Tag: Progressive Rock
A2Z – A2Z² Review
[Cover artwork by Hugh Syme] I am an easy mark for a band like A2Z (also known as A-Z, AthruZ, etc.) First, the project involves two players I’ve followed basically since time began: 1) Mark …
MEER – Wheels Within Wheels Review
[Cover art by Helena Haglund and Simen Sandbæk Skari] What is a wheel? The dictionary definition, probably penned by the Pol Pot of dictionaries, would claim that it is: “a circular object that revolves on …
The Chronicles Of Father Robin – The Songs & Tales Of Airoea Book 3: Magical Chronicle (Ascension) Review
[Cover art by Lars Bigum Kvernberg] This is the third and final installment of our review of The Songs & Tales of Airoea, a trilogy released by the band, The Chronicles of Father Robin. Below …
The Chronicles Of Father Robin – The Songs & Tales Of Airoea Book 2: Ocean Traveller (Metamorphosis) Review
[Cover art by Lars Bigum Kvernberg] This is the second installment of our review of The Songs & Tales of Airoea, a trilogy released by the band, The Chronicles of Father Robin. This second album …
Blood Cauldron – Infernal Patterns Review
“It’s a satanic #dadrock thing…you wouldn’t understand.”Woe to you, of earth and sea, for the Devil’s choristers are upon thee. Be not afraid, my sour-hearted fanatics, for Beelzebub’s balladeers are here to conjure your most …
The Chronicles Of Father Robin – The Songs & Tales Of Airoea Book I: The Tale Of Father Robin (State Of Nature) Review
Cover art by Lars Bigum Kvernberg Most of us must have core memories of grand plans we made with our best buds in school. To grow up and all be cops or robbers or sports …
Ray Alder – II Review
Heavier and more progressive than 2019’s What the Water Wants, the Fates Warning singer’s sophomore effort, II, retains the former’s ethereal feel but hits some incredible highs that were perhaps lacking on that earlier effort …
Tanith – Voyage Review
[Cover artwork by Luke Cantarella] You are aware of the existence of Amoeba Records, yes? If not, just know they are one of this country’s finest purveyors of all things music-related—a Mecca of sorts for …