Articles by Zachary Nathanson
Theory of Nothing is more than an archival release, it’s a revelation. Brand X didn’t just play fusion, they detonated it.
Their fusion of country grit, blues swagger, proto‑metal energy, and theatrical bravado helped shape the future of American rock. Revisiting these albums isn’t nostalgia; it’s rediscovery.
Shapes of Midnight is one of their boldest and most adventurous releases, showing just how far this band can push its sound without backing down.
Across seven studio albums released between 1970 and 1983, it becomes clear just how far ahead of their time they were, even as they frequently remained under the radar.
Pestkrønikene is a beautiful, strange, and sometimes ferocious journey through folk mysticism, psychedelic textures, and 1970s-inspired progressive rock.
An Ending is more than simply an outstanding progressive rock album, it is a deeply moving farewell to one of the genre’s most compelling concept stories.
This captures everything that made the NWOBHM movement so exciting, towering twin-guitar harmonies, memorable hooks, thunderous rhythms, and enough fist-pumping energy to shake the walls.
From the listener’s perspective, it’s an immersive and rewarding journey through cosmic landscapes, retro-futuristic imagination, and symphonic grandeur.
As We Once Were is not just another chapter in The Anchoress’ story. It is a statement of where Catherine Davies has been, who she has become, and where she intends to go next.
The Roaring Waves is more than just a fantastic record. It captures the many moods and atmospheres of the sea while offering the adventure of a lifetime through the musical vision of Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery.
Angel weren’t just ahead of their time; they were building a world, a mythology, a sound that still feels fresh fifty years later. Step inside, drop the needle, and let the adventure begin.
It stands as one of the band’s most immersive and accomplished works to date, further cementing their place among the most compelling voices in modern post-rock.
With every spin, Sabaton’s passion for history becomes more immersive, inviting listeners to dig deeper into the stories behind the music.
The result is remarkably vivid. Listening to the album feels like stepping directly into its gothic world, where towering architecture, oppressive darkness, and bursts of overwhelming sonic force immerse you in every moment.
It’s fearless, ambitious, and uncompromising, qualities that have always defined The Fierce and the Dead, but which feel more refined and confident here than ever before.
While the mainstream keeps chasing trends and algorithms, Frolic are busy sharpening their riffs, pushing their musicianship, and proving that passion will always crush corporate mediocrity.
Crank this one up to 11, let the walls shake, and prepare to wonder why it took you so long to discover Gozu in the first place.
Whether it moves you immediately or slowly reveals itself over time, Now I Imagine a Place Not the Same is a challenge, but a worthy one.






