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Mark’s Quick Review: Damanek – On Track0 (0)
So in an unusual move I gave a debut album a PREVIOUS BAND RATING of 4 for a debut album. That was due to the strength of previous band members works in other bands. Most notably Guy Manning and Sean Timms who I liked so much I flew them both to Chicago at different times to perform. Together with the musicians Dan Mash and Luke Machin who I have seen perform as Concrete Lake, Machine and The Tangent. Guest performers Phideaux Xavier and Brody Thomas Green have also played our Chicago venue. Tim Irrgang was great live with Unitopia and in the...
Mark’s Quick Review: Djam Karet – Sonic Celluloid0 (0)
In many ways I am the wrong person to review this album as instrumental albums are never really my go to albums. The opening track is very reminiscent of Tom Baker era doctor who. I almost expected to hear a sample of the 4th doctor saying "It's the end... But the moment has been prepared for" on top of this song. All parts of this album are enjoyable but no real drama in this album. I would say this is for lovers of instrumental music. You should find this quite suitable album for you listening pleasure. I would love for...
Mark’s Quick Review of Cosmograf’s – Capacitor0 (0)
My introduction to this band thanks to guest appearances by Nick D’Virgilio, Colin Edwin, Nick Beggs, Andy Tillison, Matt Stevens. This wonderfully melodic album is about the storage of the human spirit, and how the imprint of our lives is left behind both in a spiritual and technological sense. For fans of Steven Wilson type dark images and fans of melodic prog. Album Highlights: The Spirit Capture, White Car.[usrlist "PREVIOUS BAND RATING:0" "ACCESSIBILITY:4" "HEAVINESS:1" "DRAMA:4" "OVERALL RATING:5"] Key: PREVIOUS BAND RATING...
Mark’s Quick Review of Unreal City’s – Frammenti Notturni0 (0)
This is the first album that seems to convey some of the energy that is prevalent in their live shows. Each song is filled with intrigue and drama. The subject matter of this album is different as well. The lyrics are more related to common people problems such as inability to communicate while the other two albums were more about philosophical issues. Album Highlights: Every song. [usrlist "ARTIST RATING PRIOR TO THIS ALBUM:3" "ACCESSIBILITY:3" "HEAVINESS:2" "MELODIC:3.5" "ARTWORK &...
Mark’s Quick Review: Discipline’s – Captives of the Wine Dark Sea0 (0)
Once again another solid effort from Discipline. This album features a few instrumental interludes and an epic final track Highlights: The Body Yearns, Life Imitates Art, Burn the fire Upon the Rocks Buy now on Amazon US [usrlist "ARTIST RATING PRIOR TO THIS ALBUM:5" "ACCESSIBILITY:3" "HEAVINESS:2" "MELODIC:3.5" "ARTWORK & PACKAGING:4" "OVERALL RATING:4"] Key: ARTIST RATING PRIOR TO THIS ALBUM EXAMPLES: 0: Never Heard of them or debut 1: Must have been recommended by someone. 2: Never really liked them but I thought there was...
Concert Review: Styx in St. Louis, MO 7/2/170 (0)
Show: United We Rock Tour with Styx, REO Speedwagon, Don Felder, July 2nd, 2017Venue: Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO in Maryland Heights, MissouriReview and Pics by; Jon Fiala To help celebrate the country’s oldest classic rock radio station’s 50th birthday, St Louis’ KSHE 95 had the United We Rock tour make a stop at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre for their annual Pig Roast. Veteran classic rock groups Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Don Felder were at the top of their game again. Touring in support of their latest CD, The...