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The Enid

The Wharf, Tavistock 30th January 2015 What to expect on an auspicious night for singer Joe Payne, named best vocalist of 2014 in the Prog Magazine awards on that very day. My knowledge of The Enid was and for now…

Asia Featuring John Payne – Recollections: A Tribute To British Prog

If you are a fan of Progressive Rock Music you should already have this album on your shelf, in fact, you probably already do in one way or another. Recollections: A Tribute to British Prog plays like a compilation because…

Kalle Vilpuu – Silver Lining

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…

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…

Orchestra 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…

Saul 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…

Marbin – 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…

Asia – 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…

Tiger 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…

The 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…