Category Archives: art rock

Rank ‘Em: Asia studio albums

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Rob

I am planning on doing a tribute radio show this Sunday August 16th at 10am EDT, dedicated to Asia and all variations of the band. So that means: Wetton era, Payne era, GPS and also Dukes of the Orient. This … Continue reading →

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Aleah – “Aleah”

Posted on July 13, 2020 by madvinyl

The discovery of PMP introduced me to many artists. When Rob asked me to become a reviewer for the site, my net of musical discovery was cast even wider. This latest album I have for review is from a vocalist … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 21

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Rob

Long Distance Calling – “How Do We Want To Live?” Label: Inside Out Music Release Date: June 26, 2020 One of the best instrumental bands out there is Germany’s Long Distance Calling. I should probably call them “mostly” instrumental since … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 20

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Rob

Hail Spirit Noir – “Eden In Reverse” Agonia Records 19 June 2020 I hadn’t heard of Greece’s Hail Spirit Noir prior to this so I had no expectations coming into this. From what I read about them, they were more … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 19

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Rob

Secrets of the Moon – “Black House” Label: Prophecy Productions Release Date: 8 May 2020 Secrets of the Moon aren’t a prog band in the traditional sense of the word. In fact, I am quite sure that most people would … Continue reading →

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Molitoth is set to release “The Tribunal” on June 26, premieres new track!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Rob

I was a big fan of the band A Light Within and their frontman Kyle Brandt has a new solo project called Molitoth. Kyle is a super talented person and I thought I’d help out by premiering a new track … Continue reading →

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Pattern-Seeking Animals – “Prehensile Tales”

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Rob

Spock’s Beard side project Pattern-Seeking Animals is back with their second album “Prehensile Tales” which is hot on the heels of their self titled debut that was released just last year. The band consists of current Spock’s Beard members Ted … Continue reading →

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Katatonia – “City Burials”

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Rob

After a (thankfully) brief hiatus, Katatonia got back in action with a tour to honor the 10th anniversary of “Night is the New Day” in 2019. So naturally the next step was a new album and that’s something I always … Continue reading →

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Mantric – “False Negative”

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Rob

It always amazes me when a band sets the bar higher with each album that they release. Eventually you think “okay, there’s no way this one can be better than the last one.” Mantric has 2 exceptional albums already and … Continue reading →

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Witchcraft – “Black Metal”

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rob

First off, do not be fooled. “Black Metal” is not a black metal album. For that matter it is not a Witchcraft album either. So what gives? What “Black Metal” really is is a solo acoustic album by Witchcraft mastermind … Continue reading →

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