Articles by Zachary Nathanson
As a follow-up to Infinite Peaks, Beyond the Beyond is a remarkable achievement that showcases The Cosmic Dead at their most adventurous and confident. It’s an album that rewards repeated exploration, revealing new textures and hidden details with every listen.
More than fifty years after its original release, Chris Squire’s singular vision continues to inspire and captivate, standing as one of the greatest solo albums ever produced by a member of Yes and one of progressive rock’s most enduring achievements.
It’s the sound of forgotten broadcasts flickering back to life, of static turning into visions, of memories sharpening into something vivid and cinematic.
Frozen Soul locks the doors behind you, buries you beneath an avalanche of riffs, and refuses to let go until the final note fades into silence.
John makes no apologies for the brutal wake-up call regarding the tightrope dangers posed by corporate leaders who exploit people, turning them into little more than slaves for profit.
They proudly keep the spirit of classic heavy metal alive while pushing it forward with progressive ambition, memorable songwriting, and a fearless sense of adventure.
Transmogrify is not just an album; it is a meticulously crafted, emotionally charged work that pushes artistic boundaries while celebrating the power of collaboration.
Rather than simply recreating the originals, they celebrate the songwriting by giving each track a fresh identity while remaining faithful to the band’s legacy.
For longtime fans, it’s a rewarding alternate angle; for newcomers, it may even be the most accessible entry point yet.
Schmidt has weaponised a lifetime of ideas to pull you into this journey, creating a brilliant, unpredictable landscape where ambient field recordings and stark piano architecture collide to reveal something profoundly haunting.
Decades later, the power of this performance remains undiminished, proving that truly great heavy music never loses its impact.
Howard Rankin has documented a remarkable chapter in Solstice’s history with sensitivity, warmth, and an obvious affection for both the musicians and their audience.
Tom doesn’t simply recreate the Canterbury sound; he re-imagines it through his own creative lens, balancing technical brilliance with genuine heart and imagination.
It’s a concert experience that leaves you wanting to return immediately, discovering new details with every listen and wondering where King Crimson might have ventured next had the journey continued.
The craftsmanship is undeniable, the vision fully realised, and the Livingstone sisters make it clear: this journey is only beginning, and it’s one you’ll want to revisit again and again.
Part avant-garde, part free jazz, and part contemporary classical music, Mountain Call is among the most ambitious projects in Miroslav Vitouš’s distinguished career.
Bridge to Resolution is not an easy listen, but it isn’t meant to be. It’s a stunning, ominous, and deeply personal debut, revealing a side of Shane Embury that has long existed beneath the surface.
Each return visit reveals new details hidden beneath its surface, whether in the subtle interactions between the musicians, the carefully layered textures, or the gradual evolution of its sprawling soundscapes.
Years from now, when many records have faded from memory, this one will still be lurking in the shadows, daring listeners to enter its world once again.






