Reviews Issue Issue 2024-073. Reviews in this issue: NiMO — Jarre Acoustique, Refestramus — Intouríst, Trilogy — Hidden Mysteries, Utopianisti — Reason In Motion, Via Modesta Valenti — Suite For The Last Prophet

The Captain is open-minded troubadour, taking his inspiration from great philosophers, among others. His music contains dreamy verses and beautiful melodies, calm folk and ambient sounds.About two …

Sea of Tranquility Review: ‘Refestramus: Intourist’ – Sea of Tranquility – Music for the New Intellectual!

Après avoir assisté à la comédie musicale Mr October And The Moon Of Madness aux accents lyriques et parfois jazzy – une publication inhabituelle dans la

In 2022, Captain of the Lost Waves (Shaun T Hunter) and his family were caught up in a road traffic accident, a stolen vehicle being chased by the police smashing into them. On serious pain relief and other medication, this wonderful album, Beautiful Ugly, was created, a testament to the indefatigability of this man and, I think, humanity. We are capable of so much, if only we put our heart and soul into it. I might add here that my research prior to publishing these words saw that his wife and son have both had medical issues of late, and this website sends its love and best wishes for recovery.

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THE GARDENING CLUB Another Country music review by kev rowland

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rock progressif mélodique – 60:41 – États-Unis 2024 À quelque chose malheur est bon! Quand le Covid a frappé, Qasey McPherson (chanteur du groupe Flying Colors)…

Atom Stone (KRYR, Voyager, Metallic Green) hails from New York and on this album he provides vocals, guitar and keyboards and then has brought in a slew of well-known guests whose background sounds…

(52:41; Melodic Revolution Records) I am in the fortunate position of being a friend of Jerry King, so consequently he sends me material he…

Cloud over Jupiter — Atomic Jupiter (Bandcamp Melodic Revolution Records 22250, 2024, CD / DL)

Atom Stone’s debut album, “Take Me To The Fire” makes a strong first impression, blending classic rock influences with a fresh, modern twist. Right from the opening track it’s clear tha…

“Todo acerca del Rock Progresivo Latinoamericano y otras gemas de otros lados del Mundo.”

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Reviews Issue Issue 2024-052. Reviews in this issue: Leon Alvarado — The Changing Tide, Colin Bass & Daniel Biro — More, Bass Communion — The Itself of Itself, Nagual — And Once the Storm is Over…, The Producers — Producers Box Set, Sic Mundus — Illusions

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Die Babyblauen Seiten sind die deutschsprachige Progressive Rock Enzyklopädie der Mailingliste progrock-dt: tausende Rezensionen von Prog-Platten, alt wie neu, und viele weitere Infos rund um Progressive Rock.

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John Blangero, the force behind the musical project Sun King Rising, is a man of multifaceted talents. He has seamlessly woven together two seemingly disparate worlds—music and genetic science—crafting a unique narrative that spans the artistic and scientific domains. Blangero’s journey from a genetic scientist to an acclaimed musician underscores his extraordinary versatility and dedication …

I am in the fortunate position of being a friend of Jerry King, so consequently he sends me material he has been working on, and given he is wonderfully prolific it means I get to hear music from some very different bands. One of these is Cloud Over Jupiter, and while it has taken four years, he is finally back with the fifth album. Unlike many of his other musical adventures, where he is either a full member of the band he is working with or coming in for session work, COJ is Jerry’s outfit and he brings in friends to help fulfil his musical ideas which means he is the only person who plays on every track adding lead guitars, rhythm guitars, bass, trombone, synth, and arrangements. He often works with Dave Newhouse (Muffins) and Ian Beabout (Colouratura) so it is no surprise to see them involved, while Paul Sears (Muffins), Ric Parnell (Atomic Rooster, Spinal Tap), Bill Jungwirth, Michele King and Pete Prown are just a few of the very familiar names who are back again.
What makes this such a fascinating release is there is a multitude of different styles on offer, from hard rock-based 70’s prog (“Lord of the Flies”) through complex King Crimson jaunts (“Leaf In The Wind”) to songs which are dramatic yet timeless (“Levitation To Eden”). We even get a traditional power trio in “Love Under The Blue Oyster Cloud” where Jerry is joined by drummer Bill Jungwirth and guitarist Richie Castellano (Blue Öyster Cult of course) in an instrumental which is way more rock-based. I often think of Jerry working in a jazz or experimental field, especially when playing with Dave Newhouse, who plays on half of the tracks on the album, but here he has allowed his imagination to run amok as musically this is all over the place, but always maintaining a progressive viewpoint as its base. This makes for a wonderfully satisfying release as one never knows what is going to come next, and while it is a patchwork of ideas this album has come together like a wonderfully designed quilt, guaranteed to keep the listener warm and to stand the test of time. When an album musically shifts as much as this one there is always the danger that it sounds disconnected and disjointed but that is not the case with this one, which to my ears is the finest Cloud Over Jupiter release to date.

(51:38; Melodic Revolution Records) A few years ago I reviewed ‘Decoupage’ by Refestramus, which at the time was drummer and songwriter Dere…

Sun King Rising’s “One More Story to Tell” is a compelling narrative woven with rich musical textures and literary influences. John Blangero, the creative force behind Sun King Rising, masterfully…

Reviews Issue Issue 2024-040. Reviews in this issue: Airbag — The Century Of The Self — Duo Review, Emerald City Council — Motion Carries, Eons Past — Vanishing Point, The Tangent — To Follow Polaris

It has to be said – if Atom Stone were alive in the 70s and 80s, writing, recording and performing the amazingly insightful, often blistering anthemic rockers that he shares on his insanely impactful solo debut Take Me To The Fire, he would be more than a budding indie sensation. He would a be Billboard Top Ten perennial, selling out arenas worldwide. The aesthetic is in his DNA, having grown up with a dad who rocked as a lead vocalist with numerous bands in Upstate New York while running a reco

2024 veröffentlichte Derek Ferguson mit seiner Band Refestramus das Album „Intourist“. Vintage Prog der angenehmen Art schlägt einen ins Gesicht. Etwas mit der Nase rümpfend und nach einem roten Faden suchend frage ich mich: Prog aus der USA? Geht das? Klar geht das!

Leon Alvarado est connu pour avoir collaboré avec un nombre impressionnant de musiciens tels que Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison et John Helliwell (Supertramp), entre autres. Il nous propose avec ‘The Changing Tide’ un opus aux influences Pink Floydiennes (même la couverture de l’album affiche quelques similitudes avec celle de l’ultime ’The […]

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STEVE BONINO Acoustic – Retrospective 2012​​​-​​​2022 music review by kev rowland

STEVE BONINO The Steve Bonino Project: Electric – Retrospective 2012​-​2022 music review by kev rowland

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This album came as a nice surprise to me. Starting their album off 2 strong progressive songs made this a nice start. Both “DMK” & “Asuncion” had beautiful keyboard part…

CA 7/15: “Teilweise durchaus AOR-kompatibel, teilweise mächtig schwülstig und kuschelrockig entwickelt sich die Angelegenheit reichlich ambivalent und kontrovers.”

The Southern Gothic Tales of Sun King Rising’s “Signs & Wonders”. Sun King Rising’s music career began to take shape alongside his scientific…

I read about this album before I actually heard it and what I read certainly piqued my interest. The collection of bands I liked were name checked as either an influence on Refestramus’ sound…

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Life is about making connections, and when my daughter told me she wanted me to interview her Band Director Brent Bristow at Arkansas State University Beebe because he started a band named EMERALD CITY COUNCIL and released a new album entitled MOTION CARRIES, I was intrigued.

Sun King Rising’s latest single, “One More Story to Tell,” is a captivating showcase of the band’s ability to blend elements of Southern rock…

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Emerald City Council est une formation dotée de musiciens expérimentés. Motion Carries nous offre un voyage aérien, une épopée pop&prog…

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 We are urged, almost dictated to in no small measure, to believe that success is the be all and end all, the point of human existence is to reach the top of t…

Wer auf hervorragend gespielten US-Prog mit starken Melodien steht, dem wird hier viel geboten.

Sun King Rising’s latest single “One More Story to Tell” is a stirring addition to the canon of heartland rock, imbued with the soulful essence and narrative depth that typify the…

“Horizons” is a work of art that truly showcases the duo’s musical maturity, incorporating intricate pop harmonies with unique rock influences. The album, guided by the effortless vocal exuberance of Renee Bliss and the dynamic percussion of Lang Bliss, illustrates a music that is timeless and boundary-less in terms of genres. Right away, the song “Your Number’s

One of the best parts about being an avid listener of music is discovering new bands. When I heard that Jake Livgren (nephew of Kerry Livgren from Kansas, and a contributor to several Neal Morse al…

EMERALD CITY COUNCIL Motion Carries music review by kev rowland

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We had the pleasure of listening to BlissBliss and are blown away by their unique and hypnotic blend of pop and soul. The tracks are mellow, enthralling, and en

Motion Caries by Emerald City Council – Album Review – Rating 5 Yaks – Emerald City Council’s debut album ‘Motion Carries’ emerges as an impressive achievement in the world of crossover/symphonic progressive rock. The album, a kaleidoscope of melodic richness and complex compositions—our sweet spot here at Prog Radio, offers a journey through a variety of styles and influences. It showcases an exceptional blend of saxophone and guitar-driven material, appealing to fans of both classic and modern prog rock. Emerald City Council’s formation in 2021 by saxophonist/keyboardist Brent Bristow marks a significant convergence of talents in the progressive rock scene. The band, featuring vocalist Jake Livgren and drummer Noah Hungate, alongside bassist Jeremy Nichols and guitarist Seth Hankerson, showcases a unique blend of expertise and styles. Bristow’s vision to feature the saxophone in a non-jazz context highlights the instrument’s versatility. The addition of Brandon Goff as a special collaborator and the influence of Casey McPherson in transforming the group from a recording project to a full-fledged band add further depth to their story. The album’s musical landscape is vast and diverse. Tracks like ‘Realize II – Brutal Camouflage’ and ‘Noisy Talking’ demonstrate the band’s ability to weave intricate melodies with robust rhythms. The standout track, ‘Platforms of Illusion,’ is a 20-minute epic that encapsulates the band’s flair for dramatic storytelling through music.

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By: Ralph Joyner Unraveling the gripping narrative of a new masterpiece, Sun King Rising, the illustrious solo project of singer-songwriter John Blangero, graces the music scene once more with the singular track “One More Story to Tell”, significantly drawn from their praiseworthy album ‘Signs & Wonders’ which debuted on October 1st, 2022. The track is

Melodic Revolution Records Producers: Ian Beabout, Nathan James and Derek Pavlic Providing a kaleidoscope of aural adventures, aptly named Colourtura delivers the goods. With an original song list that boasts the British sensibilities of Gentle Giant and Jethro Tull and a bit of Styx for good measure, their creativity knows no bounds. Check out “Toy

Babal: Let’s Get Lucid (2023) – mini-review UK band Babal are out with the album “Let’s Get Lucid”, and progressive rock is the style explored on this…

Babel have been a recording act since 1999. Karen Langley on vocals, Rob Williams on guitars, synth, bass, and programming, with Jon Sharp playing bass & drums.

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Tony Romero’s second album from Vortex is called ‘Zen’. The 9 instrumental tracks are mostly made for relaxation and meditation. Yet the pace in ‘Africa’ is a bit fast…

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(46:48; Melodic Revolution Records) After the release of ‘Noise Machine’ by Tony Romero’s Vortex, ideas were being sent through the internet…

(56:47; Melodic Revolution Records) Kurt has been involved in the music scene for quite some years, even opening up for The Syn for some dat…

“Todo acerca del Rock Progresivo Latinoamericano y otras gemas de otros lados del Mundo.”

Sea of Tranquility Review: ‘Sun King Rising: Signs & Wonders’ – Sea of Tranquility – Music for the New Intellectual!

Gayle ELLETT & the ELECTROMAGS (USA) Friends Gayle needs no introduction to prog fans as his prolific career has spanned well over 40 years with the…

(61:39; Melodic Revolution Records) Edison Suit is a project put together by multi-instrumentalists Mark Smith (electric guitar, acoustic gu…

(54:22; Melodic Revolution Records) This is the fifth album from Forever Twelve, who released their debut album all the way back in 2002. On…

Fresh album releases are flying off the shelves at a record pace (no pun intended), making it hard to keep up. Here’s quick takes on 3 that were just released from around the globe: Chile, France and Canada/USA/UK. Tryo – Suramérica Thirty five years is an impressive amount of time for a band to st…

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Nel 1993 nascono artisticamente gli If, progressive rock dal Molise. Dopo anni di attività discontinua e all’attivo due EP (In the Cave e If) e due album rispettivamente The Stairway 2006 e Morpho Nestira 2008, gli if cambiano denominazione in IfSounds.

Reviews Issue Issue 2023-061. Reviews in this issue: Matt Dorsey — Let Go, The Fierce And The Dead — News From The Invisible World, Ifsounds — MMXX, Lumsk — Fremmede Toner, Molesome — Kino, Peninsula</strong…