Category Archive: Progressive

Feb
03

Thick As A Brick 2

I had missed that Thick As A Brick 2 had been written and recorded – and looks like it is available in April. Love the original album. Love the idea of revisiting Gerald 40 years on. Stand back. Ian Anderson in Interview with American Songwriter – on this and more.

Sep
27

Grace Under Pressure – An Interview with Steven Wilson

This I am convinced is going to be a STUNNER. On his second solo album, Grace for Drowning released September 27 on K-Scope, the frontman of the rock band Porcupine Tree has forged an unusual sonic alchemy of progressive rock, textural electronica, piano-pop balladry, soundtrack-like soundscapes, doom rock . . . and jazz. full article …

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Sep
21

Porcupine Trees Steven Wilson Announces North American Tour For New Album

Porcupine Trees Steven Wilson Announces North American Tour For New Album ::Steven Wilson News Two key take aways : Porcupine Tree and Blackfield star will be touring in support of his new solo album, Grace For Drowning, which will be released next Tuesday, September 27th via Kscope. November In North America 8th – Orlando, FL …

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Sep
21

Levin Torn White – Review

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Update :: 27th September – before you read our review (it’s positive) … just know what others are saying. Aden Dreams of Pavement Classic Rock Revisited [www.classicrockrevisited.com] The Cleveland Sound [www.theclevelandsound.com] Examiner (Seattle, WA) [www.examiner.com] Examiner (St. Petersburg, FL) [www.examiner.com] Gear Diary [www.geardiary.com] Jambase [www.jambase.com] Sid Smith’s Postcards From The Yellow Room YTSEJAM Guitar PLayer …

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Sep
20

Steven Wilson – Grace For Drowning

Well – first review I have seen – and glowing is the word. This is not an album that will appeal to everyone. It is hard work at times and it takes a good few listens to fully appreciate, but the reward of perseverance is astonishing. Don’t expect Wilson to break into the mainstream with …

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Sep
13

Opeth – Heritage – Review

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Just happened to be listing to parts of this yesterday. Have to say. Agree. Opeth – Heritage – Review  – Thanks to Bloody Disgusting Music News

Sep
06

Porcupine Tree: An 8 Album Review

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I thought this was a novel way of ranking the Tree albums – and ‘the man’ [correction - Casey is actually a lady] obviously loves them !! (And no – this is not the cover of the ‘winning album’ – just happens to house one of their best ever tracks (IMHO). This is how my …

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Sep
02

Levin, Torn and White

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Excited to see this coming together – more to come  I am sure. LEVIN TORN WHITE Audio Snippet by Lazy Bones Recordings

Aug
31

Previewing Steven Wilson’s ‘Grace For Drowning’

As the writer summarizes – Steven Wilson is one of the most prolific and talented rock musicians active today. The frontman and driving engine for modern progressive rock icons Porcupine Tree and collaborator in the melancholy rock group Blackfield, he also is developing a strong solo career and even found time recently to remix five …

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Aug
31

Steven Wilson Premieres ‘Remainder the Black Dog’

    Already have acquired this track as a download – and listened to it a few times – the video does justice …. though at times reminds me of Ray Winstone dream sequences in Sexy Beast – and a little of that stupid Tom Cruise movie – that I have to admit I never …

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