Monthly Archives: May 2021

JON ANDERSON – Olias Of Sunhillow

May 21, 2021

Atlantic 1976 / Esoteric 2021 Progressive rock’s primary warbler navigates a striking course through alien seas and forges his identity. Mid-’70s saw every member of YES release a solo LP, staking a claim to their respective aspect of the ensemble’s … Continue reading →

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TOMMY CECIL & NATE NAJAR – American Melodies

May 20, 2021

Blue Line Music 2020 Classic tunes accessed afresh by two masters of jazz who escape fusion and find new meanings in familiar setting. Raiding the Great American Songbook has been quite a commonplace lately – to an extent where the … Continue reading →

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THE BREAKERS – A Date With Destiny

May 19, 2021

Breakers Music 2020 As the tide rises, Illinois surf-rockers rush towards melodic rendezvous and hit some unexpected strings. Serving up an album, albeit a short one, seven months after their second offering speaks volume of this ensemble’s self-confidence, prolificacy and … Continue reading →

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BE-BOP DELUXE – Drastic Plastic

May 18, 2021

Harvest 1978 / Esoteric 2021 Final adventure of a team who refused to get categorized and bid farewell on a serious note. Its title a warning of sorts, “Drastic Plastic” was the last album by this quartet – and it … Continue reading →

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INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT – VI: The Creation

May 17, 2021

Intelligent Music 2021 Reaching for the source of life, international troupe of soul healers hit their stride and find their ground. Ever since Milen Vrabevski began this project, it seemed as if the Bulgarian doctor has simply been living a … Continue reading →

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