This album was my first exposure to IQ, and I've been a massive fan ever since. They create some really captivating melodies. I've heard this hundreds of times, and I've just noticed. It's very modelled on Supper's Ready, but it's none the worse for that. It was written about the time of the Iraq war. They describe the whole thing as an anti-war song, but they seem to have hit the nail on the head about truth being overwhelmed by fiction and lies.
One of their masterpiece. From Dark matter another jewel from their discography. My favourite band of neo prog. Never missed to impress. Seems like Supper's ready from Genesis but softer.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this track. These guys are in my opinion the best prog rock band and they really deserve way more attention. Their work is at least as great as Yes or Genesis did in the 70's. Maybe even more as they've been active for 40 years now.
I totally agree. I‘m glad to saw them a few years ago in Bochum. Mike Holmes is for me one of the best guitarists and Peter Nicholls sings even better from album to album.
I love them too, and put them aside Genesis. But still they are followers, not sure they would have done this if Yes and Genesis wouldn't have existed.
I’ve liked your programming this weekend. It’s stuff I can relate to. I’m learning how much a vocalist influences my opinions on a first listen. I like this one. 👍
For the structure and its evolution, Martin Orford has never hidden that this song was a tribute to their greatest musical influence, Genesis inspired by the no less famous...Supper's Ready. It’s also his swan song to the band before his departure. Beyond certain similarities, IQ has its own sound and a unique way of telling us a story or analyzing what we are. Often in the shadow of other contemporaries like Marillion or Porcupine Tree, I consider that they have managed to retain the essence of the original progressive rock, but with a modern sound. For a real experience into their unique universe, Subterranea is their masterpiece. A fantastic and strange journey like another Genesis classic, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Thank U Justin for your great comments about Harvest Of Souls.
Evening, Justin. Dave from, yes, Across The Ocean. Thanks so much for reacting to this wonderful track. Many say all the prog epics come from the 70s, but I think this one comes the closest to joining them. As you say, great instrumentation in this brilliantly crafted piece that builds to a dramatic climax. My previous comment offered thoughts on its meaning, but it's been removed, so I'll leave it there.
Thanks Justin, that was great! Reminds me a lot of long-time American proggers Glass Hammer... have you heard them yet? Their latest album At the Gate is a masterpiece, although what Harvest of Souls is reminding me most of is their 2016 album Valkyrie. Thanks again, I must hear more IQ! Cheers!
Yeah, Gates of Delirium and Supper's Ready sneaked into a back alley, did the business with an old mellotron abandoned there and nine months later out popped this kid with its mum's ears and its dad's nose. Still a cute baby though.
No chaff this weekend! So far you've reaped a loyal "Harvest of Souls", who have grown into a healthy crop. Music makes you smarter, thanks for raising our I.Q.'s. Peace and Love.
Road of Bones or their latest Resistance are a must. Try their concept album Subterranea, good one for your channel that one. I love this band easily one of the or the best neoprog or whatever name you wanna call it. Love it!
Peter Nicholls has such a great voice. I love it. They should have kept him through it. I prefer their second and third albums (Tales from the Lush Attic and The Wake), but this is great !!
Unpopular opinion, but for all of the comparisons to suppers ready, I enjoy this track more. Likely because of modern production values, but still, even though they are following the 1st prog movement, I like this piece more.
I don't remember recommending this one, Justin. I'd steer you toward songs on the first couple albums or Ever before something this late in the catalog. Also, while I enjoy it, the comparisons to "Supper's Ready" are impossible to avoid. This album came out during the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and represents a less-than-rosy perspective on that conflict. Justin, your reading of the opening lyrics is unnecessarily cosmic. The song is simply an expose of the kind of guys who filled the ranks of the US military at the time. Peter Nichols has denied that the lyrics were also critical of American consumerism and gun culture, but I have a hard time buying that. I do like these lines: The hand of God defends America And who would not defend America? We've got light on our side We're in pole position So praise the Lord And raise the ammunition high
I am a huge IQ fan, but this is probably my least favorite of the Peter Nicholls Era albums. The three before this (Ever. Subterranea and Seventh House) are where I would start , although Road of Bones is also great. They are also a great live band, I have managed to see them 5 times in the US over the years and they never disappoint.
Prime slice of retro-prog low-fat mild cheddar, slightly warm and sweating a little on a warm day. It's inoffensive in its blandness, but lacks any kind of charisma in the performance to give it a personality above and beyond the formulaic music.
Well that was amazing.... No, not the track, silly! The fact i made it to the end, cos around 11 mins I wanted to rip my ears off and throw them in the blender. A horribly turgid 25 min cliché of a tune... Heard it all before, done better, and decades earlier. Nothing new, original, and derivative as fud. Just awful, though it did make me smile, and not in a good way, a real cheesefest.
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This album was my first exposure to IQ, and I've been a massive fan ever since. They create some really captivating melodies.
I've heard this hundreds of times, and I've just noticed. It's very modelled on Supper's Ready, but it's none the worse for that. It was written about the time of the Iraq war. They describe the whole thing as an anti-war song, but they seem to have hit the nail on the head about truth being overwhelmed by fiction and lies.
IQ are one of my favourite bands : their music is so subtle, their lyrics so intelligent and you can sing along their magnificent melodies.
IQ are an amazing band, and this is one of their masterpieces (of which there is no shortage). Glad you enjoyed it.
One of their masterpiece. From Dark matter another jewel from their discography. My favourite band of neo prog. Never missed to impress. Seems like Supper's ready from Genesis but softer.
It's a modern supper's ready. Follows the same structure too. Complete with 9/8 time signature
I'm so glad you enjoyed this track. These guys are in my opinion the best prog rock band and they really deserve way more attention. Their work is at least as great as Yes or Genesis did in the 70's. Maybe even more as they've been active for 40 years now.
I totally agree. I‘m glad to saw them a few years ago in Bochum. Mike Holmes is for me one of the best guitarists and Peter Nicholls sings even better from album to album.
I so agree
I love them too, and put them aside Genesis. But still they are followers, not sure they would have done this if Yes and Genesis wouldn't have existed.
@@Rowenband Obviously they were the precursors and IQ took up the torch
@@AlexAlex-dr9zc Exactly. Great band !!
My favorite album of theirs. All their output is brilliant.
..apart from the two Paul Mennel ones??
I’ve liked your programming this weekend. It’s stuff I can relate to. I’m learning how much a vocalist influences my opinions on a first listen. I like this one. 👍
Ty Jay🙃 I'm trying
One of my fave modern prog tracks. Thanks for doing this one!!!
Happily!
One of my favourite long tracks.
For the structure and its evolution, Martin Orford has never hidden that this song was a tribute to their greatest musical influence, Genesis inspired by the no less famous...Supper's Ready. It’s also his swan song to the band before his departure. Beyond certain similarities, IQ has its own sound and a unique way of telling us a story or analyzing what we are. Often in the shadow of other contemporaries like Marillion or Porcupine Tree, I consider that they have managed to retain the essence of the original progressive rock, but with a modern sound. For a real experience into their unique universe, Subterranea is their masterpiece. A fantastic and strange journey like another Genesis classic, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Thank U Justin for your great comments about Harvest Of Souls.
Evening, Justin. Dave from, yes, Across The Ocean. Thanks so much for reacting to this wonderful track. Many say all the prog epics come from the 70s, but I think this one comes the closest to joining them. As you say, great instrumentation in this brilliantly crafted piece that builds to a dramatic climax. My previous comment offered thoughts on its meaning, but it's been removed, so I'll leave it there.
Listen to The Narrow Margin off Subterranea. Amazing.
Thanks Justin, that was great! Reminds me a lot of long-time American proggers Glass Hammer... have you heard them yet? Their latest album At the Gate is a masterpiece, although what Harvest of Souls is reminding me most of is their 2016 album Valkyrie. Thanks again, I must hear more IQ! Cheers!
Great shout-out for Glass Hammer. The two albums I have are If and Cor Cordium, both with vocalist Jon Davison, who went on to join Yes.
Great band I really like their shadowlands album.
Their first album I listened to and I love them.
Great band, especially live.
I saw this song live in concert at Nearfest 2005. Great choice to listen to.
By far the most underrated prog bands ever!! I recently discovered them and now a top 5 band. Sooo good!! Pls do more I.Q.!!
Yeah, Gates of Delirium and Supper's Ready sneaked into a back alley, did the business with an old mellotron abandoned there and nine months later out popped this kid with its mum's ears and its dad's nose. Still a cute baby though.
No chaff this weekend! So far you've reaped a loyal "Harvest of Souls", who have grown into a healthy crop. Music makes you smarter, thanks for raising our I.Q.'s. Peace and Love.
Ty James🌽🍅🥕🥔
If anyone can find the live performance of this song the visual graphic point exactly what the message of this song.
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This album got me hooked on the band, and this track is still the one that left me in awe....
Masterpiece album!
For me, the quintessential IQ song is Frequency.
Road of Bones or their latest Resistance are a must. Try their concept album Subterranea, good one for your channel that one. I love this band easily one of the or the best neoprog or whatever name you wanna call it. Love it!
I've been an IQ and Lens fan since the '80s and you definitely get them.
Beautiful...and yes: Supper''s Ready :)
Outstanding song - outstanding review!!
Ty Eric!
Solid band, I saw them live a couple of times.
Ik heb ze live gezien, geweldige band. De gitarist is echt geweldig hij speelt met zo’n gemak dat het echt geweldig is om naar te kijken
Modern day version of supper's ready. Follows the same pattern even.
It does somewhat reminds me of supers ready with all the time change and different moods. An epic tune indeed. Thanks for reviewing this. ☮️✌️ Peace
Love a lot of IQ. This song certainly fits. In fact, the album is one of my favourite IQ albums. ❤
This is a great tune. I got turned on to IQ about a year ago. Check out darkest hour. An amazing tract off ever.
I love this band. This is certainly a bit derivative (Supper's Ready...) but is a great, great song.
Great track and great band.
This is a suppers ready light copy and I'm not complaining..
Great stuff JP. Play some more
Fantastic choice 🤓
Congratulations once again for the reaction of a Top band and an even top song... Still waiting for your reaction to the German band "Ramses".!!! 👍😃
Gates Of Delirium vibes
I hope you do more IQ, JP!
Love IQ!
Peter Nicholls has such a great voice. I love it. They should have kept him through it. I prefer their second and third albums (Tales from the Lush Attic and The Wake), but this is great !!
Those are their first 2 albums, I think.
I think they have only played 7 shows in the USA from 1993-2018
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Unpopular opinion, but for all of the comparisons to suppers ready, I enjoy this track more. Likely because of modern production values, but still, even though they are following the 1st prog movement, I like this piece more.
I don't remember recommending this one, Justin. I'd steer you toward songs on the first couple albums or Ever before something this late in the catalog. Also, while I enjoy it, the comparisons to "Supper's Ready" are impossible to avoid.
This album came out during the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and represents a less-than-rosy perspective on that conflict. Justin, your reading of the opening lyrics is unnecessarily cosmic. The song is simply an expose of the kind of guys who filled the ranks of the US military at the time. Peter Nichols has denied that the lyrics were also critical of American consumerism and gun culture, but I have a hard time buying that. I do like these lines:
The hand of God defends America
And who would not defend America?
We've got light on our side
We're in pole position
So praise the Lord
And raise the ammunition high
I am a huge IQ fan, but this is probably my least favorite of the Peter Nicholls Era albums. The three before this (Ever. Subterranea and Seventh House) are where I would start , although Road of Bones is also great. They are also a great live band, I have managed to see them 5 times in the US over the years and they never disappoint.
Nice - solid for what they want to do, but most of this neo prog leaves me pretty detached/uninvolved as a listener.
Prime slice of retro-prog low-fat mild cheddar, slightly warm and sweating a little on a warm day. It's inoffensive in its blandness, but lacks any kind of charisma in the performance to give it a personality above and beyond the formulaic music.
Not bad, but little bit repetitive and boring. Arena is better in my opinion.
Well that was amazing.... No, not the track, silly! The fact i made it to the end, cos around 11 mins I wanted to rip my ears off and throw them in the blender. A horribly turgid 25 min cliché of a tune... Heard it all before, done better, and decades earlier. Nothing new, original, and derivative as fud. Just awful, though it did make me smile, and not in a good way, a real cheesefest.
@@CAdams6398 Too bland to be offensive. Low-fat mild cheddar, but no ham in the performance to make it in any way interesting.
@@CAdams6398 Your welcom. Happy to be of help 🙂
Hahahahaha
To each ears their own.
For me this is what good music should sound like.
@@analogpro7 Aye, indeed. The ear wants what the ear wants :)