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Review – Casualties of Cool – Self-Titled – By Gary Morley
I didn’t know what to expect when I agreed to review this. The only album I possess by Devin Townsend is ‘Ghost’ which is, I’ve learned atypical of his output. ‘Ghost’ is a beautiful ambient collection that drifts and soothes the soul. First listen to this indicates that it is closer to that vibe than…
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Review – UT New Trolls – E – by Emma Roebuck
Progressive Rock, as it began in the late 60s (if you break it down into its component parts), arguably had key elements that were essential for it to be Prog. Skilled musicianship (if not virtuosity), an understanding of varied musical styles and the ability to distill it into your own identity and yet retain those…
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Review – Magnum – Sacred Blood, Divine Lies – By Progradar
“Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be…” – anon Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were.? – Marcel Proust Should we look to the past for inspiration when it comes to music? The whole point of progression is to move forward surely? To a certain extent, I would…
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Review – Toxic Smile – Farewell – by Sabrina Beever
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Review – Jack Arthurs – Treasure House – By Emma Roebuck
In this, his second album, Jack Arthurs follows ‘Only Dreams are True’ with ‘Treasure House’, building on the foundations of a strong debut solo album, growing as a songwriter and showing one man and an acoustic guitar are not something to avoided. The test I set myself with any review is; ‘Can I listen to…
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Review – Hat’s Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – When The Kill Code Fails – by Progradar
“The music industry is a strange combination of having real and intangible assets: pop bands are brand names in themselves, and at a given stage in their careers their name alone can practically guarantee hit records.” – Richard Branson So, is ‘Old Beardy’ right? To a certain extent, yes he is. You have probably gone…
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10th Anniversary Limited Edition reissue of Awake & Dreaming – by Sabrina Beever
On the 13th of February UK progressive rockers The Gift will be be re-releasing their seminal first album ‘Awake and Dreaming’ to mark its 10th anniversary. The re-issue will feature stunning artwork by Brian Mitchell, thereby giving the album a new lease of life with the striking imagery. Initially the re-issue will be limited to…
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Review – The Mute Gods – Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me – By Shawn Dudley
One of the many benefits of living within the era of Steven Wilson is in addition to his seemingly bottomless pit of musical projects and his excellent remixing work he also has quite a knack for surrounding himself with top-drawer musicians. The multi-talented Nick Beggs immediately made his presence felt in Steven’s solo band, not…
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Review – Osta Love – The Isle of Dogs
(Featured image of the band courtesy of Chris Noltekuhlmann) “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” – Martin Luther. I have oft mentioned how I see myself as a modern day treasure hunter, searching the jewels of musical endeavor that would otherwise lay hidden…
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Details of New Magnum album, ‘Sacred Blood, Divine Lies’, and tour released
Mighty British melodic hard rock group Magnum are set to release their magnificent new studio album Sacred Blood Divine? Lies, on Steamhammer / SPV on February 26th, as a limited edition DigiPak CD (with bonus DVD), standard Jewel Case CD, double gatefold vinyl with printed inner sleeves + CD (in paper sleeve), and download. Sacred…