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Latest news: 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.

Buy the book: The third edition of The Strawberry Bricks Guide To Progressive Rock is available for individual purchase through your country's Amazon website, including local shipping and Prime benefits: Amazon.com (US) | Amazon.co.uk (UK) | Amazon.ca (CA) | Amazon.de (DE) | Amazon.fr (FR) | Amazon.es (ES) | Amazon.it (IT) | Amazon.jp (JP) | Amazon.com.au (AU)

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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!

The Art Of German Psychedelic 1970-74 > A.R. & Machines

Artist: A.R. & Machines
Label: BMG
Catalog#: 538037740
Format: CD
Country: Germany
Released: 2017-10-27

Love From The Planet Gong box set

I'm a huge fan of the new trend of obsessive boxsets, and this from one of my dearest bands:

50 years of Nektar

We put the old band back together to CELEBRATE the 50th ANNIVERSARY of NEKTAR!
The original members of Nektar; Derek "Mo" Moore, Ron Howden, and Mick Brockett are back. We've added Ryche Chlanda from Fireballet and the 78' band, Randy Dembo from the 2005 band, and newcomer and world-class keyboard player, Kendall Scott.

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The Golden Vibe > Hillage, Steve

Artist: Steve Hillage
Label: Madfish
Catalog#: SMACD1155
Format: CD
Country: Europe
Released: 2019

Tangerine Dream In Search Of Hades unboxing video

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In Search Of Hades (The Virgin Recordings 1973-1979) > Tangerine Dream

Artist: Tangerine Dream
Label: UMC
Catalog#: 772 711-9
Format: Box Set, CD, Blu-ray
Country: Europe
Released: 2019-06-14

Zëss > Magma

Artist: Magma
Label: Seventh Records
Catalog#: A40
Format: CD
Country: France
Released: 2019-06

Chris Holmes, RIP

"Professor" Chris Holmes, keyboard player for Timebox and later Babe Ruth, has passed away, as first reported on the Babe Ruth Facebook page. Our condolences to his family and loved ones.

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The Universe Also Collapses > Gong

Artist: Gong
Label: Kscope
Catalog#: KSCOPE634
Format: CD
Country: United States
Released: 2019
Strawberry Bricks Entry: 
Somewhere after Gong’s 2032 album Daevid Allen sought to renew the Gong band, in a shuffle that would eventually replace the entire old guard. Following a series of concerts in Brazil in 2007, guitarist and long time Gong family member Fabio Golfetti joined the fold. Bassist Dave Sturt was next to arrive in 2009, while reed player Ian East jumped on board shortly thereafter. Allen’s son and drummer Orlando Monday Allen arrived in 2012. Prior to recording 2014’s excellent I See You album, singer and guitarist Kavus Torabi was recruited.

Jethro Tull Every Album, Every Track by Jordan Blum

Jordan's put together a fine appraisal of the music of Jethro Tull, just in time for the 50th anniversary of the band. While I may not agree completely with all his assessments, that's what makes books such a good read, and what better subject than Tulldom? Be sure to pick this one up!

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