Monthly Archives: December 2017

Sendelica – “The Cromlech Chronicles II”

Posted on December 27, 2017 by madvinyl

Sendelica are a progressive/psychedelic rock band from Wales, and they have been making music as a unit since 2006. They are yet another band that I had never heard of until the ProgBoss offered me a release of theirs to … Continue reading →

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Vinide – “Reveal”

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Rob

Finland’s Vinide sound a bit like a lot of different bands. Influences are bound to crop up but on their album “Reveal,” I find little revealed about Vinide other than they are a mix of Epica, Therion and Avantasia. On … Continue reading →

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RIAN ADKINSON ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR NEW ALBUM ‘HEATHENS’

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Rob

One album that I am really looking forward to is by my buddy Rian Adkinson. People have said that Steven Wilson is embracing his pop side, well Rian has that down and hasn’t lost his prog sensibilities like others. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Non Newtonian Man – “Clouds”

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Rob

I guess all the good band names are officially taken. Non Newtonian Man is certainly one of the worse ones that I’ve heard other than maybe Soul Enema. It’s interesting how a bad name can impact your desire to even … Continue reading →

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The Pretty Things – “The Same Sun”

Posted on December 7, 2017 by madvinyl

When the ProgBoss offered me this Pretty Things release for review I thought it might be a reissue. Well, it is, kinda. I got to preview, digitally, what is going to be released as a 7 inch vinyl single. Two … Continue reading →

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When Prog Loses its Rock

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Rob

I’ve been struggling more than usual lately when trying to get into a lot of the music that has been submitted for review to this site. I was beginning to think that either my taste is getting more and more … Continue reading →

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Diablo Swing Orchestra – “Pacifisticuffs”

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Rob

The line between clever and cheesy is a narrow one. There are bands like Therion who (for whatever reason) walk that line every single release and never seem to fuck up. I love Therion which might surprise some. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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