How ‘Meddle’ Finally Led Pink Floyd Out of the Experimental Wilderness
Stalwart drummer Nick Mason admits Pink Floyd was at a crossroads. Then ‘Meddle’ arrived 55 years ago this month.
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Alan Goldberg – ‘Fuel for the Fire: 40th Anniversary Edition’ (2026)
After a period of intense study, composer and pianist Alan Goldberg released 1984’s ‘Fuel for the Fire.’ It did well but felt somehow incomplete.
King Crimson Moved Far Afield on ‘Discipline,’ But Didn’t Forget Their Roots
Released 45 years ago today, ‘Discipline’ found a retooled King Crimson stirring new wave elements into their essential prog sound.
Every Copy of Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ Reveals Something New
Released 35 years ago this month, Rush’s ‘Roll the Bones’ is better than most people think. As many times as I’ve bought it, I should know.
How Uriah Heep’s ‘Look at Yourself’ Bridged the Gap Between Psychedelia and Heavy Metal Sounds
Released 55 years ago this month, ‘Look at Yourself’ showed Uriah Heep had become a serious musical force to be dealt with in the early ’70s.
Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery and Oliver Wakeman: Classic Prog Continues Stretching
Exploring reissues from Yes and their onetime keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, along with a brand-new LP from Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
Yes – ‘Aurora’ (2026)
What makes Yes’ ‘Aurora’ compelling is not that it recreates Yes’ past, but that the album acknowledges what came before while moving forward.
Dennis Atlas – ‘Principle’ (2026)
Dennis Atlas brings in Steve Lukather and other Toto bandmates but his outstanding solo album ‘Principle’ succeeds because it never loses its center.
Why the Mesmerizing ‘On an Island’ Marked David Gilmour’s Solo Peak
Released 20 years ago this month, David Gilmour’s ‘On An Island’ reconnected with an early Pink Floyd sound – and gave us a road map to ‘The Endless River.’
Fernando Perdomo – ‘Clouds 2’ (2026)
Boasting a stark yet approachable feel, Fernando Perdomo’s ‘Clouds 2’ quickly distinguishes itself from ‘Clouds’ and the preceding ‘Waves’ series.
