The Forgotten Masterpieces... an intro thread into obscure 70s prog

[MajestikMøøse]

Kansas: Yay or nay?

I'm asking because its the only cool looking LP in my parents' collection and I'm thinking of lifting it.

 

[ScottG]

I own Leftoverture and love it. I swear I hear a part in the title track that sounds like a Mercyful Fate riff.

BTW, has anyone seen Nektar in recent times? I'm sitting here contemplating going to that show in NYC tonight..

 

[ProgMetalFan]

Gentle Giant ownz.

 

[Black Winter Day]

^ no shit

"Pantagruel's Nativity" is one of my top 20 favorite songs of all time.

 

[Black Winter Day]

the greatest kraut rock band is Amon Duul II
they are one of my favourite non metal bands, and they are not generally described as kraut rock, because they were more "heavy" and riff oriented than all other kraut bands. They even named the genre. I would call them "teutonic psychedelia". They are one of the most interesting bands ever, zillion music ideas per song.

Damn straight. Why didn't you tell me these guys were so good?

I like Can.

Anyone ever heard the Japanese prog/psychadelic band Ghost? HOLY SHIT THEY RULE.

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Which Amon Duul II albums you purchased?
Can are total gods. More "hypnotic" and minimalistic than Amon Duul II. Try and find an offical videotape about them (i am almost sure that it is only released in vhs), your mind will explode.

 

[Black Winter Day]

The ADII album I own is "Wolf City".
I've had Can's "Tago Mago" for months... it simply never gets old.

 

[IOfTheStorm]

AAA
OK
now you must order right NOW :
Amon Duul II - Phallus Dei
and
Amon Duul II - Yet
because they are A LOT better than "Wolf City". And different too. You'll face a musical experience you have never encountered.

 

[Black Winter Day]

I'll look for 'em.