#Rush is adding 17 new cities to their upcoming #FiftySomething tour with new drummer #AnikeNilles. I feel like Alex and Ged should have known the kind of response they’d get when dropping the news a couple weeks ago 😁 Watch below! #music #livemusic

#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Sixpence None the Richer - Live at Gruene Hall (2025) Leigh Nash and Co. are fantastic musicians who had a few pop hits and are pigeonholed as “Christian”, but are mostly progressive pop & their live shows are amazing. #music

#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Anika Nilles - False Truth (2025) Take some time to spin this #jazzfusion album before she hits the stage on tour with #Rush in 2026. Can’t wait to see her touring kit(s). #music

#NowPlaying @NothingManor: Devo - Greatest Hits (1990). #Devo has a new doc out on #Netflix, has a new album coming out, and has been around for 50 years and still going strong. Very few greatest hits I’ll listen to. #music #rock

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: RPWL - Beyond Man and Time (2012) #progrock #artrock Founded as a German Pink Floyd cover band, the group transitioned to original works. Initial impression is a blend of Floyd and Porcupine Tree. I like it! #music #RPWL www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sonic Elements - Highlights from a Celebration of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (2025). Yes, the seminal #Genesis #ProgRock album. Lead vocals courtesy of Francis Dunnery (It Bites) and a full orchestra. Fantastic! #music #LiveMusic www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cure - The Head on the Door (1985). Fantastic album. Early Cure is often lumped in with electronica and new wave, but I think they’re really a proto alternative rock band using the tools that had become available. #music #KROQ #80s www.youtube.com/watch

When I heard the first bars of #WeatherReport’s “Birdland” I laughed, knowing that it’s essentially a drumless track, but was excited to hear what Brann Dailor (Mastodon) would do with it. The result is driving and energetic! #jazz #drums #video www.youtube.com/watch

I’ve started fiddling with the closed beta of Surf from Flipboard, what they term a “social browser” that works with the open web including Mastodon and Bluesky as well as RSS feeds and more. I’ve created a #ProgRock feed. Check it out! #music #socialmedia surf.social/feed/surf…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome (1984). Trevor Horn’s presence, often replacing the band’s studio performances, is unmistakeable. Also, the only debut studio double-album I’m aware of. #music #newwave #pop #synthrock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (1966). In honor of the passing of #BrianWilson, I’m throwing on one of the greatest albums of all time. Give a listen and take it in. Everyone should listen at least once in their lifetime. #music #progpop #artrock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poe - Haunted (Bonus Track Version)(2006). Blending #triphop, #hardrock, #poprock, dance, sampling, and her dead father’s audio letters to his children, Haunted creates an #altrock concept album that is very listenable. #music youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (Anniversary Edition)(2025). A reissue of 2012’s triumphant return after a decade since they disbanded, this new edition includes previously unreleased versions and material. #music #rock #canrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: GHS3 (2002) Frank Gambale (guitars), Stuart Hamm (bass), and Steve Smith (drums) duke it out with some blazing #JazzFusion from three titans of #JazzRock. Wear headphones for this one. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The B52’s - Whammy (1983) The first B52’s album I bought after hearing Legal Tender & Whammy Kiss on #KROQ. This tape got played a lot in my Walkman WM-10. Great album, top to bottom. #music #newwave #punk #rock #clubmusic www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Smith & Vital Information - Blackhole Sun (2025 - Soundgarden cover). I’m shocked I hadn’t been recommended anything from the #Musora channel before. This is phenomenal, and stellar musicians. #music #jazzfusion #grunge www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Gary Moore - Live from Baloise Session (2025). Gary passed in 2011, but recorded this in 2008. Now it’s a new release. Enjoy. #music #blues #GaryMoore www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Liquid Tension Experiment III - Ya Mon (2021). John Petrucci (guitar), Mike Portnoy (drums), Jordan Rudess (keyboards), and Tony Levin (bass) in the studio performing Ya Mon. Brilliant, as usual. #music #progrock #instrumental youtu.be/f8PS7rKVU…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - A Date with the Smithereens (1994). I’ve loved this band for decades. Gritty #powerpop by beat poets with a noir bent, their albums are imminently listenable. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cristopher Cross - A Night in Paris (Live)(2013). Do NOT mock me. Chris is an excellent musician and sometimes it’s nice to put on something calmer to facilitate getting stuff done 😁 #music #yachtrock #livemusic youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: It Bites - The Big Lad in the Windmill (1986). I’d been listening to Francis Dunnery for years before I found his previous #ProgRock #ProgPop band. You’ve never heard prog like this and it’s excellent! #music #progressive #80s www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lari Basilio - Redemption (2025). She has her own sound, to be sure, but if you’ve never heard her work think of a mix of Eric Johnson’s melodiousness and Joe Satriani’s crunchy vibes. Great guitarist. #music #rock #instrumental youtu.be/C2eTZr25h…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Magic Pie - Maestro (2025). I may be a progger, but I’m not familiar with the Norwegian #ProgRock band Magic Pie. This is their sixth album and in typical prog fashion opens with an 18 minute epic! Dig in!! #music #prog youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush - Vapor Trails (2002). Always Rush, but ever the musical chameleons, the trio that sounds like a five-piece electrifies with a darker, heavier exploration of Neil’s compelling lyrical stories. #music #progrock #hardrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sting - The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985). Saw Sting on tour for this album and was blown away by his drummer, the amazing Omar Hakim. Fantastically textured album. #music #80s #pop #altpop www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sting - Ten Summoners Tales (1993). I saw #ThePolice play one of their last shows and #Sting on his The Dream of the Blue Turtles tour. Just great music. This time with the amazing Vinnie Colaiuta on drums. #music #pop #90s www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Counting Crows - Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! (2025). Yes, a new Crows album. It’s been a while. I wasn’t much of a Crows listener, so I don’t have a lot to say, but its mostly good so far. #music #rock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying #Live @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Live at London’s Hammersmith Apollo (2009). Dan Belcher is an appropriately named Dan Fan. He personally remasters old Dan shows out of love. This is a newly released soundboard recording. #music #steelydan www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Irakere - Live at Ronnie Scotts (1993). The wife just turned me on to these astonishing peeps. Formed in ‘75 the band blends #AfroCubanJazz and other regional musical traditions with #rock & #funk and clearly jam. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Thomas Dolby - The Golden Age of Wireless (1982). Hot take here, but I think Dolby was peak electronica of the #NewWave era. Still great music to this day. #music #80s #KROQ #electronicmusic #synth youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues (1983). This disc was on my turntable more than most after it dropped. Many artists of the time sounded like the 80’s. The Heads did not and still sound fresh. #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Squeeze - Babylon and On (1987). Their 8th studio album was also their break into the US market with top 40 hits Hourglass and 853-5937, but the band started in the UK in the 70’s with infectious #pop grooves. #music #80s #KROQ #NewWave youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smiths - The Queen is Dead (1986). Morrissey has turned out to be quite the knob, but the band itself was hugely influential in the #IndiePop, #PostPunk, #AltRock scene regularly charting with single after single. #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Once Upon a Time (1985). I may not recall correctly, but I have a feeling that this is one of the few albums ever released where every single track got regular radio time. #music #altrock #StadiumRock #80s #KROQ youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: R.E.M. - Murmur (1983). I had this album on heavy rotation for months after its release. To this day “9-9” remains my favorite track. For ‘83 it was a very unique sound. #music #altrock #KROQ #80s www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Pete Townshend - White City: A Novel (1985). A concept album about a low-income housing estate in West London and the hard lives people lived there, it also had anti-Apartheid vibes, salient to the times. #music #80s #rock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Mr. Mister - Pull Expanded Edition (1989-2010). Recorded in from 1989 to 1990, the band’s fourth album was rejected by RCA and shelved until Richard Page got the rights back. It’s a must-have album. #music #pop #progpop #poprock youtube.com/playlist

One of the most unique and original #music videos I’ve seen in some time, at least since MUTEMATH’s Blood Pressure. I don’t count Ok Go, as they’re in a different class entirely. Fascinating music, as well. #BenCaplan #rock #pianorock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Midnight Oil - Red Sails in the Sunset (1984). IIRC the Oils broke into the US radio market with three tracks from this album and would set them up for their next release that would become a blockbuster. Great band! #music #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979). Several tracks from this #PopRock masterpiece graced the airwaves on release and well into the 80’s. Younger peeps challenge: How many songs do you recognize? #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The English Beat - Special Beat Service Expanded 2012 Remaster (1982). I don’t recall if it was my first tape, but it’s the first I think of when reminiscing. I’ll never forget Rankin' Roger and Pato Banton. #music #ska #KROQ youtube.com/playlist

Wow! Just holy freakin' WOW!! #music #radiohead #creep #covers kottke.org/25/05/is-…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Nothing to Fear (1982). Likely one of the most quintessential 80’s “New Wave” bands of all time that didn’t get global reach beyond a few big hits like Weird Science. Amazing musicians. #music #80s #KROQ www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simple Minds - Live in the City of Diamonds (2025). Formed in 1977, this Scottish #ArenaRock #ArtRock band has been plowing along for nearly 50 years now, and still sounds fantastic! #music #live #simpleminds www.youtube.com/watch

Whether you recognize the name #KevinGilbert or the band #ToyMatinee or not, this is a fantastic discussion among the members of that band that made that one album that makes an impression on anyone who listens. Sadly, we lost Kevin far, far too early. #music #progressivepop www.youtube.com/watch

Wow! So sad :( Jed “The Fish” Gould, one of the most influential DJs of #KROQ 106.7 FM originally broadcasting from Pasadena, CA., has died of lung #cancer at age 69. I grew up in Pasadena and had lunch with Jed once. He will be missed. #radio #music patch.com/californi…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spin Doctors - Face Full of Cake (2025). Not on my new releases bingo card, but here it is. First new album from the doctors of spin in 12 years. While it still has their salacious charm, it sounds more subdued. Age, I guess. #music #jambands youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern w/ The Freeway Band Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2011). John Beasley on keys, Melvin Lee Davis on bass, and the incomparable Simon Phillips on the drums with an epic solo at around 54 minutes. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Toy Matinee (1990). Patrick Leonard & Guy Pratt formed a band & invited #KevinGilbert to join them on vocals, with Pat & Kevin writing most of the songs & Guy contributing to half. One of the best #pop albums ever. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Envy of None - Stygian Wavz (2025). Alex Lifeson. Sounding nothing like the legendary band #Rush, this sophomore release from EON is melancholic and exhilarating. #music #synthpop #progpop #poprock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Pure Reason Revolution - Coming Up To Consciousness Deluxe (2025). Just wow! This British #ProgRock, #AltProg, #ArtRock, #NeoProg band formed back in 2003 and I’m just hearing about them. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Kintsugi (2015). Following the departure of OG guitarist Chris Walla, Ben Gibbard would remake DCfC like the Japanese artform of repairing broken pottery with gold known as Kintsugi. #music #altrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Codes and Keys Deluxe (2011). I found DCfC in 2005 when their Plans album started hitting AAA radio stations and have loved them since. Great album. #music #altrock #collegeradio www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die (1970 Deluxe Edition). Ironically, Dave Mason had left Traffic again and didn’t play on this critically acclaimed record. This is always my go-to Traffic disc, though. #rock #jazz #blues youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dave Mason - A Shade of Blues (2025). A founding member of the legendary Traffic, Dave rolls out a new set of killer #blues tracks with some awesome surprises. After this I’m going to have to put on John Barleycorn Must Die. #music #rock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - 2011 (2025 rerelease). The bands first album of new material since 1999 was well received by critics and fans. Then Pat died in 2017, but they continue to rock on. A new album is coming soon, too. RIP Pat! #music #powerpop youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tower of Power - 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater (2018). This show is T-I-G-H-T!! I cannot name all the amazing performers, so be sure to look them up on Wikipedia. #music #funk #soul www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Miller Band - Austin City Limits (2011 or 2012… maybe). The Space Cowboy is still touring today, at the young age of 81. The visuals are 360p, but it’s more than good enough. Great show. #music #rock #blues www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Feeling Strangely Fine 20th Anniversary Edition (1998). The first track absolutely killed it on the year of release, and remains an anthem decades later. The rest of the album is just as good. #music #rock #powerpop youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Great Divide (1996). This is a great album, full stop. A unique blend of pop vocals, power pop sensibilities, and driving, raw distorted guitars, it gets you from the first track. #music #semisonic #powerpop #rock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Semisonic - Pleasure EP (1995). Dan Wilson is a subtle genius, an accomplished record producer, and a monster on the guitar most people know for the perpetual anthem “Closing Time”. “In The Veins” is a hard punk banger. #music #powerpop youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Live from Daryl’s House - Howard Jones (2024). This analog version of Howard’s What Is Love is a 5-alarm fire, but do watch the entire playlist. I’m In a Philly Mood is glorious as a finisher! #music #pop #soul www.youtube.com/playlist

Does your git up n' go need #Goose? I’ve been jamming to this January 6th show streaming live on #YouTube for an hour and a half and it’s only half way through! #music #NowPlaying #JamBands www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew - Remain in Light Live (2024). Fan shot from a single camera with moderately good stereo sound, this is most of the album, additional tracks, and even a cover of Thela Hun Ginjeet. #music #livemusic www.youtube.com/watch

The wife and I have been seriously diggin' on #Goose of late, and this new-to-us video is a fantastic illustration of their greatness. Bring over the peeps and turn it up, then prepare to grin until it hurts. #music #jambands www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush Time Machine Live (Cleveland 2011). At some point I’ll need to write about #Rush and what they mean to me. For now, just watch the best trio in rock for nearly 3 hours. #music #rock #progrock youtu.be/a0sbKY0K5…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Waterboys - Fisherman’s Blues Collectors Edition (2006 Remaster). The band’s fourth album from 1988 produced the best known song from Mike Scott’s project, World Party. #music #rock #folkrock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dan Wilson - Re-Covered (2017). You know Dan for Closing Time (Semisonic) and songs he’s written for artists like Adele, John Legend, Taylor Swift, and more. Here he covers some in his own way. #music #pop #rock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Charles Bradley Live at WDR’s Rockpalast (2013). You can feel every raw ounce of pain from his tragic life and his deep love of 60’s #soul and #RandB in every second of his performance. Watch now and revel. #music #livemusic #youtube youtu.be/u1477zQ4A…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion II (2022 Remaster). I haven’t fired up any GNR for at least two decades, and they were hot amongst my pot-smoking pals back in the day. Not sure why I stopped. #music #rock #hardrock www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jethro Tull - Curious Ruminant (2025). Ian Anderson’s Tull and voice have aged poorly over the years, but this is the first new album that feels like real Tull in decades, if a tad muted. #music #progrock #folkrock www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: KARMAKANIC - Transmutation (2025). The first new album from Jonas Reingold’s KARMAKANIC in nearly a decade. Features Simon Phillips, Steve Hackett, Nick D’Virgilio, and more. #music #prog #progrock #neoprog www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Bob Mould - Here We Go Crazy (2025). Starting to check out the new releases, and there’s new Bob!! YAY!! No full album on YouTube yet, so here’s the title track. #music #rock #hardrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Descartes A Kant - Live on KEXP (2024). I get serious DEVO vibes from this band, but they’ve created their own sound, and I’m diggin' it. Definitely worth 45 minutes of your time. #music #rock #neopunk #DAK www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Various Artists - Bass Anthology: Vol. 1 (2021). I can’t find any info other than it’s from France, focuses on bass players, and is only on Apple Music so I made a playlist of what I could find. #music #bass #jazz #funk #soul #blues www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lari Basilio - Far More (2019). How many lawyers do you know who can shred like this, and with range like Eric Johnson and does an MJ cover!? Not many, I’m guessing. One complaint… the album is too short! #music #instrumental #rock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Two Against Nature Live @ Sony Studios NYC (2000). As was typical of the era the audio is phenomenal but the video is 4:3 and blurry. Doesn’t matter. Still fantastic. Thanks for everything, Walter! #music #jazzrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol IV (2017). With Greg Howe on guitar, Ernest Tibbs on bass, and Dennis Hamm on keys. The first I’d heard of Simon was on Celtic Run, the sixth track. I’ve tucked in fully since. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

The wife recently discovered #Goose, an amazing new-ish #JamBand, and we’ve been digging into their epic shows. I’d read in #Wikipedia that they had a special guest drummer a couple years ago, and found it. Enjoy! #music #rock #muppets www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Lee Ritenour & Mike Stern with The Freeway Band - Live at Blue Note Tokyo (2011). Today is def Simon Phillips day, as he plays drums in this show with John Beasley on keys, and Melvin Davis on bass. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol III (2015). The third album in the series, featuring the same crew from Protocol II. Narmada bangs right out of the gate, and I’m quite fond of Circle Seven. #music #jazzfusion #jazzrock www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol II (2013). The second album, featuring Andy Timmons (G), Steve Weingart (K), and Earnest Tibbs (B), would settle the #rock-oriented sound of Simon’s #JazzFusion into it’s ongoing format. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Phillips - Protocol (1989). The first in a series of projects that would bring together a rotating group of talented musicians to make #rock oriented #jazzfusion. There are five albums… so far. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying #Live - #Goose - Night 1 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Just started about half an hour ago and the shows go for around three hours. #music #rock #jambands #Goose #youtube www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Rush - Snakes & Arrows (2007). It’s Rush. What more is there to say about one of the greatest #rock bands of all time, a trio that sounded like a much larger band. Much love, Neil. #music #progrock #hardrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Country - The Crossing (1983). While the US ate up the single “In a Big Country” we ignored the rest of the album. That’s a shame because it’s freaking amazing. Great band. #music #rock #folkrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (2005). This is the full live show on #YouTube, and I am in awe. #prog #jazzfusion, #latinjazz #soundtrack and more, I’m left stunned. The remastered album is on #AppleMusic #music #live www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yellowjackets - Fasten Up (2025). The title track on this album is a monster of #JazzFusion. The rest of the cuts run the gamut of fusion with emotional highs and lows. Now in my library for regular listens. #music #jazz youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: David Lee Roth - The Warner Recordings (1985-1994)(2025). This boxset includes fully remastered repros of DLR’s debut EP, Eat ‘em and Smile, Skyscraper, and Your Filthy Little Mouth. Sounds great so far. #music #rock #hardrock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens - God Save The Smithereens Deluxe Edition (1999). The final studio album from this underrated #rock band, this version combines the album with Pat DiNizio’s Songs and Sounds debut solo album and bonus tracks. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - MP4 (Days Since a Lost Time Accident)(2000). Suggestion: Dive into No Myth, Free-For-All, and Resigned, in that order, before moving on to this. This is Penn’s album and not radio-ready, but It’s deep and textured. #music #pop www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yes - Fragile Super Deluxe (2024 Remaster). THIS is my first love in music. I was born in ‘68 and #Fragile dropped in ‘71, #Yes’ 4th studio release it is a #masterpiece, and this version is 4.5 hours of material. #music #progrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Yes - The Ladder (1999). To this day it still surprises me that this is their 18th studio album. The entire album feels like a wonderful blend of classic and 90125/Big Generator era Yes with some clever callbacks. #music #progrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: dada - El Subliminoso (1996). Another killer LA band that I used to have on heavy rotation. Michael Gurley (G) and Joie Calio (B) both sang lead with great harmonies, with Phil Leavitt on drums. #music #altrock www.youtube.com/watch

I was previously unaware that Andy Summers (The Police) had worked with Robert Fripp (King Crimson) but this video is not a surprise to me. This is Parade from their 1984 album Bewitched. Very odd but also too short! #music #progrock #instrumental www.youtube.com/watch

I promised more live #BigWreck, and I’m now delivering. The attached playlist is the entire Suhr Factory show from 2015. Enjoy, though I say that knowing you will… not hoping ;) #music #rock #hardrock #progrock youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Grant Lee Buffalo - Jubilee (1988). This LA trio, previously recording as Shiva Burlesque, brought an electrified edge to their folky, Americana sound. This is one of the few bands that sound a lot bigger than they are. #music #altrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Genesis - Abacab (1981). I adore this album, even more so now that I’ve found out that it’s also one of Ian Thornley’s favorites, too. I’m beaming :) #music #genesis #prog #progrock www.youtube.com/watch

If you are unfamiliar with Canada’s Ian Thornley and #BigWreck, prepare yourself for some lessons. I’m going to be posting live track videos for a bit, some solo, others with the band. We’ll start here with Frozen Pond from 2016. #music #YouTube #rock #prog www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cars - Candy-O (1979). It’s rare for a sophomore album from a band to chart better than their debut, but The Cars did it. Blending #rock, #pop, #newwave, #artrock, and #punk, Rick Ocasek and crew brought their own sound to the party #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Breeders - Last Splash 30th Anniversary Edition (2023 Remaster). I’ve loved this band since I first heard ‘Cannonball’ on the radio, and the Deal sisters are fantastic. #music #rock #postpunk #punk www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Donald Fagan - The Nightfly: Live (2021). An extraordinary album already this live rendition does the impossible and makes it an even more astonishing listen. The downside; like the OG, it’s too short so turn on repeat. #music #pop #jazz www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steely Dan - Northeast Corridor: Steely Dan Live (2021). What is there to say but that we’ve gotten precious few live Dan albums (precisely two) and it is, unquestionably, the superior. www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Parasomnia (2025). DT’s latest album and my very first listen. There’s some Mindcrime vibe in the opening measures, then it dives into a medley. Strong concept album energy. 20 min. closing track, too. #music #progmetal #prog youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - Palms & Runes, Tarot & Tea (2007). I don’t typically listen to compilations preferring the OG albums, but this one is special, and so is Michael. MAKE MORE ALBUMS, MICHAEL!!! #music #pop #rock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Michael Landau Group - Organic Instrumentals (2012). Landau is one of those legendary session guitarists you’ve never heard of. Check Wikipedia. This album is a quiet bomb and is amazing. A must listen. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Simon Oslender, Steve Gadd & Will Lee - All That Matters (Bonus Edition)(2025). Featuring Bruno Müller, Jakob Manz & Nils Landgren. At near 80 years old, Steve Gadd is still a titan on the drums. #music #jazz #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: King’s X - Faith Hope Love (1990). I had this album on repeat for some time. Doug, Jerry, and Ty are true musician’s musicians, have been cited as the originators of grunge by Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament, and rock. #music #progrock #altrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jazz Pistols - Special Treatment (2001). This underrated German #JazzFusion trio that plays what they call “Energy Jazz” is a showcase of three extraordinary musicians who regularly surprise and delight. #music #jazz www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - Angel Dust (1993). Some FNM for the hard core bangers, this album doesn’t stray too far from their funky metal sound, but a solid release for long time fans. Also, be aggressive and a sultry cover of “Easy”. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - King for a Day… Fool for a Lifetime (1995). Amazing album with wild shifts in genre and tone, and a read of the #Wikipedia entry is… amazing. #music #punk #deathmetal #jazz #soul are just a few. www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - I’m OK, You’re OK (2007). The US release didn’t actually drop until 2010 and with a new version of the opening track ‘This Time’, and different mix on ‘The Knew’, and a 4.5dB bump in gain. #PowerPop #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). He played with the Three O’Clock, Jellyfish, and was part of The Grays for their legendary single album, Ro Sham Bo, then went solo. This is his 2nd solo effort. #PowerPop #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Bliss Descending EP (2004). Jason is a #PowerPop deity of the highest order. As a multi-instrumentalist, he plays everything on his albums except the strings. There needs to be more Falkner! #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - Running in the Family (Super Deluxe Edition)(2012). Combining #jazz, #pop, #rock, and #funk into infectious grooves is a staple of Level 42, and Mark King is a beast of a bassist. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Faith No More - Album of The Year Deluxe Edition (2016 Remaster Version). I don’t know of any bands like FNM. #Punk. #Metal. #Prog. #Experimental. #Jazz. #Lounge. Yes, and more, and not all at the same time. Marvelous. #music www.youtube.com/watch

Ah, the legendary Wayne Shorter on sax, Danilo Pérez on piano, John Patitucci on bass, and Brian Blade on drums performing Angola in 2002 on NDR, Hamburg, Germany’s public radio service. NDR is really, really good at this. #music #jazz #livejazz www.youtube.com/watch

#Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - 7.x (2021-2023). Released as three EPs, this “album” is the result of frontman Ian Thornley’s ideas on the changing landscape of listener preferences. Today’s playlist combines all three. #music #canrock #progrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - In Loving Memory of - 20th Anniversary Special Edition (1997). Going back to their first album, and yes, they have been around that long and have always sounded that good. #music #progrock #bigwreck www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Ghosts (2014). Track #2, I Digress, was my intro to BW, as it popped up in a Spotify playlist I’d set up to play music like Simon Phillips Protocol albums. Kind of a stretch, but I’m grateful. #music #altrock #progrock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Coldplay - X&Y (2005). My favorite album from this UK outfit. They have an uncanny ability to inject emotion into their #Pop #Rock compositions. And yet, Chris is inconsistent live. Oh well. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats - Live Meat and Potatoes (2012). Chad is more than just the battarista for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s bombastic in other ways, just like the opening track. #music #jazzfusion #funk www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Bruce Hornsby - Intersections 1985 - 2005. This boxset covers a wide range of material, test pieces, covers, and live tracks from his first 20 years. A true testament to his underrated genius. #music #BruceHornsby www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Ghosts (2014). Hard to believe I’ve been listening to BW for a decade now as this is the first album I bought and discovered that Ian Thornley is amazing. #RIP Brian. You are sorely missed. #FuckCancer #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Big Wreck - Albatross (2012). One of my favorite #rock bands, up there with Rush and Yes. #music #alternativerock #progrock #boston #canada www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Shaming of The True - A Live Tribute to Kevin Gilbert (2014). We sadly lost Kevin in 1996, but over his 30 years on Earth he made an impact and remains a #ProgRock icon. Performed by The Virgilives. #music #KevinGilbert youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Satriani - Flying in a Blue Dream (1989). Back when he had hair and used vocalists. Not a fantastic album, but has a number of solid tracks. I suggest Surfing With The Alien, if you’re interested. #music #rock #guitar www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Poi Dog Pondering - 7 (2008). I can’t say I’ve ever listened to this band, but I’ve heard of them. Maybe from the radio in the olden days. I am enjoying this album, though. Nice, groovy #alternative #pop. #music #applemusic #

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Riverside - Live ID. (2025). A new release from the #Polish #ProgRock band, this 2-hour live album is from their tour supporting their 2023 album, ID.Entity. Sounds really great, too! #music #prog www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tears for Fears - The Seeds of Love (Super Deluxe)(2022). Often lauded as groundbreaking, TfF remains criminally underrated. This 4-disc box set might just change your mind. Set aside some quality time. #music #tearsforfears youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The B-52’s - WHAMMY! (1983). My first B-52’s album. I was enamored with their energy and quirkiness. They sounded like nothing else, and I essentially grew up on KROQ which was first to get almost everything. #music #pop #newwave www.youtube.com/playlist

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Barenaked Ladies - Maybe You Should Drive (1994). Seeing as how I played #BNL’s Stunt, I figured I’d put on the first album of their I bought :) #music #AAA #PopRock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Barenaked Ladies - Stunt (20th Anniversary Edition)(1998). Great album from a wonderful band from the heyday or #AAA on the radio. A shoutout to #ThePointFM in #Vermont! #music #barenakedladies www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cheap Trick - Heaven Tonight (1978). I just love Cheap Trick. Fantastic rock band. Enormous catalog of music. Get diggin'! #music #cheaptrick www.youtube.com/watch

#NowWatching @ Nothing Manor: Oddleaf - Ethereal Melodies (2024). A new French #ProgressiveRock band I’ve been made aware of, this track has some serious #prog chops! I’m about to listen to more and will share per usual. #music #progrock #france www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live (2009). The band known as “The Beatles of Japan” plays The Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album live. So meta in the best possible way! Great album. #music #rock #cheaptrick www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Images and Words (1992). Having listened to #ProgRock for years, I was blown away by Pull Me Under on the radio and immediately bought the album. #music #progmetal www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Steve Hackett - Live Magic at Trading Boundaries (2025). More “unbound” as opposed to “unplugged” as described by Nick Tate @ Prog Report, the former Genesis lead guitarist reimagines numerous tracks from his long musical history. #music #acoustic www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oz Noy & Andrew Synowiec - Recreational Substance (2025). DAYUM!! First gear is a kick in the pants, but shifting to second is lighting the house on fire! #JazzFusion is alive and fighting anything that moves and I’m here for it! #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: John Mayer - Continuum (2006). Very solid studio album and the last of Mayer’s I would truly enjoy. Good to put on and groove to whilst you do something. #music #poprock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Toad the Wet Sprocket - All You Want (Bonus Edition)(2023). This is a re-release of the 2011 re-recordings of the band re-performing a number of their popular songs in the studio. Some peeps find this disappointing. I like it. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Tal Wilkenfeld - Transformation (2007). One of my favorite bassists. First saw her watching Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scott’s. I believe she was 19 then. #music #jazzfusion www.youtube.com/watch

Since bingo cards seem to be the current metric by which culture is judged, I sure as hell didn’t have “Bitchin' New OK Go Music Video” on mine. I’ll have to watch it again for the lyrics, though. It’s just too mesmerizing the first time! #music #pop #musicvideo www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spock’s Beard (2007). The band’s ninth album which was released to mixed reviews, still polarizes some listeners, but still garnered solid reviews. I personally love it. #music #ProgressiveRock www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Spock’s Beard - The Oblivion Particle (2015). Driving, melodic, #progressive #hardrock liberally tinged with a wry sense of humor and hints of #jazz here and there. Every album a concept. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Chris Cornell - Euphoria Mourning (1999). Chris' first solo album that illustrated a more lyrical and pensive side of his vocal talent and compositional prowess. A must listen. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Soundgarden - Superunknown (20th Anniversary)(1994). I still grieve the loss of Chris Cornell. He was an extraordinary vocalist, and this is an extraordinary album. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (2003). It could just be my imagination, but DCFC just keeps getting better with every new album, but their fourth outing where they broke into the mainstream was already amazing. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense (Special New Version)(1984). The original audio version of this concert film, considered by many to be the finest ever made, was hampered by the media of the day. This new version is complete and sounds sharp and clean. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Boingo (1994). Their eighth and final studio #album, #Boingo dropped the horns and keyboards and dove into a deeper, darker, more cinematic, #progressive #rock sound. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Bonamassa - Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009). I adore this live album. It’s stunning in every way and Joe’s an amazing guitarist. #music #blues #bluesrock #livemusic www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Blues Traveler - Straight on Till Morning (1997). Man, oh man that John Popper sure can wail. I need to dive back into #Blues again. More to come… #music

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime (Deluxe Edition)(1988). I had this great #HeavyMetal concept album on heavy rotation, and I wasn’t much into “hair metal”. The theme remains relevant today, as well. #music youtu.be/oLi46MAgx…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Joe Jackson - Night and Day Deluxe Edition (1982). Got this when I was 14 and played it for weeks. Such an amazing piece of #ProgressivePop. A true masterwork of musical genius. #music #pop youtu.be/BT5a4Uf4G…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: The Cure - The Head on The Door (Remastered Bonus Version)(1986). This was one of the cassettes the print wore off from flipping it in my Walkman. Fantastic listen Side A > Side B. #music youtu.be/OX0Dg7jJ9…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Sean Wayland - Face to Face (2024). Sean has played with Allan Holdsworth, Wayne Krantz, Tim Miller, Frank Gambale, and Chad Wackerman. Solid album with Dark Skies being my favorite track so far. #music #jazzfusion #vocaljazz seanwayland.bandcamp.com/album/fac…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Janek Gwizdala - Mystery To Me (20th Anniversary Edition)(2024). This just popped up in my #AppleMusic recommendations, and it’s quite the banger. Note the linked OG release has a different track order. #jazzfusion #music youtu.be/6SLLdvRTM…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Thomas Dolby - Retrospectacle (1994). One of the few “Best of” albums I actually listen to. It’s not only a fantastic listen, but a meaty sampler of a good chunk of his body of work. #music youtu.be/6gQFbiItw…

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Nik Kershaw - You’ve Got to Laugh (2006). A darling of the UK’s #NewWave and #Synth #Pop genres, Nik took five years to roll out this personal, more #PowerPop oriented and personal album. Riddled with his excellent guitar work, as well. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - 1980-2010 30th Anniversary World Tour (2010). I’ve said it before, but Mark King is a beast on the bass and the band is tight AF. Just a fantastic show. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Soul Coughing - El Oso (1998). I was rollin' to Soul Coughing long before I knew about Mike Doughty, his story, and his success at clawing his life and art back. I’m only playing this now because he’s reconciled with his former bandmates. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Jason Falkner - Can You Still Feel (1999). Falkner is IMO a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and #PowerPop #ProgressivePop #Rock master craftsman I first discovered on The Grays one and only album. He was Beck’s guitarist, as well. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Squeeze - Babylon and On (1987). I’ve enjoyed Squeeze for decades but find that I never listen to them enough. Great album. #music www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Paul Gilbert - Vibrato (2012). Extraordinary guitarist and very funny guy, immediately notable on tracks like “Enemies (in jail)”, “Vibrato”, and “Atmosphere on The Moon”. www.youtube.com/watch #music #rock #hardrock

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (Special Edition)(2009) This epic album features four tracks that clock in at over 12 minutes and a fantastic cover of Queen’s Tenement Funster/Flick of the Wrist/Lily of the Valley. #progrock #progmetal #music

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Progger - Scattering (2016). #ProgressiveJazz #JazzFusion #Jazz Progger is a colloquial term for a person who is a fan of progressive music and also a great band. www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Dave Weckl Band - Multiplicity (2005). #jazz #jazzfusion Excellent album with a nice mix of energies and a talented line-up with Dave on the drums. www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Snarky Puppy - Immigrance (2019). When I start playing SP it’s just too hard to stop. Also, half of their albums have an audience in the studio. This one does not. Had to look that up. #music #progressivejazz #jazz www.youtube.com/watch

#NowPlaying @ Nothing Manor: Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest - Sylva (2015). As far as I can tell, Snarky Puppy only records live but they are so tight you can’t tell until you hear the audience. Phenomenal #ProgressiveJazz #Jazz #music www.youtube.com/watch

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Breeders - Last Splash (30th Anniversary Edition)(2023). The Deal sisters and Co. are the real “deal” (pun intended) when it comes to lyrical neo-punk pop. This is simply a fantastic album. Go ahead… sing along :) www.youtube.com/watch

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Michael Penn - Mr. Hollywood Jr. (Double Disc Version)(2005). Featuring Penn’s unique spin on Americana rock and interspersed with fascinating short snippets of musical texture, this is a more introspective album than most of his releases. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Colin Hay - Transcendental Highway (1998). Saw Colin this morning talking to CNN whilst celebrating New Years in Tasmania (I think. Maybe NZ) and playing music for the crowds with his old band, Men at Work. Threw this on. Great album. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Oingo Boingo - Alive (1988). While this is a live album, the band didn’t play in front of an audience. Nothing is mixed. It sounds like a studio recording it’s so tight. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - How To Become Clairvoyant (Deluxe)(2011). Eric Clapton. Steve Winwood. Tom Morello. Trent Reznor. Nothing short of an amazing album. Why are you still reading this? Go listen! #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Yes - 90125 (1983). This is the first album of Yes' third iteration and reinvention into a more commercially approachable act. The album spawned four singles, including the radio-friendly ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ and hit #5 on the US Billboard 200. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Phil Collins Big Band - A Hot Night in Paris (1999). God rest your marvelous soul, Phil. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - Storyville (1991). I guess today is Robbie Roberthursday. Fantastic album with a deeply soulful ‘Go Back to Your Woods’. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Robbie Robertson - Eponymous (1987). Lead guitarist for Bob Dylan. Founding member and songwriter for The Band. Storied solo career. We sadly lost him last year at a young 80 years old. #music #nowplaying en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robb…

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Psychodots - Terminal Blvd. (2005). Rob is prolific. He was in The Bears with Adrian Belew, The Raisins, and has a strong solo career, and is a stellar guitarist. A deeply underrated talent. #music #nowplaying

I’m a full album listener and appreciate explorations of particular musicians across multiple phases of their career (e.g., Jason Falkner, Rob Fetters, Simon Phillips). I’m pleased to see someone finally ran a study on the so-called ‘Sophmore Slump’. #music entertainment.slashdot.org/story/24/…

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Vintage Trouble - The Bomb Shelter Sessions (2011). This bombastic 1950’s R&B, soul, funk inspired band from LA put on one helluva live show. They remind me a lot of the fictional band from the movie Animal House, Otis Day & The Knights. www.youtube.com/watch #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Train - Train (1998). I’m sorry if you love Train, but this is really the only album of theirs I truly love. I’d describe it more like Southern fried AAA rock rather than the more pop-oriented albums that follow. Nice, modern twist pre-2k. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - Global a Go-Go (2001). Joe’s just a fantastic musical presence and this album is him through and through. Great groove from top to bottom. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: The Smithereens Play Tommy (2009). Who doesn’t love The Who and I adore The Smithereens. With the latter playing the entire “Tommy” album by the former, it’s a match made in musical heaven! #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: It Bites - Eat Me in St. Louis (1989). Having just finished some Frank, I thought I’d put on his old bands 3rd and final album. It Bites would usher in the Neo-Prog Rock era with strong power pop vibes. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Francis Dunnery - Lets Go Do What Happens (1998). I was living in Vermont at the time, heard this on The Point FM, and drove from Eden to Williston to buy this album on cassette. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Sixpence None the Richer - Eponymous (1999). Despite getting the Grammy nomination for best Rock Gospel Album of 1997 (the version I’m playing is a re-issue) there’s very little overt religiosity unless you dig into the lyrics. It’s a solid progressive pop rock album with lots of clever hooks and arrangements. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Toto - Mindfields (1999). Apparently this wasn’t received well by reviewers, but I like it. I’m especially fond of the title track. For some reason, the one on Apple Music’s first track is “Cruel”, contradicting the listing on the Wikipedia page. Anyway, toss it on and see what you think! #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Level 42 - Retroglide (2006). Mark King is an absolute beast on the bass. Definitely a must listen if you haven’t heard anything from them since the 80’s. #music #nowplaying #level42

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Genesis - Live Over Europe (2007). One of my numerous favorite albums from Genesis is this fantastic 2 hour and 20 minute live album culled from tour shows around the world. #music #nowplaying #progrock

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface (2017). A really great progressive concept rock album. I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan until this album. Definitely worth a listen. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Mr. Mister - Pull (2010). This is a progressive pop masterpiece that, after being recorded in 1989-1990 was denied release by label RCA as not being commercial enough. It took frontman Richard Page two decades to regain the rights to the album, finish the mix, and release it under his own label. I had a bootleg copy of the leaked album, bought it when it came out, and now listen to this expanded edition. It remains one of my favorite albums. #music #nowplaying

Now Playing @ Nothing Manor: Death Cab for Cutie - Kintsugi (2015). Inspired by the listen to 2018’s Thank You for Today, I have now cued up the great Kintsugi. #music #nothingmanor #nowplaying

Now Playing at Nothing Manor: #MUTEMATH’s Distance EP. I’ve been a fan of Paul Meany’s longrunning project since the single for Typical dropped in 2006 and I purchased their eponymous debut. I was enamored with Darren King’s kinetic drumming throughout their first three albums (Mutemath, Armistice, and Odd Soul), but he left the group in 2017 and Paul went solo. #music #alternativerock en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mute…

If you were excited about the 4K remastering of #DaftPunk’s feature-length original animated film supervised by #anime master Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock), tamp that enthusiasm down now. You won’t find solace in this new #AI generated slop monster. Kevin Cormack’s review on Anime News Network gives you the complete rundown. #animation #music www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/in…

Now playing at Nothing Manor: Billy Cobham’s Drum ‘N Voice vol. 1-2-3-4-5 Complete Deluxe Edition. 50 tracks over four hours featuring an avalanche of #ProgressiveJazz greats doin’ what they do best. #music #jazz #nowplaying

Now playing at Nothing Manor: Grant-Lee Phillips - Widdershins. Fantastic album top to bottom. #music #rock #albums

Now Playing at Nothing Manor –> Perfect Storm’s Stairs (2024). From the opening track this Neo-Progressive rock band from The Netherlands wows with creative, accessible arrangements, excellent musicianship, and melodic lyricism from vocalists Adel Saflou and Hiske Oosterwijk, all driven by punchy metal guitar work, thumpy bass, expressive keyboards, and strong drum work. #music #progrock #rock www.progarchives.com/artist.as…

Now Playing at TKN Manor. Yes. They remastered and remixed the fantastic We Like It Here album and it’s already sounding fantastic! #snarkypuppy #jazz #progressivejazz #nowplaying #music

Now playing at TKN Manor: Alive (feat. Chaka Khan)… #music #jazz #progressivejazz #BillyCobham

Now playing at Nothing Manor, The Police’s final album remastered and re-released in 2003, Synchronicity. #music #albums #thepolice

PROTIP: Albums are snapshots in musical time. Listen to the entire album and feel the groove, read the lyrics at the same time, and experience a little time travel 😁