The Absolute Best 25 Albums of 2023! (All Categories)
- Siena Root – Revelation – They took the lead early and never really lost speed or pace! The interview with Zubaida was a wonderful bonus!
- Harp – Albion – Came out of nowhere…on a near winter’s eve…Tim Smith is back! One of the highlights of 2023!
- Peter Gabriel – I/O Light and Dark – The Master of Prog always delivers!
- Overhead – Telepathic Minds – A double gatefold CD, for their 25th Anniversary – They definitely know how to celebrate!
- Nick Fletcher – Quadrivium – Nick never disappoints. The Northern Isles, Jazz Axe Man cometh!
- The Ocean – Holocene – Metal, with a progressive flair. Absolutely powerful, with deep, story-telling lyrics!
- Sparrohs – Hey Adam – Their best album yet! “Solitaire”, one of the best songs of the year! Best video of the year!
- Chaos and the Cosmos – Our Song – Another new surprise to share the fame in Seattle with Moon Letters.
- Mystfall – Celestial Vision – My favorite new metal band! Marialena’s vocals are awesome!
- Massimo Pieretti – A New Beginning – A good friend, making great music. Next year’s album may even top this one!
- Wegferend – En Autremonde – Chapter Two – One of my favorite new bands of the new year!
- Xandria – The Wonders Still Awaiting – Their best since Neverworld’s End! Ambre is wonderful and the key. Stop the stupid growling, let her sing!
- Nova Cascade – The Navigator – One of my favorite prog bands.
- Ruby Dawn – Beyond Tomorrow – Another wonderful surprise. Their next may even be better – we’ll find out soon in the new year!
- Attractive Chaos – The Fire Between Us – When Emma’s smiling on stage, this band is on fire!
- Cairo – Nemesis – Great return to the UK prog scene for Rob and the band. Looking forward to more from them soon!
- Nine Skies – The Lightmaker – Always a prog leader and contender!
- Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher – Not as good as the last album, but still worthy!
- Daniela Mars – The Where is – Right Here! – Happy to have found her. Looking forward to more!
- Quicksilver Night – Pticka – Another great new band I didn’t know about until 2023!
- Solstice – Light Up! – Wonderful talking with Andy and Jess early in 2023!
- Edenya – Another Place – This was another great surprise of 2023. Looking forward to the next, which may be even better!
- Depeche Mode – Memento Mori – This band is back and selling out shows again!
- Delain – Dark Waters – Diana was the key. This band is back!
- Hats Off Gentlemen Its Adequate – The Light Of Ancient Mistakes – They never disappoint!
- Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham – Pigs Might Fly – Another news band to appreciate from the UK!