The Professor’s Picks: New Prog, Fusion, and Metal Releases for June 21, 2024
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April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
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Preorders
Pure Reason Revolution “Coming Up To Consciousness” (CD, CD/DVD, 2LP vinyl) Sept 6
Jordan Rudess “Permission To Fly” Sept 6
CDs and Video
Arcansiel – Hard Times
Celeste – Echi Di Un Futuro Passato
Colosseum – Downhill And Shadows Live in Concert 1970
Eela Craig – A Spaceman Came Travelling
Genesis – Mind The Gap
Jethro Tull – Bursting Out (3CD/3DVD)
Marillion – An Hour Before Its Dark – Live In Port Zelande 2023 (2CD, BR, DVD, 2LP)
Rafaele Matta Trio – Bandra West
Merging Cluster – Peak Of Ephemeral Light
Pendragon – The Masquerade Overture
Phaedra – Norn
Rendezvous Point – Dream Chaser
Saltpig – Saltpig
Self Portrait – Fishes Were Everywhere
Seven Spires – A Fortress Called Home
Voyager – The Early Years
Xeneris – Eternal Rising
Yes – The Yes Album (SACD)
Yes – 91025 (SACD)
Vinyl
Genesis – Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (4LP)
Marillion – An Hour Before Its Dark – Live In Port Zelande 2023
Third Ear Band – Druid One
Japanese East Wind Label
Air Pocket – Fly On
Terumasa Hino – Speak To Loneliness
Terumasa Hino – Wheel Stone – Live In Nemuro
Terumasa Hino – Wheel Stone (Kurumaishi) Vol. 2
Terumasa Hino – Hogiuta
Ryo Kawasaki – Prism
Ryo Kawasaki – Eight Mile Road
Masabumi Kikuchi – East Wind
Kochi – Wishes
Mikio Masuda – Trace
Mikio Masuda – Mickey’s Mouth
Kohsuke Mine – Out Of Chaos
Kohsuke Mine – Solid
Kohsuke Mine – Sunshower
Shunzo Ohno – Bubbles
Shunzo Ohno – Something’s Coming
Isao Suzuki – Hip Dancin’
@emiliovaldes1319
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
You can also buy all those japanese east west reissues straight from japan and pay less than 10 usd per item, including dhl 2 day shipping and VAT to get them into the EU or USA… I bought 22 of the east west limited editions end may and paid just under 215 usd for the whole lot (including all the ones named here)… but move fast… the ones at lasers edge went in no time, and the ones in japanese online stores are going just as fast!
@johnmagdaleno4643
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
I am shocked the Squackett – A Life Within a Day re-release deluxe has not sold out at LaserCD. Great stuff.
@nikossarakenidis4510
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
OK the Japanese stuff is obviously amazing, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the Third Ear Band's live release. And if you don't do vinyl (like me), check it out on the streamers! Don't miss it!
@arnaudb.7669
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Amazing!
I will check out those japanese albums.
@johnhenfrey5936
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Just got to this, due to my wife who is in Hospital. Anyway what a blockbuster of a show, big thanks to you both.
@elfensteen5222
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
sorry but dont like the new screen look with those blue name lettering, very disturbing
@aymericleroy8500
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Just been watching DVD3 of the Tull box, and the 50-minute chunk of video is all one piece, starting about 25 minutes into the performance. The menu lets you decide whether you want to start watching from the moment there's video, or the entire thing. Really well made, just as the entire box is.
@Eelgram
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
So relieved I pre-ordered several of these Japanese fusion titles when first added to the LaserCD website. Fearing they'd sell out when Ken first announced 'em on last week's episode, I marked my calendar to begin checking the site throughout the week. Glad I did, as I snagged eight titles no longer listed (for the record, I've heard not a single note of what I purchased, but as with buying albums in the '70s and '80s, I went with my gut. And it's never failed me). Thanks for securing these titles, Ken. Looking forward to receiving the CDs, discovering some great new (to me) music. Hope to see more titles in the future! @seaoftranquilityprog
@jamesatkins8344
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Most rock bands or prog bands i listen to i never hear about from any of your shows its amazing how many bands are out there
@Trustysure0330
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Ken needs better audio set up. Kind of boxy.
@nickj3841
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Damn. The Japanese albums I wanted are already gone 🙁
@JoeChewBaca
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Awww man!!! I didn't get to see this until after work, so I picked up what was left. At least I got "Out of Chaos" for a great price and 5 others as well. Yea, those prices are PHENOMENAL!!!! Luckily, I already have that Ryo(and Juice), but not that Masabumi Kikuchi album(I do have Susto and One-Way Traveller).
I thought they would be under the New Fusion header, but I found them after typing in one of the artists and then clicking on the East Wind/Universal link. I'll just have to be on it better next time, lol.
@jimmypage2843
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Old Man Prog shut up we know more than you do. 😉
-signed Marillion is our favorite band fan(s)
With Anathema's Distant Satellites Pete's 2014 pick today, I actually saw Rendezvous Point open for them in London at one of their last shows (and probably ever) before Covid. Good band Pete you should like them. George too.
@iandthou247
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
The vocalist on Jordan Rudess' album is JOE Payne – formerly of the Enid and now billing himself as "That Joe Payne". Amazing singer.
@terrymtbnurse4760
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Hey Ken, that was like an auction. I know nothing about Japanese Jazz and stuff was flying off the shelf. I panicked and threw Masuda, Mikio Trace and Suzuki, Isao, Hip Dancing in my cart and bought it. Can't wait to listen.
@mellotronin54
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Cool list .Unfortunately shipping here to the U.K makes them unavailable to me. Love to here about these artists though
@thekivster
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Ryo Kawasaki had one of his songs featured in GTA 4.
@thomasbeck2934
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Dang! A two beer show today! 🍻👍🏻
@jeffreyrobinson9120
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
I really liked the first couple albums from Pure Reason Revolution, but lost track when their sound started to change. Will have to check out this new one.
@keithheitner1020
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
It looks like all the Japanese releases are sold out
@thomasbeck2934
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
We just gotta get use to Ken on the right!😅
@keithheitner1020
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
I was at that Tull show at MSG
@johnmichaelwilliams6694
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Whew! Longest episode makes for largest order which has already been made. Many, many thanks to The Professor and Pete for this latest episode in the series and special thanks to Ken for bringing some of the Japanese jazz to the Picks. Enough caught attention for some to be included. There goes the CD budget for this week! Again, thanks to Ken and Pete. Looking forward to next week.
@garyjoyce2160
April 22, 2026 at 10:47 am
Wow. What a huge list. Thx Pete/. Ken. G 👍💯