Category: CD Reviews

The Trio of Stridence Auditur Periculosum (The Trio of Stridence 884501854436, 2013) The Trio of Stridence is a power jazz-rock trio led by drummer Paul…

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Brand X Missing Period (Gonzo HST184CD, 2013) This album contains previously unreleased material from Brand X, one of the leading British jazz fusion bands of…

View More Brand X’s Early Tapes Rematerialized

Superdrama The Promise (Progressive Promotion Records PPRCD019, 2014) Germany had excellent progressive rock bands in the 1970s such as Triumvirat, Eloy, Grobschnitt, Hölderlin, Novalis, Ramses,…

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Super String Theory An Invention for Times Like These (Super-String-Theory , 2013) The third album by Super String Theory presents a mix of impressive guitar…

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Azure Hiptronics (Azuremusic, 2014) Hiptronics is a great indie release from the Netherlands by the band Azure. The group combines exciting jazz fusion, funk, and…

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Neal Morse Songs From November (Radiant Records, 2014) Neal Morse is one of the best known progressive rock artists of the post-1970s generations. He became…

View More Neal Morse’s Feel Good Singer-Songwriter Album

Kristin Amarie Notes from a Journey (Amariemusic, 2013) Norwegian vocalist and world traveler Kristin Amarie presents a form of easy listening music that appeals to…

View More Norwegian New Age Connections

Sean Wayland Barrenjoey (Seed, 2012) Australian-born pianist, composer and keyboardist Sean Wayland is deeply inspired by jazz, funk and rock. His album Barrenjoey is dedicated…

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Al Garcia Tampering with Nature (Wandlar Productions, 2014) Tampering with Nature is the latest release by indie progressive music artist Al Garcia. The exciting composer…

View More Al Garcia, an Exceptionally Good Multi-Instrumentalist