Album Reviews – Page 53

Peter Hammill – In A Foreign Town / Out of Water 2023

Peter Hammill is in my opinion, one of the giants of music, highly influential throughout nearly all genres with a huge catalogue, be it solo, with Van der Graaf Generator or in collaboration with other artists. These two albums, originally…

Jo Quail – Invocation / Supplication

Cellist and composer Jo Quail has been wowing live audiences with her solo shows for a number of years now – with particular love coming from the metal community, for whom she plays regular festival shows. Her new release, Invocation…

Life In Digital – None of the Above

Life In Digital are duo John Beagley and Robin Schell, their music being reminiscent of Buggles’ era Yes with a modern twist and it’s easy to make comparisons at times as the vocals also sound very much like Jon Anderson,…

Devin Townsend – Infinity: 25^th Anniversary Edition

I struggle to believe that it’s been 25 years since Devin Townsend released this landmark album that greatly showcased his musical genius. I remember getting it as soon as it was released back in 1998, as I loved his previous…

Peter Gabriel – I/O

Imagine the scenario when an established recording artiste walks into a record company meeting, after not releasing a full album of new material for almost two decades: “I have this idea. I want to release a single every four weeks…

The Move – Shazam (Remastered Vinyl Edition)

I think we’re all guilty of procrastinating on checking out certain books, TV shows, films and – yes – music that we know we’d probably like if we gave it half a chance, but simply haven’t because we either don’t…

Duncan Parsons – I’m Here, All Weak

I’ve never been a huge fan of compilation albums 😯 which may not be the greatest opening line for this new anthology. I’m Here, All Weak however is one that actually works, drawing attention and highlighting the solo albums of…

Francis Dunnery’s It Bites – Live from The Black Country

I’ve declared my love for the ’80s on these pages before, some kind of guilty pleasure. I’m mainly talking about Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, Level 42 and others. But of course, there was more to this decade: what…

Ancient Veil – Puer Aeternus

I have reviewed two live albums by this entertaining Italian band, which inspired me to discover their back catalogue and left me hankering for a new studio release. Well, here it is, a lovely example of Ancient Veil’s pastoral prog…

Nektar – Remember the Future [50^th Anniversary Box Set]

I’ve had a pretty spotty history with Nektar. My first brush with the group was with their sophomore album A Tab in the Ocean, which is their highest rated on ProgArchives. I was especially charmed with the first side, the…

T P A

Category: Album Reviews