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.
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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.
Soft Machine – ‘Thirteen’ (2026)
New drummer Asaf Sirkis didn’t remake Soft Machine in his image but adds a piece that helps to keep a band started in 1966 viable in 2026 with their newest studio album ‘Thirteen.’
Joe Chambers – ‘Double Exposure’ (1978, 2026 reissue)
The re-release of Joe Chambers’ ‘Double Exposure’ should provoke a long overdue re-examination of a career that touched on several turning points in jazz using multiple talents.
