2000's
Album Review: My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance didn’t just release an album—they orchestrated a rock opera about death, legacy, and spectacle.
1 August 2025
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Writer & Editor
Jacob
Jacob is a writer and editor at Tune Tempest with a particular love of progressive rock, art rock and artists who push beyond conventional boundaries. From landmark albums to overlooked corners of an artist’s catalogue, his writing explores the stories, ideas and creative decisions behind the music.
Musical DNA
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Genres I Write About
Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Alternative
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Favourite Artist
Kate Bush
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Favourite Album
The Dreaming - Kate Bush
“I’m drawn to music that feels ambitious, emotional and a little different — albums that reveal something new every time you return to them.
Areas of Coverage
Progressive Rock
Art Rock
Alternative
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Latest from Jacob
90's
Album Review: Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Bold, sprawling, and unapologetically emotional, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness stands as the Smashing Pumpkins’ magnum opus.
31 July 2025
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80's
Album Review: Roger Waters’ The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
In his first solo outing post-Pink Floyd, Roger Waters trades stadium-sized anthems for a sleepless night’s confession.
30 July 2025
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70's
Album Review: Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John’s magnum opus isn’t just a double album—it’s a kaleidoscope of sound and story.
29 July 2025
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80's
Album Review: Prince’s Sign O’ The Times
Prince’s Sign O’ The Times isn’t just an album—it’s a bold manifesto of sound and soul.
23 July 2025
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70's
Album Review: Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy’s Jailbreak isn’t just home to a classic anthem—it’s a gritty, emotional ride through rebellion, romance, and…
22 July 2025
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60's
Album Review: Leonard Cohen’s Songs Of Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen’s 1967 debut wasn’t loud, but it spoke volumes.
21 July 2025
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2010's
Album Review: Frank Turner’s Be More Kind
In Be More Kind, Frank Turner trades punk defiance for compassionate optimism. But can kindness truly rock as…
19 July 2025
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70's
Album Review: Roy Harper’s Stormcock
Roy Harper’s Stormcock isn’t just an album—it’s a manifesto. With only four tracks, he rewrites the rules of…
15 July 2025
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