To know me is to know Adrian Belew is my musical hero. I make no bones about it. He is one of the more innovative and creative guitarists on the music scene, and has been for a good 40 years. I came to know Adrian as the vocalist/guitarist in the 1980s version of King Crimson, … Continue reading
I’ve been trying for nearly three years. But it’s time to face a simple, horrible fact: I’m just not that in to the new King Crimson. The legendary progressive rock stalwarts are now in their ninth incarnation, and I don’t think this band was meant for me. I’m not saying what they’re doing these days … Continue reading
Italian prog bands aren’t typically known for being trailblazers. The most influential Italian artists took their cue primarily from British bands, especially King Crimson, Yes and Gentle Giant. NyX’s sophomore album The News is no different. It’s complex, doesn’t rely solely on traditional rock instrumentation and has a unifying conceptual theme. The album seems to be about … Continue reading
