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SteveG wrote: lazland wrote: This evening, I have uploaded an interview with the incredibly talented Guy Manning, this hot on the heels of the Damanek release, Making Shore. Guy has been kind enough to go into great detail about that project and his solo work, so please do enjoy. The interview link is on the usual part of my homepage, or click here at https://lazland.org/interviews/guy-manning  In addition, there is a review of an album by some bloke who used to play with Yes, a certain Mr Richard Wakeman. In fact, although you couldn't accuse it of being a pure prog album, it is rather good and worth your time. I had hoped to upload a couple more album reviews, namely Solstice and Klone, but an almost disastrous website glitch this evening which took about three hours to clear put paid to that. The thrill, though, is in the anticipation, and you will see these next week. Very nice on the Manning interview Steve, and well worth the wait! And for those that don't know, the Making Shore album by Mr. Manning and co. is a prog must have, imho. And anything by Mr. Wakeman deserves our attention, be it pure prog or not, so a fine review. Cheers, and keep the fine work. It's most appreciated~!

rushfan4 wrote: The Guy Manning interview was a very enjoyable read.  Very interesting.  I haven't listened to him Manning work in a few years.  I will have to revisit it as they are always enjoyable listens.  Making Shore is actually the only 2023 release that I have listened to so far this year.  An excellent release!

lazland wrote: The first of this week's updates is a review of the new Solstice album, Light Up, a very enjoyable record. As ever, the button link on the Homepage www.lazland.org will take you there. Forthcoming reviews of albums by Klone, Inner Prospekt, Haken, and Lazuli, will follow in the next week, or so. Video of the Week is Triste Carnaval from Lazuli's 11, which is simply quite magnificent.

Nice work as usual Steve. I liked the new Solstice review, and you convinced me to take the plunge and support the band from Melton Keys on this one. I must say that I was a bit disappointed with Sia from 2020, but I suppose they all can't be mega works like Prophesy, my personal favorite of the newer albums. I'm looking forward to the up comming reviews on Inner Prospect, Haken and Lazuli. Excellent bands all. Cheers.

Edited by SteveG - March 08 2023 at 12:08

A double header tonight, with two reviews of new albums posted. We have for your delectation and delight Inner Prospeckt, Canvas Three, and Klone, Meanwhile.

Excellent reports on Haken and Inner Prospect, Steve. And the videos really help to tie the review and the music together into a greater whole. I'm intrigued by Klone, of whom I'm unfamiliar. They sound familiar to me at times while sounding completely alien at the same time. Must listen again and seek out more tunes to as they have piqued my interest. Thanks again for the all your efforts.

Steve, loved the Fauna review and you got it spot on for me. Cheers. 

This evening, I bring you a very special interview. Last year, I reviewed the Special Edition of Imaginaerium "The Rise of Medici". To coincide with the release of the album in general release, Clive Nolan, Laura Piazzai, and Anne-Claire Rallo (the partner of the late, truly great, Eric Bouillette) have undertaken an interview with my website.

SteveG wrote: A stunning interview with Clive, Laura and Anne-Claire, Steve. Another to be savored and re-read. I'll have more thoughts tomorrow when I refresh my memory. Stay tuned.

Jared wrote: Just a thought Steve....  Hayley Griffiths Band: Acapela, Pentrych Sun 15th October ??