From: schrandt@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: alt.rock-n-roll.metal.progressive
Subject: Various replies (Was RE: PLEASE READ: FAQ, beta bersion)
Date: 21 Nov 92 00:49:33 GMT
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services


In article <1992Nov18.020337.18324@microsoft.com>, johnlake@microsoft.com (John Lake) writes:

 
> hmmmmm.  I don't think Soundgarden and especially not Pearl Jam should
> be included with the *group* Grunge.  I think that because of the stupid
> overblowing of Nirvana that people to often place anything from Seattle
> in the catagory of Grunge (excluding Queensryche, Heart, etc.) when the 
> truth of the matter is that they usually are far from.  Soundgarden is kinda
> borderline at times but Pearl Jam, no way even close.  A more likely list
> would be Nirvana, Mudhoney, The Melvins, Fugazzi.  I'm not sure whether 
> I even think that Pearl Jam fits Progressive, but it anin't Grunge that's
> for sure.

Soundgarden is definitely grunge.  Not too progressive, tho.  Pearl
Jam is very progressive, but not what I'd call metal (I'm not sure
what I'd call it -- maybe just progressive).  But then again, I don't
think most bands that I like can be put into just one classification,
especially since I enjoy diversity.
 
> Queensryche is about as progressive of a band as I've heard.  I've been a 
> big fan since I saw them play the Northwest Metalfest back in the early
> 80's, before they even put out their first EP. 

Agree here.  And I would say that they are metal, tho not always
"heavy", and the last album was iffy (metal/progressive rock).  They
just kick ass no matter what type of music they play.
 
> Sorry, flame me if you must.  I finally listened to Dream Theater, I guess
> it was their latest one.  I'm sorry but I just was not impressed and was
> in fact a bit letdown after all the praise that I've heard concerning them.
> The do in fact sound like they are heavily influenced by Rush and Pink Floyd,
> but I've always had a very strong dislike for the music of these 2 bands.

I did the same thing.  I heard everyone rave about DT, and after
hearing the single "Pull Me Under", I thought what the hell.  Now I'm
sorry that I put my last few dollars into it.  I think it has WAY too
much keyboards mixed (just what I dislike about Rush and PF).  But
that's my own little peeve, and I'm sure it's not held by many other
people.  I do still listen to the single, if only for the mean guitar
riff and stellar vocals.  The rest of it, well...

> but hell it's all just my opinion.  I wasn't trying to offend anybody
> and I'm really sorry if I did.
 
Everyone's entitled to one, glad I'm not alone--

> 
> see ya 
> 
> John H. Lake
> 
> 
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