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Various Artists - Un Voyage en Progressif Vol. 5

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We all know that one cut off of a sampler can’t possibly give an accurate picture of a band’s full breadth and quality. But if the purpose of a sampler slot is to shine positive light...

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(Posted by Paul Hightower 2001-07-01)

Van der Graaf Generator - The Box

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I've been wading through this four CD monster for months, marveling at the scope of an English band that has never been readily accessible. Most certainly this group was not a kindred spirit to...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2001-07-01)

John Serrie - Century Seasons

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Fear not the ethereal, new-age looking girl on the front. This set is subtitled "The Space Music of Jonn Serrie," and that is an accurate reflection of this excellent retrospective. Gone...

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(Posted by Phil Derby 2001-07-01)

Hugh Hopper - Parabolic Versions

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Hugh Hopper is at that point in his career where he wants to clarify direction. He's been through a well-documented improvisational phase with Soft Machine and its offshoots. Presently he's...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 2001-07-01)

Clearlight/Cyrille Verdeaux - Rainbow Music: Best of Cyrille Verdeaux 1975-2000

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From his debut in 1973 with Clearlight Symphony, French keyboardist and composer Cyrille Verdeaux has combined impressionistic soundscapes in the spirit of Ravel and Debussy with progressive rock...

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(Posted by Jon Davis 2001-07-01)

Christian Vander - Korusz

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The driving force behind Magma’s music has always been the spirited drumming of Christian Vander, a very controlled yet complex jazz-infected rock style that supports the spiritual and...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 2001-07-01)

Various Artists - Looper's Delight Compilation CD: Volume 2

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This was an awesome Internet find. I discovered the Looper’s Delight web page one day and am the better for it. A site dedicated to the use of the tape loop; its origins, tech tips and...

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(Posted by Dane Carlson 2001-03-01)

Various Artists - E-Progeny

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This interesting compilation is the result of a collaboration between members of an Internet mailing list called “e-Prog,” which is dedicated to the discussion of keyboard-led...

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(Posted by Sean McFee 2001-03-01)

Thinking Plague - Early Plague Years

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The recent resurgence of Thinking Plague has finally yielded the reissue of their (rare) first two albums (both included on this one CD in their entirety), showcasing the beginnings of one of the...

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(Posted by Steve Robey 2001-03-01)

Spirogyra - Burn the Bridges: The Demo Tapes 70-71

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Not to be confused with a similarly-named 80s fusion act, this British band released three undisputed classics of progressive / psychedelic folk back in the 70s: St. Radigunds, Old...

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(Posted by Jim Chokey 2001-03-01)
 

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