Sat'dy Barfly (BBC radio One In Concert, 26 January 1973 - CD2: BBC Sessions 1973)
Top Of The Hill
My Friend The Sun
Buffet Tea For Two
Children
Glove
Ready To Go
Burlesque
Holding The Compass
Rockin' Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu
Boom Bang (BBC radio One Top Gear Session, 22 May 1973)
Buffet Tea For Two
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Sweet Desiree
Review: Family's final studio album, It's Only a Movie, celebrated its 50th birthday in late 2023. To mark the occasion, Esoteric has offered up this remastered, expanded edition. Disc one boats the original album, an extended fusion of blues, psychedelic rock, string-laden progressive rock and Country & Western-influenced Americana, as well as a handful of single B-sides, alternate takes and early versions of LP cuts. Over on disc two, we're treated to a mixture of BBC 'in concert' recordings (where their roots in the British blues explosion of the late 1960s are far more evident) and performances captured for BBC Radio One's legendary 'Top Gear' programme (which did much in the 1960s to bring Beatles performances to the masses).
Review: An extensive jaunt through the earliest years of prog giants Genesis, with tracks culled from their debut From Genesis to Revelation - the band reportedly having been advised by producer Jonathan King to imitate The Bee Gees - and their breakthrough album, Nursery Cryme, figuring among the extensive tracklisting. The period is much loved by hardcore prog fans, and Peter Gabriel's idiosyncratic vocals remain era-defining, a far cry from the slcik pop crew they eventually evolved into. 'The Musical Box', included here, did however remain in the band's live set for several decades after, proof of its enduring nature as well as the special part it plays in the heart of the Genesis massive.
Review: Swedish multi-instrumentalist Kristoffer Gildenlow is a veteran of the nation's progressive hard rock and metal scene. His track record charts formative years with bands such as Pain Of Salvation, Neal Morse and Kayak, but more recent years have heard him move into increasingly solo, daimonic and personally-expressive directions. Empty is his latest masterpiece; a haunting album of loss, heartbreak, existentialism and grief, centring on the concept of walking wounded, whether in the abstract or concrete. Spoken word segments and softer downturns provide ample contrast, without which the albums more gushing moments, such as 'Down We Go', would not hit as hard.
My Guitar Is A Spaceship (bonus tracks - live In Edinburgh, 2024)
All Clocks Reset
Tiny Galaxies
Musica Per Aprirci La Mente, Musica Per Aprirci Il Cuore
Lunar Invocation
Choose Your Goddess
Review: Gong's Unending Ascending represents the third album from the current lineup, handpicked by Daevid Allen before his passing. Following Rejoice! I'm Dead! and The Universe Also Collapses, this release continues to explore the boundaries of psychedelic space rock while carving out its own identity. This album shifts away from the Canterbury sound and Daevid Allen's trademark whimsy, focusing instead on a spacey, progressive rock journey. With a runtime of less than 40 minutes, it maintains a brisk pace, offering a series of well-crafted tracks that blend modern influences with echoes of Gong's classic era. Tracks like 'Tiny Galaxies' and 'My Guitar Is A Spaceship' highlight the band's ability to merge catchy hooks with cosmic themes. 'All Clock's Reset' evokes the spirit of Gong's past while integrating new elements, and 'Choose Your Goddess' delivers a funky, riff-driven groove. The band's musicianship is commendable, and their dedication to continuing Gong's legacy is evident. Though the absence of a dynamic frontman leaves a slight void, the album's blend of innovation and homage to Gong's roots provides a compelling listen. Unending Ascending is a worthy continuation of their evolving legacy - even for the most discerning Gong fans.
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