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Progressive Rock vs. Regular/Normal Rock

Posted on April 17, 2023 by mitkadem

A table’s worth a thousand words: Factor Rock and Roll Progressive Rock Time (Duration) 2-5 minutes per song 6-20 minutes per piece Leading Instruments Guitars keyboards Inspiration U.S. Blues, country, R&B Mainly classical music (with jazz and experimental genres) Melody … Continue reading →

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Why is Progressive Rock so Hated?

Posted on February 15, 2023 by mitkadem

I’ve asked our new bot friend, Chat GPT, why do so many people dislike our beloved and complex genre of music. His structured response has surprised me for its ingenuity and bluntness. So let’s read it together and reflect afterwards. … Continue reading →

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All Traps on Earth – All Traps on Earth (Review) (2018)

Posted on July 7, 2021 by mitkadem

In conclusion, we have all waited many years for such an extraordinary album. It arrived, without anybody expecting it. The drop of light of all the traps of the world is a must-have album for purchase, obsessive listening and enjoyment for long months. It is an extraordinary work, exceptionally good, very brave, surprising all the way and very profound; For her, it is definitely worth living on earth with a pair of ears. Continue reading →

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Pain of Salvation – One Hour by the Concrete Lake (Review) (1998)

Posted on July 4, 2021 by mitkadem

The prog-metal genre fits like a glove to this album; Mainly because it deals with gloomy issues from a very pessimistic approach, seemingly – but is willing to offer certain solutions in the end. It may be nightmarish, painful and stinging – but it’s is not completely discouraged. The use of the metallic genre to present hell on earth is self-evident – but the “prog” in the story is Gildenlöw’s insistence on a way out of the crisis. Daniel, the eternal student of humanities research, has not yet lost hope. Continue reading →

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Scardust – Strangers Review (2020 M-Theory Audio)

Posted on July 4, 2021 by mitkadem

Strangers is a fun and easy-to-digest international product for the most part, benefiting from the impressive vocal presence of Noa Gruman (a star in her own right). The band proves itself as a skilled producer of well-constructed songs, some of which are even really sweeping, especially on the melodic level. Continue reading →

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Haken – Virus Review (2020 Inside Out Music)

Posted on July 4, 2021 by mitkadem

Haken’s sixth album is still not what we had hoped for from one of the most interesting and prominent bands in the world of prog. Continue reading →

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Best Prog-Rock Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Posted on January 30, 2020 by mitkadem

We have a decade to summarize here. So without no further ado, here’s the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the cherry on the cake. These albums have made it to the top of the progressive rock … Continue reading →

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Manfred Mann’s Earth Band cancel Israel gig

Posted on January 16, 2016 by mitkadem

“”Due to the present ongoing problems in Israel with all the recent shootings and people getting kicked to death in public etc, the band do not feel safe or secure with the idea of playing Tel Aviv” Continue reading →

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The Endless River: 5/10 – Worst Pink Floyd Album Ever Made

Posted on November 17, 2014 by mitkadem

The Endless River, the 15th studio album by Pink Floyd, is a predictable disappointment. There are no great songs, no flashes of brilliance, no musical surprises and there is nothing exciting for PF fans. We did not have “High Hopes” anyway, … Continue reading →

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CANCELLED: ProgStage 2013: Israeli Progressive Rock Festival (Oct/Nov)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by mitkadem

*This event has been cancelled by its promoters* Three international bands [NOT] will fly to Israel in October 2013, to attend the 2nd Progstage festival. The place: Dugal Beach, on the Kinneret shore (Sea of Galilee). The production cancelled the … Continue reading →

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