AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
Grant Moon has a rummage down the back of the Progsofa for the ones that nearly got away…
Australian artist John Greenwood sterling solo album Dark Blue (bit.ly/ johngreenwoodprog) was produced by his bandmate Sean Timms. With a largely orchestral palette and a theatrical sweep, this rich, earnest, beautifully made prog record considers the evils and sadnesses of the modern world, the thoughtful lyrics underpinned by maturely sensational guitar playing and musicianship throughout. Steve Hackett has supplied a favourable foreword for Dark Blue, is best known in these parts as the lead guitarist for Unitopia, and his and rightly so – it’s a wonderful surprise, and Greenwood deserves broader attention for it.