What are your thoughts on Polyphia?

Never heard of them before but will give a listen. I like most things prog.

 

Fantastic band. They sometimes remind me of King Crimson in their prime, updated with fresh elements. Along with Black Midi, the most interesting rock sound in years.

 

They are awesome. Really love their track "Culture Shock" on Renaissance.

 

This may be generational, but I would only listen to them for about 30 seconds before changing to something else. They seem to be musically adept but not at all the kind of thing I like to listen to.

 

I am not into anything that called a sub genre.

 

The only band I recognize in this thread thus far is King Crimson...

- John

 

i just checked them out --- thanks for the introduction! --- they're great! a real pleasure to listen to something new!

i'm also easily impressed with great players: and they sure are that! i like 'em...just as you described. thanks for the 'referral'.

 

I have. I have a younger musical acquaintance who is super into them. And I’ve put some time into checking them out and listening to what they had to say in some interview segments.

Let’s just say I came away considerably less impressed by what I heard and saw than he was. But since I don’t want to get accused of picking on them, or being “too old to get it,” I’ll let my critique go unvoiced and simply say I sincerely wish them every success with their band. Always good to see newer bands picking up the baton and entering the arena.

 

Good stuff... proof that live instrumentation is not dead. Young kids using actual instruments to create music and with excellent technical and musical dexterity.

I prefer their earlier releases but they are evolving which is also a good thing.