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Univers Zéro - Clivages

The word "darkness" is often prominently mentioned in descriptions of the music of Univers Zéro, and there are certainly aspects of this newest release that fit that mold. However,...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2011-06-01)

Už Jsme Doma - Jeskyne (Caves)

Rhythm dominates Caves: polyrhythms, driving rhythms, natural rhythms. The music on Caves is a blend of influences and styles combined to create Už Jsme Doma’s unique...

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(Posted by Pam Thompson 2011-06-01)

Vacuum Tree Head - Thirteen!

Once one of the most prolific outfits around (when the band was based in San Jose, California, they put out no less than 10 CDs between ’93 and ’99), their output has slowed down...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2011-06-01)

Various Artists - Conversations: Keyboard and Chamber Music by John Bilotta and David Gaines

The subtitle of this recording is “Keyboard and Chamber Music by John Bilotta and David Gaines” – Bilotta and Gaines are not the performers here, that is handled by a varied cast...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2011-06-01)

Various Artists - Psychedelic Underground 11 - 15

Beginning with its first year of operations, Garden of Delights has released a yearly limited edition Psychedelic Underground sampler containing the best track from each of their 9...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 2011-06-01)

Various Artists - Romantic Warriors: A Progressive Music Saga

In the 70s, when prog rock was living its heyday, the term progressive rock was used to define two different genres. One was the RIO/Canterbury one, including Henry Cow, Univers Zero, and...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2011-06-01)

Volcano the Bear / La STPO - The Shy Volcanic Society at the Bear and Bird Parade

No, it’s not a collaboration between these two BLR mainstays, it’s a split realease with five VTB tracks and four by La STPO. Volcano the Bear take us on a journey to a farm — I...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2011-06-01)

World's End Girlfriend - Seven Idiots

Occupying a distinct netherworld where the realms of electronic music, avant garde, post-rock, and modern classical music intersect, World's End Girlfriend (the nom de musique of Katsuhiko...  » Read more
(Posted by Jon Davis 2011-06-01)

Wyatt / Atzmon / Stephen - ...For the Ghosts Within

Canterbury icon Robert Wyatt steps out of his comfort zone with acclaimed sax man Gilad Atzmon in an unusual collection of light orchestral covers of standards (and a few re-arranged Wyatt...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2011-06-01)

Xhol Caravan - Talking to My Soul

On the heels of releasing Electrip in the summer of 1969, the public TV station SWF offered to produce a show dedicated to Xhol Caravan, an offer they couldn’t refuse. So in 1970 SWF...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 2011-06-01)

Yeti Rain - III

Yeti Rain has evolved from a duo (Roger Ebner on sax and wind synth and William Kopecky on bass) into a trio with the addition of drummer Craig Walkner, who introduces himself about two and a half...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2011-06-01)

Yney - Micro Macro

Russian electronic musicians tend to be a bit different from German, British, and American artists. Yney is Russian for "hoarfrost," but their music is far from being cold, crystalline,...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 2011-06-01)

Yochk'o Seffer - Condor

That’s not a typo, this is a whopping three discs of essentially free-folk-jazz sax playing with varying levels of accompaniment, purely instrumental with the exception of one spoken poem on...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2011-06-01)

Yūgen - Iridule

This is the third Yūgen release, and the band continues to grow by leaps and bounds. This time out the composing duties went to guitarist Francesco Zago, who seems to be influenced by a...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2011-06-01)