Neptunite "Sensor"

Country: Germany
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock
Format: CD, digital
Release date: August 13, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Binaural (12:57)
2. Scent Of Blue Iris (8:47)
3. Tactile Perception (28:29)
4. SweetSourBitterSalty (9:39)
5. Okular (18:31)

Total Time 78:23

Line-up: 
Tim Diern
Marc Schröder
Guido Poetzel

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Anyone "On the ending Earth…"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Alternative Rock
Label: TogethermenT Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: August 13, 2020
Tracklist

1. It's Already Too Late (4:31) 

2. Mother Superior (4:08) 

3. Sip The Pleasure Of Days (3:23) 

4. All That Lives Is Born To Die (10:07) 

5. Thought I Was (3:54) 

6. A Brief Sparkle In The Nothingness (7:53) 

7. Lament (4:56) 

8. Sister Wrongway (5:28) 

9. Want (2:40) 

10. Sip (1:10) 

11. A Love Letter To Humanity (3:34) 

12. Die With Me (4:37) 

13. Fade To Black (7:28) 

Total Time 63:49

Line-up

Riz Story - vocals, instruments

   With

Jon Davison (Yes, Glass Hammer) - fretless bass (5)

Ethereal - piano (6)

Miles Martin - bass (3)

Description/Reviews:

On The Ending Earth... features smart progressive rock/pop songs that have a sound that incorporates classic pop, progressive rock, and even heavy metal at times. These folks thread lots of cool loud guitars into the songs and yet...the melodies are surprisingly accessible and poppy at times. While listening to this we're reminded of Nine Inch Nails, Walt Mink, Smashing Pumpkins, and Jane's Addiction. And that's just the start. But while we can hear sounds and ideas that remind us of others, we never ever get the idea these folks are trying to ape the sound of any one artist or band. These tracks are smart and inventive...and ultimately very listenable. 

Read the full review at babysue.com

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Rafael Pacha "Al Rincón por Soñar"

Country: Spain
Genre(s): Symphonic, Prog Folk
Format: CD, digital
Release date: August 11, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. El despertar de la Ciudad (02:14)
2. Getting Older (03:34)
3. La línea de la vida (08:46)
4. Books on the schoolyard (03:47)
5. El juego de las diferencias (04:02)
6. Friends (06:08)
7. Al Rincón por soñar (04:28)
8. Zapateado de su Señoría (05:20)
9. The Way Out (06:25)
10. La discusión (05:07)
11. La Lucha (Marcha de los desposeídos II) (04:18)

Total Time 54:09

Line-up: 
Rafael Pacha: Everything
   Except:
Carlos Espejo: Voice (2, 4)
Francisco Bocero: Voice (7)
Javier Márquez: Soprano Sax (5)
Kimmo Pörsti (The Samurai of Prog, Paidarion, Mist Season): Drums (2, 3)
Jose Manuel Medina (Last Knight, Mandalaband): Orchestral arrangements (2)
Manoel Macía: Cardinal guitars (6)

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Nervosa "Wasteland"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Format: digital
Release date: August 10, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Chevron (7:30)
2. The Wasteland, Pt. 1 (2:00)
3. The Wasteland, Pt. 2 (4:24)
4. Prelude (5:39)
5. Countrycore (5:27)
6. Circle Of Friends (8:00)

Total Time 33:00

Line-up: 
Jon Winter - vocals, guitars
Andy Cunningham - guitars
Ant Barrett - drums
Matthew Duggan - bass
Bethany Wade - keyboards, saxophone, vocals

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Jaga Jazzist "Pyramid"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Instrumental Fusion, Electronica
Label: Brainfeeder - BFCD099
Format: CD, vinyl, digital
Release date: August 7, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Tomita (13:46)
2. Spiral Era (8:08)
3. The Shrine (9:06)
4. Apex (8:08)

Total Time 39:08

Line-up: 
Lars Horntveth: Guitars, pedal steel guitar, clarinets, saxophones, keyboards, synthesizers, vibraphone, piano and programming
Marcus Forsgren: Electric guitar and vocals
Even Ormestad: Bass guitar
Line Horntveth: Tuba, alto horn, euphonium, flute and vocals
Erik Johannessen: Trombone and vocals
Martin Horntveth: Drums, percussion and programming
Øystein Moen: Synthesizers, clavinet and Hammond organ
Andreas Mjøs: Vibraphone and chef
   With
David Wallumrød: Pro Soloist (1)

Description/Reviews: 

Pyramid is an exciting new entry in Jaga Jazzist's discography – relentless in its exploration of a variety of styles that seem rooted in jazz but are not limited to the genre. It evokes a certain vibe that can certainly come off as retro-leaning, but at the same time, this is a band unafraid of innovation and forward-thinking.

Read the full review by Chris Ingalls at popmatters.com

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Mattias Ohlsson Project "Illumination"

Country: Sweden
Genre(s): Progressive Metal
Format: digital
Release date:  August 7, 2020
Tracklist

1. The Long Dark Night (2:35) 

2. Inferno Within (5:19) 

3. Wasteland (6:16) 

4. Introspection (0:55) 

5. Innocence Lost (5:28) 

6. Introversion (2:59) 

7. Unforgiven (9:31) 

8. Aversion (2:01) 

9. Glow (4:52) 

10. Omniscient (7:55) 

11. Well Of Madness (5:09) 

12. Illumination (14:24) 

Total Time 67:24

Line-up
Mattias Ohlsson - Everything

Description/Reviews:

But wherein lies the difference from the Octavarium albums? Why the sudden name change? The answer to that ... lies in the fact that Illuminations' offerings are forcefully different and furiously heavier, pulling it unmistakably out of the Octavarium realm. Not entirely though, for there are still many tantalising similarities detectable.

... And where Ohlsson's previous efforts shuddered and rocked my world, this one is capable of arousing an actual earthquake, for Ohlsson most definitely has upped his game on the heavy department. Previously images of Magellan, Porcupine Tree, Dream Theater and Pink Floyd stepped into the spotlight. Those names are now greatly overshadowed by bright flashes of Haken, Tesseract and Devin Townshend.

Read the full review by Jan Buddenberg at dprp.net

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Good Tiger "Raised in a Doomsday Cult"

Country: UK
Genre(s):  Progressive Alternative Rock
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: August 7, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Kimbal (2:39)
2. Ghost Vomit (3:35)
3. Whatever Happened To Man's Best Friend (4:16)
4. 1252 (4:09)
5. Young Speak (3:40)
6. Redshift (4:42)
7. Animal Mother (2:51)
8. Sunthrower Flower (3:54)
9. GoGo Yubari (3:23)
10. Grow.Smile.Accept
11. If You Weren't My Son I'd Hug You

Line-up: 
Joaquin Ardiles
Elliot Coleman
Derya Nagle
Morgan Sinclair
   With
JP Bouvet - Drums

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Martin Rude & Jakob Skøtt Duo "The Discipline Of Assent"

Country: Denmark
Genre(s): Instrumental Psychedelic, Fusion
Label: El Paraiso Records
Format: digital, vinyl
Release date: August 7, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Flails & Strands (5:01)
2. A New Arrival (3:17)
3. Aurelius Dye (3:19)
4. Setenta Y Tres (2:03)
5. Sequoia Sketch (3:17)
6. The Slip (2:28)
7. The Short Sun (2:45)
8. Random Treasures (3:54)
9. Mountain Montage (11:04)

Total Time 37:08

Line-up: 
Martin Rude (Sun River) - Double Bass, Acoustic & Baritone Guitar
Jakob Skøtt (Causa Sui) - Drums

Description/Reviews: 

The music here spans from bustling jazz rhythm section work-outs with abstract sounds to laid-back electric psychedelic jams. Generally, the difference is whether Rude is playing double bass or guitar so you can actually see the join. This is not a problem however as the album does have coherence with good quality performances

Read the full review by Kevin Ward at ukvibe.org

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A New Arrival
The Short Sun
Streams

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Yargos "The Dancing Mermaid"

Country: Germany
Genre(s): Power/Symphonic/Progressive Metal
Label: STF Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: August 7, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. The Storm Is Coming (0:43)
2. Annie, Oh Mine (5:33)
3. You Won't Get Far (5:27)
4. Mine Complete (5:18)
5. You Push Me (4:29)
6. Where Are You Now (7:56)
7. Contaminated (We're All Damned) (9:28)
8. Two Girls (Don't Come Knocking) (5:31)
9. Boneshaker (3:58)
10. All Your Demons (5:23)
11. It's Breeding (5:23)
12. Lie To Me (4:26)
13. (If I Only Could) Turn Back Time (8:20)
14. The Storm Is Passing (1:21)

Total Time 73:16

Line-up: 
Becky Gaber – Lead vocals
Andreas Kienitz – Guitars, Bass
Kai Reuter – Guitars, Bass, Programming
Wieland Hofmeister – Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Programming
   With
Fritz Randow – Drums
Michael Ivert – Acoustic Guitars, Bass
Ottfried Mietzke – Orchestral Arrangements, Programming
Ecki Hüdepohl – Piano

Description/Reviews: 

 “You won’t get far” opens with harsh vocals, followed by an almost Power Metal sound, complete with galloping drums and harmonized clean vocals. With minimal harsh vocals, this song makes more sense to me. Some keys and a guitar solo follow the second chorus. “Mine Complete” opens with a heavy and aggressive guitar riff and some symphonic elements. I still get more Power/Symphonic elements her than Progressive ones. A keyboard solo followed by a guitar solo come into play after the second chorus. It’s obvious that the team here is talented. “You push me” opens with a slower pace, and lower instrumentation. Becky’s vocals are very well done, and the chorus is full of a nice melody line. At this point in the album, I should have at least some of my mind made up, but I don’t.

Read the full review by Dave "That Metal Guy" Campbell at metal-temple.com

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Markus Reuter Oculus "Nothing is Sacred"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Instrumental Experimental, Fusion, Avant Prog
Label: MoonJune Records - MJR100
Format: CD, digital
Release date:  August 6, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Nothing Is Sacred (Dice II) (12:32)
2. The Occult (Dice I) (12:54)
3. Bubble Bubble Bubble Bath (Wink) (12:52)
4. Solve Et Coagula (Ghost I) (10:46)
5. Bubble Bubble Bubble Song (Sighs) (12:07)

Total Time 61:11

Line-up: 
Markus Reuter - Touch Guitars® AU8, Soundscapes, Keyboards
David Cross (King Crimson) - Fender Rhodes, Electric Violin
Fabio Trentini - Bass
Asaf Sirkis - Drums, Percussion
Mark Wingfield - Electric Guitar
Robert Rich - Textures

Description/Reviews: 

It's jazz; but sort of "anti-jazz," too. It's progressive, yet clearly supersedes any preexisting templates or traditional standards. It's avant-garde, while soaring above and beyond typical confines, there, as well. And it's 'free jazz,' but with preconceived structure of sorts.

Recorded live in the studio, every song is a mesmerizing journey, weaving seamlessly between various coarse and fine textures, where moments of tranquil harmony magically morph into spells of delightfully chaotic dissonance, stampeding one minute, and tip-toeing, the next. 

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