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Kenso - Overview of Pre-1996 Releases

If Japan has the equivalent of a Happy the Man, Kenso is it. Their sound encompasses everything, from polished symphonic prog, to fusion, Canterbury, even touches of Japanese traditional music. The music is (with a couple of exceptions) entirely instrumental, melodically rich, highly spirited, and completely energized. They've been together since the late 70s, off and on, and the lineup has changed over time, but has always centered around guitarist Yoshihisa Shimizu. In addition to guitar, the lineup typically features dual keyboards, bass, and drums — and early on included a flautist as well. » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

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A Profile of French TV 1996

An unlikely name for a collective of progressive musicians from Louisville, Kentucky, French TV is essentially bassist / bandleader Mike Sary and whoever he happens to be working with at any given point in time. From one album to the next, the high turnover rate in the lineup may, at first lead one to believe that French TV is more of a solo project — yet considering the time elapsed between recording of the band's four releases (nearly eight years in some cases), these are only snapshots of what has been a gradual change. » Read more
(Posted by Peter Thelen 1996-03-01)

Corporation - Breed

If you enjoy British electronic music firmly in the vein of Mark Shreeve then you will surely love this debut release by the duo of Adam Britton and Iain Lowe. Corporation attempts nothing new or...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 1996-01-01)

Dr Folamour - Dr Folamour

Dr Folamour is one of Musea’s new discoveries from France. Essentially the duo of Marc Beugnies (drums) and Marc Mourgues (guitar and bass) plus a variety of guest musicians and vocalists, Dr...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 1996-01-01)

Patrick Broguière - Icônes

Icônes is Patrick Broguière’s second release and is a concept album inspired by Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. You the listener / visitor are...

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(Posted by Henry Schneider 1996-01-01)

Smell of Incense - All Mimsy Were the Borogoves

Normally you can’t tell a book by its cover or the quality of a recording by its cover art. However when I first cast an eye on the beautiful artwork of this gatefold CD and recognized the line from... » Read more
(Posted by Henry Schneider 1996-01-01)