Keith+emerson

The progressive fivesome 5bridgeS from Haarlem, The Netherlands, takes it's name from Keith Emerson's Five Bridges Suite Keith Emerson. The band aims to, as they say themselves, create a bridge to the 70s, "the decade in which craftmanship was still permitted to be warm, original and somewhat frayed at the edges".
The band consists of keyboardist and Hammond torturer Luke d'Araceno, guitarist Enzo Gallo, singer and multi-instrumentalist Piet Roelofsen and the massive rhythm tandem Martin Thoolen (bass) and Rob van der Linden (drums). This line up has the gift to let listeners have flashbacks of the era of Yes, Genesis and ELP, without ever sounding outdated.

One of the best know and best loved progressive rock groups appear on this compilation with a host of fellow prog rockers to create a uniquely compelling listening experience…

Temples With Prophets (1969). Sunbeam Records present the first official reissue of Don Shinn's Temples With Prophets, originally released in 1969. Having made several classic 45 with The Soul Agents (whose singer was briefly Rod Stewart), Don Shinn taped his remarkable debut album in London's Lansdowne Studios in December 1967. Featuring his explosive organ (a clear influence on the young Keith Emerson) and outstanding guitar from Paul Hodgeson, it's one of the first progressive albums ever recorded. Includes a 12-page booklet with detailed background notes and rare images. Includes two jaw-dropping bonus tracks from 1966…

Mars Hollow is one of the very few bands that have successfully managed to show a more accessible side of classically inspired symphonic prog… nonetheless, don't expect to listen to them on regular radio…