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Mark’s Quick Review: Dream Theater’s – Score0 (0)
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. So when I like Dream Theater I really like them and when I don't like them, which is rare, I really don't like them. This is a dream set list for me though. A great review of the last 20 years. The mix is well done and the playlist is great. It also turned me into a fan of a few songs that I wasn't that fond of (Raise the Knife). Which is a...
Mark’s Quick Review: Ayreon’s – The Source0 (0)
The Source, includes James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Simone Simons (Epica), Floor Jansen (Nightwish), Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot, Seventh Wonder), and Russell Allen (Symphony X), together with newcomers such as Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me) The Source is set before all previous albums, and tells the origins of the Forever, an alien race central to the Ayreon storyline. So this one of my favorite bands. I have flown to the Netherlands twice to see him. Once for Theater...
Mark’s Quick Review: Aisles’ – Hawaii0 (0)
This Chilean band Aisles has been on my radar since 2009. They have a great sound inspired by the prog hero's of the 70's and some subtle Chilean influences as well. Their music takes some cues from jazz but does primarily rock. This band is for fans of Project Creation. They primarily have their own sound so I suggest that it's best that you request a track below and see what you think for yourself. [usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:3.5" "ACCESSIBILITY:3" "HEAVINESS:2" "MELODIC:3"...
Mark’s Quick Review: Genesis’ – Archives Vol 20 (0)
If you have never read the key for my ratings below please do so one time. I feel my ratings are lower than my peers. Also Check my last.fm link to see how compatible our music tasts are. Well this is possibly my favorite band but you if you are reading this and know me I am pretty ok with the Phil Collins era of Genesis but not that ok. Some of the songs on here there is really no reason for another version of. Certainly a longer version of I can't dance and a live version of Illegal Alien are pretty awful. Other songs didn't make...
Mark’s Quick Review: Rishloo’s – Living as Ghosts with Buildings as Teeth0 (0)
So the guys sent me their whole catalog and I was really excited to hear this band which such a large and devoted following. Never hearing them before myself I cracked open the albums and decided to review their 2015 release. This album is in every the album I always wanted Mars Volta to release. Full of great energy and drama. I think I would have been happier with Winslow being the final track. Not that there are any bad tracks. [usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:4" "ACCESSIBILITY:3" "HEAVINESS:2"...
Mark’s Quick Review: Ultranova – Orion0 (0)
So I probably should be the last guy to review a jazzy instrumental album. I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked this album. I upon two listens I could already appreciate this album. I think if you like instrumental music more than I like instrumental music you will find this album to be one of your favorite releases of the year. The final track Orion, is a must listen for all prog lovers. [usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:0" "ACCESSIBILITY:2" "HEAVINESS:1.5" "MELODIC:3" "DRAMA:3"...