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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Wryn – Slow Down: Single Review

By John Barlass on 5th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Third single from the forthcoming Shapes album by Santa Barbara indie/folk singer-songwriter, Wryn: A delightfully relaxing song and message.

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Camel – Moonmadness (Remastered): Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 5th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Camel album #4 – into the classic era with what could be their magnum opus.

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Camel – Mirage (Remastered): Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 5th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Mirage – Camel album #2 gets remastered with all the trimmings in an Esoteric Camel fest.

Yachts: Missing In Action, The Lost Tapes 1980-81: Album Review

By goletitout1984 on 4th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Long lost Yachts LP finally gets a release in a great CD/LP package.

The Blackheart Orchestra & Beth Eliza – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review

By John Barlass on 4th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Blackheart Orchestra bring their multi-instrumental magic to the compact confines of Leamington’s Temperance. Two people, one great sound…

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Everon – Shells: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Everon return with Shells to beat a path of progressive rocking, melodic metalling and symphonic grandeur.

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Dominic Sanderson – Blazing Revelation: Album Review

By Howard King on 3rd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s a while since we heard from Dominic Sanderson, a much lauded figure in Prog circles, but it’s been worth the wait as he releases Blazing Revelation .

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Download 2025 – More bands and day splits announced: News

By At The Barrier on 2nd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Download 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever events in the storied festivals’ history.

Opeth w/ Grand Magus – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 2nd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Opeth read from The Last Will & Testament, as well as other classic readings from their storied back catalogue. Support comes from fellow Swedes, Grand Magus.

The GPs – In 1981 There Was… The GPS: Album Review

By John Barlass on 1st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Rediscovered recordings of the short-lived folk-rock ‘Supergroup,’ The GPs.  Could this be the spark for an unexpected reunion??

Laura Fell – Outlines: Single Review & new album news

By John Barlass on 1st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

An album, an EP, a sweet new single and a fervent appeal.  It’s all happening in the busy world of Laura Fell. 

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Jenn Butterworth – Her By Design: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 28th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

February folds with the reveal that the folk tradition has a new giant, hiding in plain sight. Until now. Step forward Jenn Butterworth.

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Avantasia -Here Be Dragons: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Avantasia welcome us to the creepshow with a cast of many and a musical extravaganza to match.

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Crayola Lectern – Stars Over Louth: Single Premiere

By At The Barrier on 28th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Here’s the new single from Crayola Lectern ahead of the imminent Disasternoon album.

Sunny War – Armageddon In A Summer Dress: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

Bitterness and anger dressed in a sweet retro-soul coating.  Album #8 from Sunny War is her best yet!

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