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KESTREL – Kestrel

April 23, 2015

Cube 1975 / Esoteric 2015 Criminally unaccounted cult classic – a Tyneside treasure that stood the test of time to be put on a pedestal. Prog purveyors’ proclivity for epic scope leaves memorable melodies out of it too often, but … Continue reading →

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RENAISSANCE – DeLane Lea Studios 1973

April 16, 2015

Cleopatra 2015 Playing comfortably, but not safe, symphonic rockers rise from the ashes and fly high. 1973 was a special year for RENAISSANCE for it was then that the band’s classic line-up solidified, yet it also marked the first time … Continue reading →

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SKY – Sky

April 9, 2015

Artista 1979 / Esoteric 2014 Heavenly marriage of classical and pop music finds its initial, innocent manifestation. An unlikely and most unpretentious combination of players who didn’t have such high notions as many a progger – mostly non-classically trained and … Continue reading →

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RICKY GARDINER – Songs For The Electric

March 26, 2015

Ricky Gardiner Songs 2015 Back to prog begging, veteran six-stringer explores the endless possibilities of wonder. Plugging a guitar is a sensitive matter for – literally so, as he suffers from electrosensitivity – but it doesn’t stop the artist whose … Continue reading →

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ROCOCO – Losing Ground

March 22, 2015

Angel Air 2014 Fire still burning but the wildness is quenched for the ’70s pretenders’ resurrection. Harboring a QUEEN ambition and variety, ROCOCO didn’t have the chance to deliver on their promise but are fondly remembered by those burned by … Continue reading →

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