The only full-length I've heard of theirs is the latest, 2013's Desolation Rose, and I like it alright. I'd shied away from them for pretty much the reasons you mention, but this was a lot easier to swallow than I thought. I mean, you have to have a high tolerance for prog, they've got a pretty trad approach to it. The playing is pretty great, but some of the lyrics are a little cringy. If you like prog, you might find moments you like. Definitely doesn't come close to touching the Steven Wilson record as far as 2013 prog giants go.
― an enormous bolus of flatulence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 30 January 2014 21:09 (ten years ago) link
i like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF0iBKM4tQk
prolly cos there's no singing, otherwise p dud
― amerie guy (sleepingbag), Thursday, 30 January 2014 21:11 (ten years ago) link
i listened to these guys in high school, they're basically pastiche of 70s genesis/yes but they do it well. i don't have much time for it anymore unless i'm on a nostalgia kick.
― ciderpress, Friday, 31 January 2014 08:11 (ten years ago) link
lol just saw my post upthread. will no longer defend that marillion album but its ok
― ciderpress, Friday, 31 January 2014 08:13 (ten years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFkJuNV9zYU
― reggie (qualmsley), Monday, 12 March 2018 23:25 (six years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTG_poL6WVM
― reggie (qualmsley), Friday, 8 November 2019 23:02 (four years ago) link
Another new one double this year, it's not bad. "Heart of the Valley" is giving me some major Yes vibes.
― soaring skrrrtpeggios (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 14 January 2021 22:15 (three years ago) link