HAMMOCK Reaches for the Heavens…and Takes Us Along
I started writing this site in 2012, but I actually didn’t listen to Hammock until…hmm, late 2016 maybe — around the time I stopped writing the blog. So, naturally, I […]
Category Archives: Dream pop
CONCERT REVIEW: ANATHEMA in Toronto, August 21, 2017
You know that famous part in Godfather III where Michael Corleone laments that every time he tries to get out, they pull him back in? That’s kind of like this […]
ANATHEMA – The Optimist (2017)
It’s been three years since Anathema’s Distant Satellites proved to be yet another critical success for this unique British band. Anathema’s sound has steadily evolved under the guidance of the […]
TWILIGHT FIELDS – Further Up, Further In! (2016)
Twilight Fields is another of my musical projects. There’s an explanation why this new one is out under yet another name. You may, if you read this blog, be familiar […]
10 more great post-2000 progressive rock albums
All of these are listed on prog sites as prog, so if it ain’t prog enough for you, prog off. OK, this is a sequel to my first post on […]
CONCERT REVIEW: The Church in Toronto, August 7, 2015
by Allister Thompson Aussie veterans The Church have embarked on a North American tour as of this writing, and I dutifully headed down to the Opera House (not a real […]
SOUND OF CONTACT – Dimensionaut (2013)
by Allister Thompson I have to admit that I, like many people, no doubt, checked out this band because its singer and drummer is Simon Collins … Phil’s son. I […]
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. […]
STEVEN WILSON – Hand. Cannot. Erase. (2015)
by Allister I wasn’t seriously considering reviewing this album until I realized I’d never actually reviewed one of Wilson’s albums in full — I have written about him, though. A […]
Year-End Bests, Part 3: Thomas Mathie and Matthew Sweeney’s picks
We finish our year-end roundup with two final fellas. Previously we had two ambient musicians/writers’ selections. Now we have two bloggers, one of whom runs a fine netlabel as well, […]
Make Your Own Taste 