Category Archives: progressive rock

RIP Alan White

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Rob

This morning I decided to wear my Yes “90124” t-shirt. It’s one of my favorites as I love the band and of course the album. Then I find out that Alan White passed away today. Now I am honoring one … Continue reading →

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The Pineapple Thief – “Give it Back”

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Rob

Normally when a band re-records their music, it’s a last ditch effort to salvage what’s left of their career. They paint it as how the current lineup interprets their classics. “Give it Back” by The Pineapple Thief is not that … Continue reading →

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Porcupine Tree – “Closure/Continuation”

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Rob

For years now, fans of Porcupine Tree have been begging for a new album. After the release of 2009’s “The Incident,” band leader Steven Wilson embarked on a very successful solo career. It seemed he no longer needed Porcupine Tree, … Continue reading →

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Leave Your Preconceived Notions at the Door

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Rob

It’s probably the hardest thing to do when it comes to any art form. Not having any sort of expectation. The only time that I can actually listen to an album without any sort of preconceived notion is if I … Continue reading →

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Where did they go?

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Rob

I was having a conversation in the comments with a friend on here about a one man project that apparently no longer exists on Bandcamp or anywhere else for that matter. I am not surprised. Of course it’s hard as … Continue reading →

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RIP Ian McDonald

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Rob

King Crimson founder Ian McDonald has passed away from cancer at the age of 75. He was a legend who helped create the progressive rock genre as we know it. He went on to found the rock band Foreigner and … Continue reading →

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Cynic – “Ascension Codes”

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Rob

Since the last Cynic album, both Sean Reinhart and Sean Malone passed away suddenly. Reinhart was 48 and Malone was 50. They died 11 months apart. This leaves Paul Masvidal and one could argue that the new album “Ascension Codes” … Continue reading →

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Yes – “The Quest”

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Rob

I’ve already pondered the “validity” of the current Yes lineup calling themselves “Yes,” but they are the only Yes we have. And just when we thought the mess that was “Heaven & Earth” would be the final Yes album, we … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Rob

The question of when is a band no longer “authentically” that band is one you see constantly raised in music. Rarely do you have a band like Rush that kept the same members for years and then disbanded upon the … Continue reading →

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Rank ‘Em: Haken studio albums

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Rob

I haven’t done one of these columns in a long time so why not now? Add in that I post a lot less in general, so I thought why not a newer band. Haken has some amazing albums and all … Continue reading →

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