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 […]
Category Archives: Progressive
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 […]
Heartbreak engraved in vinyl: Two classic, cathartic break-up albums
by Allister Thompson I’m always looking for a good spin on an article, and a listen to one of the albums below got me thinking about a common theme (perhaps […]
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, […]
Year-End Bests, Part 1: From the Editor
It’s been a great year in music, with all the genres I love producing at least one album I can call a classic. I’ve reviewed a ton of music this […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Steve Hackett in Toronto, December 2, 2014
In what seems like it’s becoming an annual tradition, me and my friend Shawn managed to score tickets to a Genesis-related concert; usually it’s the fine tribute band The Musical […]
The Judgement of ANATHEMA — A Discography, 1995-2017
by Allister Thompson Despite the ominous title of this piece, I come not to judge, but to praise. Anathema is a British rock band that has gone through many stylistic […]
Post-Rock Pioneers: Disco Inferno
I am pleased to add another contributor to the site, Matthew Sweeney. Some avid music fans will have come across his fine blog, Foreign Accents. I’m very happy to add […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Wishbone Ash in Glasgow, November 13, 2014
It appears intrepid contributor Thomas, led by his personal prog-siren Colin, is going to attend a show in Glasgow every other day for the duration, considering his recent reviews of […]
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