Category Archives: progressive rock

Einar Solberg – “16”

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Rob

There are artists who are so identifiable with their bands that it’s hard to separate their solo work from their band work. Singers fall into this category most frequently. Singers with voices as instantly recognizable as Einar Solberg of Leprous … Continue reading →

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Seven Impale – “Summit”

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Rob

After six years, the very talented Norwegian band Seven Impale are back with their third full length album “Summit.” One reason for the delay is that their keyboardist Håkon Vinje joined Enslaved and has recorded 3 albums with them. Other … Continue reading →

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Riverside – “ID.Entity”

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Rob

I don’t really write reviews unless somehow I am motivated. I am motivated in this case because Riverside is back. I mean really back. Following the death of guitarist Piotr Grudziński in 2016, it was unclear how or even IF … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 21, 2022 by Rob

My top studio album of 2022 is the new album by Elder, “Innate Passage.” Highest possible recommendation. This band just gets stronger and stronger.

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Lonely Robot – “A Model Life”

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Rob

I am a huge fan of John Mitchell, the man behind Lonely Robot. I am glad he does all of these projects outside of Arena. What projects? Lonely Robot is one but also he’s had supergroup Kino and the resurrected … Continue reading →

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Bjørn Riis – “A Fleeting Glimpse”

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Rob

It’s no secret that Pink Floyd is a massive influence on the band Airbag and their guitarist Bjørn Riis. Riis has had a very busy solo career and just released an album in April of 2022 called “Everything to Everyone.” … Continue reading →

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SiX BY SiX – “SiX BY SiX”

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Rob

Supergroups are nothing new to Robert Berry. Back in 1988, he fronted the band 3 (a personal favorite) which also featured ELP’s Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer. Prior to that he was briefly in GTR with Steve Howe. Recently he … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Albums of the first half of 2022

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Rob

Here are some albums you should check out. These are in alphabetical order. Mikael Åkerfeldt – “Clark (Music from the Netflix Series)” Cave In – “Heavy Pendulum” The Dear Hunter – “Antimai” The Gathering – “Beautiful Distortion” Marillion – “An … Continue reading →

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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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