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Latest news: Work has begun on The Strawberry Bricks Companion, a curated and annotated discography of the artists and groups from the timeline, 1967 to present. Due sometime in 2025.

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Reviews for the Third Edition

Reviews for the third edition of The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive rock (will be updated).

Totally missed this review! Thank you Pete Pardo and Sea of Tranquility!

Submitted by Charles Snider on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 06:28

The Universe Also Collapses > Gong

Artist: Gong
Label: Kscope
Catalog#: KSCOPE634
Format: CD
Country: United States
Released: 2019
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Somewhere after Gong’s 2032 album Daevid Allen sought to renew the Gong band, in a shuffle that would eventually replace the entire old guard. Following a series of concerts in Brazil in 2007, guitarist and long time Gong family member Fabio Golfetti joined the fold. Bassist Dave Sturt was next to arrive in 2009, while reed player Ian East jumped on board shortly thereafter. Allen’s son and drummer Orlando Monday Allen arrived in 2012. Prior to recording 2014’s excellent I See You album, singer and guitarist Kavus Torabi was recruited.

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Jethro Tull Every Album, Every Track by Jordan Blum

Jordan's put together a fine appraisal of the music of Jethro Tull, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the band. While I may not agree completely with all his assessments, that's what makes books such a good read, and what better subject than Tulldom? Be sure to pick this one up!

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Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 17:13
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Focus live 1974

Great clip of Focus live in 1974 performing (amongst others) their entire Hamburger Concerto.

Submitted by Charles Snider on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 07:39
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Atomic Rooster live

Vocalist Pete French and guitarist Steve Bolton have revived Atomic Rooster. Here's a clip of them performing recently, let's hope the festival circuit picks up on them.
Submitted by Charles Snider on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 07:28
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Paul Williams, RIP

Bassist for Zoot Money, singer for Tempest, Alan Holdsworth, Ansley Dunbar, Juicy Lucy and more,
Paul Williams (née Yarlett) passed away at age 78. RIP, my condolences to his family and friends.

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Paul Williams
Submitted by Charles Snider on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 01:00
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Il Risveglio Del Principe > Celeste

Artist: Celeste
Label: Mellow Records
Catalog#: MMP 540
Format: CD
Country: Italy
Released: 2019-02-15

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Domain for sale: progressiverock.com

I am placing the domain name progressiverock.com for sale. I have owned it since I first registered it in the late 90s. Please use the contact form for this once in a lifetime domain. Serious offers only, minimum bid US$1000.

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Submitted by Charles Snider on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 15:26
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Focus 11 > Focus

Artist: Focus
Label: In And Out Of Focus Records
Catalog#: IF-009-CD
Format: CD
Country: Europe
Released: 2018

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Ingo Bischof, RIP

Longtime Kraan and Karthago keyboardist Ingo Bischof passed away this weekend. Our sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Submitted by Charles Snider on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:19
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Faton Bloom > Malherbe, Didier

Artist: Faton Bloom
Label: Voiceprint
Catalog#: VP217CD
Format: CD
Country: UK
Released: 2001

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