(Another uplifting, delightfully crafted album in the grand tradition of classic '70s prog.)
Nick Magnus : n'monix - (A delightful symphonic prog album from the veteran keyboardist.)
Glass Hammer : Ode To Echo - (Another major opus from one of the most consistent progressive rock bands in recent times.)
Lunatic Soul : Walking on a Flashlight Beam - (The Riverside front man delivers another outstanding release.)
Mastodon : Once More 'Round The Sun - (An aural assault of heavy riffs and melodic hooks and I love it.)
Iluvatar : From The Silence - (One of the nicest surprises of the year, especially after such a long absence.)
Tiles : Off The Floor 02 - (A highly energetic performance from a very classy band.)
Epica : The Quantum Enigma - (Another heavy, epic release from theNetherlands.)
Matt Stevens : Lucid - (One of the best instrumental albums of the year.)
Druckfarben : Second Sound - (An excellent sophomore effort from this up and coming Canadian band.)
Necromonkey : A Glimpse Of Possible Endings - (A masterful slice of eclectic prog.)
Seven Impale : City Of The Sun - (The Norwegian band's first album is a major achievement and just a joy to listen to.)
Proud Peasant : Flight - (Three epic instrumental tracks. What's not to like?)
Majestic : Epsilon 1 - (The first of two albums in 2014 and it's a beauty.)
MoeTar : Entropy of the Century - (A refreshing ride into the quirkier realm of art rock.)
Gong : I See You - (As diverse an album you will hear this year.)
Farpoint : Paint The Dark - (Melodic