IN THE PRESS

“His unique approach to the Warr Guitar, combined with Marco Minnemann’s extraordinary drumming, creates a sonic landscape that’s both technically impressive and emotionally engaging.” - Lots of Muzik review of A Confusion Sequence

“If this is the first time you’ve had your ears caressed, wonderfully tickled and whimsically assaulted by his playing, do yourself a favor and dig deeper into his earlier foundational discography.” - The JW Vibe review of A Confusion Sequence

“Perfect music to just sit back with and let wash over you when you need an energy refresh. There will be no drifting off here. You will be wide awake and ready to take on the world.” - Indie Band Guru review of A Confusion Sequence

“Ethereal Dialogue is, as a whole, a phonographic work full of magic that is recommended in any good collection of avant-garde music inside and outside of rock and on the borders of rock with something else.” - Autopoietican review of Ethereal Dialogue

“Ethereal Dialogue delves into thoughtful, cinematic territory with a combination of ambient drones, odd-time signature riffs and improvisational parts all blended organically. The 12-string Warr really shines in this environment and creates moods, textures and thoughtful musical journeys, with lots of reverb and space to explore it all in.” - ProgOn review of Ethereal Dialogue

"It is the EP that’ll take repeatable listens to sink in, and how they proven themselves that they’re more than just the bands that they’re known for, and take it up a notch." - Echoes and Dust review of Candles Burn

“My only complaint here is that I wish there was more.” - Music Street Journal review of Candles Burn

“What beautiful alchemy from the first notes! Only two instruments, but it seems like there are many more.” 9.1/10 - Profil Prog review of Candles Burn

“…a delicate excursion through Crimsonian oscillations where the cello finds spaces to develop captivating melodic ornaments…” - Autopoietican review of Candles Burn

“An intriguing meeting of two extraordinary instrumentalists.” - The Progspace review of Candles Burn

Dealer’s Choice pick for albums you can’t miss this week at Heavy Metal Philosophy

"Chamber music for metalheads" - Metal Digest review of Candles Burn

“Intimate and passionate, gentle and unbridled. One could even believe that two soul-mate instruments have finally come together after a long search. Chamber music for friends of progressive rock.” - Betreutes Proggen review of Candles Burn

“For someone who is always looking to how an instrument can be used outside of its main environment, having it be heard in this manner is exhilarating.” - Nine Circles reveiw of Candles Burn

“Candles Burn offers an isolated look at two instruments rarely heard together and applied toward an unusual mixture of progressive rock-oriented instrumental music and classical chamber music.” - Invisible Oranges review of Candles Burn

The Progspace Premiere of “Rift and Reckoning” video

“Regarding Seemingly Quixotic, it is an exploration in the jazz-fusion area with a flamenco air, always in its persistent progressive flask.” - Autopoietican review of Seemingly Quixotic

“With the presence of the drums, Slightly Different Paths gives a more robust muscularity, situated in a neat balance between Crimsonian-style prog and jazz-rock.” - Autopoietican review of Slightly Different Paths

“I would say these add a lot of depth to already great tracks with the Warr guitar alone. Good discovery!” - Profil review of Slightly Different Paths

“Anyone who likes instrumental music should definitely listen to Slightly Different Paths.” - PowerMetal.de review of Slightly Different Paths

“The album is a rich tapestry of sound, with the Warr taking both solo and centerstage, its distinct timbre resonating with warmth and precision.” - ReGen Magazine review of Radiant Dusk

“…an exercise in calm introspection that expands on gentle and candid lyricism.” - Autopoietican review of Radiant Dusk

“The first thing you notice is how full and rich each song sounds, perfectly capturing the versatility and depth that can be achieved with this one instrument. Its variety shines through on songs full of melody, adventure and straight-up bad-assery.” - Prog On review of Radiant Dusk

Sonic Perspectives premiere of “An Aversion to Fervor”

“…it’s something much more interesting.” - Grind on the Road review of Radiant Dusk

Metal Injection premiere of “Without a Murmur” Video

“…it's aggressive, stimulating and inventive.” - Bman’s Blues Report review of Subsequent Ruins

“A feast for the senses for fans of rich and modern progressive sounds.” - Saiten Kult review of Subsequent Ruins

“… a great monumental instrumental fugue.” - Highlands Magazine review of Subsequent Ruins

“Jason Blake has succeeded in creating a valuable addition to the genre with this album.” - Roots Time review of Subsequent Ruins

“Jason Blake is really a master of his craft.” - Rock Times review of Subsequent Ruins

“A true modern prog super duo is at work here.” - Baby Blue Prog review of Subsequent Ruins

“Track by track, Subsequent Ruins is as top notch as its crystal ball, revealing the tragic consequences that Blake envisions.” - Echoes And Dust review of Subsequent Ruins

“…a beautiful and robust album whose massive sets of various stylizations make JASON BLAKE stand out as an important figure within the prog-metal creativity of the current year 2023. A very worthwhile album!” - Cerca de la Orilla review of Subsequent Ruins

“Warr guitarist Jason Blake and drummer Marco Minnemann make a formidable duo on Subsequent Ruins.” - Sea of Tranquility review of Subsequent Ruins

“Jason Blake has built up quite a catalog of killer Warr Guitar instrumental music.” - Music Street Journal review of Subsequent Ruins

“…beautifully sculptured, wholly embodied, magnificently organic new album…” - Anne Carlini review of Subsequent Ruins

Jazz Rock Fusion & Synthesizer Music video review of Subsequent Ruins

“Confident, technical, dark and urbanistic” - DPRP.Net review of Subsequent Ruins

AntiMusic premiere of “False Streets of Entanglement”

“…a victory for Jason Blake”- DDME review of Subsequent Ruins

BraveWords article on Subsequent Ruins

“…there is more than enough detail and compositional sophistication to keep your ears busy across multiple fully-attentive listenings.”- Avant Music News review of The Compromise Rationale

“It's often cinematic and soundtrack-like.” - Music Street Journal review of The Compromise Rationale

Ghost Cult Magazine premiere of The Compromise Rationale

The Progspace premiere of "A Certain Balance"

“There are some tracks that really stand out, and nothing that falters.” - Music Steet Journal review of Imaginary Cages

“…he once again confirms why he is one of the most distinguished technicians on the Warr”- Betreutes Proggen review of Imaginary Cages

“Imaginary Cages is an excellent example of moody progressive music without boundaries. A highly enjoyable album to chill out to, and as such is highly recommended.” - Sea of Tranquility review of Imaginary Cages

“Blake’s guitar playing is melodic, intricate, and at times jaw dropping. His ability to unleash simultaneous lines, sometimes competing with different tempos, and do it in such a smooth flowing way is something to behold.” - Sea of Tranquility review of Imaginary Cages

New Noise Magazine premiere of “Imaginary Cages Episodes 1-6”

Progressive Rock Journal exclusive premiere of Imaginary Cages

Metal Injection premiere of “Lost Reveries” Video

Sonic Perspectives premiere of “Imaginary Cages Episode 2: Obscured Clarity”

Metal Sucks premiere of “Imaginary Cages Episode 1: Abstractions of Thought”

Sea of Tranquility video review of Fictional Mirrors

“This is a laid-back collection ideal for relaxation, studying, writing or simply chilling.”- Sea of Tranquility review of Fictional Mirrors

“It is dramatic, if soundtrack-like.” - Music Street Journal review of Fictional Mirrors

“There is a real element of strangeness and mystery to it.” - Music Street Journal review of The Darkness Found in Shadows