#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