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Greetings all! We begin C-Sides #451 with some Blues Rock from this musical project formed in Falun, Sweden by former Opeth guitarist Per Wiberg. This ensemble also included Clutch drummer, Jean-Paul Gaster. This sweet tune comes from King Hobo's debut album. Released in 2009

Pop Rock with a slight Hard Rock twist by this group out of Leeds, England led by Jeff Christie, mostly known for their 1970 hit "Yellow River". This tune comes from Christie's 2nd studio album, originally released in 1971

Fantastic Progressive Rock with Zeuhl elements from Montreal, OC, Canada. This tune comes from the second and final Brégent studio album. Originally released in 1979

Top-notch Progressive Rock out of Genoa, Italy from this legendary band formed by Vittorio De Scalzi and Nico DiPalo in 1967. By the time of the 5th album, Atomic System, the rest of the band had departed to form Ibis. Vittorio De Scalzi continued with N.T. and released this gem in 1973. Maestro, Vittorio De Scalzi passed away yesterday at the age of 72. R.I.P.

Amazing instrumental Progressive / Jazz Rock by this legendary Japanese group formed in 1974. This sensational tune comes from Kenso's 8th studio album. Released in 2006

Contemporary Progressive Rock from Bergen, Norway. This tune, with its slight Porcupine Tree vibe comes from Seven Impale's 2nd and most recent studio album. Released in 2016

Obscure Progressive Rock by this band formed in Hanover, NH that released one official studio album in 1972. This tune comes from the band's ultra rare 3LP box set compiling their recordings from 1969-74. The Boston Skyline label issued a CD comp of these LP's in 1991 titled "The Very Best Of Tracks 1969-1974" (that unfortunately does not include this song).

Progressive Rock from Brno, Czechia by this group formed in 1969. This excellent track comes from Progres 2's first studio album. Originally released in 1980

Classic Symphonic Progressive Rock from La Havre, France. This marvelous tune comes from Mémoriance's debut studio album. Originally released in 1976

Hard Rock out of London, England by this band formed by brothers Terry and Mick Clarke. This tune comes from the lone Orang-Utan album from 1971. The brothers went on to form the Country Rock band "Holy Mackerel"

Remarkable new Progressive Rock from Blue Mountains, ON, Canada from this band led by multi-instrumentalist, Art Griffin! I had a hard time choosing my favorite from this one, but this awesome tune will suffice. Released in 2022, this is Art's second Sound Chaser album. https://artgriffinssoundchaser.bandcamp.com/

Psychedelic Rock from Malmö, Sweden by this band led by Claes Ericsson (later in the legendary "Lotus"). A couple of years after this 1969 Taste of Blues' album's release, the band delivered one more album as "Asoka"

Jazz Fusion from London, England by this short lived band formed by previous members of If, Osibisa and Love Affair. This fantastic piece of music comes off of Zzebra's 1st of two studio albums. Originally released in 1974

Progressive Rock from Szeged, Hungary by this band led by keyboardist, Bela Ella. The band also included Jusztin Szabo, János Varga and five members of Bela's family. This tune comes from the 2nd and final Rumblin' Orchestra album. Released in 2000

We conclude C-Sides #451 with some Heavy Psychedelic Rock out of Encinitas, CA. This scorching tune comes from Sacri Monti's 2nd and most recent album. Released in 2019. Thanks for listening, folks! Be sure to tune in again next week! Then our voyage will continue! ☮︎