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Month: May 2023
Album Spotlight: Mirrorland By Hrada
The time has finally arrived for the debut album of avant-garde pop/rock band Hrada. The album is titled Mirrorland and the band has slowly teased its release since 2021. Over the course of 2021 and 2022 Hrada released four brilliant songs. After that slow build of anticipation, the full debut album from Hrada is here … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Mirrorland By Hrada
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A Few Thoughts On Kerry Livgren’s Latest Album Q.A.R.
In late 2022 Kerry Livgren released his latest solo album. The album, titled Q.A.R., is pure Livgren. That said, it is a diverse album that sees Livgren exploring progressive rock, classic rock, AOR, bluesy rock and rock ballads. Fans who have heard Livgren’s previous albums will know what to expect. For those who have not heard any of Livgren’s solo work, Q.A.R. is a great introduction to his post-Kansas music. Here are a few thoughts on the album.
Livgren put together a fantastic roster of guest musicians and vocalists. The roster includes Kansas alumnus John Elefante, Steve Morse, the late Robbie Steinhardt and Warren Ham. Ham performed on one tour with Kansas and was also a member of Livgren’s first post-Kansas band A.D. Additional guests include a few members from Livgren’s band Proto-Kaw, formed in the early 2000’s. Vocalist Lynn Meredith goes way back to Livgren’s pre-Kansas days. Craig Kew…
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A Few Thoughts On Kerry Livgren’s Latest Album Q.A.R.
In late 2022 Kerry Livgren released his latest solo album. The album, titled Q.A.R., is pure Livgren. That said, it is a diverse album that sees Livgren exploring progressive rock, classic rock, AOR, bluesy rock and rock ballads. Fans who have heard Livgren's previous albums will know what to expect. For those who have not … Continue reading A Few Thoughts On Kerry Livgren’s Latest Album Q.A.R.
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Former Iona Singer Joanne Hogg Has Released A Beautiful New Album
Former Iona vocalist Joanne Hogg recently released a new album called Apologia - Pilgrim. The album is a collaboration, credited to Hogg and Natasha Petrovic. The album is an independent, digital only release. It was released last month on her Bandcamp page with little fanfare. The bulk of the promotion is coming from Hogg herself … Continue reading Former Iona Singer Joanne Hogg Has Released A Beautiful New Album
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Three Exceptional Albums Featuring John Elefante
Vocalist John Elefante should be a household name among rock music fans. He truly is one of the finest vocalists in the genre. He came to fame fronting Kansas in the early 1980's. After recording two albums, and leading the band through two tours, Elefante left to pursue other musical projects. Over the years he … Continue reading Three Exceptional Albums Featuring John Elefante
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