Hello
all!
A
few weeks ago, in the radio show Prog n Roll we presented the 15 best albums of
2018; according to our opinion of course; but now it is time to present my
personal list with the best albums of 2018. I made a few changes in the already
existing list, removed some albums, added new ones, and finally it is ready.
Last year, the Neo-Prog veterans Arena, returned with their new album Double
Vision. It is surprisingly good, and I dare say that it is equally
good with their old works.
The 2nd studio album of the English
band Damanek was a very pleasant surprise to me. I
had no idea about this band, until I discovered this wonderful
album.
I
have been a fan of Galahad for almost 10 years now. I have been following their releases and I think that I got most of their
albums.
I never considered myself as a fan of Ghost. And although
I got all their studio albums, I never understood what the fuss is all about. For
me, they are just a good Hard Rock band, with a very good manager and a
"catchy" image.
A
few weeks ago, in the radio show Prog n Roll we presented the 15 best albums of
2018; according to our opinion of course; but now it is time to present my
personal list with the best albums of 2018. I made a few changes in the already
existing list, removed some albums, added new ones, and finally it is ready.
The
list will be in alphabetical order and it will be in 3 (probably) parts. I
hope that you will find it interesting and informative.
Let’s
go!
Last year, the Neo-Prog veterans Arena, returned with their new album Double
Vision. It is surprisingly good, and I dare say that it is equally
good with their old works.
Upon
its release I wrote a review, which can be found here: http://gfreedomathina.blogspot.com/2018/05/arena-double-vision-2018-my-review.html
DAMANEK:
IN FLIGHT
The 2nd studio album of the English
band Damanek was a very pleasant surprise to me. I
had no idea about this band, until I discovered this wonderful
album.
The
“moving force” behind the band is Guy Manning, a very talented
multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, who has participated in a plethora
of bands and projects. There are many musicians participating here,
(further than the band’s members), playing a rather good variety of
instruments, including, sax, mandolin, bouzouki and violin. Also, there is a
choir in a couple of tracks.
The
style of the album is a rather rhythmic and uplifting Prog Rock with many Jazz
elements in it. Although Jazz is not a music style that I like, the
way that these guys are mixing Prog with Jazz is very interesting and
definitely enjoyable for the listener.
I
discovered this album rather late, and although I always wanted to write a
review for it, I never did.
Almost
all the songs have something to offer, and especially the 30-minute-long suite
Big Eastern that closes the album is really something!
I have been listening to this album on and on since the day I discovered it,
and every time I discover something new in it. Give this album a chance,
you won’t regret it.
GALAHAD: SEAS OF CHANGE
I
have been a fan of Galahad for almost 10 years now. I have been following their releases and I think that I got most of their
albums.
Seas of Change is their latest album, which is not so easy, but it is wonderful!
Upon its release, I wrote a review, which you can find here:
GHOST: PREQUELLE
I never considered myself as a fan of Ghost. And although
I got all their studio albums, I never understood what the fuss is all about. For
me, they are just a good Hard Rock band, with a very good manager and a
"catchy" image.
Prequelle, in comparison with their previous albums, is better by far in almost every aspect. It is actually a very good album! For that reason, you will see it included in most "best of" album lists of 2018. If not in the 1st position, then in one of the first ones.
If you make a search on the internet you will find dozens of reviews, so I don't think that it is necessary to add one more.
Prequelle is a very enjoyable album that you should definitely check!
To be continued...
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