Great release and listened several times already.
Very disappointed that it’s not available on BandCamp, where I have purchased all their previous releases.
EDIT: My CD copy was shipped this morning and looking forward to ripping it and playing it several times in my CD player
Is there a subgenre for ‘operatic prog’? If there were, surely KOTEBEL’s album OMPHALOS would be at the forefront! This is a truly unique and compelling brand of progressive rock. In addition to the pastoral and symphonic, this album features extended instrumental passages that are rock and fusion oriented. Highly recommended.
~progpositivity [Prog Archives]
Imho this is a great Prog album and recorded well.
The teaser track has landed on Tidal - looking forward to the whole album.
Another upcoming release that might appeal to some that frequent here…
Cosmic Cathedral - the union of Neal Morse (Transatlantic), Chester Thompson (Genesis), Phil Keaggy (Glass Harp) & Byron House (session player with Robert Plant, Dolly Parton etc) – are pleased to announce the release of their debut album ‘Deep Water’ on the 25th April 2025 via InsideOutMusic.
The debut album ‘Deep Water’ was created largely from jam-sessions, resulting in what Neal Morse calls “prog meets yacht-rock meets The Beatles”, and includes the epic 38-minute title track. [bandcamp]
Deep Water (24-bit HD audio) | Cosmic Cathedral | InsideOutMusic
The latest from Solstice
And another release that may be of interest to some who visit here. Due out May 23rd…
Steven Wilson - The Overview
Not particularly impressed I’m afraid 
That was my original thought as well, especially the astronomy lesson. On repeated listening with headphones it is growing on me. 8/10.
I did wonder when I first listened, if it was more of a headphone listening album. I will give it a try again and see.
Mmh, first time listening with headphone was ok for me, but not more.
Now, after getting the BluRay I can only say: The best sounding album from Mr. Wilson I’ve ever heard (and I know almost all of them).
So: If you’ve a good multichannel setup, give the BluRay a chance.
Why did you have to say that.
I almost pre-ordered it as a Blue-ray 
Pre-ordered already, mail is delayed unfortunately…
