PROCOL HARUM’s underrated musical blend
As I frequently note in articles, there are many bands that started up during the musical explosion of the late sixties still making music today, or that had lengthy and […]
Category Archives: Folk-rock
Fairport Convention’s “Liege and Lief”
This article is actually the first chapter of an unwritten book, so it may feel introductory rather than informative. A few years ago, a well-known music book imprint put a […]
MICHAEL DILAURO – Spaghetti Western (2016)
A genre I never really covered on this blog is country — not even the “alternative” country enjoyed by people who are horrified by rednecks and would run screaming from […]
10 More Essential British 1970s folk-rock albums
This is a follow-up to the very popular post on 12 Essential British 1970s Folk-Rock albums. The genre was not as big and popular as it should be, so with […]
10 More Classic International Prog-Rock Albums
A follow-up to my first post on the plethora of great international prog-rock recordings available to the enthusiast. Read the first piece for the preamble. (NOTE: Since I remain on […]
10 of the best albums of the late 1960s, Vol. 2
Here’s part II of what will be an ongoing series exploring the best recordings of certain musical eras — some pretty famous albums and some you might not have heard […]
COVER VERSIONS – Albums by Steven Wilson, Daniel Cavanagh, Ulver, The Church … and Def Leppard
Ah, the “cover version”. The staple of musicians needing to fill out an album for contractual reasons. Subject to vicious critiquing by fans of the covered artists. And now, in […]
ANATHEMA – Weather Systems (2012) Music’s healing power
Over time, as you write a blog site and review a lot of albums, it becomes clear what your favourite topics are, whether you chose ’em or they chose you. […]
10 of the best albums of the late 1960s, Vol. 1
The late sixties is arguably the most famous and fecund time in the history of popular music. Just think about all the legends who started their careers, and how many […]
Seven Sojourns: The early adventures of THE MOODY BLUES
Having recently announced that I am dialing back my writing time a bit, it behooves me to show I’m still alive and kicking by expounding on a musical topic long […]
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