Day Of Phoenix: Mind Funeral – The Recordings 1968-1972
❉ A fascinating addition to the Esoteric Records catalogue from the Danish prog-rock pioneers.
Articles by C.J. Newman
Linda Hoyle – ‘Pieces Of Me/The Fetch’ (2CD)
❉ C.J. Newman on two classic albums by a creative and versatile singer-songwriter.
Ambient Sanctuaries: The world of Beaver & Krause
❉ C.J. Newman revisits one of the most significant collaborations of their time.
“Alike or Unlike as Trees”: Third Ear Band – ‘Alchemy’
❉ As a breakthrough piece for Third Ear Band, Alchemy truly lives up to the promise of its title, writes C.J. Newman.
Renaissance: ‘A Song For All Seasons’ (3CD) reviewed
❉ Is it the fate of Renaissance to linger as a footnote in the chart history of 1978? Fortunately, the answer to this is a resounding ‘No’.
Embracing the Madness of Gryphon
❉ In releasing Raindances, Esoteric Records have captured a wonderful body of work from one of the most interesting and adventurous prog-folk outfits of their time.
‘Sky – The Studio Albums’ reviewed
❉ There is much in here to beguile and intrigue, writes Chris Newman.