REVIEW: TRANSATLANTIC – “The Absolute Universe [Forevermore]”
Like the majority of people on this planet, I was more than happy to see 2020 go away. Of course, so far, ‘21 isn’t looking a lot better. But one…
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Jonathon Rose
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Jonathon Rose is a full-time wrangler of small children, occasional writer, bibliophile, and a frequent unapologetic obsessor over progressive/experimental/avante garde music. He frankly dislikes much of the metal scene's endless coma inducing blast beats, repetitive riffs, and stereotypical lyrics.
DVD REVIEW: DEVIN TOWNSEND – “Order of Magnitude – Empath Live Vol. 1”
I’ve long believed that what separates an elite artist from just a very good one is their live performances. Sounding great in the studio is simply a matter of time…
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REVIEW: SÓLSTAFIR – “Endless Twilight Of Codependent Love”
There are many things that draw a listener to metal. For some, it’s the aggression, and brutality, others the FU attitude towards the establishment, and for many; reasons that have…
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REVIEW: CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX – “Ellengæst”
England’s Crippled Black Phoenix have been around for a while now, and though rarely falling into the metal category, their intense, heavy sound has long pulled fans to their side…
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DVD REVIEW: FLYING COLORS – “Third Stage: Live In London”
It’s been over a week now since I last reviewed an album with Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy in the band. And since that was too long a time, I’m…
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REVIEW: NEAL MORSE – “Sola Gratia”
If you were to make a short list of artists that Daniel Ek can’t make asinine comments about their output, Neal Morse will most surely be on the list. Even…
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REVIEW: PAIN OF SALVATION – “Panther”
Long one of the stalwarts and innovators of the prog metal community, Pain of Salvation are set to release a new album after their triumphant return to the genre in…
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REVIEW: TIM BOWNESS – “Late Night Laments”
English vocalist (and occasional synth player) Tim Bowness is primarily known as the vocalist and lyricist for no-man with Steven Wilson (who mixed this album). But he has released several…
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REVIEW: LONELY ROBOT – “Feelings Are Good”
Last year I discovered and reviewed the delightful prog rock/metal project Lonely Robot for the first time. Strong and lush in melodies and songwriting, this solo project by John Mitchell…
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REVIEW: FROST* – “Others” [EP]
If there’s anything going on in the world right now we can still be happy about, it’s that music is still being released, and we can still get some enjoyment…
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