”It could have made for a disconcerting experience, but her ethereal vocal presence binds it all together”: Myrkur’s Spine
Blend of genres results in a morbidly compelling work that can’t be contained by the ‘Viking’ tag
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“The rise of a fledgling group, but a collapse of an old one… A forensic timeline of how prog turned into punk”: Stewart Copeland’s Police Diaries
Memoir offers eyewitness view as Curved Air and Soft Machine members lived through a changing of the musical guard
“Not just an amorphous stream of swirly pothead trance rock… In fact, this album feels more focused than its predecessor:” Gong’s Unending Ascending
With the late Daevid Allen’s blessing, Kavus Torabi continues the 54-year-old band’s mission to music’s outer reaches
“A serene and soothing affair – a kaleidoscopic rush of instrumental escapism with nothing but good intentions”: Ozric Tentacles’ Lotus Unfolding
Ed Wynne demonstrates a new wave of inspiration and enthusiasm for his near-lifelong project
“Like the Velvet Underground playing an early Black Sabbath riff, but in the desert. At night… it’s bonkers. And it’s also rather beautiful”: Goat’s Medicine
Enigmatic Swedes up the ante after Oh Death, with more twisted multi-genre shapes
“There’s some good music, of course, but most of it was reshaped for expediency rather than for aesthetic reasons”: Yes compilation Yessingles
Selection was made to fit on an LP, but as the band have released 41 singles so far, it’s only part of the story
“Polished so slickly it denies the friction which draws your ears in… once that fine film of funk is discerned, it can’t be undiscerned”: Steely Dan’s Aja remastered
1977 album’s new vinyl version illustrates duo’s obsessive perfectionism - and producer Gary Katz’s patience
“Maverick in scope and enormous in scale… but it owes much of its sprawling nature to its contributors”: Steven Wilson’s The Harmony Codex
Modern prog’s great visionary throws away the stylistic rule book to deliver an enigmatic, luxurious post-pandemic masterwork
“It’s ostentatious and even maddening at times, but there’s no faulting the ambition”: XTC’s The Big Express
Neglected 80s progressive pop gem gets the Steven Wilson treatment
“Darkly beautiful, Floydian in nature… a wonderful listen if the stock of Prozac holds out”: Bruce Soord’s Luminescence
The Pineapple Thief leader’s third solo album feels autumnal and meditative
“A mature viewpoint without sounding remotely irrelevant or unwelcome”: Galahad’s The Long Goodbye
12th studio album tackles nuanced experience rather than youthful certainty - assisted by timeless songcraft
“His work with Gentle Giant surely seals his prog reputation”: Produced By Tony Visconti box set
73 personally curated tracks covers a huge range of genres from Ralph McTell to Thin Lizzy
“A remarkable legacy that’s celebrated in this impressive collection, warts and all”: Keith Emerson’s Variations
20-CD set offers deep dive into late maestro’s career, focusing mainly on his solo work
Tool at Power Trip: a mind-melting, triumphant showcase unlike anything else on stage this weekend
Tool capitalise on their unique status on the Power Trip festival bill in stunning style
“It could become a slow-burn grower like Yes’ Talk album”: Trevor Rabin’s Rio
His first vocal release since 1989 is the long overdue answer to fans’ prayers
Roger Waters’ Dark Side Of The Moon Redux: “Audacious, affecting, annoying, dull in places… certainly worth investigating”
Unnecessary? Maybe. But this stark reimagining of the biggest prog album ever possibly works better than it should
Muse's Manchester AO Arena show proves that whatever route their music may take, they'll always be one of the greatest live bands in all of music
Muse bring the hits, charm and a ton of showmanship to Manchester
“Imbued with otherness… steeped in drama and grandeur, but it feels tethered to a very specific point on the earth”: Haunt The Woods’ Ubiquity
Quartet’s second album shapeshifts among its folk, prog and alt rock influences
“Hearing each concert side by side demonstrates just how well rehearsed the presentation was, while allowing for individual improvisation”: Hawkwind’s Space Ritual 50th Anniversary Box Set
Complete with the previously unreleased third concert recording, 11-disc collection goes beyond the wildest dreams of even the most avid Hawkfan
