Progressive Palaver

Episode 118 – Fish Part 6, Fellini Days A strained masterpiece or a completely unexpected gem. Fellini Days was the album no one at the Palaver was ready for. From the opening experience which finds one focusing on the harsh tones and uneven production through the moments of epiphany, this is an album that captures the listening and eventually captivates. From the magic of the title track to the joy of Tiki 4 to the obvious pain of Clock Moves Sideways, Fellini Days is an album that takes you places. We hope you enjoy our palaver about an album which was a true joy to discover. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 117 – Fish Part 5, Raingods with Zippos “It’s nothing about the Zippos or the hat…” Fish and Steven Wilson part 2 with a healthy dose of prog sensibility. The group is entranced by this most excellent record that showcases Fish’s ever-expanding repertoire of musical capabilities. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Bonus Episode – Peter Gabriel Lessons Learned with Simon Godfrey of Tribe of Names The group welcomes new Friend of the Palaver, Simon Godfrey. Simon shares some of his many experiences with Peter Gabriel’s music. Whether it was having to choose between Elke Brooks or Peter Gabriel singles or his overall PG album preference, Simon’s thoughts are enjoyable and insightful, as one would expect. We also spend some time discussing Simon’s latest project, Tribe of Names. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did. Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Bonus Episode – Palaver Mailbag, Late Delivery Part 5, September 2021 Paul, Ken and Joe dive into the Palaver mailbag after a lengthy hiatus. There is much to catch up as we review listener input from all platforms. Ken and Paul provide short concert reviews for King Crimson and My Morning Jacket and we all talk about things we’ve been listening to. As always, we enjoy and benefit from the comments, messages and emails. Please keep them coming! Twitter: @progpala Email: progpala@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 116 – Fish Part 4, Sunsets on Empire Fish and Steven Wilson? Yes please!!! The group delves into this most enjoyable album featuring a creative pairing that makes us all giddy. Some in the group claim that the album goes too far but I disagree. This album goes all the places it should in creating a lovely, immersive soundscape and Fish himself has never sounded better. Enjoy our spirited discussion on an excellent addition to the Fish catalog. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 115 – Fish Part 3, Suits Joe and Tom have an intimate discussion around the third Fish solo album, Suits. This album is a clear transition as Fish settles into the artist he will become. Does the album satisfy expectations? Does this album foretell the achievements to come? Listen to our palaver and see where we land on this intriguing entry into the Fish catalog. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Bonus Episode – The Rothko Chapel, May 2021 During the discussion of the song “Fourteen Black Paintings”, the group discovered that the eponymous paintings are housed in a purpose-built chapel in Houston Texas dedicated to social rights and human justice. Joe was able to arrange to visit the Rothko Chapel and share the experience with the other members of the Palaver. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 114 – Peter Gabriel Part 7, Us In this episode, the group switches back to the Peter Gabriel track with his first album since the smash hit So, Us. There are strong feelings on this album, both in the music and in our feelings. Us is an album that sees PG as an artist continuing to define his own playing field and exploring topics not many are willing (or able) to cover. We consider the unusual production and the choice of Sinead O’Connor as a musical foil. The group also has a little fun with a new game called “Spot the Double Entendre”. Enjoy! Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 113 – Fish Part 2, Internal Exile “The album we were all waiting for?” The second Fish solo album finds the group having (most of) the experiences they wanted from the first. High marks all around for the overall musical presentation of this album. The band seem engaged and the lyrics are, as usual, spot on. The influence of producer Chris Kimsey is debated as well. The group wanders down some of the side paths that Fish shows us, from the personal to the political. Enjoy the palaver on this most excellent album. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Episode 112 – Fish Part 1, Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors The group switches tracks to our parallel segment on the Fish solo catalog. Two parts confounding to one part brilliance, Vigil is an album that elicits a wide array of responses. The album seems to switch from moments of sheer poetic brilliance to complete banality in the blink of an eye. As solo debuts often are, the album comes across uneven as Fish searches for who he will become as a solo artist. Overall it is well-received though and a welcome addition. Twitter: @progpala Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt