Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Ice Age: Double Feature


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A specially priced limited edition 2 CD set of the first 2 albums by progressive rock band Ice Age; The Great Divide and “Liberation”.

Ice Age: Double Feature

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Ice Age
Jimmy Pappas - Guitars
Josh Pincus - Vocals and Keyboards
Hal Aponte - Drums and Percussion
 Arron DiCesare - Bass

A specially priced 2 CD set of the first 2 albums by progressive rock band Ice Age. The Great Divide and “Liberation”

In this verdant, vibrant age of progressive metal, it's quite the treat to hear a band stride confidently forth with more of a nimble, traditionally progressive rock approach, Ice Age thenceforth advancing past the masters, into often overlooked tones from bands like Styx, Kansas, Saga, Rush and Queensryche.

Josh offers a final word which sets the stage for an exploration of the Ice Age experience. "Obviously we are a prog rock/metal band. That's a fair enough categorization. But I think as the years go on, our focus, especially now with the new material, is becoming song structure and songwriting and strong vocal melody writing.”


The Great Divide
1. Perpetual Child (10:29)
2. Sleepwalker (5:24)
3. Join (5:55)
4. Spare Chicken Parts (8:50)
5. Because Of You (5:32)
6. The Bottom Line (4:44)
7. Ice Age (11:08)
8. One Look Away (5:40)
9. Miles To Go (5:01)
10. To Say Goodbye, Part I: Worthless Words (3:13); Part II: On Our Way (8:18)


“Liberation”
1. The Lhasa Road (No Surrender) (8:38)
2. March Of the Red Dragon (1:07)
3. The Blood Of Ages (7:15)
4. A Thousand Years (6:10)
5. When You're Ready (8:58)
6. Musical Cages (6:31)
7. Monolith (1:15)
8. The Guardian of Forever (6:48)
9. Howl (1:41)
10. The Wolf (4:40)
11. To Say Goodbye, Part III:  Still Here (8:19)
12. Tong-Len (1:34)





Artist: Ice Age
Title: Ice Age: Double Feature
Label: Magna Carta
Street Date: 10/02/2015
Genre: Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal
Configuration: 2 CD set in jewel case

Catalog #: MA-2004-2
UPC: 614286200421




Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Cairo: Double Feature

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A specially priced limited edition 2 CD set of the first 2 albums by progressive rock band Cairo; "Cairo" and "Conflicts and Dreams".

Cairo: Double Feature

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Cairo
Mark Robertson: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Hammond Organ, Grand Piano, Vocals
Jeff Brockman: Drums, Electronic Percussion
Bret Douglas: Lead Vocals
Alec Fuhrman: Guitars, Vocals

Bob Fordyce: Bass, Vocals on “Cairo”
Jamie Browne: Bass on “Conflict And Dreams”



Fans of Yes, ELP, Genesis and the other great keyboard-centric bands of the first golden age will fall instantly in love with Cairo. Driven by virtuoso musicianship and conceptual songs, Cairo’s lush arrangements, soaring melodies and sweet harmonies are as cinematic as they are evocative.

Mark Robertson’s stellar keyboard work is truly a highlight of “Conflict And Dreams” and he proves over and over again that he is one of the more remarkable keyboard players in the music world today. Melodic and expressive guitar work from Alec Fuhrman transform textures throughout the compositions as well as shifting the emotional range of the soundscape throughout the album. Jeff Brockman’s powerful, yet tasteful, drumming propels the tracks while acting to hold the band together. Singer Bret Douglas has a vocal purity matched only by its power. 

"Cairo"
1 Conception 2:10
2 Season Of The Heart 10:13
3 Silent Winter 8:25
4 Between The Lines 9:25
5 World Divided 10:16
6  Ruins At Avalon’s Gate 22:25


"Conflict And Dreams"
1. Angels And Rage 10:23
2. Corridors 11:56
3. Western Desert 17:08
4. Image 1:25
5. Then You Were Gone 8:25
6. Valley of The Shadow 15:52





Artist: Cairo
Title: Cairo: Double Feature
Label: Magna Carta
Street Date: 09/18/2015
Genre: Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal
Configuration: 2 CD set in jewel case

Catalog #: MA-2003-2
UPC: 614286200322

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