Lobster Newberg - new prog band

This is a young (literally) band and a very talented one, that is influenced by Pink Floyd, VdGG and others from the 70's prog "scene" and they have released an album called Vernal Equinox which is up for sale for 10$ through their Myspace (incl. shipping) and this is a very very enjoyable album, well executed, fun, melodic, catchy, rhythmic etc.

Edited by avestin - December 01 2007 at 17:39

Hehe, I gave the free tracks a listen yesterday and forgot to post here. The stuff off VE sounded great, hopefully the rest sounds as good too. Unfortunately I can't order it right now being rather broke. And I'm saving up for the Birds and Buildings album coming out (hopefully) soon. Though when I can shell out that $10 I certainly will.

Yeah it really sounds worth it, I'm thinking of asking for it as a present over the holidays or something. I love the artwork as well, always a nice added perk. Also they seem like a young group, it'll be interesting to see how they grow as a band/musicians.

And yeah, I love the Deluge Grander album and the Cerebus Effect albums, 2008 has me stoked for two new albums under his direction. I'm very excited to see where he takes Deluge Grander next.

They posted a new song on Myspace

Angelo wrote: Lobster Newberg were added to ProgArchives last month, but there's trouble in the band now. They are desperately looking for adrummer and a bass player now that three band members have left. http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=102482471&blogID=351120636

Three band members, wow!!

Hope they form a new team very soon.

(Uhm...I'll best update the bio, mentioning about the departure and the new musicians, once their problems are solved. Right?)


Edited by Ricochet - January 26 2008 at 15:10

Wow, that's rough. I hope they find people that are a good fit. But, Chicago is fertile ground for musicians. They should be O.K. As for the album, I love it more every time I listen.