This review covers the Swiss band Island's only studio album, Pictures, a forgotten avant-garde gem of dark and complex symphonic progressive rock.
Review: Island – Pictures (1977)
Review: Univers Zero – s/t (1977)
This review covers the dark-sounding debut album by the Belgian band Univers Zero, which is one of the most important pioneering works of so-called “chamber rock.”
Review: Lindsay Cooper – Oh Moscow (1991)
A review of Oh Moscow, a song cycle exploring the Cold War by Lindsay Cooper, known for her work with Henry Cow.
Review: Present – High Infidelity (2001)
A review of High Infidelity, the fifth studio album by the Belgian avant-prog band Present.
Year by Year : Best Albums of 1977 – 21-33
Introducing the best albums of 1977, ranked 21–33. Featured artists include Stormy Six, Al Di Meola, Gentle Giant, and Renaissance.
Review: Stormy Six – L’apprendista (1977)
A review of Italian band Stormy Six’s sixth studio album, L’apprendista.
Review: Art Bears – The World As It Is Today (1981)
A review of Art Bears' third and final studio album, the highly politically charged The World As It Is Today.
Review: Michael Mantler – The Hapless Child And Other Inscrutable Stories (1976)
This review covers Michael Mantler’s dark avant-prog gem The Hapless Child and Other Incrutable Stories, based on Edward Gorey’s macabre tales. Mantler’s brilliant band features Jack DeJohnette, Terje Rypdal, and Robert Wyatt, among others.
Year by Year : Best Albums of 1976 – 11-20
Introducing the best albums of 1976, ranked 11–20. Featuring Henry Cow, David Bowie, Vangelis, Art Zoyd, and others.
Review: Henry Cow – Concerts (1976)
A review of Henry Cow’s first live album, Concerts. The album offers a brilliant overview of Henry Cow’s approach to music, ranging from complex compositions and interesting cover versions to challenging free improvisations.
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