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CD/DVD Releases: New Releases Available From ProgRock.co.uk

Posted on Monday, April 06 @ 05:18:44 UTC by nightowl

Coming soon or available now at www.progrock.co.uk: Gentle Giant - Live In Stockholm '75 (due April 20, 2009, GBP 10.99): Recorded at Stockholm University by Swedish Radio 3, on 12th November 1975, and mastered direct from the radio station original tape recordings. Deluxe Digipak outer sleeve with colour inner sleeve and previously unseen live photos. 12 page booklet includes liner notes and track/track analysis by bassist/vocalist Ray Shulman. Fully authorised by Gentle Giant! Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15389



Strawbs - The Broken Hearted Bride (due at progrock.co.uk on 30/03/2009, GBP 10.99): The latest Strawbs album, The Broken Hearted Bride, hardly sounds like a band whose first album was released 40 years ago! Strawbs' long journey from London folk clubs - through folk-rock chart toppers - the evolution into stadium prog-rock - the side-step into intimate acoustic shows - and now back again to rock with attitude is like no other band. Produced by Chris Tsangarides, The Broken Hearted Bride shows a clear link with the Strawbs classic, Hero And Heroine. The line-up comprises founder David Cousins, guitarist Dave Lambert, bassist Chas Cronk, and drummer Rod Coombes, with John Hawken on keyboards, and Ian Cutler (Feast of Fiddles) guesting on fiddle. For fans of Classic Rock, Folk, Prog, Yes, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Spock's Beard, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, Rick Wakeman, Steeleye Span, Bob Dylan, Barclay James Harvest, The Byrds, etc. Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15390

Pendragon - Pure (due at progrock.co.uk on 23/03/2009, CD + DVD - GBP 13.99, CD - GBP 9.99): 2008 was Pendragon's 30th Anniversary, and having completed a 30 date European tour in October 2008, the band release probably their most groundbreaking and defining album so far. It is indeed rare for a band that have been going for 30 years to come out with new music that sounds as fresh as the day they appeared on the scene, and this is precisely what Pendragon have done with Pure. Combining moments of face melting metallic guitar riffs through to heartrending melancholic melodies, Pure has been hailed by many as the Progressive rock album of the year. Available as a Special Edition in a high-quality case bound book with a Bonus DVD that contains a documentary of the making of Pure, as well as a standard CD version. Other Pendragon titles now back in stock too! Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pendragon.html#aP15386

Saga - The Human Condition (due 27/04/2009, GBP 10.99): The first Saga studio album featuring new singer Rob Moratti! On The Human Condition Saga sets another musical milestone in their more than 30 year band history. A unique mix of elements from the genres of melodic rock, pop and prog. Replacing former singer Michael Sadler, Rob Moratti's voice is a perfect addition and creative input to the classic sound of the band. The cover artwork was created by highly respected Hungarian artist Balasz Papay, who was also responsible for the cover art of the Saga album Trust. Initial pressing available in high class digipack version. Line-up includes Rob Moratti / vocals, Ian Crichton / guitars, Jim Crichton / bass, Jim Gilmour / keyboards, Brian Doerner / drums. Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15393

OSI - Blood (due 27/04/2009, 2 CD - GBP 11.99, CD - GBP 10.99): OSI is an all-star project consisting of Jim Matheos (Fates Warning), Kevin Moore (Chroma Key, ex Dream Theater), Porcupine Tree drummer Gavin Harrison and guest singer Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth). Blood is a fascinating album at the crossroads between rock and progressive metal. Music, that alternates between atmospherically dense and aggressively demanding elements, while effortlessly transcending barriers between different styles and genres. There's also a guest appearance by Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) on "Stockholm," which the Swedish musician composed together with the two OSI. masterminds. Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15395

Various Artists - Tommy: The Rock Opera (due 20/04/2009, GBP 12.99): Tommy - the famous rock opera - is presented here in this an all-star extravaganza. Guest performers accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra and choir include Pete Townshend, Sandy Denny, Richie Havens, Rod Stewart, Stevie Winwood, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Maggie Bell, Ringo Starr and movie actor Richard Harris. Now available as a slip cased, digipak edition - superb package for the serious collector, and includes a separate, fully illustrated, full colour, 36-page libretto with the storyline and characters of the Tommy saga, song lyrics and illustrations. Click here to pre-order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/V.html#aP15396

Rick Wakeman - Grumpy Old Picture Show (due 30/03/2009, DVD GBP 14.99): Presenting Rick Wakeman's Grumpy Old Picture Show recorded Live on Tour. This DVD sees him reprise his very popular role from the BBC Hit Series, Grumpy Old Men, in a hilarious one-man show. The iconic rock legend identifies with the masses, as he moans and rants his way through the frustrations and irritations of modern life. Delivered in a highly amusing fashion, Wakeman creates a riotous pastiche of his extraordinary life and escapades, which every self-confessed 'grump' will chortle in relation to. Click here to order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/W.html#aP15391

Rick Wakeman - The Other Side of Rick Wakeman (due 30/03/2009, DVD GBP 14.99): The Other Side of Rick Wakeman' is revealed in an up-close and uproarious stand-up performance, filmed live in front of a studio audience. The "Grumpy" rock legend, composer and raconteur exposes a host of hilarious anecdotes and unknown escapades experienced during his rock 'n' roll career, including the first rehearsals with Yes, his multi-marital life, amusing recording session memories, not least, his exposure in a Japanese toilet. Wakeman explains his version of the "X-factor," he also brings to life the lost chord in the Yes classic "And You And I," and strides through a lifetime of outrageous memories including a demonstration of his first ever piece written on the piano, aged just 5 and recalls his days working with seminal music legends David Bowie and Cat Stevens. Click here to order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/W.html#aP15392.

Sparks - Best Of (due 16/03/2009, GBP 7.99): Tracks include: 1 This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us / 2 Amateur Hour / 3 A Big Surprise / 4 Funny Face / 5 Beat The Clock / 6 La Dolce Vita / 7 The Number One Song In Heaven / 8 Tryouts For The Human Race / 9 When I'm With You / 10 Young Girls / 11 I Predict / 12 Cool Places (feat. Jane Wiedlin) / 13 Tips For Teens / 14 Eaten By The Monster Of Love / 15 All You Think About Is Sex / 16 Pretending To Be Drunk / 17 Angst In My Pants / 18 Sextown U.S.A. Click here to order: www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15388

[Source: ProgRock.co.uk]

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