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 One of the best albums of the year, endowed with a brilliant melody and a truly positive energy.

 The album is perfectly suspended between classic prog and neo-prog in an original mix that does not at all feel obsolete.

Pendragon’s Love Over Fear marks a welcomed return to their melodic neo-progressive roots while integrating subtle 70s and Celtic influences. The album combines bright keyboards with acoustic passages and occasional modern guitar tones. The vibrant cover art reflects the overall positive and luminous atmosphere. With a dynamic performance from new drummer Jan-Vincent Velazco and skillful reprises throughout, the album is considered one of the best of 2020. Discover Pendragon's Love Over Fear and immerse yourself in a vibrant neo-prog journey blending classic charm with modern energy!

 It’s their best album, almost as if these ten years of hiatus were intentional in order to come back in a grand way.

 This time we are in the presence of small indie-prog gems, perfectly balancing between prog, alternative, and psychedelia.

Pure Reason Revolution’s Eupnea marks a strong return after a long hiatus, delivering a blend of psychedelic indie and progressive rock reminiscent of their early work. The album balances short, accessible songs with longer, more complex tracks, showcasing the band's matured creativity. Although not fully traditional prog rock, Eupnea effectively captures a hybrid sound, drawing comparisons to Muse and Porcupine Tree. The unique album art and thoughtful tracklist contribute to its standout character. Overall, it's considered their best work and a needed comeback. Discover Pure Reason Revolution's Eupnea — dive into their enchanting blend of prog and indie rock today!

 "Conception as we left them, elegant, melancholic, just edgy enough, intelligent in solutions."

 "The long-awaited return has occurred... Conception had and still have a lot to say."

Conception's fifth album, 'State of Deception,' arrives 23 years after their last full release, maintaining the band’s signature elegant and melancholic sound. The album balances nostalgia and new elements but slightly lacks the magic of their earliest works. Standout tracks display the band's musical maturity, especially vocals by Roy Khan and guitar work by Tore Østby. While not overly powerful, the album appeals strongly to longtime fans anticipating their return. Discover Conception’s elegant prog-metal revival—listen to 'State of Deception' today and experience their timeless sound.

 "Kula World was ultimately a masterpiece of rare beauty, colorful, psychedelic, hypnotic, enigmatic, and annoying."

 It developed a sense of orientation, position, perspective, and three-dimensionality, as well as psychologically an attitude to see reality from different positions.

Kula World is a challenging and innovative 3D puzzle game for PlayStation, known for its complex mechanics and vibrant, psychedelic visuals. Players control a beach ball navigating intricate suspended block mazes under time constraints, requiring spatial thinking and patience. The game’s music and colorful design create a hypnotic atmosphere, making it memorable despite its difficulty. It remains a rare and noteworthy classic praised for its mind-sharpening gameplay and creative elements. Dive into Kula World’s hypnotic puzzles and vibrant worlds—challenge your mind and relive a retro classic today!

 This game was essentially a mix between a rudimentary soccer game, comedy, fighting, and fantasy.

 The goalkeeper sometimes seemed straight out of a Fantozzi movie, you couldn’t tell if he was clueless or pretending.

Adidas Power Soccer, a 1998 PlayStation game, is remembered for its surreal and robotic player movements and comedic, unrealistic gameplay. Rather than a true soccer simulator, it felt like a mix of soccer, fighting, and fantasy, offering both frustration and nostalgia. Despite its flaws and odd physics, the game holds a special place for the reviewer due to fond memories playing with family. Compared to more realistic peers like FIFA 98, it stands out for its quirky charm. Dive into the chaotic fun of Adidas Power Soccer and relive a truly unique retro soccer experience!

 Myrath partially destroyed the perfect mix they had created to immediately propose something very light and accessible.

 The latest Myrath seems really like a sort of neo-melodic Arab music with just some distorted guitars in the background, not really the oriental metal they would like us to believe.

Myrath's album Shehili continues to blend progressive/power metal with North African and Middle Eastern folk elements. However, the album leans toward a softer, more orchestral sound than past releases, disappointing fans hoping for heavier metal. The reviewer appreciates the band's unique style but critiques the radical shift away from the powerful metal mix that defined their earlier success. Shehili offers positive energy and authenticity but may feel more like melodic Arabic music than metal at times. Discover Myrath’s unique blend of Arabic folk and metal—listen to Shehili today and decide if this softer style speaks to you.

 Perhaps the most solid and mature album by the Swedish band, which seems to have understood what it really wants and found the squaring of the circle.

 'Waiting for Miracles' flows very well despite its 84-minute duration, avoiding the heavy feeling typical of their previous double albums.

The review reflects a long-time prog fan's journey through The Flower Kings' music, highlighting their classic 70s-inspired style and tendency towards grandeur. 'Waiting For Miracles' is praised for its more controlled length and refined melodies, avoiding previous excesses and showcasing a delicate yet vibrant sound. The album is seen as a mature, appealing effort that balances traditional prog rock roots with modern touches. Dive into 'Waiting For Miracles' and experience The Flower Kings' refined prog-rock mastery today!

 "Out of six tracks only two are really developed as they should."

 "Vanden Plas would do well to change something and even do so in a somewhat drastic way."

The Ghost Xperiment Awakening by Vanden Plas continues the band’s established progressive metal style with six long tracks. While the album showcases skillful musicianship, the first half feels uninspired and repetitive, falling short of genre expectations. The stronger second half offers more dynamic, well-developed compositions. Overall, the album is competent but signals a creative plateau, calling for future innovation. Discover if Vanden Plas’ latest prog metal album lives up to expectations—listen to The Ghost Xperiment Awakening now!

 IQ has taken the habit of exaggerating, of doing things on a grand scale.

 'Resistance' can only satisfy neo-prog lovers.

IQ’s eleventh album 'Resistance' is a successful double album blending dark, space-themed experimental sounds with classic neo-prog elements. The first disc offers alien, atmospheric soundscapes, while the second focuses on melodic, dynamic compositions. The album maintains a cohesive mood influenced by science fiction and highlights the band’s continued growth and maturity after nearly 40 years. 'Resistance' is highly recommended for fans of atmospheric and complex progressive rock. Dive into IQ’s ‘Resistance’ and experience an epic journey through spacey neo-prog and melodic progressive rock!

 Coldplay prove when you least expect it that they are capable of surprising, of having a more serious and dark side that doesn’t exactly align with mainstream rules.

 Everyday Life is not a trendy album, it’s an album that contradicts anyone who thought Coldplay was only about chasing easy success.

Coldplay’s Everyday Life is a surprising and ambitious double album that defies mainstream pop conventions by exploring folk, gospel, blues, and world music. With a mostly acoustic and delicate approach, the band condenses creativity into short tracks that push musical boundaries. The album reflects a sincere artistic expression over commercial success. Notably, Coldplay forego stadium tours to prioritize environmental responsibility, underscoring their integrity. Discover Coldplay’s bold new direction in Everyday Life—listen now and explore a fresh, experimental side of one of pop’s biggest bands.