Monthly Archives: July 2013

Vangelis tells his life story on a new DVD

July 26, 2013

Ithaka was the Greek island whence Ulysses came, and when it comes to his compatriots no other artist’s odyssey can be compared to the one of Vangelis Papathanassiou. A psychedelic keyboard lord with APHRODITE’S CHILD, a soundtrack genius behind such classics as … Continue reading →

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HENRY LOWTHER BAND – Child Song

July 25, 2013

Deram 1970 / Esoteric 2013 Infusing experience with innocence, the premier horn master of British rock blows a trumpet of his own. While sax had crossed over from jazz to blues and further on, other brass instruments didn’t make such … Continue reading →

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MASTERCASTLE – On Fire

July 23, 2013

Lion Music 2013 Five years into their existence, the Italian brigade burn the charge bright and heavy. It started as a concept album, yet this foursome’s fourth record has quickly widened its lyrical span, while retaining the brace on the … Continue reading →

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FLASH – Featuring Ray Bennett & Colin Carter

July 20, 2013

Purple Pyramid 2013 Four decades on after their break-up, two classic proggers return in a timeless mode. It might very well be a matter of perseverance, as hinted at his old band’s new music back in 2002, and though it … Continue reading →

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The Royal Philharmonic and Peter Frampton cover “Rumours”

July 19, 2013

One of the most opinion-divisive albums, FLEETWOOD MAC’s “Rumours”, marked the band’s creative peak and their farthest move from their blues origins. Over the last year, this 1977’s masterpiece has been celebrated in many ways, including the record’s deluxe reissue and the … Continue reading →

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