New Releases to watch out for compliments of F2 Music:

 

RIVERSIDE - Anno Domini High Definition Edition [CD] Experts have called Riverside a stylistic mix of Tool, Porcupine Tree and Dream Theater, but there are so many other influences on Anno Domini High Definition reflecting the energy of the early 70's combined with modern sounds, although this record ultimately sounds like Riverside!

 

SHADOWLAND - Cautionary Tales [DVD + 5 CD Box Set] To coincide with the release of Shadowland's first ever DVD - 'Edge Of Night', Metal Mind Productions will release 'Cautionary Tales', a box featuring the DVD & 2 live CD's, as well as the re-mastered re-releases of their three studio albums (unavailable for a very long time). Packed with bonus tracks and features, this special limited edition box set provides the complete Shadowland experience!

 

RPWL - The RPWL Live Experience [DVD+2 CD/DVD only] An impressive performance, filmed in February 2009 at the Wyspianski Theatre in Katowice, where RPWL played as the headliner on the second day of the festival ProgRock 2009. The band's music definitely has its own style - modern, yet also drawing from the best traditions of the prog rock genre. All in all - brilliant compositions, catchy melodies, mature and intriguing sound!

 

TINYFISH - One Night On Fire [DVD+CD/DVD only/2 CD] If you're a fan of lush, ambitious, open-minded yet accessible music, you're in for quite a treat with this brand new DVD from British prog rockers Tinyfish! Shot in Poland during the ProgRock 2009 festival, the DVD captures the band in their element and features material from Tinyfish, Curious Things and the soon to be release The Big Red Spark. It's nearly one and a half hours of live music, showcasing exquisite song-writing abilities and charisma, with a pinch of eerie theatricality!

 

PHIDEAUX - Number Seven [CD] It's been two years since the release of Doomsday Afternoon and in that time Phideaux has cooked up a new long form conceptual piece called Number Seven. Number Seven, a slightly surreal, humorous "hero's journey" features jazzy instrumental interplay and detailed arrangements. This lush production combines the chamber fusion of Zappa, the baroque sensibilities of Tull and the ear candy of Pink Floyd. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

 

BUTTERFLY EFFECT - Final Conversation of Kings [CD] Two records into a career, The Butterfly Effect have always been about pushing their progressive sound to the limit. The Australian four-piece have opened up further sonically than ever before. Final Conversation Of Kings is a bold, expansive and career-defining statement, often fragile but always epic. Fans expect a hard-driving sound offset by fragile emotions, consummate musicianship and intimate vocals that sweep and soar. None will be disappointed! Essence of Radiohead, but better!

The following artists have CD reviews on JerryLucky.com : Abigail's Ghost, Alberto Rigoni, Also Eden, Amaran's Plight, Amarok, Andy Tillison Diskdrive, Arti & Mestieri, Beardfish, Bend Sinister, Canvas, Capharnaum, Cast, Chest Rockwell, Chinese Firedrill, Consortium Project IV, Contrarian, DFA, Daedalus, Dial, Dimension X, Direction, Divine Baze Orchestra, Edensong, Evolve IV,  Ex Vagus, Expedition Delta, Far Corner, Farpoint, Forgotten Suns, Frost, Fun Machine, Glass Hammer, Ghost Circus, The Gourishankar, Graveyard, Invisigoth, Jack Foster III, Karfagen, Karmakanic, Lana Lane, Last Placid Days of Plenty, Little Atlas, Manning, Martin Orford, Metamorphosis,Metaphor, Metro Society, Moongarden, Mystery, Nathan Mahl, Neal Morse, Oresund Space Collective, Pendragon, Persephone's Dream, Prisma,Project Creation, Puppet Show, Qwaarn, The Rebel Wheel, Radio Massacre International, Rainwound, Robin Taylor, Rocket Scientists, Rush, Shadow Circus, Simon Says, Soft Machine Legacy, Soul Secret, Spaced Out, Starcastle, Steve Cochrane, Subject to Thoughts, Sylvan,Sympozion, Taylor's Universe, Tomas Bodin, The Third Ending, Thieves' Kitchen, Twinspirits, Ulysses, Unitopia, Xang

Updated June 4, 2009

BOOK REVIEW: Close to the Edge – The Story of Yes by Chris Welch (Omnibus Press 2008 Edition)

 

I recently visited the Experience Music Project in Seattle and discovered this updated edition. It had been on my purchase list for some time, but I’m glad I waited. Published in 2008 this updated edition includes all the latest information including the album Magnification and even a little after that. Welch has a long and storied past when it comes to music journalism and as you might surmise has been a steadfast Yes fan from the very beginning. The book's 325 pages are neatly divided into 13 chapters each dealing with the history of Yes in a progressive fashion, starting at the beginning and taking us right up to date, well just about. Welch has interviewed not only band members but many outside associates, managers, club owners, record reps and so forth. From their comments you get a very complete and comprehensive look into this very tumultuous band. All that said, the book maintains a steadfastly positive approach, providing insights into all sorts of behind the scenes events, warts and all. We find out not only when members left but why. Close to the Edge the Story of Yes is packed with humorous anecdotes and many fascinating tales. If you haven’t picked it up already, keep an eye out for the updated edition, it’s a great read. (6/2/09)

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Sunchild
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Also Eden
"It's Kind of you to Ask" 
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