The main claim to fame of this 1971 disc is the fact that it was Patrick Moraz' first band (at least in terms of first band with a release). The thing is, the music holds up really well as early progressive rock by itself.

I am always upfront about the fact that I am a Yes fanatic. They've been my favorite band for more than 45 years now.

The whole get a bunch of musicians together and record covers of an entire album thing is something I really like.

Animals is, without question, my favorite Pink Floyd album. it's actually pretty high up on my list of best albums of all-time, too.

This new set from the ever-changing group of musicians recording under the name "The Prog Collective" does feel a little darker than some of the rest of their music.

Robby Steinhardt was probably best known as the violinist for the band Kansas. He was certainly a unique individual in the prog rock scene of the day playing that instrument.

The Prog Collective releases compelling progressive rock album after album.

I generally like things like this where an album is created by taking the track list of a famous album and having different artists reproduce the songs.

I know a lot of people disregard these later Moody Blues albums. I happen to have a special attraction to them because Patrick Moraz is on them, bringing a Yes connection.

The Prog Collective always puts out interesting music. It's a project that has Billy Sherwood at its core.