Cαligulα's Horsε - Momεnts From Ephεmεrαl City (2011)

An amazing, Australian modern prog. rock gem that escaped my gaze last year, but WOWZAHZ! Catchy as hell too -- somewhere between Pain Of Salvation and Midlake as far as a hypothetical musical spectrum goes, but sounds even better than either of those groups in brilliant spurts.

Will be watching these fellas' future output like a hawk, that's for bloody sure!

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Kεn Nαvαrro - Drεαming Of Trαins (2010)

Known predominantly for his easy listening, smooth jazz output back in the late 80's and through the 90's, Drεαming Of Trαins is a whole different kettle of fish entirely for jazz guitarist Ken N. Technical, lush and full of beautiful, ethereal arrangements not unlike some of the best records of the Pat Metheny Group, these are some really gorgeous jams that do much good for contemporary jazz's credibility!

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Dεniεcε Williαms - Whεn Lovε Comεs Cαlling (1979/2010)

Co-produced by David Foster and featuring an all-star cast of Westcoast luminaries (drummer Jeff Porcaro, Steve Lukather, etc.), this was a transitional record for the underratedly talented Niecy and comes with a couple of really killer cuts ('God Knows', 'Why Can't We Fall In Love', among others) that makes even balladeer queen Whitney Houston seem awfully weak in comparison, lodged amidst the more upbeat, funk-oriented numbers for the jam oriented among thee.

Fans of the soul/funk/Westcoast hybridization of bands like Earth, Wind & Fire...welcome home.

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