To evaluate how derivative the three groups of the Swedish renaissance have been, one would need to dig a little deeper and realize that Anglagard (who I still really like) are not only derivative but often "copycats"; surely they have copied very well, producing two wonderful works. Anekdoten has also drawn from others, but they started out with more personality. The album in question is a 4-star one. Maybe just below. 5 stars only for masterpieces, those that have made their mark. This album is minor in the discography of a group that, nonetheless (and unfortunately), will remain minor.
Good job reviewing the band in question; I've only listened to Gravity and Chapters, and I actually quite like them. You can definitely feel Fripp's influence. Whether derivative or not, I appreciate them just the same, and if you say they deliver well live, I'll have to check them out.
Thank you for the comments, first of all. @JARGON: I respect your ideas, but I disagree with you. Personally, the 3 bands in question have excited me like no others have before or after (excluding the greats from the 70s). As for Anglagard, I don't find them derivative at all. @BLECH: always at your disposal. @IVO: for me, neo-prog includes various Marillion, IQ, Pendragon. The 90s brought a return of prog to the style of the 70s, and the three bands I've mentioned are the best there has been in the genre. I'll stick my neck out and say: trust me! @SUPER: Well, with Chapters you already have a good collection. The best album for me is "From Within". But "Vemod" is also very beautiful, although I consider it more "influenced".
@ FEDEZAN76: but basically we're saying the same things. I completely agree on the goodness of the proposal and the enthusiasm it has generated. You don't sense the derivativeness of Anglagard because, perhaps, you don't know the bands that inspired their music: Cathedral primarily (as stated by Anglagard themselves), then Kebnekaise, Flasket Brinner, Arbete & Fritid, and also Trad Gras Och Stenar, partly Milkagard, and of course (but you know these) King Crimson, Genesis, and Yes. But I reiterate that the derivativeness discussion is secondary, since the result has been two phenomenal albums.
@JARGON: in fact, I don’t know any of the bands you mentioned; could you recommend some good albums? As for King Crimson, Yes, and Genesis, honestly, I don’t find any particular derivations. I also don’t agree with you in the last sentence, where you consider Anekdoten and their discography to be "minor." From my point of view, they have produced very valid albums; perhaps only the latest, "A Time of Day," is slightly inferior. I appreciate them especially for their consistent quality. For the rest, I’ve understood that you appreciate them too.
Regarding the suggestions for Dreamwarrior, among the major influences of Anglagard, I forgot about the Germans SFF (Schicke Furhs Frohling), and I recommend their 1977 album Sunburst. As for the "minor" group, it’s clear that Ankdoten, like unfortunately dozens of other talented and fabulous interpreters of 70s-style progressive rock, must be considered minor. In 100 years, when a review of the progressive rock of these decades is made, the names that will pop up will probably be different, and these will end up in a pot alongside another 10,000 bands that had their time during the recording era; then it's niche, shameless and sigh, sigh, useless niche, you can agree or not. And how can you not hear Genesis derivations in Anglagard? Often they are almost at the level of quotation :-)
Thank you very much for the advice. As for the "retrospective" discussion, if you take a look at the various analyses on progressive (Scaruffi, Storia della musica, etc.), the triad is always mentioned and well-reviewed. It's clear that no one can predict what will remain in the coming decades. Probably the real "problem" is that progressive music hasn't had the visibility it had from '69 to '76, despite some fortunate exceptions (Marillion and Dream Theater). Besides the prevailing factor of MTV, a true commercialization of musical art. As for my auditory gaps, it's plausible that I don't have your sensitivity. I confess that I am not a "purist" of prog; my hard rock side is always predominant. :D
However, since we must give to Caesar what is Caesar's, there are also those who copy Anglagard, Anekdoten et similia, such as the Sinkadus or even the Wobbler...
What does it feel like to celebrate for trophies won by others? You even threw a party. If you're interested, I hooked up with Alessia last month, celebrate for me.
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@SUPER: Well, with Chapters you already have a good collection. The best album for me is "From Within". But "Vemod" is also very beautiful, although I consider it more "influenced".
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