In this ADA update we feature: • J. Peter Schwalm & Markus Reuter – Aufbruch • Toboggan – Première Descente • Sombre Reptile – For A Dreamer… • High Chair – Hey Mountain Hey • Compassionizer – Your Gold And…
View More A Different Aspect #62Category: Album Reissues
Marillion – Fugazi (Deluxe Edition)
1984’s Fugazi, Marillion’s second album, is the latest of the band’s ‘EMI era’ albums to be re-released as an impressive deluxe edition. There are albums which stand the test of time, some ‘deluxe’ editions seeming little more than cosmetic marketing…
View More Marillion – Fugazi (Deluxe Edition)Magma – Retrospektïw I-II-III [Remastered]
I came late to the wonder that is Magma, my musical tastes developing as I got older, looking for more challenging listening. Magma fitted the bill perfectly. I purchased a number of their albums and they really spoke to me.…
View More Magma – Retrospektïw I-II-III [Remastered]Gandalf’s Fist – The (Re)Master & The Monkey
I do love this band. They are fun, musically talented, current occupants of planet Earth, but more likely from Zog. They still, in my opinion, wear their hearts on their sleeves, stealing styles and intonations from wherever they like, and…
View More Gandalf’s Fist – The (Re)Master & The MonkeyIt Bites – The Tall Ships/Map Of The Past (Reissues 2021)
The remastered reissues of the two John Mitchell-led It Bites albums is a timely reminder of just how good these releases were when they came out in 2008 and 2012 respectively. Not that I needed reminding – they are amongst…
View More It Bites – The Tall Ships/Map Of The Past (Reissues 2021)Jon Anderson – Animation [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
There are some albums that REALLY need a second chance with a decent re-release, and Jon Anderson’s 1982 album Animation is one which was crying out for some love and respect, to be presented again with characteristic care and attention,…
View More Jon Anderson – Animation [Remastered & Expanded Edition]Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow [2021 Deluxe Edition Remaster]
Jon Anderson is most well-known for his work with the legendary band Yes, writing and performing all-time classic progressive rock songs of the ’70s. However, strangely, it may well be that his most unique creation is his inimitable debut solo…
View More Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow [2021 Deluxe Edition Remaster]Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven [Remastered & Expanded Edition]
Song of Seven by Jon Anderson was first released in 1980 and has recently been remastered and re-released by the ever-reliable Cherry Red Records, revealing more clearly its varied influences, imbued with optimism. It is curious looking back now how…
View More Jon Anderson – Song Of Seven [Remastered & Expanded Edition]T2 – It’ll All Work Out In Boomland
Released on 31st July 1970, It’ll All Work Out In Boomland by T2 is one of the staples for those of us who collect, or collected LPs from the classic era of “underground” music. Back when this album was released…
View More T2 – It’ll All Work Out In BoomlandAl Stewart – The Year of the Cat [45th Anniversary Edition]
1976 – the Drought Year. I was 15, spending my hard-earned paper round money on some of the many interesting albums released that year. A prime one for me was the Gabriel-free Genesis and A Trick of the Tail, but…
View More Al Stewart – The Year of the Cat [45th Anniversary Edition]