Podcast Summary
Grobshnet, Prague Skier: DJ Zappniles features obscure German prog band Grobshnet on his show Prague Skier, known for their creativity and experimentation, with limited availability of their albums in the US
DJ Zappniles, on PragueRock.com, hosts a progressive rock show called Prague Skier. Every week, he features various artists, sometimes dedicating extended sets to his favorites. These favorite artists may be well-known or obscure, and the show may venture outside the progressive rock genre. In this episode, Zappniles showcases six of his favorite bands, starting with Grobshnet, a German band from the 70s known for their creativity and experimentation with various prog subgenres. Despite their popularity in Europe, their albums were hard to find in the US, with high import prices. Listeners can expect to hear a selection of songs from different Grobshnet albums during the next few hours.
German progressive rock band Grubsnit: The German progressive rock band Grubsnit, known for their unique blend of prog and crout rock, showcased their creativity through standout tracks like 'May Day,' 'The Tune Drummer's Dream,' and 'Traveling,' but faced commercial pressures in the 80s and remained underappreciated in American audiences.
The German progressive rock band Grubsnit, also known as Grobschnitt, created some of the most innovative and creative music during their initial run from 1972 to 1987. Their earlier albums, particularly the first five, showcased their unique blend of prog and crout rock, with standout tracks like "May Day," "The Tune Drummer's Dream," and "Traveling." However, as the 80s approached, the band's music became more commercial and less experimental due to industry pressure. Despite their talent and recognition in their home country, Grubsnit never gained significant exposure to American audiences. Over the next 35 minutes, I'll play seven tracks, one from each of their seven albums, to give you a taste of their underappreciated and overlooked progressive pop and art rock sound.
City Boy's lack of recognition in US: Despite their melodic and harmonically rich music, British art rock band City Boy remained relatively unknown in the US despite releasing seven studio albums filled with progressive pop tunes and being compared to groups like Sweet and Queen.
City Boy, a UK band known for their ultra catchy, art rock and progressive pop music, never gained significant recognition in America despite their melodic and harmonically rich songs. The band released seven studio albums filled with progressive pop tunes, some of which were compared to groups like Sweet and Queen. However, despite their talent and influence, City Boy remained relatively unknown in the US. During this Fave Showcase episode, we heard tracks from each of their seven albums, including "The greatest story ever told," "Goodbye Blue Monday," "Do-Gee, I'm Nervous," "Cigarettes," "Interrupted Melody," "I Played Life on the Balancoy," and "Exit the Heavyweight." Even though City Boy's music was included in various compilation albums, they never achieved the recognition they deserved in the US music scene.
Black Crowes' sound influence: The Black Crowes updated the Rolling Stones' classic early 70s style with rowdy, bluesy, and southern rock influences, creating a unique sound during the grunge and hair metal eras.
The Black Crowes, an Atlanta-based band active between 1990 and 2010, created a unique sound by updating the Rolling Stones' classic early 70s style with rowdy, bluesy, and southern rock influences. They released ten albums filled with high-octane material, some of which we listened to, including "Goodbye Daughters of the Revolution," "Remedy," "Cypress Tree," "Strut and Blues," "Only a Fool," "Gone," "Thorne in My Pride," and "Blackberry." The Black Crowes' music, heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones and other classic rock bands, stood out during the grunge and hair metal eras. Although there were changes in personnel and singers throughout their career, their music remained blazing and powerful.
Metal Music and Resilience: Metal music can inspire resilience through its themes of standing one's ground, facing challenges, and the inevitability of death, encouraging listeners to live fully and make the most of their time.
The text presented is a transcription of a heavy metal song by the band Metal Church. The lyrics express themes of standing one's ground, facing challenges, and the inevitability of death. The speaker in the lyrics reflects on past experiences and the importance of friendship and unity in the face of adversity. The song also contains elements of fear, pain, and the desire for freedom. Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of determination and a call to action, urging listeners to join in and overcome obstacles together. The speaker expresses a sense of acceptance and a recognition that life is fleeting, but also a call to live fully and make the most of the time we have. The music of Metal Church, with its powerful vocals, heavy instrumentation, and thought-provoking lyrics, has been a significant influence on the speaker and continues to resonate with them.
Patron support: Listeners can support their favorite radio shows and creators through patronage platforms like Patreon, enabling continued production and access to exclusive content.
The radio show discussed is made possible by patron support through the host's Patreon account. The host expressed his gratitude to these patrons and encouraged listeners to consider contributing if they enjoy the music and discoveries shared on the show. The featured band for the next 35 minutes was UFO, and the host shared his long-standing appreciation for the band, playing eight tracks from different periods of their career. The lyrics of the songs played emphasized themes of introspection, longing, and the passage of time. Additionally, the host mentioned that a live album by UFO was one of the few albums he's appeared on, having attended the show where it was recorded.
UFO, Symphony X: UFO, a prolific UK hard rock band, and Symphony X, a NJ prog metal band, have consistently impressed with their unique styles and impressive discographies. UFO's consistency stems from vocalist Phil Moog, while Symphony X's orchestrated and diverse albums showcase their outstanding musicianship.
UFO, a prolific UK hard rock band with over 20 studio albums and numerous live releases, has maintained a consistent style throughout the decades due to the presence of vocalist Phil Moog. Though lineups have changed, the band's first guitar hero contributed to their early sound, which was a mix of hard rock, psych, prog, and space rock. Symphony X, another favorite band mentioned, is a Prague Metal band from New Jersey with an impressive catalog. Their albums, aside from the debut, have received high praise from the speaker for their riveting, orchestrated, and diverse material, showcasing outstanding musicianship. Both UFO and Symphony X are considered masters of their respective genres, with UFO being one of the most prolific hard rock bands and Symphony X a standout prog metal band from the 90s.
Prog Rock Favorites: The speaker shared their favorite prog rock bands and songs during a radio show episode, expressing hope for new music from Underworld and encouraging listeners to tune in regularly for more prog rock music.
The speaker shared their personal favorites in prog rock during a special episode of their radio show, Fave Showcase. They featured tracks from bands like Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, and Underworld, expressing hope that Underworld's 2015 album, Underworld, was not their last. The speaker encouraged listeners to tune in every Wednesday and Saturday for more prog rock music and closed the episode with a favorite song from their favorite female singer in the genre. Overall, the episode showcased the speaker's passion for prog rock and the music that moves them.