Monthly Archives: September 2017

Rank ‘Em: Porcupine Tree studio albums

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Rob

I haven’t done one of these columns in some time so I figured I should tackle one of prog’s more popular “modern” bands. As always, this is just going to be STUDIO albums. Also I am not including the demos … Continue reading →

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Himmellegeme – “Myth of Earth”

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Rob

Himmellegeme have a unique name and a captivating sound. Though the band is from Bergen, Norway, they actually remind me of a mix of two Icelandic bands: Sólstafir and Sigur Rós. I am a massive fan of those bands so … Continue reading →

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Nocturnal Rites – “Phoenix”

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Rob

You couldn’t find a better name for this album! After laying dormant for 10 years, Sweden’s Nocturnal Rites have risen like the “Phoenix.” Lead guitar Nils Norberg left in 2008 which clearly dealt the band a serious blow. Joining them … Continue reading →

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Vattnet – “Vattnet”

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Rob

There is nothing more “progressive” than a band that completely reinvents themselves. After releasing two awesome atmospheric black metal albums, New Hampshire’s Vattnet Viskar went through a major change. Lead vocalist and guitarist Nicholas Thornbury left the band. Casey Aylward … Continue reading →

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GALACTIC COWBOYS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM LONG WAY BACK TO THE MOON

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Rob

I’ve been a Galactic Cowboys fan from the very beginning. Their self titled album blew me away and I’ve loved every release since then. FINALLY, they are back after 17 years apart. Here’s the press release from their new label … Continue reading →

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The Contortionist – “Clairvoyant”

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Rob

I got into The Contortionist after hearing the first song off their debut album on a sampler from Good Fight Music. They walked the line between djent and deathcore. Thankfully they never quite went full on deathcore on their debut … Continue reading →

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Gentle Giant – “Three Piece Suite”

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Rob

There are two very obvious things involved with this album. One is that Gentle Giant are incredible. The second is that Steven Wilson is great at remixing. The sad thing about “Three Piece Suite” is that the songs on it … Continue reading →

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Subterranean Masquerade – “Vagabond”

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Rob

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s a phrase that comes to mind when it comes to the new album by Subterranean Masquerade called “Vagabond.” Also I would say it’s “more of the same” from them which in this … Continue reading →

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Circu5 – “Circu5”

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Rob

Circu5 is the project of British mult-instrumentalist and vocalist Steve Tilling. Initially, the album didn’t seem like a fit for me but after giving it a fair shot, there’s a lot to enjoy. First off, the music of Circu5 is … Continue reading →

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Perihelion Ship – “To Paint a Bird of Fire”

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Rob

Following up a debut album as amazing as the first Perihelion Ship album, “A Rare Thunderstorm in Spring,” is no easy task. The Finnish band really came out of nowhere and blew me away with that album last year. Yeah … Continue reading →

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