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US Heartland prog/fusion lps |
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Saperlipopette! 
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McLuhan's only album Anomaly from 1972 is awesome. Electic and inventive progressive rock with jazzy/brassy elements. They sound American or Chicagoan in similar ways that Italian prog sounds italian. Some kind of distictly differnt flavor that couldn't have come from the UK. One of the greatest prog-obscurity-rediscoveries of the internet era imo:
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Hosydi
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The Vorticists' journey actually started back in 2008, and ever since then, they have really been one of the most spirited elements in the Indianapolis music scene. They did work out a name for themselves as a live act, introducing the locals to the sound that made them unique. They hit the studio in 2011, and that autumn, their first album, "Show," was out. The same year, the band released a three-track EP as well, called "Faux Show," which was made available as a free digital download to help promote their new music. This two-release punch got them noticed by both fans and critics alike. Progressive psychedelic rock is probably the best way to describe this very original music created with gentle compositions where expressive melodies are emphasised—piano and guitar motifs come to the fore, along with beautiful vocals and choruses. They also use some pretty cool, vintage-sounding synthesizers that add an extra layer of depth to their songs. |
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Very cool, sort of Bo Hansson meets Blood,Sweat&Tears. |
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DoobieBrother6
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I have the McLuhan lp on orig vinyl (only its a cutcorner jacket).Always thought they were Canadian because of the Leery of the North, Marshall McLuhan.
........... Got two Ethos lps - great coverart. Also from Fort Wayne, Indiana were Stencil Forest ('84) As you can tell, influenced by Happy The Man ........... PRE (Kentucky) really good YES-influence (as were most of the midwest prog bands). Reissued long ago by Steve Roberts. ZNR prog mail catalogue was my first prog Bible cheap yellowing paper and all. I nigh memorized the whole thing. ........ SUNBLIND LION - OBSERVER even though the first (private press) lp has a 11 min track, I wasn't fond of this band back in the day. But ,since its been some 30 years since I last played, I suspend judgement. 3 lp releases. |
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If you are going to mention bands from Kentucky then you have to mention Easter Island. Too bad their first album is out of print. I had it a long time ago as a reissue called Now And Then. Very good stuff.
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Super-String Theory was a dope instrumental prog band hailing from Springfield, Missouri. They are another forgotten band from the US heartland who disappeared yet deserve a mention. The debut album "Swimming in the Dutch Mordant" was released in 2003, followed by "Principles of Transformation" in 2006. The final album, "An Invention for Times Like These," was released in 2013. These three albums are like an adventure that takes listeners to an exciting dimension of progressive instrumental music. Their vibe pulls from a mix of progressive metal, jazz-rock, modern classical influences, and even some world music elements—an eclectic blend that totally works. The instrumentals are clever, high-energy, and skilfully executed, which makes them stand out. Edited by Hosydi - 11 hours 57 minutes ago at 18:13 |
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EdgarKarg
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The fusion and prog melodies exist perfectly in this state mix. The musical profiles in these different states stand individually unique. The musical landscape around these regions offers fantastic listening potential for this particular music genre.
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Saperlipopette!
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Keybordist/Saxophonist/composer/arranger William S. Fischer's sprawling but mostly wonderful Circles (with Billy Cobham, Ron Carter and Hugh McCracken in the line up) released in 1970, and the more together, moog heavy and groovin' Akelarre Sorta, 1972 - are excellent Prog / Jazz Fusion. The first of these two cuts (or five first minutes) dabble in the familiar jazzrock-fusion landscape we know and love. While the second, reminds me more of an out there "Caution Radiation Area-like moogsploitation impro-thing" or perhaps Mwandishi's Rain Dance. But this album also feature a couple of great Psychedelic Soul-songs, that could could have been lifted from some Blacksploitation movie of the era as well. Akelarre also remind me of a Blacksploitation-score really, but I consider quite a few of those OST's in my collection a sort of African American Prog Rock/Funk-Fusion. In the late 1960's Fischer has arranged (and was a session musician) for Joe Zawinul, Les McCann, Herbie Mann... and many more. Edited by Saperlipopette! - 2 hours 60 minutes ago at 03:10 |
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Galactic Cowboy Orchestra (GCO) is another contemporary band straight out of the US heartland, this time from Minnesota, one of those acts that have to be mentioned here. This quartet is very active on the live scene and has made waves by performing at the 20th anniversary of the ProgDay festival in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, back in 2014. They mixed many styles, but that blend is always impeccable. The GCO has released seven albums so far. I would like to point out two of their albums. By 2021, we've been delighted with "Flirting with Chaos," a gem of contemporary experimental rock, pushing the limits of today's progressive music. Fast forward to 2024, and the GCO dropped a new studio album titled Lost in the Numbers. If you're into some jazzy vibes mixed with proggy, violin-driven experimental rock, not without occasional trips into art rock waters, these musicians create some seriously cool soundscapes that you're going to vibe with. |
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