THE SAMURAI OF PROG "The Imperial Hotel" finally out in mid-August

[act]

i just discovered this album recently and i think it is a very good one.

[bill g]

This is the first Samurai release for me. And I must say I am blown away!!!! Although I've only heard this one time, to me it is the best release of the year! And to see that England's keyboard player plays a big part just makes it better. (Garden Shed was a favorite of mine back in the day). I know this CD will get even better with each listen. Now I have to get their other two!

I agree this is good stuff.

[JKL2000]

Finally ordered a copy of this from the band's site, and really enjoyed my first listen today. I'd read a lot of good comments, but I was expecting something perhaps sounding too much like The Flower Kings for some reason. But the violin really set it apart and gave it class, and it has a more coherent theme than most TFK, IMO. It sounded more like Unifaun, though not a Genesis clone. And of course, a beautiful package. Ripping it now so I can enjoy more listens. Good work - I look forward to their next already!

[jlneudorf]

It's a wonderful album. Really, the entire package is quite impressive. They certainly put alot of work into it.

Regards,
Jon

[Mike DeTo]

I purchased the album some months ago. I think that it is a brilliant collection of songs! 😀

[interbellum]

Keep an eye on the new one: http://www.thesamuraiofprog.com/#Home

[miamiscot]

Keep an eye on the new one: http://www.thesamuraiofprog.com/#Home

Oh man!!! This just made my day!!! Did not know this was coming up. Very exciting. Great band.

[Nicky Cupcakes]

Oh man!!! This just made my day!!! Did not know this was coming up. Very exciting. Great band.

Indeed!

[interbellum]

Here's some sad previously posted news on the new album: http://www.progressiveears.org/forum...n-Says)-R-I-P?

[trurl]

Oh my goodness! How did I miss that? So very sad.

[jlneudorf]

Yes, very unfortunate.

Regards,
Jon

[jlneudorf]

Yes, very unfortunate.

Regards,
Jon

[aith01]

Very sad news about Stefan.

Listening to Simon Says today actually. Tardigrade was a really great accomplishment.

I haven't heard The Imperial Hotel yet, but this thread reminded me that I need to check it out. I'm also interested in the forthcoming CD based on the info so far.

[bill g]

Yes very sad to lose Stefan.