Post Tagged with: "Progressive Rock"

Yes, "Light of the Ages" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “Light of the Ages” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

Yes acquits itself well on “Light of the Ages,” whetting the appetite for an album of new music in 2021.

Projekt Gemineye, "Sacred Sons" from 'In the Year 3073: Book II' (2020): One Track Mind

Projekt Gemineye, “Sacred Sons” from ‘In the Year 3073: Book II’ (2020): One Track Mind

Picking up where Projekt Gemineye’s ‘In the Year 3073: Book I’ left off, Mark Anthony K hints at a conclusion to the tale.

Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jerry Marotta, Legendary Drummer: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Jerry Marotta joined Ross Boissoneau to discuss career-shaping albums by Peter Gabriel, James Taylor and Joe Cocker.

Roger Waters - 'Us + Them' (2020)

Roger Waters – ‘Us + Them’ (2020)

Roger Waters has been fighting this fight for a long time, and it is amazing how songs that he wrote decades ago sound so relevant today.

The Moody Blues - 'Sur la mer' (1988): On Second Thought

The Moody Blues – ‘Sur la mer’ (1988): On Second Thought

Unlike many recordings back then, ‘Sur la mer’ doesn’t go overboard on smothering the Moody Blues’ natural talents in a blanket of gadgetry.

Yes, "In a World of Our Own" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “In a World of Our Own” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“In a World of Our Own” is a pleasing middle-of-the-road rock Yes song which needs a few more progressive elements to be memorable.

The Evolution of Yes' Timeless 'Roundabout': Gimme Five

The Evolution of Yes’ Timeless ‘Roundabout’: Gimme Five

Yes’ forthcoming ‘The Royal Affair Tour: Live in Las Vegas’ includes yet another live update of “Roundabout.” Let’s take a look back.

Yes, "To Ascend" from 'Heaven and Earth' (2014): YESterdays

Yes, “To Ascend” from ‘Heaven and Earth’ (2014): YESterdays

“To Ascend” seems half-heartedly arranged and uninspired. Despite a promising start, this became a common theme for Yes’ ‘Heaven and Earth.’

Pink Floyd, "Wearing the Inside Out" from 'Division Bell' (1994): One Track Mind

Pink Floyd, “Wearing the Inside Out” from ‘Division Bell’ (1994): One Track Mind

Returning to the first lead vocal by founding Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright since his turn on “Time” from 1973’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon.’

'Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,' by Joe Banks (2020): Books

‘Hawkwind: The Days of the Underground,’ by Joe Banks (2020): Books

For the devoted fan, Joe Banks’ book will be dissected, ingested, and enjoyed in equal play time as all the great Hawkwind albums.