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The idea of assembling a collection of amazing artists from the progressive rock genre all on one record was an especially exciting concept to me. Inspired, I began writing and recording the 7 songs that would become this album. I then sent those recordings out to some of my friends and musical heroes from bands like King Crimson, XTC, Asia, Gentle Giant, and of course my former band Yes. Soon, I started receiving vocal tracks and guitar and keyboard overdubs from studios all over the world, which I then mixed at my recording studio in Los Angeles. Despite the distances in geography, however, the feeling of the entire production is one of musical and spiritual unity - The Prog Collective! - Billy Sherwood
The biggest super group of Progressive Rock players ever assembled!
Features performances by John Wetton (Asia), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia), Alan Parsons (Alan Parsons Project), Chris Squire (Yes), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Gary Green (Gentle Giant), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Steve Hillage (Gong), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Tony Kaye (Yes), Colin Moulding (XTC) and more! --Official Press Release
The biggest super group of Progressive Rock players ever assembled!
Features performances by John Wetton (Asia), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia), Alan Parsons (Alan Parsons Project), Chris Squire (Yes), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Gary Green (Gentle Giant), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Steve Hillage (Gong), John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Tony Kaye (Yes), Colin Moulding (XTC) and more! --Official Press Release
Product Description
1. The Laws Of Nature
2. Over Again
3. The Technical Divide
4. Social Circles
5. Buried Beneath
6. Following The Signs
7. Check Point Karma
2. Over Again
3. The Technical Divide
4. Social Circles
5. Buried Beneath
6. Following The Signs
7. Check Point Karma
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46 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was a joyful purchase for me, as I've been a long-time fan of most of the artists associated with this project -- in fact, I've had the pleasure of seeing many of the original groups in concert, including Yes, King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Renaissance. What a treat to hear Annie Haslam again, and what a bonus to also feature Yes' original guitarist, Pete Banks on the same track!
My initial concern was the quality of the songwriting, but I was pleasantly surprised - these tracks are tuneful and melodic, and thankfully mostly free of the bombast of much of latter-day prog. I also appreciate that Billy Sherwood is willing to share the guitar spotlight with other players, including Gary Green (Gentle Giant) and Steve Hillage (acid glissando king!) Fine vocals from Richard Page and Colin Moulding further enhance the experience. Coming right on the heels of "Squackett", this is a good time for prog fans! Enjoy!
So why "only" 4 stars? This is a fine album, but I'll reserve 5 stars for true classics, such as "Fragile", "Birds of Fire", "Three Friends" and "Larks' Tongues in Aspic". Very few albums (including this one) are in that league, but I heartily recommend this outing without hesitation - it's very good and very well done.
Note: I opted for the "Deluxe" edition (which also contains instrumental versions of each track). My only gripe is that there is no pdf of album artwork or liner notes, so I'll need to search the web myself for details about the recordings, artists and production.
My initial concern was the quality of the songwriting, but I was pleasantly surprised - these tracks are tuneful and melodic, and thankfully mostly free of the bombast of much of latter-day prog. I also appreciate that Billy Sherwood is willing to share the guitar spotlight with other players, including Gary Green (Gentle Giant) and Steve Hillage (acid glissando king!) Fine vocals from Richard Page and Colin Moulding further enhance the experience. Coming right on the heels of "Squackett", this is a good time for prog fans! Enjoy!
So why "only" 4 stars? This is a fine album, but I'll reserve 5 stars for true classics, such as "Fragile", "Birds of Fire", "Three Friends" and "Larks' Tongues in Aspic". Very few albums (including this one) are in that league, but I heartily recommend this outing without hesitation - it's very good and very well done.
Note: I opted for the "Deluxe" edition (which also contains instrumental versions of each track). My only gripe is that there is no pdf of album artwork or liner notes, so I'll need to search the web myself for details about the recordings, artists and production.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had such high hopes for this album. With guests like Annie Haslam, John Wetton, John Wesley, Gary Green, Richard Page, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Peter Banks, et al, I was expecting so much more. The playing is fine, but somewhat uninspired as it's not a whole band with guest spots. This is a Billy Sherwood production - Billy on drums, Billy on guitar, Billy on keyboard, Billy on bass. The guests are playing with recordings. This does not mean it's bad...it's not. BUT. It easily could have been better. Billy is only average on drums, which is not good enough for me. He's average on bass. He's can play a lot of instruments, but not up to my prog standards.
The songs, while not bad, are not memorable. Melodies are kind of ho hum. The songs don't hold up.
I like Sherwood's work in general. Back Against the Wall, his World Trade Albums, his work with Squire, his work with Yes. This to me is too disjointed. One of the best aspects to prog for me was great musicians playing together. That is missing here, the energy is gone. It's just OK.
The songs, while not bad, are not memorable. Melodies are kind of ho hum. The songs don't hold up.
I like Sherwood's work in general. Back Against the Wall, his World Trade Albums, his work with Squire, his work with Yes. This to me is too disjointed. One of the best aspects to prog for me was great musicians playing together. That is missing here, the energy is gone. It's just OK.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
I couldn't agree with Scott more. More often than not, a release containing so many great artists in one assembly does not produce a memorable yield of material, but TPC is certainly an exception. I was also pleasantly surprised to see participation by Steve Hillage, Gary Green and Colin Moulding. A great review by Scott and a great disc worthy of your prog collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deja Vu all over again....
Wow, it's like going back in time to the 70's progressive rock hey-day. Still there is a freshness to it that makes it both nostalgic and refeshingly new.
Published 16 days ago by Timothy A. Greiwe
4.0 out of 5 stars
great artist
Worth having in library. Great artists, it I was a little let down with most of the songs, but what the neck it's music.
Published 18 days ago by Paul Clancy
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Prog Collective - nice, nice very nice
I had the pleasure of seeing The Prog Collective in concert on the Moody Blues Cruise this month. Billy Sherwood is an extremely talented and gifted musician. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gary
3.0 out of 5 stars
Yep
If you are a fan of Prog Rock, then this collection is fun, nothing extraordinary, but a good listen.
Several great artists, including my fav Annie Haslam
Several great artists, including my fav Annie Haslam
Published 2 months ago by George C. Hutton
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty much everything I hated about the 80s
I can't really stand listening to this. It's like the Star Trek movie with the whales in it, if that movie had contained nothing but whalesong. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Erica Bercegeay
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't waste your money.
This is a great big let down it is a bunch of great player that never play together. The guest performers phone in there performances, the recordings are sent to each performer to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Randolph J. Woodard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Could be better.
I pretty-much covered this in my review of Nektar's "A Spoonful of Time." The musicianship is stellar here, but the songs are not all winners. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thomas Boothe
3.0 out of 5 stars
Formulaic prog
This collection of songs is strongly reminiscent of the assortment of tunes penned for Yes when Sherwood was a part of that ensemble. Read more
Published 5 months ago by progstock
2.0 out of 5 stars
after a few listens, dead to me
A lot of talent goes pretty much nowhere on this album. It is worth a few listens, but the lack of inventiveness makes it wear out its welcome rather quickly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Thomas E. Stazer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
If you love 70's prog rock this is the album for you. It really takes you back. A great collection of songs.
Published 6 months ago by Paul Seufferlein
