Review: The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara – Trust No Leader
Perhaps not the protest album we wanted, but the one we deserved.
Review: Teravolt – Waking up
A strong contender for bobblehead album of the year, Waking up will have your head bouncing around without any authorization!
Pensées Nocturnes – Douce Fange
An exemplary example of all a French black metal album should be, rejoicing in French heritage with tasteful, albeit crazy, cabaret orchestrations.
Review: Dvota – Antichiromantia
Despite small setbacks, Dvota delivers a lean and powerful album sure to please genre fans.
Review: Charlie Griffiths – Tiktaalika
The best fossilized slab of regular ‘ol prog metal you’ll hear all year.
Review: High Castle Teleorkestra – The Egg That Never Opened
A twisting, experimental ode to one of science fiction’s most darkly surreal authors.
Review: Aquae Furtivae – Road To Square One
Unique ideas are overshadowed by instrumental nothingness, and I may have found it more enjoyable if I only listened to the first three songs and the namesake epic.
Review: Atlantis Chronicles – Nera
Change is (sorta-kinda) good!
Review: Mental Fracture – Disaccord
Disaccord might just be 2022’s of the best prog-rock albums that nobody is talking about.
Review: Rick Massie – Guided to an Imperfect Light
An album whose flaws becoming the hallmarks on a compellingly charming album.