Jethro Tull, the iconic band that once seemed destined to fade into obscurity amidst a barrage of live albums, reissues, and Ian Anderson's solo ventures, has experienced a welcome resurgence. After their 2022 release, "The Zealot Gene," which drew inspiration from biblical verses and propelled them back into the UK Top 10 album chart for the first time since the '70s classic "Thick as a Brick," the band has reinvented themselves as a relevant and contemporary force. Now, just over a year later, Jethro Tull returns with "RökFlöte," a departure from biblical themes in favor of the captivating world of Norse mythology - a wellspring of inspiration that has birthed an entire musical genre.… Continue Reading

Anchor and Burden's latest album, "Kosmonautik Pilgrimage," marks a new era for the group with drummer Asaf Sirkis joining the lineup. It's clear that his skills have been seamlessly integrated into the group's sound. The album is an immersive experience, filled with atmospheric soundscapes, thunderous percussion, and intertwining melodies. From start to finish, "Kosmonautik Pilgrimage" is an impressive and rewarding listen that gets better with repeat plays. Featuring the talents of touch guitarist Markus Reuter (of Stick Men), Asaf Sirkis (also now the new drummer for Soft Machine), touch guitarist Alexander Paul Dowerk, and Bernhard Wöstheinrich on keyboards and electronics, this album… Continue Reading

Electric Beethoven's latest album 'Hear No Evil' is a funky and experimental journey through six of Beethoven's most iconic tunes. Recorded live at Color Red Studios in Denver, Colorado, the album showcases the band's improvisational prowess as they embark on a series of vamps and ramps to create music that surprises even themselves. Fans of Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Snarky Puppy among others will groove on their reimagining of the music of Beethoven. Unlike their previous albums, which delved deeper into `Beethoven's vast repertoire, “Hear No Evil” focuses on well-known classics such as "Für Elise" and Piano Sonata No.8, also known as "Pathétique." But don't expect a faithful… Continue Reading

Sony Japan continues with their limited edition quad SACD series with one of the greatest masterpieces of the fusion jazz genre. The 1973 “Head Hunters” album from keyboardist Herbie Hancock gets a reissue in multi-channel surround and now housed in a 7” cardboard sleeve case. Not only is the packaging unique to other editions, for the first time, the actual 4 channel quad version of the album has been released in a digital format. This should not be confused with the SACD that was issued by Sony Japan back in 2008, a 5.1 version which was reconfigured from the four channel master tapes. Instead this newly remastered 2020 edition truly gives quadrophonic collectors the original mix on a… Continue Reading

Nearly a decade after the release of the acclaimed surround mix of Warrior on the Edge of Time, a limited edition 8 CD / 2 Blu ray boxed set from Hawkwind that showcases the band's tenure with Charisma Records in the late 1970s is released in March 2023. On this deluxe box set titled “Days of the Underground: The Studio & Live Recordings 1977-1979” fans will find the music that breaks new ground, producing a series of classic albums that adapted to the changing musical times with invention and flair. Specifically, the boxed set features three albums: “Quark, Strangeness and Charm,” “Hawklords: 25 Years On,” and “P.X.R. 5” each with immersive 5.1 surround sound and Stereo remixes by Steven… Continue Reading