Well aware of his ensemble’s legacy, the oeuvre spanning more than five decades, and never averse to playing the gems that are strewn across the long array of his albums, Ian Anderson is nevertheless loathe living in the past. Quite the opposite. VIAC December 2021: Interview with IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull)
Všetky príspevky od Dmitry M. Epstein
Romance as affirmed by tragedy: former ivories driver with YES details the September 11th course to find the meaning of life. Less celebrated than his successors – Messrs. Wakeman, Moraz and Downes – despite his prominent presence on YES’ biggest hit Owner Of A Lonely Heart that signaled his return to the fold, Tony Kaye, as surprising as it may seem, has never had a solo career. VIAC Tony Kaye – End Of Innocence (2021) Tony Kaye – End Of Innocence (2021)
End Of Innocence
Prog Rock
Spirit Of Unicorn Music
2021
CD
16
Taking friends on board, Aussie axeman fights the forlornness of his blues.GWYN ASHTON – Lonely On The Run (2021)
Often preferring to perform in a one-man-band format, this Welsh-born guitarist brandishes has long made raw sonics a part of his musical method, but when a song dictates a more polished approach, Gwyn Ashton can be unexpectedly soulful. VIAC GWYN ASHTON – Lonely On The Run (2021)
Lonely On The Run
Blues Rock
Gwyn Ashton Self-released
2021
Single
1
Dusted off in the past to remember the future and brought to the center of the eye, unique archive recordings get restored for the audiovisual glory. Formed in Hamburg in 1969, this English team were too eclectic for British taste with their widescreen psychedelic tapestries which couldn’t be restrained by prog binds, VIAC NEKTAR – …Sounds Like Swiss (2021) NEKTAR – …Sounds Like Swiss (2021)
…Sounds Like Swiss
Prog Rock
Think Like A Key Records
2021
2xCD, DVD
CD1-8, CD2-8, DVD-7
Neder-prog legends bring five decades of yodel delights to the stage with a prospect of another half-century of hocus pocus. Intermittent or not, fifty years of classical-informed musical frolics is no mean feat, and there are a few ways to celebrate this achievement. VIAC FOCUS – Focus 50: Live In Rio / Completely Focussed (2021) FOCUS – Focus 50: Live In Rio / Completely Focussed (2021)
Focus 50: Live In Rio / Completely Focussed
Prog Rock
In And Out Of Focus
2021
3xCD, Blue-ray
CD1-6, CD2-7, CD3-12, Blue-ray-13
Five decades on since their insular inception, exponents of symphonic rock celebrate the joys of existence. Anniversary is a deceptive thing with regard to collectives whose lifespans are often intermittent, so their legacy means much more than years of service, and on such basis this ensemble qualify for half-a-century festivities. VIAC RENAISSANCE – 50th Anniversary – Ashes Are Burning: An Anthology – Live In Concert (2021) RENAISSANCE – 50th Anniversary – Ashes Are Burning: An Anthology – Live In Concert (2021)
50th Anniversary – Ashes Are Burning: An Anthology – Live In Concert
Symphonic Rock, Prog Rock
Symphonic Rock Recordings
2021
2xCD, DVD, Blue ray
11
Krautrock stalwarts make a convincing comeback to see tomorrow in the sky – and stay. They didn’t really build progressive structures, preferring to frolic instead of sophisticating things beyond the need; however, this collective have always been considered part of Krautrock, VIAC KARTHAGO – Live At Rockpalast 2004 (2021) KARTHAGO – Live At Rockpalast 2004 (2021)
Live At Rockpalast 2004
Prog Rock, Krautrock
MIG
2021
CD, DVD
13
Grand maestro of Italian art rock returns with a vengeance – wreaking torrential revenge on the past and bending the present to his own will. VIAC BERNARDO LANZETTI – Horizontal Rain (2021) BERNARDO LANZETTI – Horizontal Rain (2021)
Horizontal Rain
Prog Rock
DV More Records
2021
CD, digital, LP
9
FLAC, Snv-Italia
Triumphant, if low-profile, return of Texan bluesman sees him slowly reconquering European stages by storm. The ’80s and ’90s weren’t kind to John Nitzinger: he may have thrown in his lot with Alice Cooper in the beginning of the former decade but the guitarist would soon fall down on his luck to reemerge, VIAC NITZINGER – Live At Rockpalast 2001 (2021) NITZINGER – Live At Rockpalast 2001 (2021)
Live At Rockpalast 2001
Hard Rock, Blues Rock
MIG
2021
CD, DVD
8
Apennine art-rockers overcome their caution and fight against terrors that haunt humanity. VIAC QIRSH – Aspera Tempora: Parte 1 (2020) QIRSH – Aspera Tempora: Parte 1 (2020)
Aspera Tempora: Parte 1
Prog Rock
Lizard
2020
CD
7
Out of Quebec with fiery sadness, young bluesman takes to the stage to right the wrongs of our world. This musician has been striding the scene for nigh on a decade now, yet his concert audiences seemed limited to Canada’s crowds, with a rare trip down south. VIAC Justin Saladino Band – Live (2020) Justin Saladino Band – Live (2020)
Live
Blues
Les Disques Bros
2020
CD
11
From Ottawa to Toronto and on to the world with words of wisdom: Canadian blues-breaker bucks the pessimistic trend. Not that Steve Marriner has been twiddling his thumbs since stepping on a solo route with Going Up back in 2007 – although what can a musician do except to move his digits? – but the process of living up to the debut’s promise saw this artist involved in various collectives rather than pursue a personal path. VIAC STEVE MARRINER – Hope Dies Last (2021) STEVE MARRINER – Hope Dies Last (2021)
Hope Dies Last
Blues Rock
Stony Plain Records
02. Jul 2021
CD
10
Still ‘ot ‘n’ sweaty, ‘eavy rhythm-and-blues veterans balance their graceful act and walk into sunset with a smile. VIAC CACTUS – Tightrope (2021) CACTUS – Tightrope (2021)
Tightrope
Hard Rock
Purple Pyramid Records
2021
CD
12
Post-Summer of Love cynical observations from a non-rock rock band. There have been musical collectives named after continents, cities and countries, but this one was the first to zoom on a certain territory in order to smear social commentary all over it. VIAC The United States Of America – The United States Of America (1968) The United States Of America – The United States Of America (1968)
The United States Of America
Psychedelic Rock
Columbia
1968
LP
10
CD Esoteric Recordings – ECLEC 2449 /2014/
Spanning 1969-1974, a primer of the Woodstock wrestlers’ initial circle of life on and off stage. Wrongly viewed as an American answer to CREAM, this band’s mojo was – and still is – less pure in bluesy terms and more varied in style. VIAC Mountain – Crossroader: An Anthology 1970-1974 (2010) Mountain – Crossroader: An Anthology 1970-1974 (2010)
Crossroader: An Anthology 1970-1974
Hard Rock
Esoteric Recordings
2010
2xCD
20x6
