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“Surprisingly contemporary for a 41-year-old collection”: Solstice’s prog-folk classic Silent Dance returns
By Gary McKenzie published
With assistance from Steven Wilson, band leader Andy Glass delivers a remix that even he can finally enjoy

“A perfect distillation of 80s alienation and ambition”: Tears For Fears’ 40th anniversary Songs From The Big Chair
By James McNair published
The era-defining 1985 album that made stars of Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith returns in extended format with Steven Wilson remixes

Dream Theater’s Quarantième: Live À Paris is a fitting monument to their 40 years
By Paul Travers published
A set of classics is ideal for an anniversary release, which also celebrates the return of Mike Portnoy

“Displays the ethos that first endeared them to space cadets”: Ozric Tentacles’ Through The Magick Valley
By Dom Lawson published
Latest box set spans 2002 to 2015 in style containing 10 discs and a hardback book

Harpy's debut EP is the horniest release of 2025 and it's not even close
By Emily Swingle published
Alt singer-songwriter Harpy tells us exactly what she wants via throbbing dark electro and writhing industrial metal. Subtle, this ain't

Mike Oldfield’s Amarok began life as a protest against his label, but became much more
By Chris Roberts published
Reissued version is split into sections with his blessing. The only flaw is a triggering Margaret Thatcher impersonation

Foreigner arrive fully-formed and formidable on debut album
By Classic Rock Magazine published
While punk rock was big news in 1977, the radio-friendly rock of Foreigner was still perfectly timed

“Lends credence to the idea they’re embracing pop influences”: Leprous’ An Evening Of Atonement
By David West published
It’s all ears on Einar Solberg’s unique voice during this 21-track recording from the Netherlands from early 2025
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