This disc lands under progressive rock because it's essentially fusion, and we put that style there. I like this release a lot.

We have reviewed a couple releases from this act previously at Music Street Journal. This is the newest CD from this Chicago based band.

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

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 new disc features an intriguing sound. I could almost put this under heavy metal, but ultimately I think progressive rock is the right place for it to go.

The music of this act is described as being based on science and mathematics without being math rock.

This new live album continues the trend of quality stuff from Djabe. Their music generally tends to land in the fusion zone, sometimes with healthy helpings of world music.

When it comes to Dr. Space and his band Øresund Space Collective (or any of his other projects), you know you will get space music at least to some degree no matter the release.

Doctors of Space is Dr. Space (Øresund Space Collective, Black Moon Circle and more) on synthesizer with Dr Martin Weaver (Wicked Lady, Dark) handling drums, bass and guitars.

This is quite an intriguing set. While from a "describing each track" point of view, some of this sound pretty similar,

You can always count on Echo Us to deliver classy progressive rock. This album is no exception.

This band is really intriguing. The sound is often dark and moody.

It seems that albums of covers were really popular a few years ago.

As you probably already figured out, this is an album exclusively featuring piano.

I've been reviewing quite a few releases featuring Satoko Fujii lately. Her piano work is always inventive and unique.

I always dig Galactic Cowboy Orchestra albums. This is no exception.

I've reviewed several releases from Bob Holz in the past. We land him under progressive rock at Music Street Journal largely because there is a lot of fusion in the mix.

I previously reviewed another set from this act. I liked that one a lot, something that this one shares.

Perhaps Laura Meade is best known as the lead singer in the progressive rock band Izz, but I previously reviewed one of her solo releases, and this is her latest.

This is an unusual release. It's also an unusual entry in the Omenopus catalog. I would not consider it one of my favorites of their stuff, but it does have its charms.

Mick Paul is probably best known for his work as part of David Cross' band. This is his new solo disc.

The CD cover to this describes it as "remixed, remastered, partly rerecorded." I have not heard the original version of this album, so I can't compare the two.

This new release from Procol Harum is essentially a single or an EP, depending on how you look at it. It has two songs with a radio edit of the first one taking up the third slot on the CD.

I landed this under progressive rock, but I can see people arguing with that. First off, let me say that it's more AOR prog or even prog pop than pure progressive rock.

Before I got this set Rare Bird was an early prog band that I had heard of, but never actually heard. This classy six-CD box set gathers up their entire catalog in one handy collection.

The Residents are the kind of act that by definition won't appeal to everyone. I happen to like them quite a bit.

This is quite a cool release. I should mention that I play bass (well, not as often as I should these days, so maybe I should say "played").

I have reviewed quite a bit of music from Spirits Burning, in various configurations.

This new version of Al Stewart's classic Year of the Cat album is all class. The first disc features the original album remixed from the original master tapes by Alan Parsons.

The last album from Styx, The Mission, was my pick for best album of the year when it came out. I would argue that the disc might be the best disc the band ever did.

The brand of progressive rock on offer here is so intriguing and unique. There are things that call to mind references to other acts, but as a whole, it's so fresh and original.

This is an unusual and unique release. It's very freeform. It's all done by one musician.

I reviewed a previous set from this Chicago act. In that review I mentioned that the music was unusual, and even a little odd, but yet compelling.

Stephan Thelen is no stranger to Music Street Journal. We've covered him with his band Sonar, but I also reviewed the first Fractal Guitar 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 have to admit that I didn't keep up with this band over the years. They are still around, though.

I have to say that I was never a big fan of Dio's solo work when he was huge in the 1980s. I realize now that was a mistake, and have been playing catch up.

This is a strong album. Not everything here fits tightly under heavy metal, but I think enough of it does to land this under that heading.

I have never really been a big WASP fan. However, this album has always been one I liked a lot.

I have to admit right out of the gate that I am not the target audience for this release. The fact that it works as well as it does for me is really testament to the fact that it's strong.

The music on this album is so strong. It sits in a very timeless and classic rock motif. This is the kind of thing that would have been huge in the 1970s.

This set features a blend of music that's often set within a folk rock zone. That said, there are things like T-Rex's brand of glam, hints of things like The Doors and even Tom Petty in the mix at various points.

This is an intriguing set. The music here lands along the lines of world music, but it's a bit more eclectic than that.

This is an intriguing, if uneven, set. There is an artsy quality to a lot of it.

Cactus is a band with a long and rich history. They are really the stuff of legend.

This is a three-song EP that is of the mellower, roots music based variety.

This is an intriguing disc that never fails to entertain. It has some great songwriting with solid hooks.

Anthony Garcia is a very talented person, and this release is really strong. Garcia plays guitar, sings and is a classically trained pianist.

This album is quite an intriguing one.

I have been a fan of this band since I first heard "Three Little Pigs" all those years ago. In those days they went by the name "Green Jello," and you can still hear them referred as such on some of these songs.

I reviewed a previous set from Matthew Austin Hunt. This one is stronger than that disc.

There are some moments of sheer brilliance on this release. I have to say that I think this might be a case where less could be more.

I like this set a lot. While there is quite a bit of range here, it all somehow fits together.

There is a certain type of female vocal paired with piano sound that has become almost a cliché in recent years. The field of such performers is definitely crowded.

There is a modern school of music that features dreamy textures, subdued female vocals and moody vibes.

The latest from The Livesays, this pretty much what I expect from them, well-done mainstream rock. It's catchy and yet meaty.

If you dig singer-songwriter styled music that reaches into things like country, folk and alternative rock for its concepts, you will enjoy this album.

There is not a weak song here. However, this set would probably be a case where less is more.

I have never heard of this Madison, Wisconsin band before. Well, I am definitely glad they are on my radar now.

I've reviewed quite a few releases from Chris Murphy over the years. You can always count on him for quality.

If you dig classy mainstream Americana based music, you'll find plenty to like here.

This collection has some real strong points.

I have been a big fan of Sweet as long as I can remember.

I've been a fan of Robin Trower for years. His Bridge of Sighs album is still a frequent visitor to my turntable to this day.

I have heard arguments that say that the 1970s were the decade with the best music. Like any decade, they had a lot of garbage music

The brilliant Royal Tea album that came from Joe Bonamassa last year was a victim of bad timing.

Kiss have released so many concert videos that you have to be a true aficionado of the group to really get a handle on what you may have and what is a new.

In 2006 The Rolling Stones played a free concert on Copacabana Beach, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Interview with Laura Meade from 2021

I was really excited for this show since I have only seen Cheap Trick a couple of times years ago,

In the interest of full disclosure, there are some things I need to get out of the way before getting into this review. First, over the last year or so, I've gotten to know Tim Cundle over the internet.