I hope your last week went well, time for some new rock, this time on the proggy end of the spectrum.
First of all we have a band called A Liquid Landscape with their album Nightingale Express. I am not sure what "post progressive rock" means, but that is what they call themselves. Whatever you care to call this, it is in fact pleasant prog-tinged rock that satisfies quite nicely. Perfect for sitting in the spring sun and sipping a gin & tonic.
Then there is AtomA with their album Skylight, which is described as "apocalyptic post rock/metal". Sometimes the sub-genres just seem a bit silly and contrived. These are more soaring soundscapes that would not sound out of place in a movie or computer game. At times it sounds a bit if Enya had suddenly gotten all gloomy and decided to do heavier stuff. Anyway whatever you call it, this is quite nifty music.
Sticking with the bands that start with an "A" we have A Whisper in the Noise, with their moody mood music entitled To Forget. This is very orchestral in scope and is quite enthralling all the same. It's very much music that would fit in a good soundtrack. It is, in the end, quite mellow and relaxing.
Then we have a band called Frames with their album In Via, which is all instrumental. Like many such albums it has a soundtrack feel to it, but this one is something special. It is quite a pleasant journey that has a very Pink Floyd feel to it much of the time. That is not a criticism in any way. This album is quite varied and that is a good thing.
OSI have their fourth album on offer and it will surprise no one to know that Fire Make Thunder
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