidermilk is probably more accessible than A Drop Of Light. But I’m not saying that Spidermilk isn’t complex. Both are complex in their own way. Both are two dark albums too. But, in the moment of choose I must go with A Drop Of Light. I didn’t choose it because it’s my knight but because I prefer it. It’s more in my prog vein. It reinforces what I wrote sometimes. For me, the best prog made nowadays is in Italy and in the Nordic countries. The album of Jethro and mine are two great examples of that, despite the differences between both.
Friday13th 04.05.22	@e21 glad you liked Spidermilk. I need to listen to A Drop of Light again before deciding. I will likely be in the same boat of enjoying yours a lot but missing the tall order of overthrowing my personal pick. I remember listening to Spidermilk three years ago on the day it was released and being mesmerized.
SharkTooth 04.05.22	I really liked 1, would prob give it a 4
e210013 04.05.22	@ Friday Yeah, it's a difficult choice. Both are two great proposals, very modern and unconventionals, somehow. But I think Spidermilk is less cohesive than Permutations. But to have a more precise opinion I need to check again Permutations. You know, I never listened to that album again since that tournament. Still, I think it's all a matter of taste. Both The Mercury Tree albums are equaly good in its difference.
bnelso55 04.05.22	I'm going to have to give both of these some extra listening this week. These are excellent.
Divaman 04.05.22	I'm going to give them both another listen, but I'm 99% sure who I'm going to vote for.
e210013 04.05.22	"I'm going to give them both another listen, but I'm 99% sure who I'm going to vote for." It seems only a miracle or a curse can change your opinion, Diva. Lol.
Scheumke 04.05.22	I might get to this one later than usual, busy week. I've had one listen of Spidermilk but none of A Drop Of Light though, taking my time haha.
kalkwiese 04.05.22	I feel like I will prefer Spidermilk, because A Drop of Light is so dark tbh
Jethro42 04.05.22	@Sabrutin, I had my good reasons at that time. Today I would accept his invitation. @Friday and e21, I know very well both of your entries. Donchivo nailed them. I already have my preference. I just have to justify my choice. Will give each another listen, before giving my verdict.
Jethro42 04.05.22	0:1 e21
Divaman 04.05.22	>It seems only a miracle or a curse can change your opinion, Diva. Lol. Or a wave of sudden insanity.
Jethro42 04.05.22	I notice that the more we listen to certain albums, the less we catch them.
SharkTooth 04.05.22	right now I think I'm feeling 1 more, I'm going to put my vote for Mercury Tree
Jethro42 04.05.22	A Drop Of Light is dark, but well done dark. It's really a grower, but a very slow grower. With each listens, I discover new details I never perceived before. It's an homogeneous work like if it was one only epic song. It becomes really harmonious with time. There are multitude of instruments that manage to pierce that somber atmosphere. The operatic vocals and mellotron soften and warms it. I'm a sucker for the Anglagardish vibes. Spidermilk is great, but it provides too much information. The alternance of soft/heavy makes me getting lost. Music is so dissonant and jerky, I'm getting out of breath. Out of the two, I find here the best moments, but as a whole, it's difficult to follow. The Crimsonian vibes are good to hear. ''I'll Pay'' is such a good song. Overall, I tend to prefer the heavy passages. I see me return more to A Drop Of Light. ''First Step'' is the best two minute song I've ever heard. Here's my tip; Start to the second song onward, and come back to the opener song at the end. I'm votin A Drop Of Light.
Jethro42 04.05.22	1:2 Shark e21 Jethro
TheIntruder 04.05.22	I intend to participate on this journey because I have some free time. As I already know A Drop of Light and Permutations I think it will be a easier journey to me. When I am ready I will give my vote.
e210013 04.06.22	I agree with what you wrote Jethro. I also think the alternations between soft and heavy disconnect a bit the album and I also prefer the heavy parts too. Is why I said that probabbly I prefer Permutations. Anyway the album sounds great to me. About A Drop Of Light I feel the same as you. I remember that when I knew this was a project close to Anglagard and I saw so high ratings in several prog sites, I didn't rest until I checked the album soon as I could. You know that I'm a huge fan of Anglagard too. But, I remenber that I was a bit disapointed at the time with it. I thought it was an overrated album. However, with the sucessive listenings, and I did many, I changed my opinion. I was wrong and they were right. As you mentioned, the album as so small details due to the varied instrumentation all over it that always I listen to it I discover some new more ones. But, what impresses me most is the cohesivity all over the album making of it almost a single piece of music with an amazing orchestration. As a whole, this is for me an amazing work. Isn't properly Anglagard, which is great to me. It has its own spirit and personality. Besides, we really didn't need a clone of Anglagard.
e210013 04.06.22	Nice to see you back Intruder. We felt your absence. Welcome back. It's always a pleasure to see a true prog member of this site be part of these tournaments.
Zig 04.06.22	So, Mercury Tree is an interesting avant-prog take, those microtonal lines are quite a thing, but do not think the record is engaging at all, it drags a bit around the same ideas. good album, but was expecting more. On the other hand, A Drop of Light is full of landscapes just beautifully orchestrated, it brings together those 70's prog keyboards with modern avant-prog sound. really enjoyed this one, it's one of the strongest knights here. my vote goes to A Drop of Light.
Jethro42 04.06.22	1:3 Shark e21 Jethro Zig
zakalwe 04.06.22	A drop of the light is the only record other than my own submission I’d heard prior to this particular tourney. It gets my vote.
kalkwiese 04.06.22	These albums are the kind where I can FEEL the quality, but have hard time to actually get a grasp of it. And I guess being on my second listening atm doesn't help lol, university stuff keeps me busy
bgillesp 04.06.22	Had a satisfying listen of Spidermilk today. This matchup really needs 2 weeks for me to absorb these I think 😂
Mythodea 04.06.22	I remember giving A Drop of Light a chance when ATOE came out, but I never stayed with them. I don't remember what exactly averted me, but darkness and abstraction as mentioned in some comments above ring a bell Spidermilk really have some PT vibes, perhaps it's the vocals because the music has really nothing similar to Porcupine Tree. However, I dig it a lot.
kalkwiese 04.06.22	A Drop of Light goes deep on second listen. It's a hefty boi
Jethro42 04.06.22	1:4 Shark e21 Jethro Zig zak Many of you guys speak well of Spidermilk without ever voting for it. Keep on working the albums!
kalkwiese 04.06.22	I don't want to vote too early tbh. Spidermilk surpasses some albums here I already listened to. It's really good
Jethro42 04.06.22	Sometimes, the more we listen to both albums, the more undecided we get. It's my case anyway.
kalkwiese 04.06.22	Oh my ... Jethro, I'm sorry: My vote goes to A Drop of Light
Jethro42 04.06.22	I've chosen A Drop Of Light by a thin marge. I really like this matchup. Edit; Are you totally sure, kalk? =P
kalkwiese 04.06.22	I am. A Drop of Light goes deeper imo and I want to listen to it in another round
Jethro42 04.06.22	1:5 Shark e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk For some reason, I was sure these votes would be the other way around.
Friday13th 04.07.22	A Drop of Light is a great album. It’s certainly up my alley with the Crimsonesque style that made Anglagard so much fun, but with some Zeuhl and avant-prog/RIO in the mix. But Spidermilk simply operates on a different playing field in my mind. Mercury Tree is an original band that cannot be pigeon-holed just just a progressive rock band with the usual suspects of influences. Their approach and microtonal harmonic palette sets them apart. There is no rock band that does what they do, period. They just happen to be prog as well. The fact that their music is even remotely accessible is basically a miracle considering the alien, uncharted chords and harmonies they use on this album. Not surprisingly, my vote goes to Spidermilk.
Sabrutin 04.07.22	I agree, I've got to hand it too to Spidermilk's weirdly tuned "alt prog" for making it work and be even catchy in the process. Both quality albums though.
Divaman 04.07.22	I'm gonna be honest here. With apologies to my friend Friday, I just don't like The Mercury Tree. I didn't like their last album, and I don't like this one. Their music is so deliberately sour that it doesn't matter to me how complex and well thought out it is, I just don't enjoy listening to it. While All Traps on Earth isn't a total win for me, I like it more than not. I don't hear it as dark as much as very sci-fi. There are parts that sound a bit like Chick Corea, and those are the parts that don't totally work for me. But overall, I think this is a pretty strong LP, and one I look forward to re-listening to. This vote was an easy one for me. I vote for All Traps On Earth.
Donchivo 04.07.22	'Sometimes, the more we listen to both albums, the more undecided we get. It's my case anyway.' You are taking away the only straw that keeps my hope of coming to a decision, Jethro. That's so mean of you! Haha I seriously hope more spins will help, as they are sitting on a high tie for me. Both easily in the top 5 of contestants so far for me. Up there with Mezquita, Circus
Friday13th 04.07.22	Divaman, that's totally fine. I knew I was not picking a sure-fire hit. At least you gave it a shot. I just wouldn't say Mercury Tree is deliberately sour, though "knowingly sour" might be fair. They're trying to creatively make something beautiful out of something foreign and inherently difficult.
Divaman 04.07.22	You know how it is. Some music just hits you wrong, and that's how I feel about those guys.
Jethro42 04.07.22	@Friday, I couldn't see another one than All Traps On Earth to match yours up. It hurts me so much to imagine one of these eliminated. Both are original and eccentric, and both deserve to win. I was by a hair to vote for Spidermilk. A Drop Of Light is more of my style, and I'm more used to it (comfort zone?). For Spidermilk, I like how the vocals serve as an instrument. But first and foremost, their guitar tone. I also like their heaviness side. Do you know Virus (NO)? Their guitar tone and way of playing are pretty similar; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDL4miJwIB0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTO14teMVZ0 @Donchivo, whoa! Sorry dude lol. Here's my tip and prescription; listen to something totally different, then come back to the serious. Two times Spidermilk, and then two times A Drop Of Light. You might be ready to vote, then :)
Jethro42 04.07.22	2:6 Shark Friday e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva
Friday13th 04.07.22	@Jethro that has been the story throughout this tourney! Lots of good picks which are hard to rank and choose over another.
Jethro42 04.07.22	Yes, and rare are those that are not jazz related. Even A Drop Of Light is tinted with some jazz. Have you heard the links, Friday? It's like it was the same guitarist as the one found in Mercury Tree.
Friday13th 04.07.22	I heard the link and yes, same guitar tone!
bgillesp 04.07.22	Gonna give a drop of light one more spin right now before I get to bed and make my vote. It won't be my most informed vote of the tourney with only 3 spins a piece, but I don't think I'll have much time after today
Sabrutin 04.08.22	"I've got to hand it too to Spidermilk's weirdly tuned "alt prog" for making it work and be even catchy in the process. Both quality albums though." I stand by my past comment and vote for Spidermilk
bgillesp 04.08.22	Forgot to vote last night. I have my decision planned but I’ll wait just in case I get more time
Mythodea 04.08.22	Some first thoughts on the albums. Spidermilk is truly innovative in the melody-composing domain, although I would like to see them experiment in other fields as well (not as much on the song-structure, as on the vocals, drumming, etc.) Now, the experimentation is very one sided, HOWEVER it is still fresh and stelarly executed. Their take on alt-prog reminded me the dynamic output of bands like Rishloo and Fair to Midland, even if their sounds are barely comparable. The microtonality towards the end brought to mind a specific album by a very spicific and prolific band that rhymes with ''blizzard''. All Traps on Earth's A Drop of Light is very dark, and the comparisons to King Crimson are apparent. However, the unorthodox passages and moods, along with the operatic female vocals give it a certain zeuhl vibe I cannot brush off. Pristinely produced, it shines on its more abstract and fierce moments, and loses me when it tries to be more ''atmospheric'' and mellow. The horns on the second track rule ahrd. Nothing you've never heard before, but so damn well executed, it's a crime. Still haven't decided which should continue, although I do feel like Spidermilk might be a ''Flaming Row'' type band, meaning, not exactly suitable for this tournament.
wham49 04.08.22	I'm going 1
Jethro42 04.08.22	''The horns on the second track rule ahrd. Nothing you've never heard before, but so damn well executed, it's a crime.'' Agreed! 4:6 Shark Friday Sab wham e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva
TwigTW 04.08.22	It's too bad one of these albums has to go. I'd be happy to hear them both in the second round, but that's not how it works... My vote goes to Spidermilk (despite that cover). It's interesting and fresh. I hear something new every time I listen.
Jethro42 04.08.22	@Twig; Yes you are so right, it's so sad to see one of these go. I desperately had to matchup A Drop Of Light with something else, and the only choice I've seen was Spidermilk. And I thought from the get go that we'd lose one. C'est la vie. 5:6 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva
kalkwiese 04.08.22	This round is far from done, wow, I expected the choice to be clear. It's only a matter of time until my album is gonna be matched against something else. Kind of scary and exciting at the same time
Jethro42 04.08.22	People will remember more your album given it will be close to the elimination round :)
Friday13th 04.08.22	ooh, pleasantly surprised Spidermilk is within striking distance
Divaman 04.08.22	A lot of last-minute votes to come, huh?
SlothcoreSam 04.08.22	Going to go with All Traps. It knew what it wanted to achieve, whereas The Mercury Tree was a murky muddy mess
Jethro42 04.08.22	5:7 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth
TheIntruder 04.08.22	I like Spidermilk but I am a bit disappointed compared with Permutations. It seems a bit disconnected with too much alternances. A Drop Of Light is great and a grower. It is an avant-garde prog album full of variations and subtleties. I need to go with A Drop Of Light.
bnelso55 04.08.22	And another here for All Traps. I think it just resonated with me a bit more.
Jethro42 04.08.22	5:9 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso I'm really surprised of the current score. I would have thought of the other way around. I was by a hair to choose Spidermilk. It's really party music.
Jethro42 04.09.22	The missing votes are the ones from; Myth, Donchivo, bgillesp, hansolo, porc, SirLord and Scheumke.
Mythodea 04.09.22	Ι'll be voting today, just need to spin one more time both albums :)
Scheumke 04.09.22	Yeah me too, will vote later today. have had very little time this week sorry.
Donchivo 04.09.22	your prediction came true Mr. 42! It's getting harder with each spin. I love both albums. But my vote goes to Spidermilk for the sake of suspense of this round!
hansoloshotfirst 04.09.22	very tough round. love both of 'em. oh well, it's time for one final spin. Let's see how the dice will fall.
Jethro42 04.09.22	@Mr Chivo, the first two spins are decisive imo. 6:9 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig Donchivo e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso
Mythodea 04.09.22	It's been a tough round, especially considering I have trouble voting the alt-prog Mercury Tree which I also like more. If I liked them equally, then I would have to vote for A Drop of Light, as more representing of the tournament's nature. However, I think I prefer Spidermilk, and I believe it's a more forward thinking album, incorporating a long history of influences, but also trying to sound fresh and innovative (succeeding with varying degrees). So, yes, I'm going with Spidermilk (4), even if A Drop of Light (3.5) is a delightful album, and meticulously produced, it just misses that little oomph to make me like it more (a problem I have with Anglagard as well)
hansoloshotfirst 04.09.22	alea iacta est: My vote goes to Spidermilk. I simply enjoy it a tiny bit more. Both records are fantastic though. Kudos to both of you for these great picks.
Jethro42 04.09.22	@Myth; I already knew A Drop Of Light, since its release (I am the one who added it in the database). So my ear is used to it. I was seduced by the charm of The Mercury Tree since Permutations. It's only that I found they stretched the formula and it gives an impression of similarity. When you hear a song, you hear them all, and so it loses points.
Jethro42 04.09.22	8:9 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig Donchivo Myth hansolo e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso
Mythodea 04.09.22	>When you hear a song, you hear them all, and so it loses points. Yes, it's pretty homogenic, and when it's not it is really good (for instance the western-type horns on second track), but five 18-minute tracks are an overkill and it goes on and on and on, and while it's beautiful, it should (= I would) concentrate on certain ideas.
Jethro42 04.09.22	Once more, there's still hope for Spidermilk. Score moves like a wave!
Jethro42 04.09.22	@Myth; Both albums don't develop enough in the songwriting department. A Drop Of Light would be better after trimming a bit, and Spidermilk must go a notch further, deeper in their compositions: A step is missing, but it's great party music.
porcupinetheater 04.09.22	Okay yeah tough match up, lots of love for both these records A Drop of Light is more traditionally in my wheelhouse, with its consistently dark, little bit eerie, little bit zonked out mood pressing so many good buttons. Spidermilk, though. The way it incorporates moments of legitimate warmth into the songwriting and then warps those moments with slow shifts into the microtonalities, god damn. Adds a whole other layer of unsettling atmosphere, and undercuts it’s beauty until the whole thing feels off-balance. Such an interesting approach, and really stands out. Both would win in just about any other match up here for me, but since I gotta choose, I’m voting Spidermilk
MrSirLordGentleman 04.09.22	I'll go with Spidermilk it has a great mix of modern adventurous moments with older classic tinges at times (like Yes for example) Drop of Light is pretty cool and I like its heaviness but it feels like it relies too much on your typical 70's symphonic/heavy prog vibes without bringing much new stuff to the table
Donchivo 04.09.22	oooooh...looks like the mighty curse of diva might strike again!
Jethro42 04.09.22	Interesting analysis as usual, porc. Good sense of humour all the time, as well. 10:9 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig Donchivo Myth hansolo porc SirLord e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso In waiting for the outcoming of this match, I just sent M8
Divaman 04.09.22	Geez.
Scheumke 04.09.22	Ill vote for Spidermilk. Not at home but will edit his comment tomorrow with my thoughts about both.
Jethro42 04.09.22	bgillesp and Scheumke are missing still.
porcupinetheater 04.09.22	Scheum with the Schnipe!
Jethro42 04.09.22	oops, thank you Scheumke. It's 11-9 with only bgillesp left. I'm calling it for Spidermilk. What a reversal! 11:9 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig Donchivo Myth hansolo porc SirLord Scheumke e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso
Divaman 04.09.22	Hmm. I'm not liking the way Round 2 is shaping up.
Jethro42 04.09.22	Diva, learn to dig them all :)
porcupinetheater 04.09.22	Diva we need to get to the bottom of your curse. Perhaps a visit to your progtologist?
Divaman 04.09.22	How many votes does bgillesp get again?
Divaman 04.09.22	Ow, porc! Ow!
Jethro42 04.09.22	LOL, porc!
Jethro42 04.09.22	What a reversal! It was a so, so tough match. Congrats Friday, and best chance next time, e21. I'm sure everybody appreciated these discoveries, given the big majority hesitated between both.
bgillesp 04.09.22	Wow, I’m glad me dropping the ball on this week didn’t factor in. I was leaning towards a drop of light but really can’t say enough to vote yet. My last listen of it was not satisfactory for me to say how much I liked it exactly
kalkwiese 04.09.22	Lol, what a round! Liked Spidermilk and I could definitely be sadder about losing the album I voted for
Divaman 04.09.22	D2BG!
Jethro42 04.09.22	@bgillesp, knock at my door when you're voting... for Diva's statistics.
bgillesp 04.09.22	Why death to me now Diva? I’m probably voting the same as you. I can’t help that I cannot vote twice
bgillesp 04.09.22	I’ll definitely vote soon. Wednesday is my last big exam for this semester so I’ll try to catch up to listening after that
Divaman 04.10.22	You were almost late.
bgillesp 04.10.22	Lol, I am and will be late, however there is no difference to be made
Divaman 04.10.22	Besides, I've got to stay in practice.
Jethro42 04.10.22	''How many votes does bgillesp get again?'' I wasn't sure what you meant (the francophone in me), Diva. I got what you said when I saw bgillesp's comment; ''I can’t help that I cannot vote twice''
Friday13th 04.10.22	“Perhaps a visit to your progtologist?” oh man, an instant classic XD
Friday13th 04.10.22	I am quite surprised Spidermilk pulled through! e21, your pick is great and I thought for sure mine was a goner. Great music all around!
e210013 04.11.22	Only now I see the final score of this journey because I was very busy and absent of my home all the weekend. And I must confess that I was very surprised and almost shocked. How was possible that in the end of last friday, the last time I saw it, the score was 5 to 9 and one day after it finished 11 to 9. That is something surrealistic. Jethro probably would said: C'est la vie. But I think there's another explanation, a real explanation. The only thing that can explain that is Diva's curse, of course and undoubtedly. Lol. Now, seriously. This was a very interesting journey, very emotional with two great albums. As I mentioned before, I also liked Friday's album very much. Despite I prefer mine, also looks good the victory of Spidermilk. So, congrats Friday for the next phase with your winner. Let's prossegue to the next journey.
Scheumke 04.11.22	A little late, but here are my thoughts on both albums and why I voted for Mercury Tree: Personally, I'm not a fan of heavy use of semi-tones in modern music. In my opinion there's a reason the western world has used the tonality we have for hundreds of years, and there are enough new things to discover within this (in my eyes small) boundary. I've always felt that the use of semi-tones is interesting, but very, very rarely results in something that I consider fun to listen to. I've found it mostly more annoying and deterring than anything else. What The Mercury Tree have done here actually surprised me a lot. Yes there are points where I still actively dislike the use of weird dissonances etc. But then there are points where they've actually managed to make it catchy and work, like in the very strong songs "Arc of an Ilk" into "I'll Pay". The musicianship was very good and the vocals reminded me of Amplifier which I enjoyed well enough. All Traps on Earth's record was quite interesting as well. I enjoyed the versatility and the use of both brass and woodwinds on different parts. It had it's highs and low's, but never really grabbed my attention, which is probably because of the lack of listens I've been able to get in last week. So might not be the most balanced opinion, but the fact that Mercury Tree actually surprised where All Traps on Earth didn't was the biggest factor for me. Both where strong contenders in my opinion!
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Jethro42 04.11.22	Thank you for your write up, Scheumke. Too bad you haven't the time to listen to A Drop Of Light more. It takes time to sink in, really. The majority of the people seemed to toss a coin to declare their winner (it's an image)
bgillesp 04.16.22	I can officially vote for A Drop of Light now. It was as I suspected, but I wanted to be sure with a truly engaged listen first.
Jethro42 04.16.22	11:10 Shark Friday Sab wham Twig Donchivo Myth hansolo porc SirLord Scheumke e21 Jethro Zig zak kalk Diva Sloth Intruder bnelso bgillesp
Jethro42 04.16.22	Was a tight one!