"The Mask" by Ebbandflow (Progressive Rock Artist from Spain)

"The Mask" by Ebbandflow is an experimental progressive rock album brought to you by eight fine musicians. This album is an array of sounds presented in an array of styles. There is a strong Middle Eastern influence present throughout the album, but you could say it is jazzy, ambient rock for the most part. The arrangements are lively, well-layered and complete, with great musicianship. One standout track is "Through all This Rain". It opens with some soothing sax and explodes into a big rock number. "I Need You" exhibits the greatest eastern influence, with nice tabla and devious guitar work. "The Mask Part 3" is ambient and airy and features a strong vocal performance. If you like Pink Floyd or Dead Can Dance, you will like this one.

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"As We Please" by Vast Countenance (Rock Artist from the Netherlands)

"As We Please" by Vast Countenance combines classic Brit rock sounds with a twist of alternative. The band is from Amsterdam and their influence of sixties bands is very apparent on this CD. The bottom line is that there are some memorable songs on this album. The band flaunts excellent songwriting skills with effective rock grooves that build to catchy melodic choruses. The vocals on the CD are well harmonized and the lead singer has an excellent rock voice: Very distinct and emotional. The production and instrumentation on the CD are straight-up rock and roll, which is very effective for these tracks. "Trumpet Slide" is a song that really raised our eyebrows on this album. The song has a more modern rock marching groove with U2-like melodic vocals and a nice build to a memorable chorus. "Clay" is a heart-felt acoustic number. "Swimmer Song" features fuzz guitar and raw power. If you like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and The Velvet Underground, you will enjoy this one.

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"Revolution's Son" by Audiocracy (Rock Artist from Connecticut(CT))

"Revolution's Son" by Audiocracy brings to the table all of the aspects of progressive rock. The sound is heavily organ driven with layered guitars and a lot of harmony in the vocals. The arrangements are sprinkled with countless exotic fills and experimental sounds. This is a concept album about a man's journey through a post-apocalyptic world, which makes for interesting lyrics and listen-ability from beginning to end. The lead off track "Part I The Dream-Revolution's Son" pulls you right in with big heavy organ riffs and great vocal layers. "Part IV The Confrontation - Speak" features thick guitar riffs, great solos, and powerful arena-worthy vocals. "Part VII Dare to Sing" wraps the album up taking you to an ethereal "other world" with organic worldly sounds. If you like Rush and Dream Theater, this album will certainly catch your attention.

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"Chronology of Chaos" by Skovol Unit (Rock Artist from Indiana(IN))

"Chronology of Chaos" by Skovol Unit is a huge 2 disc compilation and is the history of this punk/metal/electro band. It starts with 4 track demos and takes you chronologically through the life of the band, in a very interesting look at the progression of a band. This is some old school stuff with impressive guitar licks. They have a true garage punk sound and sensibility with wild rhythm changes, complex timing, and "in your face" lyrics. Early songs like "Equal Opportunity Destroyer" are examples of their loud mosh pit sound. Later songs like "Something Else" transition into melody and polished sound. There is also a cool home guitar called "Battle of the Wolf 359". If you like Iron Maiden and Descendents, you will like this one.

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"Peel Back the Sun" by Mike Kovacevich (Rock Artist from Minnesota(MN))

"Peel Back the Sun" by Mike Kovacevich is a very enjoyable and creative medley of styles and sounds - A little rock, a little funk, a little pop and some experimentation. Mike's voice has a nice rock quality with a folky undertone. The arrangements are complete and the sound is full. Overall this album is well thought out, well produced and artsy to give it a unique yet enjoyable quality. Think of it as well-written catchy and relevant songs with very effective, creative, and professional production that brings out the most of the songs. The musicianship is very high on this CD as well. Highlights are "Apple". It has a really cool "fade-in" intro. "Reboot" has some cool organic and human sounds. "Excuses Lie" introduces a bit of a country element, cool vocal harmony and a nice flow to it. If you like the creativity and styles of artists such as Beck or Peter Gabriel, you will enjoy this one - It's definitely worth a listen.

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"Tight Turns in the Sunset" by Mark St. John (Rock Artist from Connecticut(CT))

"Tight Turns in the Sunset" by Mark St. John is an adult rock and alt-country crossover album complete with twang and lots of fun. Mark's voice is playful and raw, with a quality that reminds us of Mark Knopfler. The overall sound is "Old School" with clean yet gritty guitar riffs and a down home sound provided in part on some tracks by banjo. The songwriting makes effective use of repeating memorable melodic patterns that sometimes include a Lou Reed-type singing/talking style. You get more bang for your buck on this album with 17 tracks. The title track "Tight Turns in the Sunset" features some creative lyrics and fun "Woo Hoos." "The Girl She Looks So Fine" pays homage to Stevie Wonder's "Roller Coaster". "It Is What It Is" features banjo, dobro and a "Words to Live by" message. Pick this up if you enjoy alt-country or adult rock artists such as Lou Reed.

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"Tales from the Garage" by Avenue F (Rock Artist from New Jersey(NJ))

"Tales from the Garage" by Avenue F is a hard-hitting rock album that fuses classic and modern rock styles and sounds. The album definitely has a garage band, yet professional feel to it, both in the production and in composition. The band is tight, featuring nice changes and a powerful sound with strong vocals. Most of the tracks are in your face rock tunes. Highlights are the opener "Social Outcast," a thick, thumping track track with solid riffs and rebellious vocals Their cover of the Split Enz "I Got You" is a cool take on a classic, taking it to a darker place. If you like Foo Fighters, you will dig this CD.

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"New York Behind Bars" by Ronnie Kelly (Adult Rock artist from New Jersey (NJ))

"New York Behind Bars" by Ronnie Kelly took us on an emotional journey of interesting stories written this Dublin born Singer/Songwriter. This album does a great job of showcasing Ronnie's strong songwriting skill and passionate vocals. Most of the album features acoustic guitar and vocals, and adds in some other interesting acoustic instruments. The lyrics on the CD are very personal yet are relevant for all of us. The relatively simple instrumentation and production allows Ronnie's visual and emotional songwriting to effectively paint musical scenes. "Down the Right Road" builds into a strong full-band groove and features well-blended harmonies. "Francis Hughes" nicely blends in bagpipe with string arrangements. "I Was There" is an emotional number that hits the heart of anyone who has been faced with substance abuse directly or through a friend. Fans of contemporary singer-songwriters will enjoy this impressive CD.

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"Without a Sound" by Bless (Rock Artist from Italy)

"Without a Sound" by Bless is an uplifting journey through a dark, ambient and melodic world. It features a pleasant combination of curious melodies, nice electric guitar harmonies and a soulful vocal performance. Leading off the album, "Show Me" establishes the band's thick, rich, electric sound and is quite powerful."This World" is a drink from the same cup. The album also features some great acoustic/ ambient synth driven songs such as "The Moment's Gone." If you like bands like The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins and Sisters of Mercy, you will like this CD.

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"Will Work for Money" by Gregg Koval (Rock Artist from Ontario, Canada)

"Will Work for Money" by Gregg Koval is a fun collection of rock songs. Gregg's clever lyrical plays on words had us laughing throughout the CD. The combination of these clever lyrics and Gregg's knack for writing memorable choruses, will leave you with some repeatingly funny themes in your mind after listening to this CD - Go ahead, grab a handful and help yourself to these tracks. The music on the CD is solid as well, especially the guitar playing. "Knocked Up" was one of our favorites, with a catchy upbeat groove and a memorable chorus that had us cracking up. There's even some financial advise on the CD, with "Line of Credit." If you're looking to lighten up your day with some good tunes and good laughs, check out this CD. (Mature Themes).

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"Second Avenue Serenade" by Laslo Cameo (Rock Artist from Vermont(VT))

"Second Avenue Serenade" by Laslo Cameo is an enjoyable Americana CD. The music on this CD is tight with very professional musicianship throughout. The alternating male and female leads on the tracks keep the songs on the CD sounding fresh, as does the varied styles from modern country, to blues, to adult rock. The clean recording quality is totally pro and very well-suited for this genre. "How Can You Lose" is a solid track featuring Leslie's clean, pitch-perfect vocal style, with a memorable chorus that includes a nice keyboard/organ countermelody. "Stella Joy" is a soulful bluesy tune with a cool opening acoustic guitar lick and effective use of tremolo electric guitar to back up Randy's raspy vocals, which work well in this bluesy style. If you enjoy blues-infused rock, you'll enjoy this CD by these talented artists.

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