Author Topic: The Whirlwind vs The Similitude of a Dream (Read 1829 times)

KevShmev · « **on:** November 13, 2023, 12:27:29 PM »

Felt like a good time for this poll.

Note that if you are someone who thinks this Neal album or that Neal album is better than one or both of these, that is fine, but I am just interested in seeing which of these two is preferred by the fans here.

Gun to my head, I would probably say The Similitude..., but it is super close.

Metro · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2023, 12:29:44 PM »

Whirlwind, but it’s close

HOF · « **Reply #2 on:** November 13, 2023, 12:48:11 PM »

The Whirlwind because it’s only 1 disc and I’ve actually been able to get through it.

I have tragically been unable to connect with either.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 13, 2023, 12:50:22 PM »

The Whirlwind, but Similitude is fantastic.

gzarruk · « **Reply #4 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:10:53 PM »

Haven't revisited either in a while, but The Whirlwind wins for me

Indiscipline · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:14:28 PM »

Similitude is all kinds of gorgeous, but I really struggle to name more than 20 albums I love more than The Whirlwind.

ProfessorPeart · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:14:58 PM »

Whirlwind.

Similitude never connected with me but I think the follow-up is fantastic and much better.

Metro · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:17:02 PM »

Quote from: Metro on November 13, 2023, 12:29:44 PM

Whirlwind, but it’s close

The more I think about it, it’s not that close. Similitude kinda meanders a bit in the second half. I wouldn’t change a single note of the Whirlwind.

TheHoveringSojourn808 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:21:22 PM »

Whirlwind

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #9 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:24:21 PM »

Similitude for me.....although I think Whirlwind might represent TA's pinnacle of songwriting and is utterly amazing as well.

ariich · « **Reply #10 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:30:05 PM »

The Whirlwind, easily.

emtee · « **Reply #11 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:30:43 PM »

Despite trying many times, TSoaD has never connected with me. Whiwind by a landslide.

Dedalus · « **Reply #12 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:32:38 PM »

Quote from: ariich on November 13, 2023, 01:30:05 PM

The Whirlwind, easily.

This.

The Letter M · « **Reply #13 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:32:50 PM »

The Whirlwind hands down. I enjoy TSOAD a lot, but I rarely revisit it or it's sequel (and would rather listen to TGE or I&D).

I just have a lot of memories and nostalgia for TW - keeping up with the rumors and updates from Neal and Mike, anticipating the arrival of the album, stumbling upon a sound-marked leak with voice overs in the middle of each track, and then endlessly spinning the main album throughout the remainder of 2009 after it released.

In terms of a highly anticipated album, TW ranks pretty high on my list. The band had been on a hiatus since 2003 and I never thought they'd ever return, so getting another Transatlantic album felt like a miracle to me. I've rewatched the making-of documentary at least a dozen times, and I enjoy it every time.

There's just a lot of love for TW and it's surrounding hype, both the build-up and release, that makes it very special for me. I just never got that for TSOAD, and that came out at a time where Neal had done many more long concept albums with Mike and Randy. It's good, yes, but only because it was expected to be good. I like the contributions from Bill and Eric as well, but there's just a certain magic with Neal, Mike, Roine, and Pete, who is a BEAST on TW, and the album VIP.

-Marc.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:34:34 PM »

Whirlwind ... and wow, it's beating TSOA like a government mule!

Quote from: Metro on November 13, 2023, 01:17:02 PM

The more I think about it, it’s not that close. Similitude kinda meanders a bit in the second half. I wouldn’t change a single note of the Whirlwind.

Sums it up nicely for me.

The Great Ape · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:43:54 PM »

Not even close to me

Whirlwind, today, tomorrow, always, and forever

The Letter M · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:50:28 PM »

17-to-1... and I'm going to guess Kev is still the 1. I wonder if you expected these results?

-Marc.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:51:49 PM »

Quote from: gmillerdrake on November 13, 2023, 01:24:21 PM

Similitude for me.....although I think Whirlwind might represent TA's pinnacle of songwriting and is utterly amazing as well.

Quote from: The Letter M on November 13, 2023, 01:50:28 PM

17-to-1... and I'm going to guess Kev is still the 1. I wonder if you expected these results?

-Marc.

Unless one of them is lying / didn't vote

KevShmev · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:53:41 PM »

I had forgot to vote when I started the thread, so it's 17-2 now.

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:54:23 PM »

I voted

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2023, 01:55:35 PM »

I have a long day of traveling between two project sites tomorrow....gonna spin both of these as it's been a while since I listened to them both all the way through.

It won't affect my vote though.

bosk1 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 13, 2023, 03:11:03 PM »

Both of these:

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on November 13, 2023, 12:50:22 PM

The Whirlwind, but Similitude is fantastic.

Quote from: Metro on November 13, 2023, 01:17:02 PM

The more I think about it, it’s not that close. Similitude kinda meanders a bit in the second half. I wouldn’t change a single note of the Whirlwind.

Since they are similar, I will mention that if you substituted TGE for Similitude, it would be a lot closer for me, but The Whirlwind would still win. The Whirlwind is a top all-time album, so it's hard to beat.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #22 on:** November 13, 2023, 03:17:56 PM »

The Whirlwind but both are fantastic albums.

bluefox4000 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2023, 03:26:53 PM »

Similitude for me is beyond perfect.

Whirlwind has section's i skip. but i still really love it make no mistake but.

Rose Colored Glasses just goes on.......and on..........and on........and on. And the finale has more false finishes than LOTR.

Cocopjojo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 13, 2023, 04:11:59 PM »

Quote from: bluefox4000 on November 13, 2023, 03:26:53 PM

And the finale has more false finishes than LOTR.

Too funny, that's totally true. Personally I like that with The Whirlwind because it's like you get three times your money's worth. Usually you only get one epic ending but in this case it's multiple. Love it!

kaos2900 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 13, 2023, 04:18:26 PM »

Similitude in a landslide for me.

MinistroRaven · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2023, 05:16:09 PM »

I listen to "The Whirlwind" album at least once a month. Additionally, on the anniversary of its release, I make it a point to play "The Whirlwind Live From Shepherd's Bush Empire, London Tour" each year.

DTwwbwMP · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2023, 08:47:41 PM »

Not even close to me

Similitude, today, tomorrow, always, and forever

emtee · « **Reply #28 on:** November 14, 2023, 02:52:08 AM »

Because of this thread (thanks, Kev) I watched the Shepherd's Bush DVD after dinner last night. Crazy good performance! And watching it reiterated why I think MP is the most entertaining drummer I've had the privilege to watch. Engaging, smiling, energetic, dynamic, insane capabilities ( little things like quickly reaching up to swing the mic boom overhead and never flubbing his vocals or missing a fill)...the man was created to play the drums and I still get an overwhelming sense of joy watching him.

Fritzinger · « **Reply #29 on:** November 14, 2023, 04:04:16 AM »

Very close call for me, but Whirlwind. I guess objectively, they are both on the same level, but Whirl just has a special place in my heart.

Mladen · « **Reply #30 on:** November 14, 2023, 04:13:05 AM »

I prefer Similitude. The Whirlwind is good, but I prefer the remaining Transatlantic albums. However, Similitude might be the best prog album Neal did in the last decade.

SwedishGoose · « **Reply #31 on:** November 14, 2023, 04:14:20 AM »

Both are amazing but I will have to say that Similitude takes the spot.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #32 on:** November 14, 2023, 05:10:12 AM »

Similitude coming on strong with the mail-in votes.

gzarruk · « **Reply #33 on:** November 14, 2023, 05:49:18 AM »

Quote from: Mladen on November 14, 2023, 04:13:05 AM

I prefer Similitude. The Whirlwind is good, but I prefer the remaining Transatlantic albums. However, Similitude might be the best prog album Neal did in the last decade.

You might want to change that sentence, you never know when Eric's wife might be watching

KevShmev · « **Reply #34 on:** November 14, 2023, 06:28:58 AM »

25-16 now. See, it's closer than the early results showed. The West Coasters just hadn't had their votes counted yet.

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Author Topic: The Whirlwind vs The Similitude of a Dream (Read 1829 times)