Monthly Archives: November 2017

Slug Comparison – “IIb”

Slug Comparison is the solo project from Doug Harrison of Fen (the Canadian prog band). “IIb” is the third release from this project with “IIa” also being an EP. This two track EP is a tribute to Doug’s late friend … Continue reading

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PFM – “Emotional Tattoos”

“Emotional Tattoos” is the 19th studio album for RPI legends Premiata Forneria Marconi. What makes this album different from the rest? “Emotional Tattoos” is a double album but the music is the same on each disc. No the second disc … Continue reading

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Bad Dreams – “Chrysalis”

Argentina’s Bad Dreams started out life as a bit of a Genesis tribute band. After 10 years of that, they moved into doing their own material. Their new album “Chrysalis” still owes plenty to classic Genesis: musically, vocally, and melodically. … Continue reading

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Coraxo – “Sol”

Coraxo is one of those bands that ARE different. Too many bands think they offer something new and fresh but they tend to be a rehash of another band (or bands) you’ve heard before. Coraxo are a true progressive metal … Continue reading

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Legendary prog-rockers CAMEL announce UK tour dates for September 2018

Camel is hitting the road in 2018 in the UK and is playing “Moonmadness” in its entirety! That album is still my personal favorite. They are also playing many classic tracks as well. Mainman Andrew Lattimer is still steering the … Continue reading

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Staring Into Nothing – “Power”

Staring Into Nothing is a trio from California who have a very modern prog sound. Musically, they remind me a bit of a mix of Steven Wilson and Roger Waters. The Waters comparison comes from the overall message in the … Continue reading

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Umphrey’s McGee announce new album “it’s not us” out on January 12th!

Umphrey’s McGee is one of my favorite bands, so it’s great to hear that 2018 will be off to an awesome start with the release of their new album, “it’s not us.” I’ll be reviewing the album for the site … Continue reading

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Edge of Haze – “Deluge”

Edge of Haze’s “Deluge” is the type of record that is a bit difficult to write about. The trim and tight work checks many of the requisite boxes for this type of modern prog release, but ultimately while the production … Continue reading

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Lucas Lee – “Acceptances of Gravitational Collapsing Manifestations”

And the winner for longest album title of the year goes to Lucas Lee for “Acceptances of Gravitational Collapsing Manifestations.” With a title like that, you know it’s prog. And with the legendary Marco Minnemann on drums, you know the … Continue reading

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Interview with Mick Moss of Antimatter

It’s been 10 years since you released “Leaving Eden,” which has now been reissued. How has your approach to your music changed since then? Or has it? I’m constantly learning and evolving, so without a doubt my approach to music … Continue reading

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