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Mark’s Quick Review: Laura Meade’s – Remedium0 (0)
Laura Meade’s – Remedium Another wonderful singer and person is on tap for today's review. Laura Meade, also know for her work in IZZ, has put out a solo album. Our first meeting was at ProgWest 2002 and we have seen her perform with IZZ a few times. We always had a great time during the show and enjoyed meeting her and the rest of the band afterwards. Remedium as you would expect, features Laura prominently. There is also a lot to like for bass players on this album. I can't, however, recommend this album. This might be a personal bias of...
Mark’s Quick Review: Overture’s – Self Titled Album0 (0)
In the mood for some Italian Prog, well then look no further than this debut from Overture. This album has all the hooks, time signatures and sounds that you would expect from a classic Italian Prog Band. Most songs are in the nine minute range and flow very nicely into each other. Unlike a lot of albums I listen to today. The middle of this album seems to be my favorite portion. Get the word out about his band they literally have no chance in showing up in any search results. Whoever told them it was ok to name their band Overture and the...
Mark’s Quick Review: Rava’s – The Sun Remains the Same0 (0)
Rava's The Sun Remains the Same, is from a finish band Rava that I never heard of before. This 4 song album 1 hour long song is quite impressive. The music is moody, polyphonic and rich with drama. Their songs are instrumental and they seem to have mastered the art of droning. The only comparison i think I can make is Interpol's PDA song or maybe Kraftwerk's Autobahn. I don't always like the droning but when it's done right its great and this is great. It is a self-published album written, performed and procuced by Janne Lyytinen. This album...
Mark’s Quick Review: The Sea Within’s – The Sea Within0 (0)
Super group the Sea Within, formed in 2017 by Swedish guitarist and singer-songwriter Roine Stolt, bassist Jonas Reingold and guitarist Daniel Gildenlöw, German drummer Marco Minnemann, and American keyboardist Tom Brislin. I was fortunate to hear this band at Night of the Prog where they put on a stellar show. This album is really enjoyable. The 5 songs writen by Roine have many of his signature sounds especially the first track Ashes of Dawn. My favorite song written by Marco Minnemann has to be the 14 minute Broken Cord. All in All there...
Mark’s Quick Review: Damanek’s – In Flight0 (0)
Damanek's In Flight album is the sophomore release from Guy Manning and crew. The album is due for release Oct 5th 2018. The name is a concatenation of DAniel Mash, Guy MANing and MerEK Arnold. Going into the review I feel that I have to disclose that I am pretty fond on all the members of the band. I have seen Guy play at RoSfest and at a private show at my house. Dan Mash and Luke Machin I have seen play as Concrete Lake in Wales and in the Tangent in Quebec. Merek Arnold I have seen in Seven Steps to the Green Door in Rüsselsheim and at...
Mark’s Quick Review: The Bridge’s – Reunion0 (0)
A Chilean band with an edge. This is for fans of Dream Theater's melodies Shield For Me sounds a bit like DT's missunderstood actually. This album will take a few listens possibly but you will be rewarded with a very enjoyable album. Their self described influences are Pink Floyd, Metallica, Dream Theater, Neal Morse, Haken, Pain of Salvation and they wear those influences on their sleeves. I do hear those bands quite a lot. Spin a track we suggest below you will be glad you did. ALBUM HIGHLIGHTS: Request Shield for me Here If you have never...