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    Posted: June 24 2014 at 16:52
Hi all!  I've just posted my new hip-hop-prog record!  All of the drums were recorded direct from vinyl break beat records.
This album is almost 2 years in the making. 
Only $5 to pre-order and the first 5 pre-orders get a free MZ shirt shipped to you!  (only US or CA orders)

Have a listed to the single 'Cut Throat' and drop me a line if you dig it!

Thanks so much for all the great support over the years guys!

http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 24 2014 at 17:01
itīs pretty experimental for a hiphop song but i doubt that you will convince the progcommunity to consider this as progressive (i tried it years ago with a jazz-infuenced reggaeband and failed miserably ^^)

besides, i would suggest that u provide some more listening samples because many ppl might like to hear moar before they buy an album Smile
It's just a ride... <3
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2014 at 12:47
I totally understand where you're coming from.  This album is a departure from my previous works (which are mostly all straight prog rock - haha now that is an oxymoron!).

Not every track on this has rapping and most tracks have at least some guitar.  it's a combination of prog rock songs, pop songs, funk songs and yes rap/hip-hop songs.

I usually only post in PA once an album is released, but this one comes out in just two weeks.  Then the whole thing will be available to stream.  I just thought some PA peeps might want to check out the pre-order since for only $5 you get the full record but also a free shirt shipped to you!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2014 at 13:52
ah, didnīt know u where an progrock artist in the first place..

im interested in the wohle album and will come back in 2 weeks then Smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:13
Dude. That album cover. It's like the worst combination of cliche prog symbols and terrible southern hip hop photoshop

I love it
http://thedarkthird.bandcamp.com/
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:16
Awesome!  Also I know I said that the free shirt deal is only for US and CA orders (and I see you're from Germany) but I'll make an exception if you change your mind and decide to take a chance on the pre-order.  Not a bad deal for only $5!  ;)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 25 2014 at 14:17
hahahaha yeah man that was the idea!  I was like - if I'm going to do a 'rap' album I better make the cover ridiculous. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 08 2014 at 16:48
Heads up guys, you wanted a reminder so here it is.  The album is out!
Thanks for the interest guys, give this a listen if you want something different and rather unique.
Totally different approach and direction for me, but I think some prog fans will still enjoy it!

http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 04 2014 at 13:18
Awesome review of this album from Colorado Music Buzz Magazine here: http://www.colomusicbuzz.com/michael-zucker-calypso-unraveling/

Check it out!  Full album available for download here: http://michaelzucker.bandcamp.com/album/calypso-unraveling
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