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Philharmonie - Rage

Perhaps a bit of history is in order. Philharmonie began in the late 80s as strictly a guitar trio, led by former Shylock guitarist Frédéric l'Épée. Their first...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-08-01)

Phideaux (pronounced like "Fido") is New York singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Phideaux Xavier. His debut release, Friction, is a dense and quite impressive piece of work. Featuring... » Read more
(Posted by Mike Ohman 1996-08-01)

Peter Hammill - X My Heart

Here's another work in the "difficult artiste" series from prolific songwriter Peter Hammill. How many releases does this make for him? Over 20, not including compilations? He has...

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(Posted by Jeff Melton 1996-08-01)

Patrick Broguière - Icônes

Broguière's debut album Brocéliande was one of Musea's brightest...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-08-01)

Paradiso a Basso Prezzo - Paradiso a Basso Prezzo

This is a CD I really expected to like, considering this is an Italian progressive from 1973 live and unreleased. That’s not to say it's bad. It certainly has a lot of typical elements to...

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(Posted by Mike McLatchey 1996-08-01)

Opus Avantra - Lyrics

The latest from Opus Avantra finds pianist Alfredo Tisocco conducting his ensemble of strings and woodwinds through a variety of modern and avant-garde tinged compositions. Influences range from...

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(Posted by Rob Walker 1996-08-01)

Opus Avantra - Lyrics

Only their fourth release in 22 years, yet it is surprising to see how this band has stuck to their guns, combining classical, folk, and avant-garde elements, and not given into the temptation to...

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(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-08-01)

Opus Avantra - Lyrics

Opus Avantra (see overview in issue #7) were quite a unique combo. Led by Alfredo Tisocco and vocalist Donella del Monaco, Opus Avantra have been around since the mid 70s when they released two...

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(Posted by Mike McLatchey 1996-08-01)

Oats - Sons of the Sonic Solution

Sons of the Sonic Solution is 70 minutes of off-the-wall bizarre and eclectic alternative-styled music. There is a definite element of the low- budget grungy alternative ethos; wailing...

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(Posted by Rob Walker 1996-08-01)

Non Credo - Happy Wretched Family

Though this is only Non Credo's second outing, one listen should erase any question about why it's been so long since their debut, Reluctant Hosts. The Los Angeles duo consists of...

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(Posted by Mike Ezzo 1996-08-01)

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