Robot Emperor wrote: Moon Cat wrote: Robot Emperor wrote: Although this should be a different thread the no-contest-all-time-worst/best-lyrics-challenge-belt-winner is Oceans by Eloy. Any track, but the following from the snappily titled "Atlantis' Agony at June 5th - 8498, 13 P.M. Gregorian Earthtime" are a particular joy:
Sigh. Unheralded genius. Written by the drummer... #
That's ace. Like a Primark Jon Anderson. I can't but help but be slightly awed.
This album has given me more joy than any other I can think of. My first exposure to it is immortalised here:
http://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/review/752/
I'm a little embarrassed because every time lyrics are mentioned here I post about this album, almost like a pavlovian response. But... well you have to spread the joy sometimes. Listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA0pL4D8d4k
Wonderful.
I've only got "Planets" by Eloy in a lovely 'textured' Rodney Matthew's sleeve on the olde "Heavy Metal" label from years a'gone. I do have much fondness for it though.
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