This newest album from Leon Alvarado has similarities with the other discs of his I've reviewed, but it's also quite different.

This instrumental album features experimental music that has a lot in common with modern King Crimson. The group includes two touch guitar players, a keyboardist and a drummer.

When I reviewed the previous set from Ape Shifter, given the change from first to second, I wondered what the next one would be like. Well, now I have my answer.

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

While musically, not everything here is a slam dunk under progressive rock, this is billed as progressive pop rock. Additionally, there are some guests who have some serious prog pedigrees.

I previously reviewed another set from this act and liked it quite a bit. I think this is the better album of the two.

Shining light on a more obscure prog act, this was the only album released by Fantasy. Well, that's true of the time when they were an active act.

While I prefer the previous Peter Gabriel album to this one, there is plenty to like here.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I got this. Well, I have to tell you that this blend of classic prog with more modern angles including punky things, alternative rock and more definitely delivers.

The debut release from Kayak, the brand of progressive rock delivered here was both unique and also reminiscent of some of the greats

Mike Keneally is one of the most unique and interesting musicians out there.

A lot of times these jazz releases are not tight fits under progressive rock, but manage to be squeezed in. Such is the case here.

The music here is quite unique and intriguing. It seems to walk a line between classical, jazz and prog rock zones.

I think many consider this an Electric Light Orchestra album. I'm among that crowd.

This German act is described as progressive rock. While I wouldn't disagree with that, don't come into this expecting rapid changes and powerhouse virtuosity.

This is apparently a concept album about depression and specifically suicidal ideations. That's a topic that's of particular interest to me, so this has a real importance from that point of view.

This album was originally released in 2007, It was a compilation of pieces of music recorded for two British TV shows, "Survival" and "Natural World."

This release from 1969 was very much a masterwork of proto-prog.

This certainly is a great set.

This instrumental set is intriguing and powerful. It's got plenty of King Crimson-like sound built into it, but there are also hints of space music, fusion, jam band stuff and more here.

On the one hand, this is a jazz album. On the other it is often insane and experimental.

This is one that I probably should have landed under non-prog as a pure jazz release. All of it fits under that category.

To some degree, you know what you are getting when you see the name "Todd Rundgren." The man's music is almost a flavor all its own.

Stephan Thelen music is always high quality. It's also always interesting. I think this might be my favorite release from him, though.

Much like the previous edition of this series, this double disc collection gathers up some great German prog music.

I saw the name of this artist and immediately thought of Camper Van Beethoven because I am such a big fan of that band.

This new album from Rick Wakeman is considered a concept album. That's because he considers it a gallery of art work, but represented as music.

I really love this album so much. I know a lot of people call this heavy metal, and that is absolutely valid,

This Norwegian progressive rock act is so interesting. Their music is heavily rooted in classic prog, but it's also modern.

This Frank Zappa disc has some trademark sounds. I think the side long "Greggary Peccary" has quite a bit in common with the "...Yellow Snow..." suite from Apostrophe.  

Mike Campese is probably best known for his guitar work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He's definitely a talented shred guitarist, as this new solo album shows.

This band is based out of Colorado, but there music often feels out of this world.

This album might not be the tightest fit under heavy metal. It definitely has a lot of metal in the mix, though.

This 1996 release (just getting reissued) was the final studio album for the initial run of Xentrix. It seems heavier and more nu-metal in some ways to me.

There is a dark, almost spooky vibe to much of this music. This is heavily roots based.

This album has such an interesting mix of sounds. There is a lot of psychedelic and dream pop stuff here.

I previously reviewed another disc from Jack Barksdale, but this is his 2022 release. Barksdale is a prodigy (my label, not something I've read).

There is almost a dichotomy to this album. Some retro instrumental sounds dominate the set musically.

This collection gathers up all commercial recordings by Bill Carter and releases them on two CDs.

To a large degree you know what you are going to get with The fundaMentals.

This EP features some particularly well-written and performed songs. It lands in the alternative rock zone, but there is a decent range within that overall label here.

There is something to be said for shorter releases. They allow you to get in, get out and make a statement without a lot of filler.

As strong as this release is, and it is strong, I think I prefer the previous album I reviewed from Lynne Hanson to this one.

This is a collection of songs from Humble Pie that was recorded between 1974 and 1976. It features the lineup of Steve Marriott, Greg Ridley and Clem Clempson.

This release is an interesting one. It features some recently discovered recordings from jazz singer Sheila Jordan.

This new collection of music from Johnny Kidd is quite strong. To my ears these guys are among the better (and perhaps most forward leaning) of their early rock and roll contemporaries.

This EP has a fairly wide sonic palette. We get country music, rock, pop folk and more as reference points.

There is a fairly wide range of sounds here from roots music to jazz, alternative and more. It's all delivered with a maturity and proficiency that is admirable.

Folk music and other mellower sounds are on the menu here. This is an effective set that never feels redundant or tired.

I have seen this act listed as a punk rock band. I don't see that fitting based on this album.

This music on this EP is largely folk based, but it also has a leaning toward sort rock and on one song country. This sort of music often feels under-produced a little amateurish from others

This EP features a nice blend of sounds. Country, folk, pop rock and more are heard here.

There is a dichotomy to this. The music has a real old school rock vibe to it.

Said to be the final album from punk rockers U.K. Subs, this set has some strong music.

This new collection is about Easter and spring music. The songs here range from 1932 to 1962.

This 10-inch vinyl record has some intriguing music. It's a nice blend of sounds.

Featuring songs originally released on United Artists Records, this collection is heavy on early rock and roll.

This is said to be the final album from The Vibrators. If it is, it's definitely a worthy close to their career.

This is an album with a dual identity. On the one hand, there is a lot of old-school rock sound along with roots music built into its core.

The songs here have an indie rock vibe to them. At times they lean more toward punk.

I remember back in the old days when a lot of the best metal coming out was on these small underground labels, often unknown except for the hardcore real metal fans.

I have to admit that I'm not all that familiar with Big Big Train. They have so many hardcore fans in the progressive rock community.

The Great Kat is a bit of a mystery to me, and a study in contrasts. I've previously reviewed another of her videos.

Here I'm taking a look back at the remastered version of Pink Floyd's live video Pulse. This comes on two DVDs.

I have to admit that I'm a big fan of The Residents. That said, I don't think I ever fully understand what they are doing.

I have to say that it's a great time to be a Rolling Stones fan. It seems that there has been no shortage of killer Stones live shows coming out for home video. 

This documentary is the kind of thing that's not easy to do justice to in a short review. That's because the scope of the film is actually very wide

I like to think that as connoisseurs of much the same cultural material, those of us in the US are not that different from the people of England. The truth is, though, there are a lot of differences.

One thing you can always count on from the Residents is that they are unconventional. I am a big fan of the band.

This is a massive book, running well over 650 pages. It's also such a cool book that it warranted one of our Music Street Journal bonus videos.