Sai – Though We Meet But Once

Mahorka Records normally releases bleakly dark ambient and experimental records, so this album by Sai comes as a bit of a pleasant shock.  This is far more closer to progressive rock, math-rock and progressive metal than anything I’ve heard in their esteemed back catalog, and it’s as good as one Continue Reading

Ghost Rhythms – Imaginary Mountains

The French band Ghost Rhythms live up to their name.  The beats are pretty wild on this one. This release sets between avant-progressive, Canterbury, and some of the freakier excursions of late-period King Crimson.  Perhaps Samla Mammas Manna and their side-projects could also make good reference points. Very engaging listening, Continue Reading