The Aaron Clift Experiment – Outer Light, Inner Darkness
Following on from 2012’s ‘Lonely Hills’ was always going to be a big thing for this Texan band but, no need to worry, The Aaron Clift Experiment have returned with a rather excellent new release full of sophistication and depth and powerful, thoughtful songs that resonate deeply with you.
An album about duality, darkness and light and imbued with intricate compositions, complex arrangements and virtuosic performances, you will want this delight in your collection, trust me…..
Releases September 18th 2015
Full review to follow.
Stand out track – Kissed by the Sun
Hell, it is that new that there are no clips or videos and you can’t even pre-order it yet but keep your eyes peeled for the news as it arrives!
Here is a video from ‘Lonely Hills’ to keep you sated in the mean time…..
3RDegree – Ones & Zeros Volume 1
A progressive rock concept album about the singularity, futurist issues, ability enhancements, life prolonging and the Ultra A.I., sounds a bit deep doesn’t it? Don’t worry, this fine progressive rock band from New Jersey infuse it with excellent songwriting, delightful musical interludes and some power playing to deliver rather a sophisticated brew.
Like all good music, you will only get what you put in but, invest some serious quality time with this release and you will be well rewarded.
Releases on August 18th 2015
Full review to follow.
Stand out track – Life At Any Cost
Purchase Ones & Zeros Volume 1 from 10t Records
Check out ‘You’re Fooling Yourselves’ from the album ‘The Long Division’ :
Kinetic Element – Travelog
This Richmond, Virginia band’s follow up to 2009’s ‘Powered By Light’ has been described as ‘opulent ear candy’ and features 5 tracks of classic progressive rock that harks back to the 70’s. Superb musicianship featuring everything from jazz basslines, intricate guitar work and soaring keyboards combine with delightful vocals to deliver something that every prog fan will like.
Released 1st June 2015.
Full review to follow.
Stand out track – War Song
Built For The Future – Chasing Light
The debut album from this San Antonio, Texas band is quite a cornucopia of styles that works well across a diverse selection of songs. Classic progressive sounds combine with melodic songwriting to deliver music that really wants you to dig deeper and explore further.
Influenced by bands such as Spocks Beard, The Flower Kings and Porcupine Tree, the album ‘Chasing Light’ is the beginning a series of albums about a protaganist who is seeking to change life and worlds and find ‘light’.
Released July 28th 2015
Full review to follow.
Stand out track – The Great Escape
Buy Chasing Light from bandcamp
Blast from the past……
Shadowlight – Twilight Canvas
This intriguing band from St. Albans release ‘Twilight Canvas’ in 2012. a collection of unique songs that emotionally engage, but extend beyond generic rock song-writing; they combine driving metal guitar riffs and leads with delicate classical and acoustic instrumentation, peruse wide-ranging rhythmic experiments and boast layered harmony vocals with memorable hooks – all set against otherworldly, evocative atmospheres. A rich mix, showcasing great musicianship, but without wandering into abstraction.
Released 23rd October 2012.
Stand out track – Winter
Buy Twilight Canvas direct from the band