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Lito Vitale - Sobre Miedos, Creencias y Supersticiones

After MIA, Lito Vitale launched his solo career with Sobre Miedos, Creencias y Supersticiones, an ambitious album of powerful symphonic rock. Here, Lito plays just about everything: piano,...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Madoromi - Live Vol. 4

The highly respected group Bi Kyo Ran was formed in 1974 by guitarist Kunio Suma. It was said that Bi Kyo Ran's early material resembled King Crimson, despite the fact that Suma had yet to hear...

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(Posted by Mike Ezzo 1996-03-01)

Magical Power Mako - Music from Heaven, Trance Resonance & Lo Pop Diamonds

Mako seems to delight in perpetrating an image of mystery and enigma. With a history going back to 1975, and a load of albums, he never seems to settle into a singular style. However, along the way...

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(Posted by Mike Ezzo 1996-03-01)

Magma - Kronicas

Not to be confused with the Kobaian ensemble led by Christian Vander, of course, this Magma was a symphonic progressive band borne out of the same Argentine music underground that produced MIA and...  » Read more
(Posted by Mike Ohman 1996-03-01)

Mathematicians - Irrational Numbers

Appropriately named, this all-instrumental outfit from Indianapolis plays a driving rock-fusion that is at once complex, energized, and accessible. The lineup varies from track to track, but...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Maximum Indifference - Maximum Indifference

You may recall our review of their most recent live demo a few issues back, so we welcome this CD release. Maximum Indifference is an instrumental trio of guitars+synths, bass+synths, and drums...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Michael P. Dawson - Brandnewbug Concertos

An interesting album indeed. Dawson is a Bay Area composer who originally released an earlier version of this (subtitled "Papa's Got a Brand New Bug") on cassette at the end of 1994....

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Michel Ettori - Higher Life

Some may remember Ettori's name from the lineup of the late 70s Magma spinoff Weidorje, he was the band's guitarist. He also appeared on follow-up albums by Jean-Philippe Goude and Patrick...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Miriodor - Jongleries Élastiques

For their fourth album (fifth if you count the cassette that came out between the first and second), Miriodor has again pulled out a long list of surprises. Their sound is rooted in the chamber...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Miriodor - Jongleries Élastiques

Anyone who's at all familiar with Miriodor will be immediately struck by the changes in this French-Canadian band. Where's all the synth, where's all the soprano sax melodies? The...

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(Posted by Dan Casey 1996-03-01)

Miriodor - Jongleries Élastiques

It has often been said that in music, the rests are just as important as the notes. Well, apparently this message never got through to Miriodor. Once they get rolling, they don't stop until the...

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(Posted by Mike Grimes 1996-03-01)

Moonloonies - Detonator

The Moonloonies are the latest from Mystic Stones' arsenal of neo-psych electronic bands. Essentially the duo of Crum and Cozmo, the creators of the neo-psych band Shockhead, they deliver...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 1996-03-01)

Mr. Bungle - Disco Volante

Mr Bungle? In Exposé? Aren't they the group the lead singer from Faith No More is in? Yes this is Mr. Bungle, a group radically changed from their debut several years ago and a...

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(Posted by Mike McLatchey 1996-03-01)

National Health - D.S. al Coda

After passing away in May of 1981, Alan Gowen's last band National Health went on to record this, their third album, comprised entirely of material Alan had put to paper but never recorded. The...

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(Posted by Dan Casey 1996-03-01)

Network (Conglomerate) - Precisely the Opposite of What We Now Know to Be True

This heavily Miles Davis influenced band effort is like a an extended jam between Terje Rypdal (adding in some ethereal, Bill Frisell-ish overtones) and Group 87. Or more likely a direct comparison...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 1996-03-01)

Nick Riff - Cloak of Immortality

Cleveland's Nick Riff should be a familiar name to followers of the neo- psychedelic scene, from his original band The Attitude's 1986 five-song EP, to his earlier releases (Heart of...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Nik Turner - Past or Future?

Hawkwind fans listen up! This is the live document from last summer’s “Space Ritual” tour. Saxophonist, vocalist and founding Hawkwind member Turner is joined by other Hawk-alumni Simon House...  » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Nuova Era - Il Passo del Soldato

Nuova Era are one of the few newer Italian groups performing music in the 70s style of dramatic/romantic/ symphonic rock with strong hints of Banco, PFM, Metamorfosi etc. Their second album, Dopo...  » Read more
(Posted by Mike McLatchey 1996-03-01)

Nuova Era - Il Passo del Soldato

This album could have been reviewed as a new release back in 1976 if it was judged by the musical instruments used to make it. Nuova Era, especially in the keyboard department, sticks to the tried...  » Read more
(Posted by Mike Grimes 1996-03-01)

Orange Peel - Orange Peel

Another one of the bright spots on the shaky Germanofon roster, Orange Peel were a one-shot that put out a great album in 1970 and then disappeared. The music is typical of early German groups more...

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(Posted by Mike McLatchey 1996-03-01)