Mark’s Quick Review: Oscillazioni Alchemico Kreative’s – Giordano Bruno
Multi-Instrumentalist Jerry Cutillo surrounded himself with a great band and gursts for a concept album about the first scientific martyr Giordano Bruno. This band which has been putting out albums since 1993 has really put together a solid album. Despite making and...
Mark’s Quick Review: Elizabeth the last’s – Elizabeth the last
As you may have noticed I am not always to keen on instrumentals, but this one caught my ear right away. There is drama immediately from the first measures of the first measures of Centralia. There are many layers to these songs which is performed primarily with André...
Mark’s Quick Review: Alizarin’s – Cast Zenith
Alizarin a west coast, 3 piece, guitar centric, instrumental band sent us their disk. This is typically not my thing and in some ways this album is not really made for me. I still liked it though there are great melodies here and not as much guitar virtuousness as...
Mark’s Quick Review: Hillward’s – System
This is my first Hillward ablum and their second album. This quintet is born from the ashes of Southern Cross. This heavy yet melodic album appeals to me and will appeal to a lot of listeners that like that sub genre of progressive rock. This album doesn't really have...
Mark’s Quick Review: The Pineapple Thief’s – Dissolution
The Pineapple Thief's Dissolution was highly anticipated by me. I have never seen them live only Bruce Soord solo. They might be my most sought after live act now. This album has added to their moody mystique and it contains great melodies and interesting but...
Mark’s Quick Review: Onysus’s – Dyosun: Between Two Worlds
This is a debut album from Onysus of Braga, Portugal. Great to see another young band from southern Europe putting out a quality prog album. This album sci-fi concept album tells of the story of the alien James and his visit to earth, but this is a world that would...
