Marillion Axe man Steve Rothery seems to have developed something of a magic touch putting together as he has a formidable group of musicians that make up his live band. Having written an album of purely musical pieces what better thing to do than to get an already road tested band to help record …
Category: Reviews
Prog Reviews, Prog Music Reviews
Nov 16 2014
Pink Floyd | The Endless River (vinyl)
Perhaps in many ways the most important album for many people in the world this year will be The Endless River, Pink Floyd’s swan song and final offering under such a ubiquitous marque. A predominantly music orientated album David Gilmour has still managed to tackle the issue of in-fighting and turbulence within the Pink Floyd …
Nov 10 2014
Northlands | Tony Patterson & Brendan Eyre
It’s amazing and sometimes heart warming when you haven’t seen a baby for a while only to be presented with a toddler and eventually a fully grown adult. It causes you to reflect on their childhood, their youth and ultimately their maturity. Northlands is just such an experience. I have followed this project with …
Jul 18 2014
Darryl Way | Children Of The Cosmos
Well, i have to admit to this album creeping up on me and almost dismissed it out of hand on first hearing it. Shame on me! In my own defense the reasons were many fold but i should know by now not to judge a book by it’s cover. Speaking of which, the cover of …
Jul 17 2014
Malia / Boris Blank | Convergence
Malia is a name and an artist new to me and listening to her voice makes me wonder why? Having numerous albums under her belt not least her tribute to Nina Simone Black Orchid Malawi born Malia is a seasoned pro with very traditional values love for smooth jazz. Malia’s collaboration here with Yello sample …
Jun 24 2014
Steve Hackett | Genesis Revisited Live At The Albert Hall
For anyone like myself who were simply not fortunate enough to have attended Steve Hackett’s Albert Hall performance of his Juggernaut Genesis Revisited tour, here is a chance to watch it in the comfort of your own home. I was lucky enough to see two of these concerts, one on the initial tour and one …
May 14 2014
IQ | Road Of Bones
The long awaited studio album from prog stalwarts IQ has finally arrived. Road Of Bones is an interesting proposition for IQ fans in that four fifths of the original line up are here as well as the inclusion of their well road tested keys man Neil Durant. As with most IQ albums Road Of Bones …
Apr 22 2014
Nick Magnus | N’monix
Nick Magnus is without doubt a very special individual. His cheery demenour and willingness to answer questions about is ideas, music and all manner of things with regards to his endevours make him a joy to get along with. M’monix is Nick’s fifth album under his own name and one i feel close to his …