1 hour ago, chemistry1973 said:

ANTHEM

6 minutes ago, ST3V said:

admittedly I erased Anthem and Dog Years right before posting this for "not being overwhelmed by choices" sake. i shoulda known better

I could see Anthem being on there, but you were right to leave off Dog Years. It's kinda heavy, but not in a convincing way.

6 hours ago, 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 said:

 

It's interesting that no songs from AFTK through RTB are included, and that makes sense if we're talking about heavy. Circumstances might be the only exception, and it wouldn't be out of place on this list.

58 minutes ago, ST3V said:

which songs would you say deserve a place up here? Sure there are heavy songs, but do they really matchup to the likes of Vapor Trails or Clockwork Angels?

I'm saying I agree with your list -- that whole middle span from AFTK thru RTB is devoid of the heaviness than we hear on the earlier and later albums. Circumstances is the only one I can think of that could have been included.

Got it down to these four.

Working Man
Driven
BU2B
Headlong Flight

23 hours ago, BastillePark said:

I believe a good argument for What You're Doing as the heaviest song could be made.

It's interesting that no songs from AFTK through RTB are included, and that makes sense if we're talking about heavy. Circumstances might be the only exception, and it wouldn't be out of place on this list.

A couple of weeks ago I chose Steve Morse over Eddie. Steve Howe has a similar level of versatility to Morse, but I'm not sure if I would vote for Howe over Morse in a head-to-head poll. I don't think I would. With that in mind, do I vote Howe over EVH? Not sure yet.

No easy matchups from this point on -- a legend will lose in each poll.

So who's the Top Jimmy? As historically important as Page is, it's gotta be Hendrix.

Old thread, but the title still applies.

15 hours ago, zepphead said:

The Black Knight

The Black Knight always triumphs!

2 hours ago, 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 said:

Daryl Hall and Robert Fripp

That combo was most definitely not on my Bingo card.

 

There's a lot of content there!

34 minutes ago, treeduck said:

Should that have been in the preliminary round of the GUITAR BATTLES competition? 

Hmmm....

Daryl Hall and Robert Fripp

That combo was most definitely not on my Bingo card.

There's a lot of content there!

I'm a huge Billy Gibbons fan, but for me, Barre just edges him out.

1 hour ago, J2112YYZ said:

Hot rumor that a live album is coming. Announcement might be on Friday. They recorded the shows in Mexico City this year and after the US tour next month looks to be it for this year. So a live album being released while they take some time to record the next album makes sense.

Assuming there''ll be a concert video to go with that. In some of the fan shot videos it looked like there were additional cameras capturing footage.

Mick was bad company! RIP

39 minutes ago, condemned2bfree said:

This is another tough one,but looking at Moore's varied career and his playing, Moore is just a little more here. 

28 minutes ago, J2112YYZ said:

 

Sounds like sound board audio, nice.

An enthusiastic review.

Allan over Al. Allan has more letters. Oh and, he's the better player.

10 minutes ago, Tony R said:

It might be a regional access thing. 

I saw that the title of the one I posted was different than yours, so I thought maybe  there was a problem with the original and they re-posted it. You're probably right about the regional thing.

Tony, I was getting a "Video unavailable" there instead of the video. I re-posted it with what looks like a replacement video.

That mix sounds amazing.

I don't think the boys would have tackled any of the prog classics from bands like Yes or Genesis. The first Feedback featured covers of early classic rock songs -- songs that guitar, bass and drums could easily cover in a live setting. If there was a second Feedback in the vault, I'd have to imagine it would follow the same script. Songs like Roundabout or Watcher Of The Skies wouldn't fit the bill -- there's no way you can pay tribute to those kinds of songs without keyboards.

IMO these songs seem to go with the first Feedback album.

Jimi Hendrix/Bob Dylan - All Along The Watchtower

The Who - The Real Me  (maybe make it fun with Alex singing lead while Geddy go nuts on the bass)

The Who - Bargain -OR- Going Mobile

Led Zeppelin - Ramble On

Led Zeppelin - The Rover

Cream - Politician

Moody Blues - The Story In Your Eyes (some prominent mellotron keyboards in the chorus, but a stripped down version with heavy guitars would work)

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Woodstock (would be interesting to hear how Geddy would arrange and perform the vocals in the chorus)

That's all I can think of for now.

1 hour ago, HemiBeers said:

Morse's career was one where he was constantly pushing himself beyond a comfort zone. Formed an all instrumental band with no singer that touched every genre'. Going out and doing solo albums. Joining established groups in Deep Purple and Kansas and having to fit his own style into their material. 

 

When I consider EVH I see someone with a revolutionary style, but stuck in his own band, big brother always having his back, with constant lead singer drama. Never moved beyond his comfort zone, other than the occasional cameo appearances.

 

I own twice as much Morse material as EVH because he's his material is more interesting to listen to.

Some good points there, especially about their respective band dynamics. I was leaning towards Morse anyway.

3 hours ago, 1-0-0-1-0-0-1 said:

There are very very few players that I would consider voting for over EVH. Steve Morse is one of them. I will ponder this one.

3 hours ago, treeduck said:

Yeah I'm in the same boat. I wouldn't be mad at anyone who voted either way, it's one that could go either way depending on your point of view.

EVH is the most influential rock guitarist since Hendrix. And it's not just because of his bag of tricks. His rhythm playing was impeccable, his songwriting was catchy and imaginative (and at times kinda proggy), and his note choices while soloing were unique and created a flow that was distinctly his. Eddie and Jimi changed everything -- to this day people still play like them.

Steve Morse didn't change the landscape like those guys did, but he has a sound that is his and his alone, and  there's no style of music that he can't play. Jack of all trades, master of all.

Still pondering.

There are very very few players that I would consider voting for over EVH. Steve Morse is one of them. I will ponder this one.

4 hours ago, condemned2bfree said:

You know where your heart ls. Think of the metal, the riffs, the joy it brings. Nothing without this Riffmeister.. Come join us.

3 hours ago, treeduck said:

Ok Howe is the better guitar player but I voted for Iommi because I'm a bigger fan of Sabbath than I am of YES! 

"Take me to the fire and hold me"

Prog nerds around the world are burning you in effigy tonight.

2 hours ago, treeduck said:

7-3 at the moment, it's not over yet, or is it? 

You have yet to vote.