Zachary Nathanson

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I’m a freelance writer/blogger that started doing reviews nine years ago. I’m a fan of Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Heavy Metal, and Jazz Rock. Also a musician for 20 years. Music has been my friend since listening to the Beatles when I was a little boy. It wasn’t until I discovered Pink Floyd 20 years ago and it changed my life. Geek also, but the Progressive genre has still kept me going from day one. And there’s no stop sign for me. I also have a blog site in which I also do reviews since 2008 entitled, Music from the Other Side of the Room.

Articles by Zachary Nathanson

The Anchoress – As We Once Were

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.

Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery – The Roaring Waves

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.

Echoes of the Past: Angel – Helluva Band

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.

Oh Hiroshima – And The Dead Tree Gives No Shelter

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.

Sabaton – Legends

With every spin, Sabaton’s passion for history becomes more immersive, inviting listeners to dig deeper into the stories behind the music.

John Carpenter – Cathedral

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.

The Fierce and the Dead – Regional Theatre

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.

Frolic – Legacies of Cybernetica

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.

Gozu – VI

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.

David Torn – Now I Imagine a Place Not the Same

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.

Echoes of the Past: Ten Years After – Cricklewood Green (2026 Deluxe Edition)

It’s an album where the blues is stretched, bent, electrified, and pushed into something bigger, stranger, and more ambitious without ever losing its grit.

Deep Purple – Splat!

More than five decades into their career, they continue to evolve without abandoning the identity that made them legendary in the first place. It’s loud, fearless, unapologetic, and overflowing with imagination.

Darkthrone – Pre-Historic Metal

Whether Pre-Historic Metal ultimately wins you over or not, it’s impossible to ignore the passion, craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication Darkthrone continues to pour into their music four decades into their career. Rather than chasing trends or reinventing themselves, they remain committed to the sound and spirit that made them legends in the first place.

The Cosmic Dead – Beyond the Beyond

As a follow-up to Infinite Peaks, Beyond the Beyond is a remarkable achievement that showcases The Cosmic Dead at their most adventurous and confident. It’s an album that rewards repeated exploration, revealing new textures and hidden details with every listen.

Pleb – Grease Trap

Whether you get it or you don’t, Pleb are absolutely a band to watch and listen to.

Echoes of the Past: Chris Squire – Fish Out of Water (50th Anniversary Edition)

More than fifty years after its original release, Chris Squire’s singular vision continues to inspire and captivate, standing as one of the greatest solo albums ever produced by a member of Yes and one of progressive rock’s most enduring achievements.

L’Ombra Della Sera – Segreti nel Nero

It’s the sound of forgotten broadcasts flickering back to life, of static turning into visions, of memories sharpening into something vivid and cinematic.

Frozen Soul – No Place of Warmth

Frozen Soul locks the doors behind you, buries you beneath an avalanche of riffs, and refuses to let go until the final note fades into silence.

John Palumbo – R U Science?

John makes no apologies for the brutal wake-up call regarding the tightrope dangers posed by corporate leaders who exploit people, turning them into little more than slaves for profit.

Coffin Hunters – Cosmic Dawn

They proudly keep the spirit of classic heavy metal alive while pushing it forward with progressive ambition, memorable songwriting, and a fearless sense of adventure.

Jane Getter Premonition – Transmogrify

Transmogrify is not just an album; it is a meticulously crafted, emotionally charged work that pushes artistic boundaries while celebrating the power of collaboration.

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