Category: CD Reviews

Echolyn Echolyn (self-release, 2012) Echolyn is the self-titled new album by Echolyn, one of the most cherished American progressive rock bands. It’s an indie release,…

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Erik Wollo Airborne (Projekt PRO00278, 2012) The music of Norwegian musician Erik Wollo is normally characterized as ambient music. Indeed, he is a leading ambient…

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Curved Air Live Atmosphere (Curved Air Records CRV 001, 2012) Of all the pioneering progressive rock groups in the UK, Curved Air stood out because…

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The Fusion Syndicate (Purple Pyramid Records, 2012) The Fusion Syndicate is part of a series of albums that brings together some of the best musicians…

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Anglagard Viljans Oga (Änglagård Records, 2012) Of all the progressive rock albums of 2012, Anglagard’s new album Viljans Oga was one of the most anticipated…

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The Enid Journey’s End (Operation Seraphim, 2012) Even though this album by the Enid originally came out in 2010, the 2012 edition includes many changes.…

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Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Tarkus (Deluxe Edition) (Razor & Tie Recordings, 2012) The triple set Tarkus (Deluxe Edition) is the second volume of Emerson, Lake,…

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Marcus Miller Renaissance Man (Concord Jazz, 2012) A new album by Marcus Miller is always a good cause for celebration. Although he is one the…

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer Emerson, Lake & Palmer Deluxe Edition (Razor & Tie Recordings, 2012 reissue) Razor & Tie Records begins its anticipated collection of…

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District 97 Trouble With Machines (The Lasers Edge, 2012) District 97 is getting rave reviews from some critics. I see why, because the musicians are…

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