60's
Album Review: The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society
Far from the psychedelic chaos of 1968, the Kinks crafted a gentle, wistful world in Village Green.
14 July 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
70's
Album Review: T.Rex’s Electric Warrior
When Marc Bolan plugged in and turned up the glitter, rock music would never be the same.
10 June 2025
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60's
Album Review: Nina Simone’s Wild is the Wind
Few albums echo through time quite like Wild Is the Wind.
9 June 2025
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80's
Album Review: Queen’s The Game
Queen ditched the rules and embraced a new era with The Game.
28 May 2025
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70's
Album Review: The Velvet Underground’s Loaded
Polished yet poignant, Loaded marked The Velvet Underground's bold step toward mainstream rock.
27 May 2025
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60's
Album Review: Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home
With Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan didn't just go electric—he rewired the cultural current.
26 May 2025
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2010's
Album Review: Vampire Weekend’s Contra
With Contra, Vampire Weekend ditched the sophomore slump and doubled down on curiosity.
24 May 2025
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Echoes & Insights
Why a Good Turntable Is Essential for Your Vinyl Records
Your vinyl records deserve better than a briefcase turntable. Here's how a proper setup preserves your sound, protects…
23 May 2025
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90's
Album Review: PJ Harvey’s Dry
PJ Harvey’s Dry isn’t just a debut—it’s a raw, defiant howl that redefined what a woman could sound…
22 May 2025
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