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Deutsche Courage: The Boundary-Breaking Minds Behind Experimental German Music

Out on a limb and working in isolation, the finest minds behind experimental German music in the 60s and 70s left a world-changing legacy.

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‘A Farewell To Kings’: How Rush Became Prog Rock Royalty

Released at the height of punk, ‘A Farewell To Kings’ nevertheless proved that Rush could make music on their own terms, and take it into the charts.

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Brian Eno’s ‘Another Green World’: A Portal To New Worlds Of Sound

Split between elliptical pop songs and minimalistic instrumentals, Brian Eno’s ‘Another Green World’ is a proto-ambient masterpiece that still resonates today.

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‘Apollo: Atmospheres And Soundtracks’: Brian Eno’s Giant Leap For Electronica

Creating a deep space of its own, ‘Apollo: Atmospheres And Soundtracks’ found Brian Eno conjuring the feeling of man’s first walk on the moon.

In-Depth3 months ago

So What Is Psychedelic Rock?

Dismissed as another momentary fad, pretty much dead in the water by mid-1968, the influence of psychedelic rock runs long and deep.

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‘Banana Moon’: Rediscover Daevid Allen’s Debut Album

Released in July 1971, ‘Banana Moon,’ the debut album by Gong mainman Daevid Allen, took nothing seriously and attracted high-profile fans such as David Bowie.

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Grave Concerns: The Everlasting Appeal Of Death Discs

Death discs can be hard to defend, but for those with a robust sense of humor, they can also provide no end of toe-curling fun.

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In-Depth4 months ago

What Is Art Rock? A History Of Music’s Most Progressive Minds

An evocative but nebulous term, this short history of art rock attempts to outline some of the key players and ideas from the genre.

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‘Flying Teapot’: Tune Into Gong’s ‘Radio Gnome Invisible’ Trilogy

The first chapter in Gong’s ‘Radio Gnome Invisible’ trilogy, ‘Flying Teapot’ established the wayward mystique of this most idiosyncratic of bands.

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Best Rick Wakeman Songs: 20 Classics From The Keyboard Genius

Rick Wakeman has lent his expertise to a variety of recordings – by his own estimation, more than 2,000. uDiscover digs into the best Rick Wakeman songs.

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Features5 months ago

‘The Single Factor’: A Camel Classic That Wears Its Years Lightly

Released in the early 80s, Camel’s ‘The Single Factor’ retains the pioneering prog group’s innate melodic aptitude, and wears its years lightly.

Features6 months ago

‘Three Friends’: Behind Gentle Giant’s First Ever Concept Album

The first concept album in Gentle Giant’s formidable body of work, ‘Three Friends’ remains a well-loved record that hints at greater glories to come.

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‘Grace Under Pressure’: Why Rush’s Cold War Paranoia Still Resonates

One of Rush’s most urgent and impassioned works, ‘Grace Under Pressure’ continues to press buttons in a brand-new era of age-old paranoia.

Features6 months ago

reDiscover Gong’s ‘Acid Motherhood’

Gong’s energized 'Acid Motherhood,' recorded with Acid Mothers Temple, generated some controversy among hardcore fans when it was released on March 30, 2004.

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Features6 months ago

Vangelis In 20 Songs

From iconic soundtrack theme tunes to pioneering electronic work that spans six decades, the best Vangelis songs are a fascinating journey into the unknown.