December Album Review Digest Online!
The final edition of our 2001 digest, comprised of a dozen concise reviews, is now available. Our headline review is the second album—entitled Arcana—from Austria's Edenbridge featuring the stunning vocal work of Sabine Edelsbacher. Reviews of albums by Tiger Dragon (Wales), Claire Voyant (USA), White Willow (Norway), Juliana (UK), a seasonal collection by Cecilia (Norway) and two by the a capella ensemble Rajaton (Finland) are also included.
The digest also includes reviews of albums by American bands, including the female pop trio ZOEgirl, a Tolkienesque collection from progressive rock band Glass Hammer, a double album by Faith And The Muse and a Karl Jenkins-sounding new age collection under the monniker E. S. Posthumus. Our review of the album by Renaissance Illusion—fronted by Jim McCarty—(UK) entitled Through The Fire concludes the December Digest. (30 December 2001)
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Moonlight Feature Now Online!
Our reviews of Kalpa Taru, Meren Re and Floe by the Polish progressive metal band Moonlight is joined with an interview with singer Maja Konarska and guitar player Andrewzej Kutys. (28 December 2001)
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Within Temptation Feature Now Online!
Comprehensive reviews of Within Temptation's albums and EPs are now online. Their latest album Mother Earth is one of 2001's best picks alongside Magenta's Revolutions, Ambeon's Fate of a Dreamer and Nexus' Metanoia. Photographs of Within Temptation vocalist Sharon den Adel, provided by the label (DSFA) and Joseph Voncken, are included in this year's final Musical Discoveries feature. (26 December 2001)
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New Reviews Added To Lana Lane Feature!
Our Lana Lane feature has been brought up to date with a make-over and new reviews of the artist's last three special editions. The update includes reviews of double CD sets Ballad Collection and Love Is An Illusion and the European Tour 2001 Souvenir CD. Check it out! (25 December 2001)
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Eimear Quinn Feature Now Online!
The long-awaited feature article on Dublin-based Eimear Quinn is now available. Full of Eimear's personal insights, learn first hand about her musical background, view photographs and read our reviews of her recordings including her stunning new album Through The Lens Of A Tear (co-written with Pól Brennan) due for release in the United Kingdom and American territories in first quarter calendar year 2002. (25 December 2001)
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Review Of YesSymphonic Europe Tour Concert (Birmingham) Now Online!
Correspondent Stephen Lambe has submitted his review of Yes' live performance on 2nd December at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. It is available in our Reviews (Artists In Concert) section; click here to point your browser at it now.
You can also preview Stephen's comprehensive review of Sacrament, the latest album by Norway's progressive rock group. Click here to view it now. (24 December 2001)
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Miriam Stockley's Second Nature Is Released!
Musical Discoveries' featured artist Miriam Stockley has released a new album co-produced with Ian Lynn entitled Second Nature. Full details of this stunning album, including soundbites are now available within the Releases page of her official website. This long awaited album is certainly a must listen!. (24 December 2001)
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Magenta Feature Article Now Online!
Our latest feature reviews Magenta's debut double-CD Revolutions and incorporates our exclusive interview with principal artists Rob Reed and Christina Murphy. Certain to appeal to fans of Renaissance, Yes and Genesis, Magenta's Revolutions has won Musical Discoveries "Best Album" for 2001! (16 December 2001)
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Judie Tzuke Feature Now Online!
An all-new Musical Discoveries feature provides an abbreviated background of English singer songwriter Judie Tzuke and reviews four of her albums, including the recently relesed Queen Secret Keeper. Check it out! (07 December 2001)
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You And I's First On-Stage Performance Of Exit!
Translator Gabor Farago's remarks on the first live performance of You And I's Exit are now available in our Discussion page. Please have a look. Our review of the album is still online as is our extensive feature on You And I's two former releases and the solo album by their vocalist Fanni Volgyssey Szomor. (07 December 2001)
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About Us Section Updated!
A long-awaited update to the About Us tab of the website has been completed. Descriptions of each major section of the website, a paragraph on how to submit material for review and another on how to report problems to our staff have been added. (02 December 2001)
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Haven Feature Now Online!
Our feature reviews Haven's debut album The Road released earlier this year on Italy's Frontiers Records. An extensive interview with the band's vocalist and exclusive photographs are included. Check it out! (01 December 2001)
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Sabrina Feature Now Online!
An all-new feature article on rising American singer songwriter Sabrina reviews her debut album Euphoria and incorporates an indepth interview with the singer. (01 December 2001)
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November Digest Online!
Another eclectic edition of Musical Discoveries' Digest is now online. Contemporary crossover highlights include Sarah Brightman's latest Classics, Libera's latest album Luminosa, Adiemus Live featuring Miriam Stockley and Music From Lord Of The Rings featuring two all-new Enya tracks. Inputs from Scandinavian and American correspondents are featured this month.
Reviews of the stunning progressive instrumental album by Soniq Theater is complimented by three vocally intensive works. These include Gabriel's Ascension, Gina Dootson's debut 3AM Generation and Solitary Motions, the debut album by Finland's number one female singer songwriter Emmi.
Three new age albums with vocal work by Cora O'Donovon round out our November lineup: Terra Del Sol's Selection One, Elysia's Spirit Of The Sun and the all-new album (not yet released) by Freud entitled The Great Crossing. Check out the new digest today!
(01 December 2001)
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