A previously unfamiliar name to me, guitarist Kalle Vilpuu has been working the Estonian music scene since the early ’80s in bands such as Seitsmes Meel, House of Games and Ultima Thule. Silver Lining is Kalle’s first solo album and…
View More Kalle Vilpuu – Silver LiningMonth: January 2015
Regal Worm – Neither Use Nor Ornament
Welcome back to the wacky world of Jarrod Gosling! Last year I reviewed his debut offering, the quite barking but fun trip that was Use And Ornament, an album released in December 2013, and October 2014 saw the release of…
View More Regal Worm – Neither Use Nor OrnamentOrchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere – θ2
Last year, I published a brief summary of Sheffield improvisational genre-defying sound architect Martin Archer’s releases on his own Discus Records imprint. One of those albums was the double-disc debut of Archer’s large ensemble, Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere, released…
View More Orchestra Of The Upper Atmosphere – θ2Saul Blease – Daybreak
It’s nice to know that there are still young talents trying to establish themselves within the perculiar genre that is Prog and at last year’s Summer’s End Festival the new venue allowed for the addition of acoustic acts to the…
View More Saul Blease – DaybreakMarbin – The Third Set
Perennial contenders for the title of The World’s Hardest Working Band, jazz-rock espousers of the Protestant work ethic Marbin released their literally titled third album last year on the highly respected Moonjune label. Everything about this band displays frightening levels…
View More Marbin – The Third SetAsia – Gravitas
A Review of the Deluxe Edition CD/DVD CD Originally titled Valkyrie, Gravitas is the latest album from Asia, following on from 2008’s Phoenix, 2010’s Omega and 2012’s XXX. Founding members John Wetton, Geoff Downes and Carl Palmer continue their musical…
View More Asia – GravitasTiger Moth Tales – Cocoon
I love music and every once in a while something comes along and surprises you. This is another one introduced to me by the Lords & Ladies of a Facebook Group (it is good for something), thanks guys! Tiger Moth…
View More Tiger Moth Tales – CocoonThe Pineapple Thief – Magnolia
The Pineapple Thief have been intriguing and beguiling audiences since Bruce Soord began what started as a solo project in 1999. This Somerset band continue their musical evolution on their tenth studio release Magnolia, with an album of emotionally laden…
View More The Pineapple Thief – MagnoliaKing Crimson – Live At The Orpheum
OK, before we start, cards on the table – whenever a negative review is published, no matter how constructive the criticism, it doesn’t take long before the fanboys and girls start to accuse the writer of having “an agenda”, whatever…
View More King Crimson – Live At The OrpheumThe Aristocrats – Culture Clash Live!
The champions of the squeaky toy animal solo are back with a record of some of their live shows performed all around the globe in 2014. An early highlight of last year was getting the chance to see The Aristocrats…
View More The Aristocrats – Culture Clash Live!