prog Archive
06 Aug 2025
Audio: Interview with Cliff Stankiewicz and Pete Lents of ABACAB
Genesis were giants of progressive rock. Their ambitious and adventurous brand of music won the group a dedicated legion of fans, critical acclaim and lasting influence. But the group was […]
15 Jul 2025
30 Days Out, July 2025 #2: Abacab, U.S. Christmas, Budos Band, Psycodelics, Amanda Anne Platt
The highlights of live music in the coming 30 days Asheville-wise lean in a decidedly progtastic, indiefied and psychedelicized direction, with a bit of country for flavor. Three of the […]
09 Jul 2025
Album Review: Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXXI
A legendary Pink Floyd live performance finally gets a standalone release, with a striking new mix by Steven Wilson. Pink Floyd at Pompeii MCMLXII was released May 2. Debuting in […]
28 May 2025
Album Review: Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks — Live: Perpetual Change
In progressive music fandom circles, a popular pastime is debating the merits of various Yes lineups. A lively argument is sure to ensue among progheads when the question is raised: […]
26 May 2025
Album Review: The Chemistry Set – An Introduction to The Chemistry Set
My introduction to The Chemistry Set was a 2022 album called Pink Felt Trip. Really fine stuff, and recommended. If you’re not already hip to their sounds, your introduction, gentle […]
22 Apr 2025
Hundred-word Reviews for April 2025: Prog
More of my quick takes on music I want you to know about. This time the theme is progressive rock from around the globe. the ajjancy – …to be arranged […]
16 Apr 2025
Supertramp – Live in Paris ‘79
Supertramp was always a curious band. Showcasing inerrant pop songwriting values, the British group scored an impressive run of hits. The band’s sixth studio album, 1979’s Breakfast in America spawned […]
14 Apr 2025
Five Alan Parsons Project Tracks You Should Know
Formed in 1975 by its namesake, the acclaimed producer and engineer, The Alan Parsons Project released its eighth studio album, Vulture Culture in March 1985. While the album wasn’t a […]
21 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Porcupine Tree and More
When I first discovered Porcupine Tree around the time of Fear of a Blank Planet, not only did I fall head over the heels for the music, but I was […]
19 Mar 2025
Review Roundup: Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant made some of the most distinctive progressive rock of the 1970s. The group’s remarkable musical sensibility set them apart from their contemporaries. I love ’em. And I have […]