Category Archives: progressive metal
Subterranean Masquerade – “Mountain Fever”
Israel’s Subterranean Masquerade have had a string of very good albums over the years. Their consistency made me question why band leader Tomer Pink would dump world class vocalists Kjetil Nordhus and Paul Kuhr. Partially it was that each have … Continue reading →
Liquid Tension Experiment – “LTE3”
The long awaited third album by supergroup, Liquid Tension Experiment is finally here. “LTE3” comes 22 years after their second and seemingly final album. Obviously a lot has transpired since then.Keyboard wiz Jordan Rudess joined Dream Theater after the second … Continue reading →
Iotunn – “Access All Worlds”
Are the days long gone when a person buys a CD or album without first hearing something from it? And I mean zero radio air-play. I bought Enchant’s Blueprint of the World in 1993 because it looked interesting plus the … Continue reading →
Jason Bieler & The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra – “Songs For The Apocalypse”
Jason Bieler & The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra is the new project from Saigon Kick mainman, Jason Bieler. While I am familiar with his well known band, I don’t know a lot of his solo material. I do own a … Continue reading →
Restless Amoeba’s Top Albums of 2020 (albums 1-25)
And here is my part 2 of my top 50 for 2020. My absolute favorite first. These aren’t all prog but i have labeled each one as to “prog or not” so those of you looking for the strictly prog … Continue reading →
Restless Amoeba’s Top Albums of 2020 (albums 26-50)
I don’t even know where to begin here. I just checked back and saw the last album I reviewed was in May. MAY! I swear it seems like one month has passed since then. But also feels like an eternity. … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 23
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 →
Sue’s List Of Some Enjoyed Albums of 2020
In no order at all…..the only qualifier for this list is that I own a physical copy or a download of the release. Sólstafir – Endless Twilight Of Codependent LoveJakko M Jakszyk – Secrets & LiesAnna von Hausswolff … Continue reading →
Rob’s Top 20 Studio Albums of 2020
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 →
Fates Warning – “Long Day Good Night”
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 →