Spock's Beard - Waste Away

[@mikereiss4216]

Spock's Beard are without a doubt one of the most underrated bands of the 90's or even today for that matter. I think they should even appeal to those who aren't hardcore prog fans. Good music is good music.

[@JohnThelin]

They're more likely to appeal to people who are not hardcore prog fans than to actual prog fans. That's kind of the deal with Nuprog.

[@PeterCulka]

John Thelin Well I'm not really sure this is Nu-Prog, as that term itself emerged only maybe a decade ago - while Spock's Beard was on the scene long before that. It's normal prog just more appealing to people. And that fact alone doesn't turn this stuff into Nu-Prog :) But ye, it's easier listening than some hardcore progressive stuff. But it ain't Nu-Prog ;)

[@JohnThelin]

What you're talking about at the end there is often called new prog or post-prog. And, no, SB (and TFK et al) are not neoprog (a distinct genre that was influenced by new wave/80s pop and lacked some of the technical complexity of prog), but nuprog, a genre that takes rock/pop songwriting, putting into prog structures and retaining the technical, if not the compositional, complexity of prog. It's much more likely to appeal to non-prog listeners because it adheres to the same harmonic and melodic rules that 95% of all popular music does (a quality prog never had, and probably the strongest unifying quality between the many diverse bands that were once covered by that term). Progressive rock is neither progressive nor rock, so when there's a pervasive rock element to a prog band - something that was not common at all until about the mid-90s - it makes sense to call it nuprog to distinguish it from both prog, neoprog and post-prog. 

[@JohnThelin]

No prog is progressive, just like no new wave is new. Once you progress from prog it is not prog any more. Taking the name of a genre literally is...um, confusing at best.

[@JohnThelin]

Do you really think that Spock's Beard and their ilk do not deserve their own genre name to distinguish their distinct, highly influential style from original prog?

[@samanthaholmes1725]

Thank you dad. I miss you a lot but you're still alive through your favorite music that has been passed down to me.

[@pereseverance]

Thanks for posting this. I have only one son left now - and three grand children - but I hope they will remember me when they hear the music that made my heart leap for joy.

[@johnmidgley8328]

..your love of your dad's music..and his essence...made me cry. I have a 17yr old daughter...and she loves my music tastes....and I love your comment to your wonderful dad.

[@kyleromick5966]

Honestly, this may be one of my absolute favorite songs. The musical genius of this group is appalling. Never have I enjoyed so many songs from one artist, and with noise floor dropping last year, there's always more music of theirs to listen to and love. Gotta love the Beard, prog fan or not!

[@jeanlundi2141]

I'm not a huge fan of the label "prog" but the years go by and Spock's Beard (Neal era) remain some of the best music made by man to me. I like some prog, but nothing comes close to SB, which is why I don't see it as loving "prog" music. It's just SB. And it's special.

[@davehaz123]

I heard these guys yesterday for the first time . I just don't know how this got past me . Found myself involuntarily dancing . One of the greatest s bands I've ever heard .

[@samkaye7312]

Still patiently hoping this will come to Spotify

[@eliaskingston5085]

Best song on the album.

[@williamcanatsey]

This has been my fav band for the last decade. No one rocks like Neil Morse. He is promoting christian rock bands now. But Spock's Beard still lives on!

[@petermccarthy4525]

Best song on the album I think. Just gorgeous

[@mattyb216]

why has this only got 16000 views, it should have millions!

[@cohenterry717]

Another brilliant track from a great album - this music is priceless

[@jeffeudeikis6204]

It's been a while. Wow. Thanks for the amazing kick in the face. I miss you peeps.

[@Meyaleleth]

Don't 'waste away' your life...a music life tutorial

[@davefuzzforrow6627]

Only heard this for the first time recently,wow🤟could have easily come from Jethro Tull's Aqualung from many years ago, a great compliment indeed👍😎 I will explore more from this band 😉😉

[@TiagoPatula84]

Some people are like gravy Spilled on God's Sunday shirt Some people are always getting better Some people just get worse Some people only waste so long before they waste away Some people only waste so long until they waste away Waste away now Some people think they're dangerous Well maybe just to little boys some people always reaching for the sky As if they had a choice Some people only waste so long before they waste away Some people only waste so long before they waste away Waste away now And I want to know And I don't want to hear them cry So I gotta go man I gotta go I gotta go now Some people think they're lucky Like they thought of heaven first Some people been holdin' back their love so long I think they're 'bout to burst Some people only waste so long before they waste away Some people only waste so long before they waste away Waste away now Some people only waste so long before they waste away Some people only waste so long before they waste away Waste away now Waste away Waste away now Waste away

[@kevinsloman2472]

Four people are like gravy spilled on God's Sunday shirt.

[@tomrumler3577]

3 more are sloppy ...

[@Stonefists]

have been looking for this on here for ages, thanks a lot neo001100!

[@jkgoude]

thanks neo for uploading, hard to find anywhere else. nice one mate

[@dmainfla]

God Bless Kevin Gilbert!!! What a loss to the musical world!!!

[@mikereiss4216]

Was this song about Kevin?

[@MesaTheoryKid42]

@@mikereiss4216 he mixed several tracks on the album

[@Sephnroth]

I was listening to June and I had to come find out what Waste Away was. Not disappointed. Not disappointed at all.

[@mikereiss4216]

This and June are probably the two most underrated songs from the 90's. I think the radio people at the time were like "what's this? Oh, it says prog on the label. Forget it. We won't play it." Assholes.

[@jake198ify]

got my sunday shirt on !!!!! i'm hooked

[@claredouthwaite232]

fantastic track!!

[@cronas2]

BRILLIANT !!!

[@GenesisOfPorcupines]

In the beginning it sounds absolutely like Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson at their best.

[@cronas2]

I was just thinking the exact same thing 👍

[@mikereiss4216]

Yep. The acoustic guitar is maybe similar to Martin Barre or even Gary Green.

[@laurenceellis8311]

This is how you make an anthem...

[@cookingfortoday]

Great track!

[@exxam1]

Stuck really bad here! Don't even dare to help me! :P

[@MrSedaki]

Like the reference in their song June

[@gregberry1812]

Powerful song

[@luxorpheus]

when I get permission from the majority of Spock's Beard, I'll work on transferring my favorite, "The Doorway", to this site. . .

[@Solkovsky]

Yes! Thank-you so much.

[@666xXxSLAYERxXx666]

@Stonefists Yeah same! I don't understand why it took so fookin long...!

[@lesclaypool0727]

@MrHendrixlove Oh My God!

[@SUPERSAIYANLUNATIC]

There's a bit of Bon Jovi in there as well.

[@BenCahill1]

Some people are like gravy? What the hell is that?

[@PeterCulka]

onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gravy

[@dougmcauliffe2253]

Worst opening line ever But im willing to forgive them cause they made some great music

[@ledzeplover58]

I'm guessing clever things always go over your head....

[@dougmcauliffe2253]

@@ledzeplover58 It's been 4 years since this comment and I still stand by what I said haha, no harm no foul though. We're both cool for listening to this band.

[@siddhartino]

yeah, it's a shame this one has such cheesy lyrics, since how banger the melodies are. it's a recurring problem with a lot of '90s/'00s prog rock bands... and some other' SB/Neal Morse songs suffered the same fate too