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 "Profondo Rosso launched Goblin to the top of the Italian charts with that uniquely particular, enigmatic, and fascinating single."

 "The album sold incredibly well, a million copies in the first year alone: the instrumental debut of an unknown band..."

Profondo Rosso marked Goblin's breakthrough with its unique blend of progressive rock and horror movie themes. The album features two distinct sides, combining Goblin's compositions and contributions from jazz musician Giorgio Gaslini. Its pioneering atmosphere, innovative rhythms, and memorable tracks made it a bestseller and a cornerstone of Italian prog music. The collaboration with Dario Argento resulted in some of the most chilling and iconic soundtrack moments of the 1970s. Discover the eerie brilliance of Goblin's Profondo Rosso—listen now and dive into a masterpiece of progressive rock and horror soundtrack history!

 "The legend of ELP begins with these six tracks, four of which will become classics both for the band and for progressive rock in general."

 "Take a Pebble hosts an extremely virtuosic piano and an acoustic guitar interlude in pianissimo, evoking the bucolic atmosphere of its title."

This review highlights Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1970 debut album as a landmark of progressive rock, marked by virtuosic musicianship and classical influences. It details the band's formation, key tracks like 'The Barbarian' and 'Lucky Man,' and praises their innovative blending of technique and emotion. The album's significance for the genre and the members' musicianship is emphasized, despite acknowledging the band's later decline. Explore Emerson, Lake & Palmer's groundbreaking debut and experience the roots of progressive rock mastery today!

 "A kind of 'Brian Eno meets Pat Metheny,' a sound full of keyboards, Lynn drums, fretless bass, and Steps Ahead-like inflections."

 "'On the Threshold of Liberty' lives up to its title, an ideal soundtrack for a Country freeing itself from oppression."

Mark Isham's Vapour Drawings is an exceptional album straddling ambient, jazz, electronic, and world music genres. The trumpet work draws inspiration from Miles Davis and Jon Hassell, creating a rich and dreamy soundscape. Highlights include 'On the Threshold of Liberty' and 'In the Blue Distance.' Despite not being widely known, this album is a hidden masterpiece well worth discovering. Discover the unique soundscape of Mark Isham’s Vapour Drawings—listen now and experience a masterpiece blending jazz, ambient, and electronic music.