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I’ve Been Listening – Feb 10, 2025
Genesis, ‘Selling England by the Pound,’ 1973 Now as the river dissolves in seaSo Neptune has claimed another soulAnd so with gods and menThe sheep remain inside their penUntil the shepherd leads his flock awayThe sands of time were eroded bythe river of constant change It begins without any music, with Peter Gabriel’s voice asking…
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I’ve Been Listening – Jan 27, 2025
Camel, ‘Mirage,’ 1974 A masterpiece of progressive rock if ever there was one—Mirage stands as Camel’s first artistic pinnacle, transforming the promising foundation of their debut into something truly transcendent. From the punchy opening of Freefall to the sublime Lady Fantasy, this album delivers everything a discerning prog enthusiast could desire: musical ideas brimming with…
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The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #5-1
Previously,The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #25-21The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #20-16The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #15-11The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #10-6 5.Vampire Weekend, ‘Only God Was Above Us’ Vampire Weekend’s fifth studio album, Only God Was Above Us, marks a significant evolution in the…
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The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #10-6
Previously,The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #25-21The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #20-16The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #15-11 10.Cassandra Jenkins, ‘My Light, My Destroyer’ Cassandra Jenkins’ third studio album, My Light, My Destroyer, is a profound exploration of the dualities of existence, seamlessly blending themes of love, loss, and…
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The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #15-11
Previously,The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #25-21The Best 25 Albums of 2024: My Picks #20-16 15.Fontaines D.C., ‘Romance’ Fontaines D.C., the Dublin-based post-punk band that stormed onto the scene in 2019 with their electrifying debut album, has consistently captivated audiences with their raw energy and poignant explorations of life in and beyond Ireland….
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I’ve Been Listening – Jan 6, 2025
Yes, ‘Close to the Edge,’ 1972 If anyone asks me what progressive rock sounds like, Close to the Edge is THE definitive statement of this genre, and it’s a towering achievement that encapsulates the genre’s boundless ambition, technical mastery, and emotional depth. The album unfurls with its namesake opus—an 18-minute revelation that begins in nature’s…