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Extra Life – Secular Works, Vol. 2

The gold medal for the most under the radar release for a long-hoped for return must surely go to Extra Life, who might not be one of the most well known bands, but who have a faithful following. Charlie Looker…

Malcolm Galloway – Patterns

Patterns is Malcolm Galloway’s sixth solo classical/minimalist album, and whilst not ‘prog’ in the way most of us might use the word, it is an intriguing, deep and contemplative instrumental musical collection which is definitely ‘progressive’ and rather delightful in…

Ben Craven – Monsters From The Id

Ben Craven is a cinematic progressive-rock artist from Brisbane, Australia and he likes to make records and for this particular record the cover has been drawn by Freya Dean, daughter of Roger. Talent clearly runs in the family. If Steve…

Steve Hackett – Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More

On the eve of another Genesis Revisited UK tour – this time celebrating Foxtrot at Fifty plus Hackett Highlights – fans of Steve Hackett will be delighted with the arrival of another live CD/DVD/Blu-ray release chronicling the highly successful previous…

David Paich – Toto

With his first solo album just released, Toto legend David Paich spoke to TPA’s Alex Driessen about how less is more and how bands like Yes, Queen and ELP have influenced his band. And much, much more… It’s not every…

David Paich – Forgotten Toys

I’ve mentioned it before on these pages: Toto divides the world into two halves, either you hate them or you love them. I belong to the second category and was therefore delighted and somewhat surprised that founder/songwriter/keyboardist/singer David Paich has…

Solstice

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Mikael Åkerfeldt – Clark (O.S.T.)

In all my years of reviewing, it’s surprising to me that I’ve never reviewed a soundtrack before. And this is no small-time indie flick soundtrack, this is a syndicated Netflix show, available to millions of viewers around the globe. You…

Six by Six – Six by Six

Six by Six is a collaboration between three accomplished and acclaimed musicians from different parts of the globe, Canadian Ian Crichton (Saga), Englishman Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and American Robert Berry (3). What drew me to this release was Ian Crichton.…

Alberto Bravin – Big Big Train

After three visits to the United Kingdom to attend shows and two previous interviews with founder/songwriter/bassist Greg Spawton, I have the honour to speak once again to a member of the famous English prog band, Big Big Train. New Italian…