The first album from Cambium is a diverse collection of songwriting with many influences held together by excellent songwriting and musicianship, turning the album into a head trip worth taking.
Recommended Pick: Salton (long version)
Guitar virtuoso, Antoni Tashev, began his musical journey at a young age learning classical guitar, traditional music, and fueled by a love for Jimmy Page’s guitar work. The Antoni Tashev Project has 6 truly unique compositions, some written while Antoni was still just a young teenager, which is a testament to his abilities.
Personal Pick: Babylon on Fire
Ralph Feetham, songwriter from the UK, crafted a collection of psychedelic and progressive rock styled songs with Deanna Quijada to create this entirely unique album. Deanna’s vocals are rich and somewhat reminiscent of Kate Bush occasionally, which is a fine thing! Excellent guitar work, keyboard tapestries weaving throughout, and unexpected twists and turns make this a delight to listen to.
Personal Pick: Surreal
Honorable Mention: All at Sea
“Decade In Despair” is a collection of 18 songs written and assembled over a ten-year period by the incredibly talented Anders Plassgard, a Swedish songwriter/artist/photographer from Dala-Floda, Sweden. The diverse range of stylistic rock influences retains a cohesive and a fascinating journey into the mind of this inventive, creative writer.
Personal Pick: “Ballet of the Mechanical Doll”
“Is This Life?” is a collection of peculiar songs for peculiar people. Fans of rock, alternative, progressive, heavy music should press the play button!