Dan Aaron's new prog-rock album has complex arrangements with keyboards and guitars, harmonica, synthesizers, flute and saxophone, a live string trio and more.
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Music Review: Timber – ‘The Family’
With 'The Family,' Timber delivers imaginative, visibly supple coloration and ozone-like misty resonance.
Read More »Music Review: Red Black Red – ‘Resettlement’ Expands the Boundaries of Rock Music
'Resettlement' delivers an amalgamation of prog-rock, alt-rock, gospel exuberance, dynamic stasis, and frictional harmonics into innovative, matchless music - like something out of a futuristic sonic factory, where wild residual energy merges with the digital.
Read More »Music Review: Lowpines – ‘In Silver Halides’ Exudes Lush Shimmering Flows of Soft Prog Rock
The highlights of 'In Silver Halides' are the silky-smooth melodies and Deakin’s hushed velvety voice. This is an album rife with beautiful, soft music tip-toeing between orchestral prog rock and buttery acoustic/classicism. 'In Silver Halides' projects lush excellence.
Read More »Music Review: Staring Into Nothing – ‘Power’ Oozes Gleaming Prog Rock With Edgy Lyrics
'Power' is a strong album, especially if you’re into gleaming prog rock. The melodies ooze undulating waves of harmonic colors and the vocal harmonies complement the expansive nature of the music. Staring Into Nothing has produced an assertive album worth listening to.
Read More »Music Review: Demir Demirkan – ‘Awakening’ EP (War III) Encompasses Power and Elegance
'Awakening' delivers wildly muscular music with subtle, effective elegance rarely associated with metal. The result is contagious, textured melodies and weighty rhythmic components buffed to a sophisticated polish. In short, 'Awakening' is skillfully wrought music.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Anders – ‘Eleven Nine’ Dispenses Folksy Prog-Rock Flavors and Political Criticism
'Eleven Nine' is a strong album, especially if you’re a fan of Neil Young. The melodies, although a bit lugubrious, are catchy, and Anders’ voice is easy to listen to. Whether you agree or disagree with the political implications, 'Eleven Nine' is worthwhile simply for the music.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Deep Purple – ‘Live at the NEC’
Newly released in standalone DVD and digital formats, the band's final show with founding keyboardist Jon Lord includes classic hits – "Woman from Tokyo," "Highway Star," "Hush," "Space Truckin'," and of course "Smoke on the Water."
Read More »Concert Review: Martin Barre and His Band (NYC, 12/19/15)
Legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre and his band touched down in New York City for a night of blues, rock, and Tull.
Read More »Music Review: Steve Howe – ‘Anthology’
Rhino’s two-disc retrospective of the Yes guitarist’s solo work is a must-have for prog rock enthusiasts.
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