I affix the fateful 5 stars to their chest!

 An absolute must-have album for RIO enthusiasts, and a sizzling experience for summer barbecues.

This review praises the 1975 live album by Samla Mammas Manna and Ron Geesin for its virtuosic, humorous, and kaleidoscopic prog rock style. The collaboration is described as complex yet accessible, blending diverse influences with a joyful and unpredictable performance. The recording captures the raw energy of a live concert, making it a must-have for RIO fans and a unique experience for adventurous listeners. Listen to this vibrant 1975 live performance and experience the playful virtuosity of Samla Mammas Manna and Ron Geesin today!

 Hellfire is a barrage of dissonant, contradictory, sarcastic, and contaminated musical material.

 Hellfire is the best record (so far) by Black Midi and certainly one of the most interesting releases of 2022.

Hellfire marks Black Midi's ambitious evolution from post-punk roots into a diverse, dense post-progressive soundscape. The album blends jazz, punk, ambient, and progressive elements in a fragmented yet compelling manner. Despite some structural fragmentation and occasionally overwhelming influences, the band pushes their sound boldly forward. Hellfire is praised as their best work to date, showcasing maturity and distinctiveness in composition and instrumentation. It challenges listeners but rewards them with a unique and energetic experience. Dive into Black Midi's Hellfire and experience the fiery evolution of post-progressive rock today!

 The album is extraordinary: the lyrics are often darkly comedic, talking about the alcohol and anxiety Viv lived with...

 What’s the height of irony for a comedian? Easy: to be afraid of the stage!

This review delves into Vivian Stanshall’s first solo album, Men Opening Umbrellas Ahead, highlighting its surreal lyrics, world music fusion, and the talented collaborators involved. It recounts Stanshall's unique artistic journey, his personal struggles, and his enduring humor despite adversity. Though the album was initially overlooked and soon out of print, reissues have revealed its brilliance. The review also touches on Stanshall's iconic Rawlinson End work and tragic death, emphasizing his creative legacy. Discover Vivian Stanshall's unique blend of humor and music—listen to Men Opening Umbrellas Ahead and explore his surreal artistic world!

 Compared to the friends of the Windmill scene, they certainly remain the noisiest.

 ...between brutally prog, mathematical rock, and deformed postism, they continue to speak over the clamor.

This review praises Black Midi's album Cavalcade for its intense fusion of brutal progressive rock, mathematical structures, and experimental post-punk elements. The band stands out as the noisiest act amid the Windmill scene, embracing repetition and alteration to create a disintegrating yet cohesive sound. References to diverse influences highlight Cavalcade's complexity and dark, psychedelic edge. Overall, it's a challenging but rewarding listen. Dive into the chaotic world of Black Midi's Cavalcade and experience a bold fusion of progressive and experimental rock today!

 His voice is the voice of a child who has been playing in Hell.

 This 'Different Every Time' could end up being a sort of artistic testament.

The review presents Robert Wyatt as a profoundly original artist whose career emerged from the fertile grounds of the Canterbury scene. 'Different Every Time' is an anthology chosen by Wyatt himself, reflecting his artistic journey and collaborations. While missing some key works, the album offers valuable insight, especially in the second disc featuring rare collaborations. Wyatt’s mix of jazz, psychedelia, and British humor shines throughout, culminating in a fitting artistic testament. Discover Robert Wyatt’s unique musical world through 'Different Every Time' – listen now and explore his timeless genius.

 A first problem arises: these are Americans. I’m bewildered and decide to explore further.

 It is a purely instrumental album that strongly winks at the convoluted and sophisticated scene typical of the Canterbury sound but also exudes warmth in the overall sound.

Iliad's 1976 album Distances is praised as a well-executed and imaginative instrumental work. Though labeled jazz rock, it leans toward Canterbury-inspired progressive rock with Mediterranean influences. The piano dominates, likely driven by Sandy Owen's skilled musicianship. The album’s vinyl-only US release makes it a rare find today. Explore Iliad's Distances and immerse yourself in vintage Canterbury-inspired jazz rock brilliance!

 A perfect wonky machinery, in this sense jazz, with a taste for iteration that might remind one of an electronic project based solely on the obsessive sampling of some early-century composer.

 The courage of solutions, combined with the follow-up... makes the album, despite being old, more representative of urban alienation than a new one.

Art Zoyd's 'Symphonie pour le jour où brûleront les cités' is an intricate work blending brutalist angles with sinuous curves. It combines electric bass with strings within a chamber music context, evoking urban alienation. The album reflects 1970s avant-garde jazz with expressive dissonance and modern structure, offering no easy answers but fresh listening experiences. Despite its age, it remains a relevant and atmospheric commentary on contemporary city life. Dive into Art Zoyd’s avant-garde masterpiece and experience the sounds of urban alienation and brutalist jazz.

 Oteme is a true chamber orchestra: Stefano Giannotti’s voice recites absurd and surreal texts and alternates with Emanuela Lari’s.

 In 'Il corpo nel sogno,' the intention to create refined, pataphysical music that is, at the same time, very communicative never fails.

Oteme's 'Il corpo nel sogno' is a unique blend of classical and popular music influences, merging avant-garde ideas with accessibility. Stefano Giannotti crafts 12 tracks balancing instrumental and vocal pieces, with surreal lyrics delivered by him and Emanuela Lari. The album appeals to fans of experimental and chamber music and offers communication often missing in similar genres. Minimal electronic interludes are less effective, yet the work remains recommendable for research and avant-garde music enthusiasts. Explore Oteme’s unique blend of avant-garde and accessible music—listen to 'Il corpo nel sogno' on Bandcamp today!

 "The chaos of the unknown is gone: so turn around and go home."

 "The greatest revolution is to accept ourselves for what we are, for better or worse, to do our best in the life we have created."

John Wesley’s eighth album, 'A Way You'll Never Be,' marks his most authentic and mature work to date. With strong guitar riffs, solid rhythm section support, and improved songwriting, the album balances rock and blues influences without sounding dated. Its themes explore identity, regrets, and acceptance, making it a profound and cohesive listening experience. Notable performances by Mark Prator and Sean Malone enhance its dynamic sound. Dive into John Wesley’s powerful and authentic album—listen now and experience rock and blues perfected.

 "The album is terribly boring, repetitive, and predictable, especially for those familiar with Coppola’s film."

 "The only consolation is the super luxury book-shaped packaging is very beautiful, and it will gather a lot of dust."

This review critiques PFM's 2006 album Dracula Opera Rock as a well-recorded but ultimately boring and predictable concept album. While the musicianship and vocal performances are solid, the album’s reliance on the familiar Dracula story and theatrical style make it less engaging for listeners. The reviewer suggests it appeals only to die-hard fans and notes the album’s lack of the classic progressive rock virtuosity. Discover PFM's ambitious Dracula Opera Rock—listen and decide if it's a prog rock gem or a boring concept.

 Listening to such sound quality, a clarity of instruments that allows you to distinguish every gesture, every musical intention, every fragment of note, is a rare and enjoyable thing.

 Here he unleashes dark and uncompromising metal, sometimes in line with Tool, pure magmatic lava with sharp arrows of Zeuhl, disjointed madness that refers to Zorn and Zappa.

This review praises Tigran Hamasyan's album Mockroot as a peak in his career, highlighting its exceptional sound quality and masterful fusion of genres. The album blends jazz, metal, experimental, and world music influences with a clarity that captures every musical detail. The reviewer emphasizes Hamasyan's evolution beyond jazz into darker, ambitious territories. The recommendation encourages listeners to explore this creative and uncompromising work. Dive into Tigran Hamasyan's Mockroot and experience this fearless fusion of jazz, metal, and world sounds today.

 "Dense swarms of obstinate oboes, buzzing clarinets, zigzagging sax; they fly free and incomprehensible and get entangled in gigantic webs of rhythmic improvisations."

 "Surrealist automatic writing that becomes sound, creating messy sketches on battered canvases; chaotic atelier of compulsive painters."

Henry Cow's Unrest is a complex and innovative progressive jazz album featuring dense, frenzied improvisations and surreal soundscapes. The music blends obscure jazz influences with chaotic rhythmic webs, creating an alluring and enigmatic listening experience. Its expressionist and experimental nature challenges traditional jazz norms, earning it a notable place in avant-garde music. Explore Henry Cow's Unrest and immerse yourself in an intense journey of progressive jazz and experimental soundscapes.

 The alchemy that binds such distant sounds at times is truly miraculous, probably thanks to the perfect balance between the group’s two souls.

 The experience is absolutely disorienting, perhaps comparable only to imagining King Crimson playing Latin music.

Pixvae’s eponymous debut album delivers an innovative interpretation of progressive rock by expertly combining jazzcore, math rock, and Colombian Latin sounds. Drawing from Lyon’s experimental music scene and inspired by acts like Ukandanz, the album balances two contrasting musical souls into a cohesive whole. The tracks evolve through layered crescendos and diverse structures, offering listeners a unique, engaging sonic experience. This album broadens the scope of progressive rock with freshness and natural flow. Discover Pixvae’s groundbreaking mix of jazzcore and Latin sounds—listen to their debut album now!

 "A work equivalent to 'Moon In June' by Soft Machine, that is, those miracles that rarely occur in today’s art scene."

 "The great step has been taken, the great gift for humanity given."

Henry Cow's 1975 album 'In Praise of Learning' stands as an avant-garde jazz rock milestone, merging political engagement with innovative musical forms. Featuring Dagmar Krause's haunting vocals, the album delivers complex, improvisational compositions with emotional depth. Its dark, challenging themes and superb craftsmanship position it as a unique and timeless masterpiece within the 1970s progressive and Rock in Opposition movements. Listen to Henry Cow’s groundbreaking album and experience one of the most unique avant-garde journeys in progressive rock history.

 Yugen proves to be one of the best entities in the global prog scene.

 The ensemble sounds like a true 'orchestra' where the interplay between all instruments is perfect.

Death By Water by Yugen continues their tradition of complex, avant-garde progressive rock infused with European prog and King Crimson influences. Despite its challenging nature, the album remains accessible and meaningful. Standout tracks showcase intricate rhythms, atmospheric moments, and expressive vocals, marking another artistic highlight in their discography. Discover Yugen's Death By Water—immerse yourself in this innovative prog journey today!

 An ascent towards a severe limbo where the sins of man and divine punishments are scrutinized.

 It’s not a human behind the instrument. It is a prophetic, mystical voice that insinuates itself within us.

Art Zoyd's Phase IV is a dark, symphonic journey into avant-garde music. It showcases the band's mastery in creating mystical, profound soundscapes. The album stands out as a milestone of radical, artistic independence in the French progressive and experimental scene. Highlights include the evocative tracks "Etat D'Urgence" and "La Nuit," which immerse the listener in a haunting, introspective experience. Phase IV affirms Art Zoyd’s role in transcending music trends with uncompromising creativity. Dive into the dark symphonic world of Art Zoyd's Phase IV and experience avant-garde music like never before!

 "Dance me this! The tracks travel on polyrhythms that are absurd."

 "Calculus brings us rhythmic devastation with continuous accelerations and decelerations automatically generated based on the variation of the diphonic singing improvisation of the Tuvan throatsingers."

Dance Me This is Frank Zappa’s 100th album, released posthumously, featuring intense experimental and avant-garde compositions dominated by Synclavier sounds and complex polyrhythms. The album continues his exploration of sonic innovation, blending influences like Tuvan throat singing and referencing his earlier works. It is recommended for dedicated fans familiar with Zappa’s challenging style rather than newcomers. The work marks a fitting and provocative finale to Zappa's legacy of experimentation. Dive into Frank Zappa's revolutionary Dance Me This and experience a bold avant-garde journey!

 "The group definitely shows they've reached a high level of cohesion and maturity."

 "'Come si diventa ciò che si era' is certainly an excellent album that confirms Homunculus Res' inspiration."

Homunculus Res stands out in the Italian prog scene by drawing inspiration from the Canterbury Sound and original groups like Picchio Dal Pozzo. Their album "Come si diventa ciò che si era" offers complex, jazzy instrumentals and notable guest performances while delivering a cohesive and mature sound. Some vocal monotony is noted but does not detract from the overall excellent quality of the music. The 18-minute track "Ospedale Civico" is highlighted as a showcase of the band's instrumental skill. Explore Homunculus Res' unique blend of Canterbury prog and Italian flair—listen now and experience their musical journey!

 Rod Stewart today is primarily a born-again Christian whose album is absolutely impure: smooth, glossy, sugary Middle Of The Road of extreme center.

 "Another Country" is a mediocre and in some respects even reprehensible album: conservatism with rose-colored glasses.

Danny The Kid delivers a thoughtful review of Rod Stewart's 2015 album Another Country, describing it as a glossy, sugary middle-of-the-road work filled with optimistic and religious themes. While some tracks like "Walking In The Sunshine" and the Irish-inspired title track stand out, much of the album feels excessive and overly sweet. It’s characterized as mediocre yet occasionally enjoyable, appealing largely to longtime fans of Stewart’s classic British style. The review finds the album conservative but with moments of lightness worth noting. Discover Rod Stewart's Another Country and explore its blend of sweetness and melody—listen now and decide for yourself!

 "Don’t you see all these colors, don’t you feel the aroma of life, doesn’t the desire for love, freedom, joy enter your bones too???"

 "There are people who play live with the dead skeletons, who take shamanic medicine songs and re-propose them in a 2015 psych key... Seriously: follow her."

The review vividly narrates an allegorical tale involving characters in the woods to reflect on Tau's WIRIKUTA EP. It highlights the album's psychedelic, shamanic feel and the joyful, colorful energy captured in its music. The author warmly endorses the record as a fresh take on psych sounds in 2015, encouraging listeners to follow the artist's unique journey. Dive into Tau's WIRIKUTA EP and experience a psychedelic journey like no other—listen now and feel the colors of sound!