October 2023 New Release Report
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Topic: October 2023 New Release Report
Posted By: Necrotica
Subject: October 2023 New Release Report
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 17:12
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By popular demand (and a certain poll), I am pleased to announce the return of the New Release Report -- now in collaboration with MikeEnRegalia!  Thanks to Mike's help, the NRR has now been revamped with a new, more accessible format. On top of this, I will be adding blurbs for each album on future reports -- as well as slowly integrating blurbs into this one over time. Just a little description to get folks hyped for each album on the list. As always: happy listening!  https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82520" rel="nofollow - Richard Sinclair - In The Land Of Pink And Black (Live, Oct 15)
Canterbury Scene, https://sasimerecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-land-of-pink-and-black" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82520" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82527" rel="nofollow - Richard Sinclair - Rs's Hat Band - Live Mind '22 (Live, Oct 15)
Canterbury Scene, https://richardsinclairsongs.bandcamp.com/album/live-mind" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82527" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82455" rel="nofollow - Dave Kerzner - Heart Land Mines - The Eye (EP, Oct 1)
Crossover Prog, https://sonicelements.bandcamp.com/album/heart-land-mines-the-eye-ep" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/744fjsBn35susXsytE0S7l" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82455" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82456" rel="nofollow - Pale Mannequin - Live (Live, Oct 5)
Crossover Prog, https://palemannequin.bandcamp.com/album/live" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1vsyCQyJ7L9u8aKZwDx1eL" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82456" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82375" rel="nofollow - The Dear Hunter - Migrant Returned (LP, Oct 5)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/3mm61c2V2mHBC3voxS8E59" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82375" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81991" rel="nofollow - The Anchoress - Versions (LP, Oct 5)
Crossover Prog, https://iamtheanchoress.bandcamp.com/album/versions" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/4q4fXNVx6LEzkJZ6iKrpF2" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81991" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81604" rel="nofollow - Trevor Rabin - Rio (LP, Oct 5)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/6khHinRjZTyPU1uwwTDEzB" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81604" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82367" rel="nofollow - Roger Waters - Dark Side Of The Moon Redux (LP, Oct 5)
Crossover Prog, https://rogerwaters.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-side-of-the-moon-redux" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2LywAZA9wrn0VmDYnkp1CU" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82367" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82466" rel="nofollow - Psicolorama - The Piano Playing The Man (LP, Oct 11)
Crossover Prog, https://psicolorama.bandcamp.com/album/the-piano-playing-the-man" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/17JxRp3NbKsDPX1QH0lbya" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82466" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82464" rel="nofollow - Dave Kerzner - Heart Land Mines Vol. 1 (LP, Oct 17)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/744fjsBn35susXsytE0S7l" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82464" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81581" rel="nofollow - District 97 - Stay For The Ending (LP, Oct 19)
Crossover Prog, https://district97.bandcamp.com/album/stay-for-the-ending" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/501EHsGeokOSjHOYhp56F4" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81581" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82537" rel="nofollow - Psicolorama - Totalitarianism (LP, Oct 20)
Crossover Prog, https://psicolorama.bandcamp.com/album/totalitarianism" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1CLob8ATmMYZiesax7lMsQ" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82537" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82078" rel="nofollow - Colouratura - WTF Was That?! (LP, Oct 22)
Crossover Prog, https://colouratura.bandcamp.com/album/wtf-was-that" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZIeJu3PVkZb3uTOyYgJLx" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82078" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81875" rel="nofollow - Pattern-Seeking Animals - Spooky Action At A Distance (LP, Oct 26)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/5FMjIPwfREivZf1pCDCQcg" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81875" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81436" rel="nofollow - Fish On Friday - 8mm (LP, Oct 26)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/1Kpx4q7cnmoVQgjnbuld2b" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81436" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82630" rel="nofollow - Tauk - Equalizer (LP, Oct 26)
Crossover Prog, https://tauk.bandcamp.com/album/equalizer" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/5heOfLDllkNkVq1FAjYO8a" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82630" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82629" rel="nofollow - Hällas - The Hällas Saga - Live At Cirkus (Live, Oct 26)
Crossover Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/6Bcb54h3mYiPgZpxQrZqfA" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82629" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82468" rel="nofollow - Superluminal Pachyderm - Hippopotamus Five (LP, Oct 13)
Eclectic Prog, https://superluminalpachyderm.bandcamp.com/album/hippopotamus-five" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82468" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81887" rel="nofollow - Goad - Titania (LP, Oct 19)
Eclectic Prog, https://goadprog.bandcamp.com/album/titania" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2OIBIDWhVbJ9qJ40fpEiPU" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81887" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82599" rel="nofollow - Silent Grace - Deep Inside Yearning (LP, Oct 23)
Eclectic Prog, https://silentgrace.bandcamp.com/album/deep-inside-yearning" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/3FtTDODQL3tTSgxYZ6vNKK" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82599" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82428" rel="nofollow - Furia - Huta Luna (LP, Oct 9)
Experimental/Post Metal, https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com/album/huta-luna" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1cNP9HodNapFiXCwK93zwV" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82428" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82541" rel="nofollow - Missing Ink - Undrawn (LP, Oct 2)
Heavy Prog, https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/undrawn" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/6vsBBBl0AnueRlr0vkZNFX" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82541" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82120" rel="nofollow - Advent Horizon - A Cell To Call Home (LP, Oct 5)
Heavy Prog, https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/album/a-cell-to-call-home" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/6OzlQcGxx1h0CT2t0uZDHQ" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82120" rel="nofollow">
Heavy prog newcomers Advent Horizon have released their third album A Cell to Call Home. Teaming up with such legendary collaborators as cover artist Travis Smith and metal producer Jens Bogren, the band are taking a listener through a journey that’s equal parts beautiful and sorrowful – all through the lens of a protagonist who is struggling to overcome addiction.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82407" rel="nofollow - Hiromi Uehara - Hiromi's Sonicwonder: Sonicwonderland (LP, Oct 5)
Jazz Rock/Fusion
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82407" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82133" rel="nofollow - Land Of Chocolate - Your Finest Hour (LP, Oct 5)
Jazz Rock/Fusion, https://landofchocolate.bandcamp.com/album/your-finest-hour" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/6gS0ZBwAm4FzaUFEz6jHdd" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82133" rel="nofollow">
19 years after their sophomore album Regaining the Feel, American fusion-prog group Land of Chocolate have finally returned with their long-awaited third outing Your Finest Hour. Containing an hour of original music, the album continues in the vein of the group’s previous two releases: bombastic, technically dazzling, and with a nice dose of heaviness to seal the deal.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82462" rel="nofollow - Water Damage - Tubby's 093023 (Live, Oct 10)
Krautrock, https://waterdamageatx.bandcamp.com/album/tubbys-093023" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82462" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82125" rel="nofollow - Electric Asturias - Electric Asturias: Dimensions (LP, Oct 3)
Neo-Prog
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82125" rel="nofollow">
The newest release in Asturias’ “electric” series, Dimensions sees composer and multi-instrumentalist Yoh Ohyama continuing to explore the possibilities of the neo-prog sound. The 6-song LP is an immersive listen, taking listeners on a journey that’s equal parts dramatic and technical – culminating in the 20-minute behemoth “Fourth Dimension Suite”.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82377" rel="nofollow - Fish - Hollow Earth (LP, Oct 5)
Neo-Prog
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82377" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81649" rel="nofollow - This Winter Machine - The Clockwork Man (LP, Oct 5)
Neo-Prog
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81649" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81967" rel="nofollow - Tiger Moth Tales - Turning Of The World (LP, Oct 5)
Neo-Prog, https://tigermothtales.bandcamp.com/album/the-turning-of-the-world" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81967" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82460" rel="nofollow - Crocodile - The Tale Of Otter, Thorn Eater, And The Colored Coyotes Of Hidden City (LP, Oct 11)
Neo-Prog, https://kevinsims.bandcamp.com/album/the-tale-of-otter-thorn-eater-and-the-colored-coyotes-of-hidden-city" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1kP0TquQPzDPb4aULop8W5" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82460" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81438" rel="nofollow - Airbridge - Openings (LP, Oct 12)
Neo-Prog, https://airbridgeprog.bandcamp.com/album/openings" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81438" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81558" rel="nofollow - Galahad - The Long Goodbye (LP, Oct 19)
Neo-Prog
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81558" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82484" rel="nofollow - Arena - Lifian Tour MMXII (Live, Oct 19)
Neo-Prog
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82484" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82511" rel="nofollow - Chandelier - We Can Fly (LP, Oct 19)
Neo-Prog, https://chandelier.bandcamp.com/album/we-can-fly-441khz-16bit" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82511" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81969" rel="nofollow - Anubis - Sirens From Afar (live In Katoomba 2021) (Live, Oct 30)
Neo-Prog, https://anubismusic.bandcamp.com/album/sirens-from-afar-live-in-katoomba-2021" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/5mpmDZL339Pd9wu0w4l2IR" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81969" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82434" rel="nofollow - Virta - Horros (LP, Oct 5)
Post Rock/Math rock, https://virta.bandcamp.com/album/horros" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82434" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82625" rel="nofollow - Ulver - Grieghallen 20180528 (Live, Oct 26)
Post Rock/Math rock, https://ulver.bandcamp.com/album/grieghallen-20180528-2" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/67FP3BCUU76SMehqHlYG89" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82625" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82660" rel="nofollow - Things Falling Apart - We Can Rust The World Into The Dust Of The Universe (LP, Oct 26)
Post Rock/Math rock, https://things-falling-apart.bandcamp.com/album/we-can-rust-the-world-into-the-dust-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82660" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82593" rel="nofollow - Vimma - Tornadon Silmässä (LP, Oct 12)
Prog Folk, https://open.spotify.com/album/2GG4IS9IIzyXcezWKaeJeB" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82593" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82535" rel="nofollow - Mostly Autumn - Studio 2 (LP, Oct 14)
Prog Folk, https://open.spotify.com/album/00TlVMR6gJIFn1fcJOCo7B" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82535" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82447" rel="nofollow - Jack O' The Clock - The Warm, Dark Circus (LP, Oct 26)
Prog Folk, https://jackotheclock.bandcamp.com/album/the-warm-dark-circus" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82447" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82372" rel="nofollow - Moto Armonico - Wondering Land (LP, Sep 30)
Progressive Metal, https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wondering-land" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82372" rel="nofollow">
The third LP from Italian progressive metal act Moto Armonico, Wondering Land sees the band exploring a fantasy concept inspired by a story by Annamaria Ferrari. The record maintains the group’s penchant for creating solid traditional prog metal, balancing dazzling technical displays with rich emotional storytelling.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82471" rel="nofollow - Shardborne - Oars In the Water (LP, Oct 5)
Progressive Metal, https://shardborne.bandcamp.com/album/oars-in-the-water" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/4oSDq396THjZBdIaWoO1qj" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82471" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82267" rel="nofollow - Taliesin - Disciple (LP, Oct 5)
Progressive Metal, https://taliesin3.bandcamp.com/album/disciple" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/0hDibF7OQD2n9wfnmIs1nZ" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82267" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82450" rel="nofollow - Source - Emergence (LP, Oct 12)
Progressive Metal, https://listentosource.bandcamp.com/album/emergence" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/3cBPzvl2EKMM654DCWgvdv" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82450" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82473" rel="nofollow - Marco Sfogli - Welcome To Ooglyworld (LP, Oct 12)
Progressive Metal, https://marcosfogli.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-ooglyworld" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/3ENMzY5DBTVXgmvxI18IYs" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82473" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82448" rel="nofollow - Theocracy - Mosaic (LP, Oct 17)
Progressive Metal, https://theocracyofficial.bandcamp.com/album/theocracy" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/5EL0L9rYE8pc1ZHpK0Vsem" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82448" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81720" rel="nofollow - Lalu - The Fish Who Wanted To Be King (LP, Oct 19)
Progressive Metal, https://open.spotify.com/album/7ooGLDyB5gugflw7n5vNBx" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81720" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82398" rel="nofollow - Sky Empire - The Shifting Tectonic Plates Of Power – Part One (LP, Oct 26)
Progressive Metal, https://vicisolumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-shifting-tectonic-plates-of-power-part-one" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/11QHfbELWEIDYEFQN2lkIr" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82398" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82623" rel="nofollow - Silver Apples - Mirage (collaboration With Kawabata Makoto) (Collaboration, Oct 26)
Proto-Prog, https://imprec.bandcamp.com/album/mirage" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2TYh2P0Mv6WxJPNqPVsaPe" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82623" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82405" rel="nofollow - Jay Tausig - Elysium (LP, Oct 3)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://jaytausig.bandcamp.com/album/elysium" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/3PFmr53XuwkLZTLcJbXoba" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82405" rel="nofollow">
Elysium is the latest effort in Jay Tausig’s extremely vast body of work, exploring the prolific California musician’s trademark blend of progressive rock and space rock. Within these 4 epics, you’re sure to find a record that’s as adventurous as anything in Tausig’s back catalog.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82251" rel="nofollow - Zone Six - Full Mental Jacket (LP, Oct 5)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://zonesix.bandcamp.com/album/full-mental-jacket" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82251" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82236" rel="nofollow - Teeth Of The Sea - Hive (LP, Oct 5)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://teethofthesea.bandcamp.com/album/hive" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82236" rel="nofollow">
London-based psych/prog outfit Teeth of the Sea are back with their 7th record Hive. True to its name, the album is heavily inspired by Frank Herbert’s 1973 novel Hellstorm’s Hive; as such, the music often mirrors the dystopian sci-fi atmosphere of the book. Hive sees the band getting more experimental and adventurous than ever, resulting in a record that’s as unsettling as it is fascinating.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82454" rel="nofollow - Goat - Medicine (LP, Oct 12)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://goat.bandcamp.com/album/medicine" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/7tpEggCrU3aNSyyhOoIguF" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82454" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82542" rel="nofollow - Astral Son - Mythos (LP, Oct 13)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://astralson.bandcamp.com/album/mythos" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/7aS7WtHMMXWnxZspEyTWeh" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82542" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=6621" rel="nofollow - The Giant Hogweed Orchestra - The Giant Hogweed Orchestra (LP, Oct 17)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://ekzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-giant-hogweed-orchestra" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/39HcJK1XOYAyIRq2AhHuKf" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=6621" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82233" rel="nofollow - The Spacelords - Nectar Of The Gods (LP, Oct 19)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://echodelickrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nectar-of-the-gods" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1cr394LfVcatcjcKsPdKsj" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82233" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81841" rel="nofollow - Ozric Tentacles - Lotus Unfolding (LP, Oct 19)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://kscopemusic.bandcamp.com/album/lotus-unfolding" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/058fujhOImFn47bQgl1u4Y" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81841" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82532" rel="nofollow - Maat Lander - Elements: Water (LP, Oct 19)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://maatlander.bandcamp.com/album/elements-water" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2nTAB8J17RJuO5ly9cbVZr" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82532" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82626" rel="nofollow - Heptagram - Submerge (LP, Oct 22)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://heptagram.bandcamp.com/album/submerge" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/4988iTlm0zoi2jROJxK0ru" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82626" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82368" rel="nofollow - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - The Silver Cord (LP, Oct 26)
Psychedelic/Space Rock, https://kinggizzard.bandcamp.com/album/the-silver-cord" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/7iY6PA1ftgY8OKOzc2vBdo" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82368" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82430" rel="nofollow - Tatsuya Yoshida - Sundew (with Risa Takeda) (Live, Oct 5)
RIO/Avant-Prog, https://tatsuyayoshidarisatakeda.bandcamp.com/album/sundew" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82430" rel="nofollow">
Tatsuya Yoshida, best known for his work with the Zeuhl duo Ruins, has teamed up with fellow experimental musician Risa Takeda for a new live album.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82429" rel="nofollow - Tatsuya Yoshida - Fairway (with Risa Takeda) (Live, Oct 5)
RIO/Avant-Prog, https://tatsuyayoshidarisatakeda.bandcamp.com/album/fairway" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82429" rel="nofollow"> 
Tatsuya Yoshida, best known for his work with the Zeuhl duo Ruins, has teamed up with fellow experimental musician Risa Takeda for a new live album.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82465" rel="nofollow - Le Orme - Le Orme and Friends (LP, Oct 12)
Rock Progressivo Italiano, https://open.spotify.com/album/5X49Q4V9hf4msY39YmEy1A" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82465" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82373" rel="nofollow - The Trip - Now The Time Has Come (LP, Oct 12)
Rock Progressivo Italiano, https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/now-the-time-has-come" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/4I8EFGGtcwiclKQPnI9SFT" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82373" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82512" rel="nofollow - Acqua Fragile - Moving Fragments (LP, Oct 19)
Rock Progressivo Italiano, https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/moving-fragments" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82512" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81715" rel="nofollow - Jordsjø - Salighet (LP, Oct 5)
Symphonic Prog, https://jordsjo.bandcamp.com/album/salighet" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1eGoj4TPQWRJptiBlGOG8l" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81715" rel="nofollow">
Norwegian symphonic/folk-prog act Jordsjø have returned with a record that’s equal parts folk, jazz, classical, and traditional 70s prog. Salighet is a diverse showing that channels these influences into a signature style inspired by Scandinavian folklore, displaying the duo at the top of their game.
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81963" rel="nofollow - Antony Kalugin - A Message Of Peace Tour (Live, Oct 5)
Symphonic Prog, https://antonykalugin.bandcamp.com/album/a-message-of-peace-tour-live-24-48-hi-res" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81963" rel="nofollow"> 
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81816" rel="nofollow - 35 Tapes - Fabric Of Time (LP, Oct 12)
Symphonic Prog, https://35tapes.bandcamp.com/album/fabric-of-time" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/2X3ELjArTaLGlQF29Xg41j" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=81816" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82415" rel="nofollow - Proud Peasant - Communion (LP, Oct 19)
Symphonic Prog, https://proudpeasant.bandcamp.com/album/communion" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/4PcTV92UsH1xSkNXC6s6Jm" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82415" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82112" rel="nofollow - Glass Hammer - Arise (LP, Oct 26)
Symphonic Prog, https://glasshammer.bandcamp.com/album/arise" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82112" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82631" rel="nofollow - Moon Safari - Between The Devil And Me (Single, Oct 26)
Symphonic Prog, https://open.spotify.com/album/6luHnHr1Ii8POJdLydWTJp" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82631" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82507" rel="nofollow - Shadow Circus - From The Shadows (LP, Oct 30)
Symphonic Prog, https://shadowcircus.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-shadows" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/3T4xLQ1QnFF25PHnM63tgd" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82507" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82365" rel="nofollow - Baring Teeth - The Path Narrows (LP, Oct 19)
Tech/Extreme Prog Metal, https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-narrows" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/7d3hsG8YS9l1ASkH0UCpqJ" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82365" rel="nofollow">
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82216" rel="nofollow - Vertebra Atlantis - A Dialogue With The Eeriest Sublime (LP, Oct 19)
Tech/Extreme Prog Metal, https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-dialogue-with-the-eeriest-sublime" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/7jXDqe6JfF4FWDvKpuOZ3s" rel="nofollow - Spotify
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82216" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 17:24
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A bounty of riches! I just received my CD of Glass Hammer's latest, "Arise!" https://glasshammer.com" rel="nofollow - https://glasshammer.com I also ordered Colin Carter's new CD, "Tracks in Space!" https://colinflashcarter.bandcamp.com/album/tracks-in-space" rel="nofollow - https://colinflashcarter.bandcamp.com/album/tracks-in-space ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 17:27
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http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82641" rel="nofollow - Czyszy - Lis Jonito w Alei Czasu (Studio, Oct 29) Symphonic Prog, https://czyszy.bandcamp.com/album/lis-jonito-w-alei-czasu" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp , https://open.spotify.com/album/1CGD9apQwlyPsVCtHJYCDR" rel="nofollow - Spotify  |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 18:51
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Hi, Goodness gracious ... I have a lot to listen to! I see Acqua Fragile listed ... with Bernardo back in it, too. The early stuff with him was great. Listening to The Spacelords. And it is produced/mixed by Eroc of Grobschnitt fame. The Richard Sinclair should also be nice, although it seems to be some best of stuff from his earlier days. I miss the stuff from "Caravan of Dreams" that was so neat and fun ... One more note ... I'm not listening to stuff that is all small cuts and trying to be "progressive". Tired of the cookie cutter copies and crap!
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Posted By: Manuel
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 21:35
| Thank you for bringing this list back. There's a lot of good music in here. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 22:58
| That Jordsjo album is sublime. Thanks for compiling the list! |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: October 31 2023 at 23:25
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Apologies for posting this in this thread but I think I may be off the Glass Hammer bus as from now. I haven't heard their latest but it's just got too expensive to think of buying import CD's (cost of living squeeze) plus not easy to rip into my library now the CD burner had packed in on my old desktop pc (the MP3 album is also quite expensive by the looks of it). Its been a long and rewarding experience up to now. I bought my first GH album over 20 years ago (Chronomotree) and regard many of their albums as modern symh classics. The recent Rush influenced trilogy of albums are great. Thank's boys for everything but its sayonara for now. (stil on my wishlist of bands to see live if they ever travel in the UK direction) Back on topic I have added a good half dozen or so of those albums to my streaming library that I wasn't even aware existed. Many thanks as there is a lot of work involved.
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Posted By: Octopus II
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 01:47
I might download the new Glass Hammer album, it's £7.99 on Amazon. 
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Posted By: Mormegil
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 02:50
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Thank you for bringing this back! ------------- Welcome to the middle of the film. |
Posted By: Criswell
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 09:53
| Cool...new Dear Hunter! |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 11:16
Thank you, I'll add as soon as I can ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Hrychu wrote:Posted By: Prog Network
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 11:25
I'm glad to see this return on the website; it's always very useful! 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 11:35
Yeah! also on I-Tunes same price. Back on the bus
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Posted By: Prog Network
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 11:41
| Are you open to revisiting past months to create a release report, or do you prefer to concentrate on the forthcoming months? |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 12:34
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^ Being completely honest, I'm probably just going to concentrate on forthcoming months. I was considering doing a backlog of the previous months, but considering the length of the gap, an undertaking like that would be a bit overwhelming -- especially with me trying to add blurbs and other supplementary things to the reports ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: progaardvark
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 12:41
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Great job Brendan! Great job Mike! My nose has it's own nose and it dings when Lake Michigan drives by. ------------- ---------- i'm shopping for a new oil-cured sinus bag that's a happy bag of lettuce this car smells like cartilage nothing beats a good video about fractions |
Posted By: Mirakaze
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 13:59
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Thank you so much for putting this all together! ------------- https://mirasnelder.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow - Freelance composer, accepting commissions | https://mirasnelder.bandcamp.com/album/altered-acuity" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp page |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: November 01 2023 at 14:21
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^ No problem! It feels good to be back on the NRR train again ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 00:12
------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 03:10
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^ Glass Hammer - Arise is currently at #134 of all the 166 prog releases of 2023 that I've listened to. And it's good! 2023 is a great year for prog ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to: 
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 11:05
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Christ, I really need to do better . I can maybe manage a top 5 just about and then it's just a whole bunch of other stuff.
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 11:40
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Hi, I'm enjoying The Spacelords. It's not fantastic, but it is nice, and a splendid memorial to the Fillmore ... stuff that never ends, and goes on and on. If I have a slight ... very slight ... comment, it is that the drumming on this album is under par and needs to be more than simple time keeping. It's hard to believe that folks that are so attuned to free form their way around, have to stick to a drummer that can only keep time, and do the same thing over and over. It brings the music down a bit ... a bit ... not enough to dislike what I am hearing, but it's hard to think that it could not be better. Produced (or mastered not sure which) by Eroc (Grobschnitt) you get the feeling that this is an extended jam by that band, but it has its roots (in my ear) in the long stuff done in the Fillmore that many of us have not heard, to find out where so much "progressive" music came from. Good stuff. Now to hear other things! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 15:48
I don't remember all the 240 releases (including prog and non-prog) of 2023 that I've listened to - I keep track of them via https://awesomeprog.com" rel="nofollow - https://awesomeprog.com .  ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: November 02 2023 at 16:43
Regarding drumming....check this out!! Not sure if it is prog or art!! ------------- I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!! |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 07:32
Hi, What a treat this is ... absolutely great. And it showcases what we thought "canterbury" was really all about, as it stands out for all the fun things in music and then some. Time for another "Felafel Shuffle" ... not serious enough for the prog/metal folks! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 08:16
Hi, Neat ... not as much fun as Faust (sometimes!!!), but neat all the same. Keith Moon was known to throw the drums around, but Legs larry Smith (Bonzoes) was the one that taught him, and he used to destroy the actual drums. So I read somewhere ... but I think Keith was told to cool it some since by the time he got well known the drums he played were not exactly kitchen utensils! I would think that the metal heads would have to be totally stoned (and not on that store faked stuff!!!) to appreciate that drum solo you showed! And get a good laugh!  Oh, btw, I was thinking that PA should create a new "sub-genre" and call it "Conventional Prog" ... so we can throw all these small cut copies into it, instead of considering something better, or more serious!!!!!
------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: Necrotica
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 12:58
Hey, gotta get that shameless plug in somehow ------------- Take me down, to the underground Won't you take me down, to the underground Why oh why, there is no light And if I can't sleep, can you hold my life https://www.youtube.com/@CocoonMasterBrendan-wh3sd |
Posted By: foregonillusions
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 14:57
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Jack O' The Clock cannot be stopped. The Warm, Dark Circus is a welcome return to the Repetitions Of The Old City albums and then some, and I'm continually amazed at the depth of these compositions, yet they are quite listenable to the "untrained ear." Truly one of the best modern prog bands around. And thanks for the roundup! 2023, as others have noted, is an amazing year for progressive rock.
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 15:01
| I dunno. A lot of 4 star albums, nice consistency across the board and very few bad releases. Even Yes isn't stinking the place up. Only the Zopp album had held up for me as a definite masterpeice that I've heard so far this year. |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 17:11
Yeah, but tbf keeping track of what you've listened to is something the website is really good at. And I plan to make it even better  ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 03 2023 at 18:51
Seen Faust live 3 times, they are insane ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 07 2023 at 17:59
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Hi, https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82537" rel="nofollow - Psicolorama - Totalitarianism (LP, Oct 20) On the umpteenth listen already ... this is fantastic stuff. Not pretentious and just a wonderful music flow. Wish I knew what the little clips are (dictators?) in a couple of pieces, but in the end, they do not detract from the work itself, which is extremely "symphonic", for lack of a better term. Love to hear new things that just floor you altogether ... and unlike too many of the "progressive" things, this is just great music, that makes the copy cat stuff look very poor. I don't see any listing for musicians, but if this is a one person job, then it is an even bigger WOW. For sticking with his feel and music and not worrying about anything else. Very nice ... very nice! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: turntostart
Date Posted: November 13 2023 at 12:53
Greatly appreciate the shout-out, and want to thank everyone who has taken the leap and purchased the album thus far! We're thankful to finally get this album out there, and even more thrilled with the response... looking forward to the next one already!
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Posted By: mellotronwave
Date Posted: November 13 2023 at 14:13
Weren't they Ex-Echolyn musicians ? |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: November 13 2023 at 14:49
Reviewed this evening on my website at www.lazland.org Was it worth waiting for??............. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: turntostart
Date Posted: November 13 2023 at 16:34
Not exactly. There's Echolyn adjacency, but this should hopefully sum up the family tree: Echolyn (1989-1995, 2000-): Chris Buzby, *Tom Hyatt, Brett Kull, *Jordan Perlson, *Paul Ramsey, *Jesse Reyes, Ray Weston Still/Always Almost (1996-98): Brett Kull, Paul Ramsey, Ray Weston Finneus Gauge (1996-2000): Chris Buzby, Jonn Buzby, Chris Eike, Laura Martin, Scott McGill Land of Chocolate (2000-): Jonn Buzby, John Covach, Wesley Hare, *John Jens, Brian O'Neill, *Jordan Perlson, *Sam Richardson, Gerald Wilson Damn Fine Coffee (2010-): Jonn Buzby, *Wesley Hare, *Jason Rehm *former members Brett Kull (Echolyn) also produced and guested on 2001's Unikorn on the Cob. Got all that? ;)
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 07:18
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Tiger Moth Tales - The Turning Of The World In this particular album, there are two long pieces that are excellent. The piece "We'll Remember" is very special and I ended up playing it a few times, because that is exactly how music hits us ... and we remember a few notes or refrains. Very special all around, and not even something that should be considered "progressive" but at least in a couple of pieces, this is spectacular, and the care and touch with which these two pieces are put together, is a special moment. Most rock music sticks to the riff, but here, the words and the feeling they incur, is what this all seems to be about. Chandelier - We Can Fly An interesting album, not exactly progressive, but really well thought out rock music. It is lyric driven, but it seems to follow the ideas and the lyrics well, and you don't get the feeling that this is simply overbearing material with unnecessary solos. The continuity of the music is well thought out and neat. Not a great album, but it is a nice listen from beginning to the end,although some might say a thing or two about the vocals, which are nice, if not exactly perfect. All in all a nice, pleasant listen, though we might not say that it is super special and superior to a lot of things out there. It's just very nice and enjoyable. Water Damage - Tubby's 093023 I suppose that this is listed as "krautrock" because it is kinda like listening to Amon Duul's first albums before their split. But in the end, I found this listen rather ... lacking ... and maybe the recording is the problem, because most of what you hear is the "noise" and nothing else. In the old recordings from50 plus years ago, at least you felt that you were tripping along, and, sadly, in this case I did not find it "trippy" at all ... maybe too much of that fake ganja pump! But, I never thought that the early thing was "senseless" and above all "mindless" ... it had a feeling of wanting you to be a part of it, and this seemed to be missing at this listen ... I could not find a thread to slip into my inner movie. Ulver - Grieghallen 20180528 Interesting to see this listed as "Math Rock" when this particular album is really more about the "trip" than it is about it being something else. It is loud, busy, and strong, and even the lyrics seem to be important, but nothing in this performance (a live one!) seems to suggest that this band is not special, and definitely attuned to the longer cuts and pieces, and a special way to demonstrate that within an instrumental section, which is excellent. This is much more of a meditative style for the band, even if its sound might be considered harder and harsher, something that we do not usually associate with a meditative idea. And it is well done, and not in a hurry, to finish the song, or get to the solo kind of thing, which is a real breath of fresh air! In some ways, this would seem to fit better as some kind of "krautrock" for its clear improvisations and development of ideas in the long pieces, very visible in the main piece "Coming Home". The other 2 special pieces are "Rolling Stone" and "So Falls The World". All in all a very nice and enjoyable listen, and for once, it is not like other bands. Things Falling Apart - We Can Rust The World Into The Dust Of The Universe This is an interesting mix of things, and it is a sort of jam that never ends, and it has quite far out moments, and while it might seem like music designed to allow your mind to flow, the sounds are not rough though it has moments that would be thought of as loud rock material, but it does not descend into the category of a format ... it simply continues on its road. Interesting material, not exactly exciting through its musicianship, but it stands up well, and sounds good, with lots of noise and feedback, of course ... but it is nice and not overdone. One thing ... it almost sounds like a not so quiet Popol Vuh in parts. Weird, hey? Jay Tausig - Elysium A very nice, soft and neat album, that has a lot of peace in it, and is very enjoyable. Might be considered "space rock", although I would rather think this should be notes as "trip rock", since it stays on its quiet mode and continues on, without being pretentious or show some kind of form that suggests that this is not exactly just about the music itself. This is well done stuff, and likely well thought out. Super nice, and a welcome addition for any folks that like "new age", that is not a song. It's just a floating piece of music. Zone Six - Full Mental Jacket Nonstop rock. Considered psychedelic and space rock, probably because it is nonstop and very long pieces. They are enjoyable if yo like nonstop material that won't quit on a riff, and continues on, to new places, making it intersting and enjoyable. Not great in my book, but very nice and OK to sit back and just close your eyes ... it's good. Some might think it repetitive, but tripping stuff often has that, but I did not think it was over done here at all. At times it reminds me of Hawkwind without lyrics ... just trip music. Teeth of the Sea - Hive Quiet, interesting and introspective, although the longer piece is not as quiet, but it is still interesting. Not sure why it is called space rock, or psychedelic, but it is trippy in its own way. Goat - Medicine "Shall we practice a little meditation, together?" Interesting start to this album and off it goes if you are into it. Close your eyes and fly! But, lyrics? Hmmmm More ... as I get to them all. I skipped a couple that only had small songs. Just not progressive enough for me.
------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 09:13
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^ shorter tracks are less progressive? Not a useful rule, since there are many exceptions. Some of these comments would be nice blurbs at AP! Some may even qualify as reviews here … ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:20
Hi, "Progressive" for me, is not about "pop songs", thus a lot of short stuff is not really "progressive" in my book. Sure, even many of the "progressive" heavy weights had smaller material, but not a lot of their "major" work is often not all the smaller pieces of music. Some groups "bend" the idea, like Jethro Tull, but in my book, not all of JT is "progressive" ... as Ian himself has stated (in Rick Wakeman's special!!!) that everything that can be done in rock music has been done! I don't consider these "reviews" or "blurbs" ... just immediate reactions to some of the music, though I behaved and listened to the whole album. If it were longer in response, I would have created a complete review, but as much as some stuff is really nice, I am not wanting to do a full review. I don't want to do "blurbs" because it is in line with "songs" and the obliteration of "progressive music" from its original days, by people that only like songs, not the music itself. To me, as an artist, a "blurb" would be insulting if my album was three pieces at 20 minutes each ... creating a blurb for Klaus Schulze, or Tangerine Dream (as examples) means ... you're not into it to listen ... just to hunt and peck as many rock reviewers did in the old days, and folks still do nowadays. Real reviews are more "dedicated" to the work, and appreciative of it, rather than a one line that doesn't really say enough about the music. You will not get me to do blurbs at your website, and you do not have permission to use any of my comments. The Library of Congress has a complete copy of all the work I have through my website. Only PA (and various artists) have my permission!
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:41
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^ Sounds like pure ignorance to me. "shorter" = "pop"? That's about as wrong as to think that "longer" = "progressive". Well, enjoy this "pop song". ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:42
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:44
As an artist I'd rather get ten encouraging blurbs by well-meaning listeners than one meandering, self-praising review by a beligerent prog snob. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:48
This is the world we live in, the multitude of blurbs are much more beneficial than the solo well written extensive review, c'est la vie. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:51
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^^ And along the same lines, as someone looking for music to listen to I'd also rather read ten well-written blurbs for different releases than one long piece about one album. Occasionally I'll read longer reviews as well, but usually I simply don't have the time. There is too much good music, and I'd rather spend my time listening to it than reading about it.
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Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 16:57
I wouldn't go that far ... of course there are many well-written lengthy reviews as well. There's three levels of feedback - a rating, a short review (blurb, not possible at PA) and a lengthy review. I think that all three can be quite helpful, and ratings and blurbs are more useful for people looking for new music to listen to, while lengthy reviews can be quite interesting to read once you are more familiar with a release and want to know more about it. Imagine a really long and detailed review for a release you have not listened to yet - wouldn't reading it spoil the fun of listening to it? I'd prefer having just a few vague pointers. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 17:21
If its a reviewer I trust and know their tastes align with mine then I'll read a full review as it will give me insights I'll probably miss elsewhere but if its people I don't know I'm typically looking for trigger words that pique my interest. A well written extensive review would never spoil my first listen as that is an intensely personal experience. Currently listening to the Paul Dunmall Ensemble - It's A Matter Of Fact album based on terrific professional reviews an its kicking me in the ass, loving it. ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 23 2023 at 23:09
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^ Listening to Paul Dunmall now - your description was enough to pique my interest. https://awesomeprog.com/artists/22010" rel="nofollow - https://awesomeprog.com/artists/22010 I think that both for blurbs and lengthy reviews it depends greatly on their content. A well written blurb will make you curious about the release precisely when there is a good chance that you will like it. Consider this one for the Vamoosery release: "Great Art Rock with sophisticated female vocals and distinctly progressive elements throughout, especially in the second half of the album." These few details, combined with a high rating, might be all that is required for people to "risk" taking a listen, if they happen to be interested in female fronted art rock. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 24 2023 at 06:13
HI, Sad that you interpret it that way. There is a lot of short stuff that fits as "progressive" just like there is enough long material that is not "progressive". It is my preference not to review a lot of things that are mostly just songs, and lack the progressive idea per definition and description, but we made the call because of its sound, not the music! Leave it to you to misinterpret the intent of the comment. However, I come from the artistic, literary style of the arts, and a lot of stuff that is out there is just a bunch of songs, that do not really add up to a "concept" or even to something that could be considered "progressive" ... length is not, indeed, the rule for "progressive" and should not be ... but the 3 minute cut should not be, either, especially as we are so fond of the solo and the format, which a short piece would lack ... thus not even "fitting" within the definition or description of what we consider "progressive". I'm not "against" blurbs. It's just my preference to be more detailed if possible and not merely succumb to the internet fueled number of shorter comments that many times do not really add or say much of anything about the content. Within a "blurb" it is much easier to not say more, though some might not feel the need. But, yes, there are some blurbs that are really well written. No question on that! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: November 24 2023 at 07:49
Please word it less ambiguously. Even in this reply you complain about "just songs", so what is it? Either short tracks can be progressive (which you also said and scorned me for misinterpreting you) or not (which you also hinted at).
Wrong. What you are describing is merely one single aspect of what makes music "progressive". Sure, some prog epics are the epitome of prog, but even those are often comprised of shorter sections which could well be individual tracks.
The amount of cognitive dissonance is staggering. Make up your mind, will you?
Well, I'm glad to hear something that I can finally agree with. When I'm calling for more blurbs, rest assured that I have the well-written ones in mind. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: November 24 2023 at 23:33
yeah I had a proper listen yesterday and really enjoyed it. Nice variety of ideas and indeed flows effortlessly
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Posted By: Frets N Worries
Date Posted: December 10 2023 at 18:47
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