Author: Professor Mark

The album cover shows a golden, statue-like figure rising from dark waters against a stormy sky. The figure stands with one arm raised, surrounded by circular halos. At the center, the text reads Canvas of Silence with the subtitle As the World Tree Fell.
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Canvas of Silence – As the World Tree Fell

Professor Mark September 5, 2025 No Comments

Sometimes it’s the album artwork…and other times it’s the band name. Both elements attracted me to Canvas of Silence, from Finland. Like NoSound and so…

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The album cover features an image of a headless man in a suit, with a floating bowler hat above him, set against a cloudy, colorful sky. A drum kit and microphones surround the figure, while the title Thoughts and the band name Sloane Square Band (SSB) appear prominently at the top.
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Sloane Square Band – “Thoughts”

Professor Mark September 3, 2025 No Comments

The French progressive rock band, Sloane Square Band, have returned with their new album Thoughts. The album was released on June 21, of 2024, on…

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The album cover shows a neon roadside sign glowing in the desert night. It reads "Hoopy Frood" at the top and "Mostly Harmless" in a retro cursive font below, with a lit arrow pointing left. There is a starry sky and faint shooting star in the background.
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Hoopy Frood – “Mostly Harmless”

Professor Mark August 28, 2025 No Comments

Hoopy Frood, a UK band, has returned with a new album, Mostly Harmless, which was released on August 8th, of this year. The band has…

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