Nov 23 & 24 - Radio Album Inivsible *Best of EP*

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I. As the end of the Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy and Hillage, Allen, & Smyth's careers with the early Gong; 'You' was their finale in more ways than one. Presenting their continued cheerful, psychadelic insanity can't help but make me think of what music a less troubled Syd Barrett might have created.[list=1][*]Thoughts for Naught (Gong [1 - 1:32 [*]A P H.P.'s Advice (Gong [1 - 1:47 [*]Magick Mother Invocation (Gong [1 - 2:06 [*]Master Builder (Gong [1 - 6:07 [*]A Sprinkling of Clouds (Gong [1 - 8:55 [*]Perfect Mystery (Gong [1 - 2:26 [*]The Isle of Everywhere (Gong [1 - 10:20 [*]You Never Blow Y'r Trip Forever (Gong [1 - 11:22 [/LIST=1]
II. Rather than being a true "progressive rock" band, Super Furry Animals are more like an influenced-by-progressive-rock-band. Their recently released album 'Phantom Power' ('03) is a pop-fueled behemoth that will most definitely infect you with the desire to hear more.[list=1][*]Hello Sunshine - 3:35 [*]Liberty Belle - 2:58 [*]Golden Retriever - 2:28 [*]Sex, War & Robots - 3:49 [*]The Piccolo Snare - 6:08 [*]Venus & Serena - 3:26 [*]Father Father, No. 1 - 1:54 [*]Bleed Forever - 3:39 [*]Out of Control - 2:43 [*]Cityscape Skybaby - 4:34 [*]Father Father, No. 2 - 1:30 [*]Valet Parking - 4:35 [*]The Undefeated - 4:07 [*]Slow Life - 7:00 [/LIST=1]
III. After three successful, groundbreaking albums, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer started to settle into their signature sound with 1972's 'Trilogy'. Featuring a cover of Aaron Copeland's Hoedown and the epic Trilogy, this album does not dissapoint.[list=1][*]The Endless Enigma, Pt. 1 (Emerson/Lake) - 6:37 [*]Fugue (Emerson) - 1:57 [*]The Endless Enigma, Pt. 2 (Emerson/Lake) - 2:00 [*]From the Beginning (Lake) - 4:14 [*]The Sheriff (Emerson/Lake) - 3:22 [*]Hoedown (Coplan) - 3:48 [*]Trilogy (Emerson/Lake) - 8:54 [*]Living Sin (Emerson/Lake/Palmer) - 3:11 [*]Abaddon's Bolero (Emerson) - 8:13 [/LIST=1]
IV. The critical, sales, and personal failure of Sex and Religion was too much at first for Steve Vai. After disconnecting himself for a few months, Steve re-emerged with Alien Love Secrets, a renewed commitment to his muse, and praise from his fans who detested the previous album.[list=1][*]Bad Horsie (Vai) - 5:51 [*]Juice (Vai) - 3:44 [*]Die to Live (Vai) - 3:52 [*]The Boy from Seattle (Vai) - 5:04 [*]Ya-Yo Gakk (Vai) - 2:52 [*]Kill the Guy With the Ball/The God Eaters (Vai) - 7:02 [*]Tender Surrender (Vai) - 5:09 [/LIST=1]

[Rick and Roll]

I'm not a big fan of Sex and Religion, but I own it and saw the tour. Any fan who "detests" it should chill out. Vai has earned the right to put out what he wants. After Passion and Warfare and The Ultra Zone, I'm set for Stevie.

I'm not familiar with Alien Love Secrets. I think it's playing at a time I can't listen. What's it like?

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Originally posted by Rick and Roll
I'm not familiar with Alien Love Secrets. I think it's playing at a time I can't listen. What's it like?

It's interesting that you should also mention 'Sex & Religion'. 'Alien Love Secrets' is actually Vai's way of proving to his fans that S&R is th exception in his catalog (although I like it). It's in essence a teaser for 'Fire Garden' that came out the following year. ALS covers the more metal and jazz sides of Vai's playing, emphasizing that he still has his skills. It's the very essence of what Robert Fripp refers to as a "calling card" but relating to Steve Vai. Good album. Lots of fun.

[Rick and Roll]

ALS does seem a little short. Fire Garden is also missed, I need to hear that too.

"Just go for it"

[Rick and Roll]

Man I love Steve Vai - not that there's anything wrong with that.

I got my AM & PM mixed up, good to catch this record. As you said, Tommy, very fun, and certainly not your typical AM fare.

I'm in seventh heaven here, man........ what a great sax sound!!!!!

An absolute MASTERPIECE!

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Originally posted by Keith Waye
I'm in seventh heaven here, man........ what a great sax sound!!!!!

An absolute MASTERPIECE!

Yeah, that album is really a joy to listen to whole. I was just sitting there last night as it played, reading the latest Dark Tower and chuckling at how blissful it was to be twice entertained. More great stuff is yet to come . . .