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Review by Warthur — What if Hawkwind or Gong went folk, with Nico on lead vocals? Perhaps they would have ended up with a sound a bit like the one exhibited by Catherine Ribeiro's backing group Alpes on this release. Sputtering hazily between psychedelic space rock vistas and hippy folk chants and songs, this bizarre release combines adventurous musical experimentation with capable and diverse vocals on the part of Catherine herself, which have a resonance and a boldness to them matched by very few. There aren't many groups who can count themselves as having a truly unique sound, but Alpes might just be one of them.

Review by Warthur — Random's unique brand of avant-progressive metal on this debut album has at the heart of its sound a metalcore framework, twisted out of all recognition by the ornate musical tangents built on top of it. Ra'l Garc'a Posse on guitar and vocals is inevitably in the spotlight a lot and brings a lot of the metalcore to the table, but the tight rhythm section of Marcos Crosa and Pablo Lamela Bianchi play an essential role in shepherding the band's compositions through their labyrinthine coils. One which demands a few listens before its secrets open up for you, but I think it is worth the effort.

Fold-out frenzy: celebrating the release of 13, the Sabs’ new album The brand new edition of Classic Rock is on sale now – featuring the return of the mighty Black Sabbath. To celebrate the band’s comeback, every issue of Classic Rock comes with a free collector’s edition fold-out ‘Sabbath cross’ cover. Check out the full package on the left – and also in the never-ending video at the bottom of this post! Recorded in circumstances that would have killed off lesser bands, the Sabs have beaten the odds with new record 13. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler tell the story of the band’s triumphant comeback, which has already earned them a chart-topping album… Plus there’s a free 15-track CD, Unleashed Vol. II, featuring the world’s best new bands including The Graveltones, Valentiine, Voodoo Six, StoneRider, Orchid, The Howling, Screaming Eagles, Midnight Spin… Also in the all-new Classic Rock: Wings In our exclusive interview, Paul McCartney charts the rise of his post-Beatles band Wings, from their humble beginnings to the monster Wings Over America tour. Dan Aykroyd The Blues Brothers star, an expert on the genre in real life, talks us through his 10 (okay, 11) favourite blues tracks. Summer Previews Check out our guide to the must-hear albums, must-see mega-gigs and big-screen extravaganzas set to heat up the summer, from artists including… The Rolling Stones – Jagger and Richards have stopped bitching at each other in time for the band’s 50th anniversary. Next stop: Hyde Park. Kings Of Chaos – Four-fifths of Guns N’ Roses, the singer from Def Leppard and a passing member of Deep Purple. Say hello to the ultimate supergroup. Metallica – Lights! Camera! Action! The metal giants return to the big screen. But don’t expect Some Kind Of Monster 2. Alter Bridge – Lock up your capes! Rock‘s new superstars-in-waiting are getting in touch with their inner Yes on album four… Fleetwood Mac – They’ve had their share of highs and lows, but rock’s most dysfunctional band will be reeling back the years on their first tour in four years. Plus – Patty Griffin, Roger Waters, Pearl Jam, Judas Priest, Motörhead, ZZ Top, Black Crowes and many more… Great White The band began with a gunshot and jail time. They toured with Guns N’ Roses, hit the charts, and dissolved in a blur of betrayal and substance abuse. Then things got really bad… Monster Truck They were only ever supposed to be a side-project. But then the beast awoke and things got out of hand… The Story Behind The Songs – Genesis Lyrically obtuse, fittingly sprawling and a little bit daft, Supper’s Ready became not only a cornerstone of progressive rock but also one rock’s great epic monuments. Q&A – Carlos Santana The multi-Grammy winner on Santana the man, the band, spirituality, past glories and future plans. Buyers Guide – Bruce Springsteen One of the best songwriters of his generation, his hard-crafted catalogue is littered with unforgettable classics and anthems. Heavy Load – Don Felder The former Eagle on divorce, poverty and pudding, and how the only response he’s had from other Eagles “is from their lawyers”. All this and more in the new Classic Rock – issue No.186; summer 2013 edition – in the shops and available electronically now. Got an iPad or iPhone? Download our free app to get the digital edition of Classic Rock – plus grab your free awards issue! Simply go here http://goo.gl/z4Yhu (in the UK) or here http://goo.gl/YUnR9 (for the US) to get well and truly digitized. Buy the print edition from all good newsagents or direct from www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk. Get the Classic Rock Spotify app for must-hear mag-related playlists. Go to http://open.spotify.com/app/classicrock or find us in App Finder in Spotify.

Review by Dr?mmarenAdrian — To follow a band's discography and see what happens with the music during the years is very interesting. Now I have examined some great 70s proggers late records. I found they(for example Caravan) were great dispite changing members, styles and instrumentation. Ange's "Vu d'un Chien" is another example of that.Ange's seventh record was made in 1980 and got a mostly blue cover with a picture in a heyhole. At that time Ange consisted of Francis and Christian Decamps, Jean-Pierre Guichard, Robert Defer and Didier Visieux. The two brothers were the only original members left. What's most significant Ange here is the very dramatic vocals we hear right from the start in "Les temps modernes" which is a fast hard rock song with great guitar that screams in the solos. "Les Lorgnons" is a classical Ange song and the best on this record. It also features a great guitar solo and the keyboards reminds me of the German symphonic band Novalis. Just unfortunately I can not speak or understand french. "Foutez-Moi La Paix" is short but special with its uninhibited vocals. "Je Travaille Sans Filet" is also very rocky and in the end we hear a church organ and strong guitars. "La Suisse" is different. It is both mainstream and polished to an intelligent unit with a great perfektion of the sound. And what would the 80s be without languishing saxophone. "Personne Au Bout du Fil" is not very interesting, a fast rock song but "Pour un rien" contains much more interesting stuff. The ending and title track "Vu D'un Chien" ends up with a symphonic background with a praising audience.In terms of progressivity this isn't the most complicated Ange record but that doesn't make it less good. I think Ange managed to seek out new life forms for their music with keeping its spirits. This is better than "Par les fils de Mandrin" which had som inferior tracks but not as good as "Cimeti?re..." or "Carricatures".

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Review by BORA — Could do with some Vitamin B, perhaps?Working my way through the band's studio discography, I can hardly wait to get to the more satisfying live releases. But first things first and then - hopefully - time for a massive helping of "dessert"."The Rock" is another hybrid of mismathing styles, the band has become prone to in recent years. Largely enjoyable, but rather fragmented.Starting off with a big bang, a heavy riff that would to justice to Black Sabbath, followed by a pleasant Rock ballad. Then the band remembers of their origins and does a nice instrumental run - for a change. So far so good. Then another reasonable Rock ballad before a painfully melancholic noodling that sounds like Bob Dylan on sedatives. Back to another ballad territory and by this point the wailing, whining guitar prevalent throughout the album reaches the threshold of irritation. Arabic.Balkan inspired singing then culminates in an enjoyable Moog run before yet another ballad accompanied by organ and more wailing guitar. With different orchestration this piece could have been turned into a memorable one."Zug A Zene" is a straight Rock tune with a catchy chorus line where Tamas SOMLO is guesting on vocals. SOMLO was part of early OMEGA, then a circus performer before joining LOCOMOTIV GT on sax, bass, vocals and occasional stilt walking on stage. He has a unique, powerful and truly exceptional voice, unfortunately he didn't make good use of that here.The bonus tracks are just a bit of lightweight fooling around. Indeed, the entire album represents of just having some fun and perhaps not meant to be taken too seriously?It doesn't really go beyond 3 star category - if at all.

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My review of Marcel Theroux’s Strange Bodies from today’s Independent: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/reviews/review-strange-bodies-by-marcel-theroux-faber–faber-1499-8662423.html