Introduction To The Flower Kings

As many people on the forums know I am a huge Flower Kings so I decided to make a good list to introduce people to the band

From last.fm:
The Flower Kings formed in 1993 by veteran guitarist Roine Stolt as a touring band to support his solo album The Flower King, the band stayed together after the tour and has gone on to become one of the most prolific studio recording units in rock music of their era. In ten years it has released nearly 18 hours of music

Roine Stolt has written the vast majority of the material the band has recorded, withThomas Bodin contributing most of the rest. The music is perhaps best described as "symphonic," bearing a strong resemblance in many instances to that of Yes, and yet there are also hints of strong influence from the jazz fusion genre. The band’s lyrics are almost uniformly positive, affirming such values as love, peace, and spirituality.

Some of these are epics none are full albums though

The Truth Will Set You Free

Retropolis

Stardust We Are

Deaf, Numb, And Blind

Devils Playground

Silent Sorrow

Hotel Nirvana

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Introduction To 4th Wave Progressive Rock

Some bands to introduce people to 4th Wave Progressive Rock (could not upload files used vids.)

Spock's Beard - Day For Night

Porcupine Tree - Dark Matter

The Flower Kings - The Man Who Walked With Kings (would recommend Garden Of Dreams, but it is over an hour long)

The Tangent - Lost In London

Transatlantic - Duel With The Devil Pt. 1, Pt. 2, Pt. 3 (what is a Prog. list without epics)

Gordian Knot - Grace

Echolyn - As The World

Beardfish - The Hunter

Tiles - Beneath the Surface

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a21schiznoidman's Progressive Rock Mix IV

Empty Space & Revealer - Glass Hammer
Cloudburst Flight - Tangerine Dream
House With No Door - Van der Graaf Generator
Zig Zag Wanderer - Captain Beefheart
Decay of Logos - Eloy
Ripensando - Alphataurus
Mesmerization Eclipse - Captain Beyond
Dreamweaver - Knight Area
Virgo-Perpetual Perfectioni - The Cosmic Sounds
Finale - Keith Emerson Band

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afterstasis random mix #1

i just feel like making mixes with little to no theme from the mp3's readily available on my PC...
just download and enjoy!

01 tall dwarfs - nothing's going to happen
02 sebadoh - brand new love
03 why? - these few presidents
04 the mob - our life our world
05 red red meat - gauze
06 neon indian - mind, drips
07 ovens - punch you in the face
08 red c - 6 o'clock news
09 vetiver - through the front door
10 architecture in helsinki - like a call

http://www.mediafire.com/?t0zzvqmmynd

Blood of the Tyrant

Mystlyfe's genre-blender packs return after quite a hiatus.

Take one serving Mastodon. Add one half-cup of distorted sludge metal guitar. Strain out clean vocals. Mix in a handful of Baroness. Stir well. Garnish with a splash of Pantera's southern kick. Congratulations, you've made Blood of the Tyrant.

The Chicago four-piece is part of a trend of progressive sludge-like bands that is dominating a large chunk of musical real estate these days. While closest to Sludge, Blood of the Tyrant incorporates elements of thrash, doom, prog, and hardcore to form their own brand of metal.

BotT displays very impressive and developed song-writing for an unsigned band, penning flowing epics that move naturally from verse-to-verse and create a powerful impact. Some tricks and techniques are tried and true, but the ultimate product doesn't sound stale, and keeps the listener engaged.

Flaw of the Sentient Being 7:08
Gunslinger 4:51
Helena 10:44
Meteors (Extinction) 8:45

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Gowienczyk's Introduction to Alternative Rock, Vol. 2

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1ZSOJG0A
The sequel to the other one, enjoy alt fanatics:


Swell Maps - Border Country
Mission of Burma - Learn How
R.E.M. - Maps and Legends
The Mekons - Empire of The Senseless
Silkworm - Dust My Broom
Yo La Tengo - From A Motel 6
Sonic Youth - Bull in the Heather
Sunny Day Real Estate - In Circles
Garbage - A Stroke of Luck
Seam - Hey Latasha
Belle & Sebastian - I Could Be Dreaming
Lush - The Childcatcher
Stereolab - Cybele's Reverie
Free Kitten - Top 40
Mike Watt - The Bluejackets' Manual
Archers of Loaf - Banging on a Dead Drum
Neutral Milk Hotel - Love You On A Tuesday
Number One Cup - What Does it Mean?
Sleater-Kinney - All Hands On the Bad One
Pinback - Non Photo-Blue
Built Like Alaska - Dirty Mouth
Wolf Parade - Grounds For Divorce
50 Foot Wave - Ginger Park
Cold War Kids
The Airborne Toxic Event - Papillon

Gravity Presents - The Future of Rock Radio

Rock radio is full of catchy, uncomplicated music. Some of us like it that way, it's easy to digest and fun to listen to. So for those who just want some good catchy mainstream rock to listen to, this is the compilation for you. These are the bands that will hope to shape the next few years of your radio listening experience. Sit back and enjoy as they start their takeover on you.

1. State of Shock - "Best I Ever Had"
2. Parmalee - "Carolina"
3. Janus - "Eyesore"
4. One Less Reason - "Favorite Color"
5. Framing Hanley - "Hear Me Now"
6. Halestorm - "Innocence"
7. BulletProof Messenger - "Lose It All"
8. Freestate - "Necessary"
9. Egypt Central - "Over and Under"
10. The Veer Union - "Over Me"
11. Reality Addiction - "People Die Building Bridges"
12. Royal Bliss - "Save Me"

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