The Phantom Tollbooth
Music and more from a Christian perspective
Slow down, and have your change ready
Since 1996
Past Music Reviews
Interesting rhythms, some superb tracks, thoughtful lyrics and Jen Wasner’s warm, expressive vocals make this one well worth investigating.
Canadian singer Susan Wylde has the type of voice that is direct to the listener.
13 tracks of rock/metal goodness
Both musically and lyrically, this release sums up intimate worship. I found myself listening to most of this with my eyes closed.
The pioneering prog rockers’ first new album in seven years stands above much of their later work. This is a subtle reinvention and a worthwhile addition to the canon.
Tip for success: take your most controversial album and one of your least popular and tour them together live with less than half your original band, and no electronic udders. Does it work?
This unique short recording captures chants from an endangered community and language.
The Yossi Sassi Band officially debuts its unique brand of Middle Eastern metal with a conscience, branching out of the independent musings of the band’s founder into a collaborative effort.
Desert Butterflies has all the elements of music that I love: inventive use of themes, blurring of genre lines, technical performance, attentiveness to melody, and solid performance. The pioneer of "Oriental Rock," Yossi Sassi delivers a memorable sophomore album.
People are always asking, ‘hey, where’s all the good Japanese prog music?’ Well, okay – they might not be asking, but here’s the answer anyway – Yuka and Chronoship!
Falling somewhere between folk and film noir soundtrack, the hard-to-nail down sound would be at home in a smoky bistro or ripping it up in a small rock club. Gee – they could have even been the band in David Lynch's Twin Peaks...
Much can be said about "music without words"
