Reviews III
Assembly
by Theatre of Tragedy
Synth rock from a gothic metal band. Not everyone liked it in 2002. But I did. Limited CD.
1979. Bon Scott was still alive. AC/DC made their breakthrough in the USA with Highway to Hell. Here in the gold vinyl edition for the band's 50th anniversary.
In 2022, Nacht, the second part of a trilogy by the band Dolch, was released. Why am I so excited? It's all in my review of this silver vinyl version.
“Subterranea Live At De Boerderij October 22 2011” was released in 2023. A worthy 3-LP set, top shelf in terms of sound and design. Blue, red, orange vinyl.
In 2024, Void by Indian musician Gaurav Gavilkar was released. Diane Galen joins the band as drummer. Good post-rock with vocal spice. CD.
The Purpose Paradox
by Dilemma
The new album “The Purpose Paradox” by Dilemma was released on September 20th, 2024. A progressive rock concept album by the Dutch band. Limited CD.
In 2018, “Atoms Alinged, Coming Undone” by multi-instrumentalist Kathrin Shephard was released. Her magnificent solo project Sylvaine is presented here. And she actually does almost everything herself! Red Vinyl.
The new album “Nite Owls” by JD McPherson will be released on September 27th, 2024. Vintage rock’n’roll by the singer and songwriter. CD.
In July 2024, Man on the Shore, the second (purely digital) album by Ozul from Norway, was released. An insider tip for prog heads!
When I Get Through
by Breymer
A new album by Breymer will be released on October 18, 2024. Thems music describes the transformation of a non-binary person in a very private way. Indie pop to think about it.
Script for A Jesters Tear
by Marillion
In 1983, Marillion released their groundbreaking neo-prog debut. Initially derided as the "second best Genesis", Marillion blossomed considerably. Script for a Jesters Tear belongs in every prog collection.
To Bring You My Love
by PJ Harvey
In 1995, Polly Jean 'PJ' Harvey released her version of love immortalized in this alternative rock firework: "I lay with the Devil, curse God above, forsaken Heaven, to bring you my love".
38 years young is my copy of The Wall in black vinyl. This album has written music hystory in 1979.
For AC/DC's 50th anniversary, this album was also remastered as a gold edition. A more personal view.
Push Back The Horizon
by Lesoir
Lesoir's sixth studio album was released on September 20, 2024. CD version. Why do I like it?
In 2000 the first Universal Migrator album, The Dream Sequencer, was released, part 3 of Ayreon's Forever cycle. CD. Epic. Progressive rock.
Into The Electric Castle
by Ayreon
In 1998 the first space opera Into The Electric Castle was released, album II of Ayreon's Forever cycle. Double CD. Epic.
The Final Experiment
by Ayreon
In 1995, Arjen Lucassen released the first album of his project Ayreon. The start of 6 of the best prog albums in rock opera format .CD.
In 2024, Louise Patricia Crane released her second solo album as a limited vinyl/CD-DVD. Music good, is the box too?
The Aftermath EP
by Within Temptation
It's Corona 2021. There are no concerts. Within Temptation created a virtual world and performed it live on stream. Here is the picture EP with 4 songs from the show.
Weird Tales
by The Vision Bleak
In honor of Weird Magazine, the German horror metallers released their new album in 2024. Special features? It is structured like a one-track album.
