Music Reviews 3
2024 – Prog-Rock from Chicago. “Newcomer” Old-School Prog – successful and unique? CD.
This progressive rock album was released in 2012. For me, it's the best thing RPWL has ever produced. A real powerhouse on vinyl too.
In 2002, “Space Metal” was released, the first album by the super project/band Star One led by mastermind Arjen Lucassens.
Melodic neo-prog from the Netherlands. If you like Pendragon, Arena, or The Mission, you'll find what you're looking for.
Black Light District
by The Gathering
The EP Black Light District was released in 2001 to mark the launch of the Psychedelic Records label. Small but mighty? CD.
2006 not only brought a new album, “Home,” but also a turning point.
Sleepy Buildings
by The Gathering
An Acoustic Evening. Live 2004. For me this is the best live album by The Gathering from the Anneke van Giersbergen era.
The second studio album Nightwatch was released in November 2024. Prog/Art Rock from Aschaffenburg.
It Leads to This
by The Pineapple Thief
On February 9th, 2024, delicate prog from the “Ananas Dieben” was released. Vinyl Black.
Your Wilderness
by The Pineapple Thief
2016. Melodic development by the Thiefs, melodic rock with a progressive twist. Is that good? CD.
A 3-LP version of the Roger Waters concert movie "The Wall" was also released in 2015. Can vinyl work with so much bombast from the live show?
After "Hand.Cannot.Erase," some songs were left unreleased, and we get them served up here in a tasty reissue 2016.
Grace For Drowning
by Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson 2011. Lots of Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and Blackfield in an interesting mix of prog, pop and jazz elements.
The master of progressive rock melodies has once again created a masterpiece. A spacey one. Black Vinyl.
