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Apocalyptica

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: Apocalyptica

Release Date May 06, 2008
I first heard of Apocalyptica from one of my teachers in high school, and was immediately interested. This was the first album I bought on iTunes, and now they are one my favorite bands ever! Here are the highlight songs:

1. Quuatmo- First song I ever listened to by them! Slow and melodic, but slowly picks up and finishes great.
2. Distraction- A faster track that totally screams "creativity"
3. Bittersweet- Another song with guests H.I.M. and The Rasmus singers; the video is interesting, but a haunting song nonetheless.
4. Misconstruction & Fisheye- with guest drummer Dave Lombardo that brings these dark, heavy tracks to life!
5. Farewell- Simply a slow, beautiful song with a bit of classical taste. ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 102
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Hemispheres

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by: Rush

Release Date May 06, 1997
I think that Hemispheres is Rush's best 70s album, and definatly one of the best records thay ever made. Most people will say 2112 or Kings are better, because they are more recognizable/popular, however I disagree with that assesment. The title track is the finest extended song that band has ever written, the lyrics are really amazing when you read along to the music. It is far more substaintial and better crafted then 2112. Be prepared for a strange trip with Hemispheres, it is the most progressive work of Rush, which sadly would not be approached again after it's release and tour. Circumstances is a short, yet highly sophisticated rocker stuffed with time changes and exotic instruments employed. The Trees is another fan favorite that relies on Neil's ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 103
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Genesis Box Set 3 (1970-1975)[12 Disc Set]

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by: Genesis

Release Date November 11, 2008
I think that Hemispheres is Rush's best 70s album, and definatly one of the best records thay ever made. Most people will say 2112 or Kings are better, because they are more recognizable/popular, however I disagree with that assesment. The title track is the finest extended song that band has ever written, the lyrics are really amazing when you read along to the music. It is far more substaintial and better crafted then 2112. Be prepared for a strange trip with Hemispheres, it is the most progressive work of Rush, which sadly would not be approached again after it's release and tour. Circumstances is a short, yet highly sophisticated rocker stuffed with time changes and exotic instruments employed. The Trees is another fan favorite that relies on Neil's ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 104
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A Farewell to Kings

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: Rush

Release Date May 06, 1997
The title of this album says it all. In this album, Rush finally manages to finally distance themselves from their blatant Led Zeppelin roots heard in previous albums. The Hard Rocking riffs still appear without shame, but here Rush mixes in synth and complex time signatures and inventive song structures. And while they've continued to evolve since this release I still believe this to be their best.
In terms of songwriting this album kills. Xanadu, based on the opium-induced Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem Kubla Khan is in my mind unquestionly the best song this band ever penned. It opens with ethreal moog synthesizer sounds, and builds up into a complex 11 minute rocking tale of the search for immortality. The lyrics are mindblowingly vivid and the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 105
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Remember the Titans: An Original Walt Disney Motion Picture Soundtrack (2000 Film)

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: Various Artists - Soundtrack, Various Artists - Soundtracks

Release Date September 19, 2000
Even if, by some odd reason, you didn't love the movie, the soundtrack is an excellent compilation of great tunes. Not one bad song on the CD. Great CD for your car if you drive a lot. M :)

CD-Charts Position 106
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The Directors Cut

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
starring: Yes

Release Date September 02, 2008
Haven't seen this yet but thought I'd help out everyone with a track list:

Region 0
2-Disc Set-Keep Case
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English

Tracks:


1. Siberian Khatru
2. Magnification
3. Don't Kill The Whale
4. In The Presence Of
5. We Have Heaven
6. South Side Of The Sky
7. And You And I
8. To Be Over/Clap
9. Show Me
10. Rick Wakeman Solo
11. Heart Of The Sunrise
12. Long Distance Runaround
13. The Fish
14. Awaken
15. I've Seen All Good People
16. Roundabout

This is per cduniverse.

CD-Charts Position 107
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A Night at the Opera

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by: Queen

Release Date September 03, 1991
Listening to this great CD today, I can remember why it was one of my favorite albums in my senior year in HS. Queen really knew how to produce a cohesive album. This album is so eclectic in styles and yet somehow it all fits together so well I can't imagine the album without all of the songs and in the order they were placed. Now this CD offers alternative versions of two of the songs, well I wouldn't have done that, but in the wonderful digital age we can make the albums we own into any order of presentation we want, so that is a trifling issue.

At the time I remember the Brian May disclaimer on the bottom that no synthesizers were used to create this album. In 1975 I didn't get that, but by the early 80's I completely understood. Finally, in 2008 it seems ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 108
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The Who Sell Out

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: The Who

Release Date June 20, 1995
This is just one of those mind blowingly great albums. It is so great, as in one of those albums that when you listen you might wonder to your self -- Wow, is there a human on this earth with such bad taste that they don't like this? If someone tells you anything but that this album is great, their taste in all things should be questioned. If you don't have this already, get it now!!!!!!!!!

CD-Charts Position 109
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Seventh Sojourn

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: The Moody Blues

Release Date May 20, 1997
I grew up listening to the Moody Blues. All these songs sound just as tender and meaningfull today as they did 30 years ago!
M. Yoga Dasi

CD-Charts Position 110
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Captain Beyond

CD-Charts > Music > Progressive
by: Captain Beyond

Release Date August 19, 1997
WHAT MORE CAN BE SAID ABOUT THIS ALBUM THAT HASN'T ALREADY BEEN SAID IN THE PREVIOUS REVIEWS? IF YOU'RE INTO HARDROCK/METAL/PROGRESSIVE MUSIC AND YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THIS ALBUM THEN YOU MUST HAVE BEEN LIVING IN A CAVE FOR THE PAST 35 YEARS. I SAW THESE GUYS IN 1972 WITH TRAPEZE AND WHITE WITCH AND WAS BLOWN AWAY...WHAT A GREAT SHOW.WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE RECORD THE NEXT DAY AND IT'S BEEN A REGULAR ON MY PLAYLIST EVER SINCE.HOW TO DESCRIBE THIS MUSIC?VERY GROOVE ORIENTED,"TRIPPY",GUITAR ORIENTED HARD ROCK.FOR ME THE ENTIRE ALBUM PLAYS AS ONE LONG SONG...THE TUNES ARE SEQUENCED IN SUCH A AWAY AS THEY TEND TO MELD INTO ONE ANOTHER.GREAT TIME CHANGES AND INNOVATIVE GUITAR PLAYING WITH A ROCK SOLID RHYTHM SECTION. BEING RELEASED ON CD WAS A BOON FOR FANS OF THIS RECORD AS IT CAN NOW BE PLAYED IN ... Read More: