Tag Archives: instrumental

T.A.P – Paradigms

December 19, 2023

Melodic Revolution 2023 Given a soundtrack, analog measure of aggressive behavior in people couldn’t be more arresting than in one international group’s grasp. As far as instrumental art-rock albums go, there’s a lot of ambition and a lot of big … Continue reading →

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JUDGE SMITH – Mr. Mckilowatts Dances

December 9, 2023

Judge Smith 2023 Light entertainment from a radio-friendly persona of honorable firebrand. Humor has always seemed to belong in Judge Smith’s creations, even though it wasn’t obvious during his stint with a certain ensemble the English musician helped establish back … Continue reading →

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GAYLE ELLETT & THE ELECTROMAGS – Friends

December 5, 2023

Peacock Sunrise 2023 Defying the “difficult sophomore album” formula with forceful fusion, Californian trio call on like-minded instrumentalists to rock the canyon. This Topanga collective may seem unfashionable in terms of work rate, delivering their second platter a little more … Continue reading →

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DAVID KOLLAR – Where Are They​.​.​.​? And Other Stories

December 1, 2023

Blue Lizard 2023 Purveyor of mind-boggling soundscapes streams his consciousness down memory lane. Given David Kollar’s work rate, one would assume any new album might come easily to him, yet what follows in the wake of 2022’s – the Slovakian … Continue reading →

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ERIK DAHL ENSEMBLE – Everyone’s Too Sad For Everything

November 25, 2023

Svalka 2023 Scandinavian masters of minimalistic storms delve into the strange sadness of the pandemic period. Aside from its celebrated pop music, Sweden left an indelible mark on the global music through death metal, so there’s no surprise in the … Continue reading →

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