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Jeremy Morris and the Lemon Clocks – ‘Open Minds’ (2019)

Though Jeremy Morris composes and performs a wide range of genres, this compilation points the arrow at his psychedelic and progressive-rock offerings.

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How Muse’s ‘The Resistance’ Gloriously Lived Up to Their ‘Derivative’ Tag

The Muse returned 10 years ago this week with a fun album that paid tribute to their many influences. Does anybody remember fun?

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Bill Bruford – ‘Earthworks Complete’ (2019)

Bill Bruford isn’t playing live anymore, but it’s great to have this box to relive his work at one of its many peaks.

Yes, "Lightning Strikes" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Lightning Strikes” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

“Lightning Strikes” definitely has a different feel than the prior two songs on Yes’ ‘The Ladder,’ but that is in no way a slight.

Yes, "It Will Be a Good Day (The River)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “It Will Be a Good Day (The River)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

This is a Yes deep cut that deserves to be brought back to the stage.

Yes, "Homeworld (The Ladder)" from 'The Ladder' (1999): YESterdays

Yes, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” from ‘The Ladder’ (1999): YESterdays

Boasting a dramatic and broad set of ideas, “Homeworld (The Ladder)” is Yes music of the highest order.

Adrian Belew Power Trio's 'e' Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to a World of New Sounds

Released 10 years ago today, ‘e’ did more than advance Adrian Belew’s considerable legacy. It introduced us to a pair of exciting new talents.

Yes, "The Solution" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997): YESterdays

Yes, “The Solution” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

This album-closing song actually makes a great jumping off point for then-new two-guitar version of Yes.

Yes, "Somehow, Someday" from 'Open Your Eyes' (1997):  YESterdays

Yes, “Somehow, Someday” from ‘Open Your Eyes’ (1997): YESterdays

Combining fragments from Jon Anderson with contemporary Billy Sherwood production touches, Yes’ “Somehow, Someday” works on several levels.

Here's How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band's Slightly Flawed 'Dog'

Here’s How to Fix the Mike Keneally Band’s Slightly Flawed ‘Dog’

Mike Keneally’s ‘Dog’ kicked off 15 years ago this month with a lot of raw, minimalist rock-guitar type of music, then inexplicably stumbled.