The Flower Kings - By Royal Decree 2022
I was reluctant to listen to this at first, since it's such a juggernaut at 90+ minutes. But what a pleasant surprise! It was never boring, even though this is quite typically Flower Kings. They're doing everything right here, and the songwriting is quite inspired and fresh, within their stylistic framework.
Devin Townsend - Lightwork 2022
This is really a tremendous album. "Soothing" is the adjective that I would highlight. Especially on the title track, but also elsewhere this music soothes your soul. The music is also quite eclectic and creative, but also quite unmistakably Devin. Well done!
Pymlico - Supermassive 2022
Atmospheric Prog-Related Jazz I'm terribly sorry, these musicians are certainly very accomplished, but I find it boring.
Fren - All The Pretty Days 2022
Decent musicianship, overall quite tasteful and certainly proggy - but also all over the place and meandering, and I kind of fail to see the point.
The Mars Volta - The Mars Volta 2022
I like it! First listen, and it was really enjoyable. Much more melodic and accessible than their former selves, but the quirkiness is still there on a subliminal level. Highly recommended!
Foo Fighters - Sonic Highways 2014
A timeless masterpiece. Simply beautiful, culminating in the majestic last track about the river flowing below Manhattan.
Spock's Beard - Snow 2002
This has aged EXTREMELY well. I really enjoyed listening to this album back when it was originally released, and I still really do. I also love Neal's solo albums that followed, as well as the awesome albums he released with his new band. But this one has its own unique charme, and that comes from the combination of Neal's presence and songwriting and the inspired contribution by all the other Spock's Beard members.
The Night Flight Orchestra - Aeromantic 2020
Retro Non-Prog Album Oriented Rock I think they really nailed it on this one. The perfect melodic "AOR" album, so uplifting, stellar vocal performance, tasty keyboards that bring a distinct 80s vibe (but not too much).
The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 2006
Eclectic Prog Rock/Independent Awesome. Hard to describe what sets this apart from other prog concept albums. Aside from the flawless musicianship, the eclectic instrumentation and all the other trimmings you would expect, I guess for me it is the really sinister humor. If you are the type of listener who will pay attention to the lyrics, proceed with caution, and take them with a grain of (sea) salt.
Black Midi - Hellfire 2022
Prog Rock in Opposition/Independent Wow! Very nice, and a pleasant surprise after I had read a couple of reviews. This piece of rock is pretty much in opposition, and not for the faint of heart in terms of dissonance and roller-coaster-like changes in style and mood in rapid succession. But I'm buying the package, and I especially like the entire flow of the album, and appreciate the odd harmonic parts here and there that provide a nice and necessary contrast to the otherwise relentless onslaught.
Kaprekar's Constant - The Murder Wall 2022
Calm, gentle, symphonic ... somehow the whole album feels like a comfy chair, if that makes sense. Very harmonic and always cleverly shifting gears. Excellent vocals. Will be put on repeat ...
Megadeth - Rust in Peace 1990
Technical Prog-Related Thrash Metal The unofficial best Thrash album of all time. What else is there to say? Stunning musicianship, brilliant songs, relentless pace.
Farpoint - The Journey 2022
A decent effort! But then again I found nothing that stands out, and the songwriting is quite predictable. The band needs to find their niche and then try to fill it more boldly. |
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