byzantium
live and studio
From the smouldering ashes of Ora, Robin Sylvester's thirst for further folk-inspired manipulations lay conscious amidst the aftermath of Tangerine's ..
fynn mccool
fynn mccool
Named after a mythical Irish warrior, this quartet arose from the ashes of beat band the Shake Spears in 1968. Their sole album showcases their distin..
dr. kay's blues band
dr. kay's blues band
Named after pianist Rick Kay, this North London band featured Fairport Convention's Ashley Hutchings in its first line-up. By 1967 they were one of th..
holy mackerel
holy mackerel
Formed from the ashes UK psych legends Jason Crest, and featuring members of cult rockers Samuel Prody and Orang Utan, this fine quintet coalesced in ..
grail
grail
Born from the dying embers of the psychedelic dream, Grail's only glimpse of success was revealed in their stand-alone salute to psychedelia in 1971, ..
wooden horse
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Originally formed in Sydney, Australia, this folk-rock quintet completed their line-up upon moving to London in 1970, and are best-known for featuring..
dead sea fruit
dead sea fruit
This good-humoured British quintet have been likened to the Kinks, the Mothers of Invention and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Based in France, they appe..
9:30 fly
9:30 fly
The sole album by this quintet from Cheltenham, UK came and went in May 1972. Fronted by husband-and-wife duo Michael and Barbara Wainwright, they pla..
chris stainton, glen turner
tundra
Prog Temple’s retrospective analysis of this band’s brief, but valid existence emphasises Chris Stainton’s convictions and illustrates the missing lin..
twenty sixty six and then (2066 and then)
reflections on the future
Alltime classic made by one of the best German heavy-progressive groups. Superb guitars, swirling hammond organs, trippy sound effects.
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carol of harvest
carol of harvest
Carol Of Harvests fleeting presence in the late 1970s asserted their place in the world of ambient folk and progressive rock. Against a backdrop of co..
zior
every inch a man
Zior are revered as one of the best British underground hard rock bands of the early 70s. This is their second and final album, which only appeared in..