Author Archives: Rob

About Rob

I have been a fan of progressive metal and progressive rock for most of my life. My music collection is insanely large. My passion for life is music...progressive music!

Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 23

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Rob

      There’s been a few releases that I haven’t reviewed but do deserve to be brought to your attention. The first is the second album by Our Oceans, “While Time Disappears.” The band were known as Exivous, an … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Top 20 Studio Albums of 2020

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Rob

In case you missed my radio show, here is my countdown of my 20 favorite studio albums of 2020. No EPs, no live albums, no hits albums. 20. Ring Van Mobius – “The 3rd Majesty” 19. Lunatic Soul – “Through … Continue reading →

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Gryphon – “Get Out of My Father’s Car!”

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Rob

Gryphon is back again, proving that their reunion for “Re-invention” was not a one off. “Get Out of My Father’s Car!” features original members Graeme Taylor, Brian Gulland and Dave Oberlé joined by Andy Findon from the last album plus … Continue reading →

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The Flower Kings – “Islands”

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Rob

It hasn’t even been a year since the last album by the Flower Kings. “Waiting for Miracles” came out November 8th, 2019. But with the world basically shut down due to the pandemic, Roine Stolt and company went right back … Continue reading →

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Fates Warning – “Long Day Good Night”

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Rob

Fates Warning is one of my favorite bands, so this review has a bit of a bias. That said, my expectation for any new album by them is very high – especially on the heels of their last album, “Theories … Continue reading →

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Wobbler – “Dwellers of the Deep”

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Rob

Wobbler are one of those bands that I think all fans of prog rock should be aware of and hopefully checked out. If you haven’t, the good thing about Wobbler is that they have had a sound that has remained … Continue reading →

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Crippled Black Phoenix – “Ellengæst”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Rob

Justin Greaves must be either unlucky or a pain in the ass to work with. The leader of Crippled Black Phoenix has lost the majority of the band twice now. The first time was back in 2014 when members tried … Continue reading →

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Gargoyl – “Gargoyl”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Rob

The self titled debut album by Gargoyl can be summed up as Alice in Chains meets Voivod at an Opeth concert. I could just stop there because I think that’s gotta interest a lot of people. And it should! This … Continue reading →

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Enslaved – “Utgard”

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Rob

For me, Enslaved can do no wrong. But still, many artists have come to disappoint me (you know who they are). Fortunately with “Utgard,” Enslaved continue to be one of the great bands of our time. The band seems to … Continue reading →

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Jakko M. Jakszyk – “Secrets & Lies”

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Rob

2020 has been a terrible year. Fortunately the music of 2020 has been amazing. InsideOut has released a lot of great albums this year and here’s a look at one of the latest. Current King Crimson frontman Jakko Jakszyk took … Continue reading →

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