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THE FLOWER KINGS - Back In The World Of Adventures (1995)
2007-12-05 16:57:00 Progressive Rock-Sweden "After shaking the prog rock world with his Prime Opera "The Flower King", Roine STOLT remarked a point of departure on the musical scene by putting together a band named after his first solo recording and pulling off the incredible release of "Back in the World of Adventures ".In the purest symphonic tradition, the sound of THE FLOWER KINGS has evidentially the YES, More About: The World
TEARS FOR FEARS - Songs From The Big Chair (1985)
2007-12-04 17:16:00 Rock/Synth Pop-United Kingdom O Tears for Fears é uma dupla de rock pop dos anos 80, formada por Roland Orzabal (voz e guitarra) e Curt Smith (voz e baixo). A música da dupla sempre foi criada por Orzabal, principal compositor, que se baseava nas teorias psicanalistas de Arthur Janov (Grito Primal), que deu origem ao nome do grupo.O grupo se destacou pela versatilidade de temas usados em suas More About: Songs , Chair
PROCOL HARUM - Procol Harum (1967)
2007-12-03 15:41:00 Proto-Prog-United Kingdom "PROCOL HARUM came out of the ashes from a band called the PARAMOUNTS that had its roots back in 59 (!!) and had split in early 66. Gary Brooker meet lyricist Keith Reid and began writing songs and by 1967, it became clear that they would need the help from their old colleagues from PARAMOUNTS days to form their new band to be called PROCOL HARUM. They developed a More About: Procol Harum
RICK WAKEMAN - The Seven Wonders of the World (1995)
2007-12-02 23:07:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "Wonderful! Instrumental except for the narration at the beginning of each piece describing the 7 ancient wonders of the world. This is in the same class as 70s works like Criminal Record or Six Wives only with a more modern sound. The arrangements chosen are so beautiful and each tune really has its own character. Some are soft and laid back and others powerful More About: World , Rick , Wonders , The World , Wonders of the World
THE MOODY BLUES - Go Now! (1965)
2007-12-02 02:18:00 Crossover Prog-United Kingdom "Like a lot of English R&B acts in the mid '60s, THE MOODY BLUES' first record featured different versions in the UK (where it was released as The Magnificent Moodies) and the US (re-named after their first big hit, Go Now). And like early records by THE KINKS and THE ROLLING STONES, this music featured plenty of covers interspersed with some original songs, all of More About: Blues , Moody , Moody Blues
SUPERTRAMP - Supertramp (1970)
2007-12-01 23:54:00 Crossover Prog-United Kingdom "I had to re-write completely this review and upgrade the rating of this album as I reheard it for the first time in over twenty years. I can't actually believe that I had forgotten (not heard) how good this debut actually is. I had a re-listen to their second album but that one stays crappy - so in my mind this one was probably also. When memory fails...... But i More About: Supertramp , Pert
PINK FLOYD - The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (1967)
2007-11-30 15:27:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "With the possible exception of Court of the Crimson King, the best debut album by any group in ANY genre. Maybe it was the acid, maybe its was the genius of Syd Barrett (and/or Roger Waters), maybe it was London in 1967. Whatever. Although comparatively "immature" next to their later work, Piper stands as a towering achievement in prog-rock, and remains among a More About: Pink , Pink Floyd , Dawn , Gates , Floyd
YES - Yes (1969)
2007-11-29 19:58:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "If I compare this first yes album to the first GENESIS, well, YES was quite in advance!! Just hear the complexity and refinement of those beautiful songs!! "I see you" is absolutely catchy! "Yesterday and Today" and "Sweetness" are tender ballads that cannot be forgotten! "Looking Around" with a beautiful organ sound. The guys jammed quite fast and well on "every
GENESIS - From Genesis To Revelation (1969)
2007-11-29 00:53:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "We're waiting for you. Come and join us now. We need you with us. Come and join us now!" - GENESIS “Where The Sour Turns To Sweet†"Yeah! It’s an encouraging lyrics. Whenever I facilitate a leadership / strategy workshop (hey, music has been in my blood since I was at fourth grade enjoying local bands like Koes Plus, Panbers, Golden Wing, The Rollies, etc. So I More About: Genesis , Revelation , Genes
KEITH EMERSON - Nighthawks (1981)
2007-11-27 01:34:00 Crossover Prog-United Kingdom "This is one of the most underrated record in the prog scene! We are in the presence of a very good RIO soundtrack movie punctuated with some accessible and catchy songs. Emerson uses a symphonic approach mixed with interesting RIO elements, a bit like Frank Zappa did with his "Orchestral favorites" album: the tracks are really progressive. The presence of a very More About: Keith
RICK WAKEMAN - Romance of the Victorian Age (1995)
2007-11-25 20:12:00 Progressive Rock United Kingdom "Another one of the quiet and gentle instrumental album, containing mostly piano music. Every other track is Adam's, like on the "Tapestries" album - the most obvious album to compare this one to. "Tapestries" is perhaps somewhat better, but not much. If you like "Tapestries" you'll like this one too. Esepcially the opening track is very good.review by Bjorn Olaf More About: Rick , Romance , Victorian
KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND - The Best Of (1999)
2007-11-25 01:38:00 Disco-USA "KC and the Sunshine Band is an American musical group. Founded in 1973, their style has included funk, R&B, and disco. Their most well known songs include the disco hits "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Give It Up", "Get Down Tonight" and "Please Don't Go".The group was formed by Richard Finch and Harry Wayne Casey ("KC"), a record store employee
PETER GABRIEL - Peter Gabriel Plays Live (1983)
2007-11-23 20:49:00 World Music-United Kingdom Peter Gabriel (13 de fevereiro de 1950, Chobham, Surrey, Inglaterra) é um músico do Reino Unido, um dos artistas representantes da World Music, assim como um dos seus principais incentivadores. Apesar disso, sua carreira está intimamente relacionada ao pop. Tornou-se famoso por ser o vocalista, flautista e lÃder da banda de rock progressivo Genesis, partindo More About: Live , Plays
RENATO RUSSO - Equilibrio Distante (1995)
2007-11-22 15:55:00 Pop Rock-Brazil Renato Russo, nome artÃstico de Renato Manfredini Júnior, (Rio de Janeiro, 27 de março de 1960 — Rio de Janeiro, 11 de outubro de 1996) foi um cantor, compositor e músico brasileiro, membro da banda Legião Urbana. É considerado um dos grandes compositores do rock brasileiro, tendo gravado ao lado de vários grandes nomes da música brasileira. Sua primeira banda
RAPHAEL RABELLO - Todos os Tons (1992)
2007-11-22 01:13:00 Bossa Nova-Brazil Nascido em uma famÃlia grande e musical, Raphael Rabello começou a tocar violão aos 12 anos, e em seguida formou o conjunto Os Carioquinhas, que tocava choro. Teve aulas com o lendário violonista Dino 7 Cordas, com quem gravaria um LP em 1991, e por algum tempo dedicou-se a esse instrumento, adotando o nome Rafael 7 Cordas. Considerado um virtuose do violão (de 6 e 7 cordas),
STRAWBS - Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios (1970)
2007-11-20 16:35:00 Prog Folk-United Kingdom "One of the better British progressive groups, The STRAWBS were a 60's folk and medieval band turned prog-rock with the help of Dave COUSINS (the heart and soul of this group) and Rick WAKEMAN "master of the keyboards". WAKEMAN is featured on the albums "Strawbs", "Dragonfly", "Just A Collection of...", and "From The Witchwood" before he joined YES. The line-up for the More About: Antiques
JETHRO TULL - Benefit (1970)
2007-11-20 01:03:00 Prog Folk-United Kingdom "This 1970 release, the band's third album, is the first of the early Tull recordings that, to my taste, merits a 5-star rating. By this time, the group's sound had jelled into what most fans would say typifies classic Tull: less blues-rooted than its (excellent) predecessor, with Anderson's unique flute and Martin Barre's hard-edged guitar to the fore. There's not a More About: Jethro Tull , Benefit
RICK WAKEMAN - The Private Collection (1995)
2007-11-18 11:45:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "This is a great collection of long lost and/or unreleased recordings like the only studio performance of "Battle" from "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" with original line-up and orchestra. Next rarity is a track from the "Journey" concert at the Royal Festival Hall ("The Pearl an Dean Piano Concerto"). Also four very nice previously unreleased solo-piano More About: Rick , Private
STIRPS IESSE-Canto Gregoriano - Missa de Angelis (1997)
2007-11-18 11:30:00 Canto Gregoriano-Italy "Il canto gregoriano è propriamente il canto cristiano in lingua latina che fu adottato dalla Chiesa d'Occidente, ma con tale termine ci si riferisce alla musica creata nel periodo che va dai primi anni di diffusione del Cristianesimo sino all'anno 1000 circa. Ad esso si contrapponeva il canto bizantino della Chiesa d'Oriente.Il nome deriva dal papa benedettino Gregorio
CHROMA KEY - Dead Air for Radios (1998)
2007-11-17 02:49:00 Psychedelic/Space Rock-USA "Kevin Moore's first Chroma Key projects sends a profound message to his fans that he's much more than the ex-keyboardist from Dream Theater. Sick of the style of substance all to common in prog-metal, Moore creates a bare bones, minimalist album, devoid of anything resembling a solo. This ambient space work stylistically sounds much like it's successor "You Go Now" More About: Dead
RICK WAKEMAN - Live On The Test (1994)
2007-11-04 14:58:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "This recording from a 1976 Old Grey Whistle Test is most of all a lot of fun, in addition to that you get a perfect Catherine Parr, a happy mamma journey excerpt with terrible vocals and wonderful keyboard playing, a good Merlin and Lancelot and last but not least; three great songs from the rare No Earthly Connection album. I heard this album (Live on the Test I More About: Rick , Live O
PIANO, THE MAGICIAN - Steinway to Heaven (2007)
2007-11-04 01:32:00 Classical-Multi National A mágica do SteinwayAos 150 anos de idade, a mais celebrada marca de piano do mundo é cultuada como uma jóia pelos músicos. Por Fábio Altman São raras as marcas que viraram sinônimo de um produto. Fotocópias? Xerox. Lâmina de barbear? Gillette. Piano ? Steinway, e não se fala em outra coisa há 150 anos. Mas atenção: nenhum Steinway (pronuncia-se stainuêi) é igual ao outro. More About: Heaven , Magician
AL STEWART - Year of the Cat (1976)
2007-11-03 03:04:00 Rock-Scotland "Al Stewart (born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, Glasgow, Scotland). He is best known for his 1976 single "Year of the Cat" and its 1978 follow-up "Time Passages" (both of which were produced by Alan Parsons).Stewart grew up in the coastal resort town of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. He moved to the United States in 1977 and recorded/produced most of his work in Los
AL JARREAU - Tenderness (1994)
2007-11-03 02:00:00 World Music-USA Alwyn Lopez Jarreau (nascido em 12 de março de 1940 em Milwaukee, Wisconsin), conhecido popularmente como Al Jarreau , é um cantor estadounidense. Versátil em seu estilo de cantar, Jarreau foi premiado seis vezes com o Grammy, sendo o único a vencer o prêmio em três categorias distintas: jazz, pop e R&B.Como filho de um vigário, começou a cantar em coro de igreja. Estudou no Ripon More About: Tender , Derne
ICEBERG - Coses Nostres (1976)
2007-11-02 02:36:00 Jazz Rock/Fusion-Spain "ICEBERG were one of Spain's top progressive fusion bands. They put out about 3 albums in the seventies before quiting. "Coses Nostres" is their second LP, and it featured the beginnings of a more jazz-fusion type of sound. At this point, the band's sound still featured a strong European symphonic influence, yet the guys also seemed interested in spicing things up a bit More About: Iceberg , Berg
STEVE HOWE - Homebrew (1996)
2007-11-02 02:19:00 Crossover Prog-United Kingdom "This CD presents us 17 previously unreleased picks from STEVE HOWE’s personal recording archives from the 70’s to 90’s. This makes the album quite unbalanced listening experience, but is probably an interesting album from serious fans of his work, which I am not though I respect his musical skills. “Sketches in the Sun†is a delightful and mantra-like opener, having More About: Steve , Homebrew , Howe
VAN HALEN - Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now (1993)
2007-11-01 01:35:00 Hard Rock-USA A famÃlia Van Hale n era uma famÃlia de músicos. O pai de Edward e Alex tocava clarinete, e os dois aprenderam a tocar piano (clássico) desde cedo. Mais tarde, resolveram trocar o instrumento por uma guitarra e uma bateria. O curioso é que Eddie tocava bateria e Alex, guitarra! Com o tempo, Alex se interessou pela bateria e logo estava tocando melhor que o irmão, que decidiu ir tocar More About: Live , Right Now
PAUL McCARTNEY - Ram (1971)
2007-10-31 02:30:00 United Kingdom-Rock Ram é o segundo álbum solo lançado pelo ex-beatle Paul McCartney em 1971. O álbum tem suas músicas escritas por Paul e sua mulher Linda McCartney, que naquele momento se tornou sua parceira musical, assim como John Lennon fez com Yoko Ono.Depois do lançamento de seu primeiro álbum solo e depois da separação dos Beatles em 1970 (o álbum chamado McCartney), ele e a mulher foram
THE BEATLES - Abbey Road (1969)
2007-10-30 01:33:00 United Kingdom-Rock Abbey Road é o 12° e penúltimo álbum dos Beatle s . Foi publicado em 26 de setembro de 1969, levando o mesmo nome de uma rua de Londres onde ficava o estúdio Abbey Road. Foi produzido e orquestrado por George Martin para a Apple Records.Apesar de ser o penúltimo álbum a ser lançado, foi o último a ser gravado, o último lançado seria o álbum Let It Be com músicas que foram More About: The Beatles
RICK WAKEMAN - Unleashing The Tethered One - The 1974 North American Tour (
More articles from this author:2007-10-29 02:18:00 Progressive Rock-United Kingdom "Although this is a unique recording, you should note two things - the quality is crap and it's a bootleg. It is a straight recording of the original vinyl bootleg and you get the sound of the run-in groove plus the break in the middle of "Journey" where you were supposed to turn the record over. If you must have this, I suggest you hunt down an original vinyl copy More About: Rick , American , North , Tour 1, 2, 3 |
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