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Mark’s Quick Review: Galahad’s – Quiet Storm0 (0)
So here is a band I heard for the first time at Rosfest 2009 where they were a last minute replacement. I went in there with no expectations and saw a wonderful performance. At the time they were supporting what became my favorite Galahad album, Empires Never Last(ENL). I was immediately captivated by Stu's vocals and stage presence where I was knocked on my back side to their rendition of I Could be God Since then this band has been very prolific and for my money maybe has never made an album as good as ENL but everyone has been well worth...
Mark’s Quick Review: Anubis’s – Hitchhiking to Byzantium0 (0)
So I apparently missed their first 2 studio releases and never heard of this band until I heard our Monday night DJ spin this album on his Music Unframed show. I was immediately taken with this album. It ticks three boxes for me, Melodic, Accessible, and Concept album. The lyrics are interesting and the vocals are clear. This album which is best suited for fans of Pink Floyd is really wonderful, dripping with drama and wonderfully multi layered. I have seriously tried to get my friends with UPF to do a double bill with this artist. I wouldn't...
Mark’s Quick Review: Scenariot – Scenariot0 (0)
Sorry guys the album really does nothing for me. I am underwhelmed with the recording quality seems like a very low fidelity recording. I don't know what key the lead singer is in but I wish it was a different one. Let's be clear these guys have much more talent that I could ever hope to have but in a world where there are literally 100's of progressive rock releases a year this is by no means anything you should spend your time on. [usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:0" "ACCESSIBILITY:1" "HEAVINESS:2"...
Mark’s Quick Review: Barock Project’s – Detachment0 (0)
So this album starts out very strong. Again the haunting piano opening I have an affinity for. Lead vocals at times sound like Paul Carrack other time harmonies are very strong almost as strong as Moon Safari. The strong opening leads to an average middle of the album then a very strong finish. Their announcement at RosFest already makes the 2018 lineup stronger than the 2017 lineup. I would say give this album a listen and you will be happy you did. Peter Jones - Lead vocals on "Broken" and "Alone" ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS:...
Mark’s Quick Review: Amarok’s – Hunt0 (0)
So when I head that Mariusz Duda was a guest on this album I knew I had to check it out. This album may not measure up to a riverside album to me but its a very good album. An album I was happy to spin a few times for this review. Mariusz Duda's track is the highlight of this album. One wonders if they saved the best song for him or if he made it the best song. That being said the album is solid and each track is above average. The begining of this album is a highlight of the album and the epic title track is a wonderful way to end this...
Mark’s Quick Review – Cell 15’s – Chapter One0 (0)
Where did these guys come from? Wonderful album out of no where from Robert Richardson. The first 20 measures or so of the title track were a bit off putting because of how much is sounded like Spock's Beard but it quickly diverges into their own sound. This album was our pick for best debut album of the year but it not only was the best debut but one of the best releases of the whole year. This is for any fan of crossover prog. Album Highlights: Chapter One, Man With a Gun, Long Way Down, Faith Without Works, The Messenger [usrlist...