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Latest news: Happy Holidays and a big thank you to all who have purchased the book. Work has begun on The Strawberry Bricks Companion, a curated and annotated discography of the artists and groups from the timeline, 1967 to present. Due sometime in the future.

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Reviews for the Third Edition

Reviews for the third edition of The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive rock (will be updated).

Totally missed this review! Thank you Pete Pardo and Sea of Tranquility!

Gong - I See You 10th Anniversary Mix

Release Date May 9th 2025, CD and 2xLP.
"Few albums in Gong’s discography capture the band’s whimsical, irreverent take on life’s complexities and the enigma of death as vividly as 2014’s I See You. Now, the legendary psychedelic collective mark a decade since the release with a brand-new 10th Anniversary Edition on Kscope. The album has been remixed from the original multi-track recordings by Frank Byng, producer and sound engineer of the last four Gong albums."

Kraan - Aladin Tapes

"The rediscovery of a lost jewel - KRAAN "Aladin Tapes"
It's a small sensation for fans of the legendary band KRAAN: a previously lost concert recording from 1980 has unexpectedly resurfaced. Recorded in Bremen's cult club "Aladin", this live recording offers a fascinating snapshot of the band in one of its most exciting phases.

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXI

Mike Ratledge, RIP

Mike Ratledge, keyboard player for Soft Machine from its inception until 1976, passed away on February 5th, 2025 at age 81. Needless to say, his style, tone and compositions were unique making him a true legend.

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Andy Summers & Robert Fripp The Complete Recordings 1981-1984

"A 3CD/1Blu-Ray set collecting all Andy Summers and Robert Fripp's 1980s collaborative work plus copious extras.

The original albums I Advance Masked (1982) and Bewitched (1984) are included, alongside a third album Mother Hold the Candle Steady which has been compiled from previously unreleased material (mixed and assembled by David Singleton).

Colin Carter, RIP

As reported by George Mizer on Facebook, former Flash vocalist Colin Carter passed away on January 10th, after a brief illness. My condolences to his family and friends.

Pierre Moerlen's Gong Live 1979

Gentle Giant Playing The Fool Reissue

One of my favorite live albums, Gentle Giant's Playing The Fool is seeing a reissue in Spring 2025: "The iconic 1977 live album, now fully reimagined, mixed, and mastered for an immersive experience. This definitive release delivers the ultimate Gentle Giant live performance as it was originally intended. Complete with restored in-between-song commentary, band introductions, and the authentic ambience of each venue.

Jon Camp, RIP

Jon Camp, best known as the bassist extraordinaire for Renaissance, passed away on December 13th. This clip from 1974 shows what a MONSTER rhythm section Camp and Sullivan were, and what great ROCK band Renaissance could be! My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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Peter Sinfield, RIP

Posted by Sid Smith, "Peter Sinfield, King Crimson’s original roadie, lyricist, lights operator and live sound engineer passed away yesterday on the 14th of November 2024 aged 81."

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