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THINKING PLAGUE ~ UPON BOTH YOUR HOUSES NEARFEST 0004 (Barcode: 829155000426) ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2000 Released: 2004 US RIO act, Thinking PlagueFind albums by this artist, have been responsible for producing some of the most interesting music since the mid-1980s, recording superb albums once every few years. Always on the forefront of new musical developments the group shuns any conventions and is always full of wonderful surprises. This album is the first live recording by the group, caught at the Nearfest Festival in 2000. Expanded to a sextet, with leader Mike JohnsonFind albums by this artist (guitar), Mark HarrisFind albums by this artist (reeds), Matt MitchellFind albums by this artist (keyboards), Dave WilleyFind albums by this artist (bass), Dave KermanFind albums by this artist (drums) and fronted by the wonderful vocalist Deborah PerryFind albums by this artist they deliver some amazing music, which includes some material previously released on their albums and new stuff previously unheard. This is some of the best contemporary Prog and a joy to listen to with never a dull moment in sight. Definitely a must for RIO fans and highly recommended for every Prog enthusiast, able to move beyond the Symphonic basics.

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