Post Tagged with: "Progressive Rock"

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

How I Finally Fell For Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

Released 50 years ago, Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ was from a different time – and from a very different place. A long while passed before I grew into it.

The Dark Monarchy’s ‘Chiaroscuro’: Track by Track With Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey

The Dark Monarchy’s ‘Chiaroscuro’: Track by Track With Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey

Mark Anthony K and Joe Bailey once again join Preston Frazier, this time to discuss the Dark Monarchy’s new album ‘Chiaroscuro.’

‘Memories of a White Magician’ and ‘Lady Macbeth’ by Jon Symon’s Warlock

‘Memories of a White Magician’ and ‘Lady Macbeth’ by Jon Symon’s Warlock

Jon Symon’s Warlock proved over three criminally under-appreciated early-’80s albums that Claude Debussy was right when he said “music is the space between notes.”

Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization

Storm Thorgerson and the Art of Musical Visualization

Here’s an archival interview with Storm Thorgerson, the visual giant who designed classic album covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and others.

Cymbolic Encounters – ‘Overexposure’ (2022)

Cymbolic Encounters – ‘Overexposure’ (2022)

Mark Murdock’s ‘Overexposure’ is a departure from the last Cymbolic Encounters LP, which enlisted the talents of John Goodsall and Percy Jones from Brand X.

In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’

In Defense of the Long-Ignored Yes Album ‘Open Your Eyes’

Released 25 years ago this week, ‘Open Your Eyes’ ended up as one of Yes’ late-period orphans. It’s time to open your ears.

Delay Tactics – ‘Elements of Surprise’ (2022)

Delay Tactics – ‘Elements of Surprise’ (2022)

Carl Weingarten and Delay Tactics offer more tempered prog that’s still filled, thankfully, with a very earthy groove.

Michael Salvatori – ‘Waiting For Autumn’ (2022)

Michael Salvatori – ‘Waiting For Autumn’ (2022)

Michael Salvatori’s ‘Waiting For Autumn’ will appeal to lovers of Mike Rutherford’s ‘Smallcreep’s Day’ and the more acoustic music from Anthony Phillips.

When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’

When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’

Peter Gabriel returned 30 years ago this week with a heart-rending ‘So’ follow up that surveyed the wreckage of two past relationships.

Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough

Why ‘Big Generator’ Failed to Build on Yes’ Amazing ‘90125’ Breakthrough

Released 35 years ago today, ‘Big Generator’ took a step back after Yes’ complete reinvention with ‘90125.’ What went wrong?