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  | EGGROLL ~ LIVE PROGRESSIVE ACT
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2005
This is the 1st Israeli Prog DVD. Filmed in late 2003, it documents performances by the Prog band EggrollFind albums by this artist, which started a few years back as a “cover” band, playing music by GenesisFind albums by this artist, King CrimsonFind albums by this artist, Jethro TullFind albums by this artist and others. Their highly professional performances gradually earned the band a solid following and admiration and the band’s many performances around the country served as a catalyst for the local Prog scene, which is flourishing in the last few years. The music includes three lengthy covers (“This As A Brick”, “Starless” and Supper’s Ready”), which reflect the band’s ability as performers, and some original material that the band’s members wrote, as well as a short documentary about the band. This is an important document of the Israeli Prog scene and hopefully more material like this will become available soon. 59 minutes.
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  | EGGROLL & THE SHAKES ~ FAIRYTALE
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2006
1st album by the Israeli Prog band EggrollFind albums by this artist and one of the most anticipated releases on the local scene. Eggroll started a few years back as a “cover” band, playing music by GenesisFind albums by this artist, King CrimsonFind albums by this artist, Jethro TullFind albums by this artist and others. Their performances were highly professional and gradually earned the band a solid following and admiration. That period of their activity is well documented on their DVD Live Progressive ActFind albums with this title filmed in 2003. Fans and critics often asked the band to include original material in their act and they started to do so in the last couple of years. This debut album consists of entirely original material, which is of course most welcome. The songs (sung in English) have close ties to the Progressive sources, but fortunately are original enough to avoid being mere copies. If fact the level of composition is surprisingly high, with well developed themes and well-crafted instrumental arrangements. The vocals are excellent as well, with no foreign accent whatsoever. Overall a superb debut album and a most welcome addition to the excellent output produced by Israeli bands in the last couple of years. Most warmly recommended!
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