Where does a band like this go from here? Ideally, onto wider success outside its homeland. If the measure of any prog band is its ability to deliver a long-ish track, one that crosses the 10-minute mark and still feels like a sliver of experience, then Caligula’s Horse succeeds with the 15-plus minute “Graves”. And for those seeking a full-on, unapologetic assault on the senses? Look no further than “Will’s Song (Let the Colours Run)”. “Songs for No One”, meanwhile, takes us into the sturdily reinforced belly of the beast, reminding us that a band can still play by the rules of a genre and still come up with something fresh. Others, such as “The Hands Are the Hardest” and “Fill My Heart”, proudly walk the fine line between prog and pop, suggesting that the outfit’s wide commercial acceptance in its homeland was no fluke. Melody is always at the forefront here but that doesn’t stop the opening, “Dream the Dead”, from getting adventurous and dropping listeners into a barrage of harsh sounds at the start that ultimately enhances the enchanting vocal performance from Jim Grey. It’s not prog unless it’s international, and this Australian collective demonstrates a ferocious appetite for the eclectic on its latest release. Caligula’s Horse – In Contact (InsideOut)
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(Feel free to let us know your own choices in the comments section.) – Jordan Blumġ0. In the end, though, we strongly feel that the follow ten records-both obvious and unexpected-are the best progressive rock and metal albums released this year.
In that way, 2017 coasted on a relatively transparent and vital relationship between creators and devotees.Īs in past years, determining the final cut for this list was no easy feat, as many remarkable works-including Malina by Leprous, The Hay-Man Dreams by Cosmograf, Clairvoyant by The Contortionist, The Optimist by Anathema, Karma by Brother Ape, Pacifisticuffs by Diablo Swing Orchestra, and Amplify Human Vibration by Nordic Giants-stood out and deserved acclamation. In other words, many artists bounced back from potential hardships-including fan backlash, band dispersion, and even near-death illnesses-to prove just how much they can still offer in terms of trying new things while maintaining what made them beloved in the first place. However, a deeper survey reveals an overarching theme to the past twelve months of progressive music: a rejuvenation of sound and/or spirit. On the surface, 2017 seemed like a standard year for these subgenres, with another assortment of spectacular releases from our favorite acts.