Posted in Prog-Rock on Apr 16th, 2009 No Comments »
If there is one group that embodies both the best and the worst aspects of progressive rock (from the standpoints of both its supporters and its detractors), it is King Crimson. During its first five years of existence, from 1969 through 1974, in a variety of different lineups, this band led by guitar/Mellotron virtuoso Robert Fripp broke lots of new ground in progressive rock, stretching both the language and structure of the music into realms of jazz and classical.
Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
21st Century Schizoid Man / Mirrors [7:20]
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Posted in Prog-Rock on Oct 26th, 2008 No Comments »
Steven Wilson has fully embraced his love for heavy metal and atmospheric rock music, merging the two styles very convincingly here, surely his relationship with progressive death metal band Opeth greatly influencing his writing style these days.
Sea of Tranquility
Arriving Somewhere But Not Here [12:02]
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Posted in Prog-Rock on Sep 7th, 2008 No Comments »
For those who think that Muse are the last word in musically and lyrically epic British rock, get ready to unearth the motherload. Whilst Teignmouth’s finest keep a canny ear on pop sensibilities and may rein in their most bombastic urges, Manchester prog-colossi Amplifier have no such qualms with heading towards the boundaries of the rock universe.
by New Noise
O Fortuna [6:22]
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Posted in Prog-Rock on Jul 20th, 2008 No Comments »
Blackfield is the project of Porcupine Tree leader Steven Wilson and Israel’s most outspoken counter culture rock musician Aviv Geffen. Together they have put together a very modern sounding recording that meshes melancholy progressive rock with shimmering pop nuances that works nicely on all levels.
by Sea of Tranquility
Blackfield [4:06]
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Posted in Prog-Rock on May 25th, 2008 No Comments »
Formed at the dawn of the progressive rock era in 1969, Gentle Giant seemed poised for a time in the mid-’70s to break out of its cult-band status, but somehow never made the jump. Somewhat closer in spirit to Yes and King Crimson than to Emerson, Lake & Palmer or the Nice, their unique sound melded hard rock and classical music, with an almost medieval approach to singing.
Cogs in Cogs (Stockholm 12 Nov 1975) [3:19]
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Posted in Prog-Rock on May 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Porcupine Tree is unquestionably one of the most difficult-to-categorize and innovative bands working today. The music is breathtaking, ranging from psychedelic trip-hop to progressive metal, and a compendium of other sounds and genres in between.
Fear of a Blank Planet, the band’s most ambitious and cohesive work to date, is already the band’s most critically acclaimed and commercially successful album of the band’s career.
Anesthetize (Ilosaarirock Festival, 14 July 2007)
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