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Is that 'far better' like Tough it Out is 3% better than Indiscreet Holy shit! That much better?!!

But can you see why Mr. AOR likes it?

When are we gonna hear your version mate? Yeah.

Used to love "Cracked Rear View," is that the name of the album? But that's about all I know of Hootie and the Blowfish.

Listened to the first tune, and downloaded everything before the song was over.

That's a shame. I really like her vocals. Very unique.

My personal favourite!

Niki & the Dove are a Swedish duo that started off playing what is called Indietronica -- a combination of Indie Rock and Synthpop -- but have since morphed into a more Synthpop/Nu Disco vibe. They're definitely not gonna be for everyone, but I love them. The latest album has been in heavy rotation as of late. Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now (2016)

Um, what? Got me excited! Hopefully it doesn't disappoint.

The sooner you realise we're all just a bunch of fools on this site, the sooner you'll fit in. A belated welcome.

Interesting choice, i think need to find out about 36, 41, and 48, haven't heard them before Don't forget to post your top 50 for the other years too Not heard Stranger before? They have some great stuff - be sure to check them out. Not heard the other two either... Thanks for the comments guys. Stranger is straight ahead melodic, hard rock with a couple really good albums, No Rules being my fave. Damien is a melodic metal band, similar to mid-80's Judas Priest. The Big F might not appeal to everyone. They were an alternative rock band with the drummer and bassist from the new wave band Berlin. Kind of like Warrior Soul without the political overtones. They actually played Stranger on the radio earlier this week. I was like, "Um, what??"

Dream Theater is not just a prog metal band, they're one of the pioneers back in the early days, together with Queensryche and Fates Warning. These latter two are more into heavy metal while Dream Theater can venture into heavier territory such as thrash. A media once labelled them as an exciting new band that combines both YES and METALLICA, well not too far off i guess. If you can appreciate those two bands, chances are you're gonna like Dream Theater, but if not, then it's hard. If you dislike old prog stuffs (like Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd etc) and only into thrash/heavy metal stuffs, there are still some songs that you can appreciate. For me, I love 2 albums, 'Image and Words', one of their most accessible albums and maybe the best album in 1992, and the second one is 'Scenes From A Memory' from 1999. The third thing that I like is their 2011 album with Mike Mangini, but the rest well are maybe strictly for fans, but still you can make one great compilation from them. Octavarium is prolly my favourite.

Power metal is horrible. And so is prog stuff. My prog universe is early Marillion and Threshold (esp Mac era) Thats about it lol. No Genesis?

Check out Circus Maximus. They are Progressive Metal, but they are very Melodic. I'd start with their album Nine.

Wikipedia says they are,if you trust them. I've never really got what makes a piece 'progressive' (although from various comments I gather they tend to be long?) Length can be an element. Changing time signatures, recurring themes, often a more Classical approach to song composition, the use of uncommon instruments, these are all elements of Progressive Rock and Metal.

Shirts are optional, pants must go! That pretty much covers all the rules. Welcome to the asylum. It's Friday, so crack a beer or two, already! :beer:

Post 80's, but not 90's?

Roosevelt - Roosevelt Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven's Last Night Jamiroquai - Travelling Without Moving Cameo - Word Up! Cut Slack - Lovers on the Line FM-84 - Atlas

Niki and the Dove - Everyone's Heart Is Broken Now Great Good Fine OK - Body Diamond EP Hall and Oates - Essentials Empire of the Sun - Two Vines The Midnight - Endless Summer

Roosevelt is the stage name of Marius Lauber, a Synth-pop/Nu Disco artist from Germany. Years ago, I posted a track he did called "Montreal." Last August he released his first full-length effort. It's simply titled "Roosevelt," and it's stunning! Get his shit here.

This truly sucks. What a legacy.

Think he might be looking for specific songs.

Edison Glass - Time Is Fiction Vanden Plas - Christ 0 Spock's Beard - Snow Teramaze - Her Halo Porcupine Tree - Deadwing Niki and the Dove - Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now

Yeah, interesting, because I love it more with each spin.