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TALES FROM THE REVIVAL
I must congratulate you on your most enjoyable feature celebrating 80s prog in Prog 146. Asmashing cover, too, and one I’d love to see on a postcard or A4 print.
I was one of those impressionable prog fans who spent their (slightly!) younger years and hard-earned cash hanging out at the Marquee watching the likes of Marillion, Pallas, Pendragon, et al. Dave Everley’s excellent piece took me right back to my youth and I spent a very happy weekend digging out my old ticket stubs and listening to your 80s Prog Rival Primer playlist while reminiscing about the era where I had more hair! Ah, those were the days!
DISCOVERING THE PAST
The 80s prog revival piece [in Prog 146] is superb and has finally encouraged me to investigate more of those bands that were part of the scene. Thoroughly enjoying what I’m hearing by Twelfth Night.
Anyway, in recent years I’ve picked up a couple of books that have collected heavy metal fanzines into one volume. Naturally I was intrigued as to whether you had considered this for your efforts?
Interesting idea, Julian and, to be honest, I hadn’t thought about it. I’d also need to find where my copies are and I’m not certain I even have a full set. Definitely worth looking into, though.
PLAY IT AGAIN!
I was initially saddened that we would no longer receive a physical CD of music with each issue. After some time now with the digital downloads I must say I am impressed and on board. The digital download provides a greater variety and amount of music, so we get a better look at the variety available from a label or artist. And the digital format allows me to play right away.
In short, thank you for bringing music (and me) further into the modern world.
We’re so pleased to read that you’ve been enjoying our samplers, Barry. Now turn to p7 for this month’s selection
WHAT’S IN A BOX?
First, appreciation to Stephen Lambe for his excellent recounting of the reconfiguring of Yes in the ’orrible 80s with the coming together resulting in the 90125 era [Prog 145]. As with any good music writing, it made me almost want to put the album on. I say“almost” because, as I sat down to write this, Steve Howe’s Motif Volume 2 arrived on my porch, and, so…
Second, I would like to make a suggestion for your reviewers of retrospective box sets, a
