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The first thing to get out of the way here is that this is not the Mark Robertson led band of the same name. While that band hails from the USA, this act is based in the UK.

This band has such an intriguing sound. They mix modern, more hard rocking things with classic prog elements and more.

This album is a set of piano solos. That makes it a little odd to classify. It’s not all classical music by any means, although that’s a definite reference point.

As I did with Calandra’s last disc, I’m putting this under “progressive rock.”

So, this is the newly remastered version of the second solo album from Robert Calvert.

This is not your parent’s progressive rock.

I really like this album a lot. It’s almost more mainstream AOR rock than it is progressive rock.

The mix of sounds on this CD is pretty impressive.

This new album from Gadi Caplan is quite a masterpiece. It’s probably going to wind up on my list of best albums of 2016.

This double disc set has some great live performances from Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band.

I’d have to say that this is probably mostly just for hardcore fans who have to own everything.

Fans of Captain Beyond (like myself) have had to live with the fact there were only three albums released.

The latest set from Franck Carducci should please progressive rock fans.

This new set from Franck Carducci is very strong. It leans toward hard rocking AOR sounds, but there is plenty of pure progressive rock built into it to please the prog heads.

This is such a great album. In fact, it’s one that might well make my “best of 2016” list.

I have previously reviewed three other albums from Alex Carpani. Two of them were contenders for my "best of" list the years they were released.

I have previously reviewed quite a few releases from Alex Carpani, yet I don't think I was prepared for this one.

This is an intriguing disc. It has some moments that are incredible.

Ryan Carraher is a jazz guitarist. This is his debut CD.

Colin Carter is probably best known as the lead singer in the progressive rock band Flash. This is his new solo album.

I have included this set under progressive rock. That's not a tight fit, but I think it's the right place for it.

There may only be three songs here, but when you figure that two of those songs make up over half an hour, this isn’t short on material.

I am a big fan of progressive rock, space rock and metal. Those three styles of music all play a role in the sonic tapestry produced by this group.

I can see some people arguing with this landing under progressive rock.

This is the second album from this artist I've reviewed. I loved the other one, and I think I like this one even more.

This new album from Cheer-Accident is hard to pin down in terms of style. I guess "experimental music" works well.

I am sure a lot of people will argue with this being put under the progressive rock heading. If you are looking for old-school 70s prog, you'll be disappointed.

I reviewed an earlier set from this act a couple issues ago. I liked that one a lot, and found it to be very inventive.

I have reviewed two other sets from this act. The first was most experimental, while the second landed into more full metal territory.

This EP consists of three songs. They are all instrumental and quite interesting.

This is an intriguing release. Apparently this act is a duo made up of a father and son, but there are a couple guests on the disc.

The concept here is intriguing. The songs here all started as Chords of Truth songs, falling into the folk heading.

This album is pretty amazing. It has a heavy, but decidedly prog sound.

I'm sure some people will argue with my landing this under prog rock. I really can't see it going anywhere else.

Chrome is one of those acts that aren't an obvious fit under progressive rock. That said, they have a real artsy edge to everything they do.

The mix of sounds here is intriguing.

The latest album from Cinema, this is a strong release. It's instrumental set.

This is a dramatic and ambitions album. In terms of entertainment value, it’s perhaps a bit lacking.

This is a long-lost gem of early progressive rock. I suppose it should be called proto-prog, but it definitely has some pure prog moments.

You might not have heard of Circus 2000 before. I know I hadn't.

Some might argue with landing this under progressive rock. Surely, it's on the AOR side of that equation.

This is a retro review of a disc from Citizen K. I reviewed the act's newest disc recently, making it a good idea to have a look at this double disc set.

Good luck labeling or categorizing this album. It clearly fits under progressive rock, at least as art rock.

I haven't followed the career of Stanley Clarke like I should have. I had his self-titled album on vinyl when I was in my teens.

I doubt you've ever heard a progressive rock album quite like this one. And, yes, I will clearly say that it's prog rock.

This album is kind of a combination of classical music, progressive rock and space rock, along with some fusion.

I’ve enjoyed the music of this act since the first time I heard them.

The latest album from the Aaron Clift Experiment, there is quite a wide range of music here. While it all falls under the general "progressive rock" heading, this references different sides of that sound at different points.

The year is literally just starting. Okay, that's not 100 percent truthful.

This is a trio consisting of cello, violin and drums.

Is this definitely progressive rock? No. The rock element is often missing here.

This act is an ambient project that started as an off-shoot of the band Poor Genetic Material. Just that connection would probably have landed this in the progressive rock section of Music Street Journal, but the music here qualifies on its own.

I really love the balance between old school jazz and fusion on this live set.

I always like Billy Cobham’s stuff.

This release is not progressive rock precisely. It is definitely progressive music.

Clark Colborn's latest release, Frank Made Me Do It, is ostensibly a loving homage to legendary composer and musician Frank Zappa, but is really much more.

Clark Colborn is a local guy for me. He is also a friend, and I've done PR for him in the past.

This is quite a cool set. It’s basically electronic music.

This new remastered version of a classic album features three bonus tracks. I have never heard the original before, so it's all new to me.

This is a new reissue of a classic album from the 1970s. The lineup here features Gary Moore on guitars, Don Airey on keyboards along with John Mole on bass and Jon Hiseman on drums.

This act from Ohio plays an intriguing blend of music. It definitely qualifies as progressive rock, but it's not the prog of old.

This is the third album from this band, but it's the first time I've heard (or even "heard of" them). I have to say that, after hearing this disc, I'm definitely interested in getting to know more of their music.

I've not heard of this act before, but apparently they have a cult following. This album was their debut, and it was released in 1971.

This EP consists of one epic piece divided into multiple movements. This is great progressive rock.

I remember when I reviewed the EP that made up the first part of this trilogy I was hoping for more music from this outfit. Well, here is the answer to that wish.

Whether this belongs under progressive rock or not probably ties into whether you think Synergy or Kraftwerk fit under prog. Personally, I do, but I could see people disagreeing with that.

The album L'Étérnité Immédiate II was an extremely limited release.

This album was released before in a very limited run.

The music here lands in the neighborhood of world music based folk prog. I like this set quite a bit.

This is a pretty fascinating set. It’s textural and atmospheric, but there is melody here.

The fusion is strong with this release. It's a powerhouse jazz styled disc with some exceptional instrumental work.

Dr, Space (Scott Heller) must be one of the busiest musicians on the planet - or perhaps more appropriately, in the galaxy.

I reviewed a previous single from this act. I landed that one under progressive rock as I thought

Here at Music Street Journal we've previously reviewed some music from this artist in the past. In that case Jean-Sebastien Cote was one member of a group, Crashride.

Jeff Cotton was formerly the guitarist for Captain Beefheart. If you know that, you'll have an idea of what kind of music you are going to get here.

When Steve Howe left Asia again a few years ago, Sam Coulson took over as the guitarist in that band.

This is an album made up of music played by two pianists. Now, you might think, "that doesn't sound like progressive rock to me."

This new set is quite an intriguing one. The music here is largely freeform and experimental.

I have reviewed this act in the past and always landed them under progressive rock. I'm going to do the same this time, but don't expect traditional prog rock here.

Crack the Sky is a progressive rock band, but their brand of prog is not what you might expect. This is quirky, hard-edged and unusual.

This is an interesting compilation from an interesting band. Crack the Sky's brand of progressive rock is unusual and intriguing.

Crack the Sky has a history of creating progressive rock. I have to say that without that I'm not sure I'd land this mostly acoustic set there.

This is the newest disc from Ben Craven, and it’s great.

This is a compilation disc featuring various single edits from Ben Craven. I'll bet you got that from the title, right?

This album is a case where less might very well be more. I would suggest that it would be a stronger release had the bonus tracks been left off the main CD.

This new album from Benjamin Croft is really strong. In fact, I think it's another that's likely to make my "Best of 2024" list.

The titular Cross is David Cross, probably best known for his work with King Crimson. The Quinn is Sean Quinn.

David Cross is probably best known for his work with King Crimson. He's done a lot more than that, though.

I heartily included this on my list of best albums of 2023. It is a beautiful sonic tapestry that encompasses classical music, progressive rock and jazz.

To many David Cross is probably best known for his tenure in King Crimson. The fact of the matter is, beyond that he's produced some pretty amazing and wide-reaching music.

You can always count on David Cross to deliver great music. This album is no exception.

Before I gave this disc a spin, I was expecting something very different than what it turned out to be. For some reason I thought this would be particularly mellow and restful music.

I'd consider this more art rock than progressive rock, but they both go under the same heading.

It should be noted that I previously reviewed music from this artist that was released under the name "Michael Cullen."

This is a compilation of music from a Danish progressive rock act that went by the name "Culpeper's Orchard." I really like this double disc set a lot.

This new album is perhaps not precisely a one-person creation, it's not far from it, though.

The latest album from Curved Air, this album includes several new songs along with some reworkings of several classic Curved Air pieces and a few covers.

This is a new re-mastered edition of a classic Curved Air disc. The music on this is a great mix of folk prog, psychedelia and more hard driving prog.

This new Curved Air remaster release is classy. The first disc has the original album in its remastered glory along with one bonus track.

This is a great new release. It includes a remastered version of the Phantasmagoria album along with some extra tracks. If that was all you got, it would be worth having.

This new reissue from Curved Air is exceptional. First you get the entire second album.

This live disc from Curved Air features some cool performances. There is an extended instrumental piece at the end.

There have been a number of great re-mastered versions of classic Curved Air albums coming from Esoteric in the last few years.

This is unusual and intriguing music. It's definitely not prog in any traditional sense, but it is decidedly art rock based.

This is the debut album from a band out of Chicago. While their blend of progressive rock has plenty of ties to things that have come before, their approach to it feels quite new and fresh.

This live set from The Cyberiam was recorded at ProgStock 2019.

I have reviewed quite a bit of stuff from this act in the past. This new album is a very strong entry in their catalog.

This is not traditional progressive rock. That's for certain. These guys don't even call their act progressive rock.

At first I thought about landing this under heavy metal. That's because I just listened to a few parts of a few songs.

This album is an instrumental set played on flugelhorn (Enrico Rava), double bass (William Parker) and drums (Andrew Cyrille).

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