E.D.O. - The Past Is A Foreign County (CD)
From Our Friends at Dutch Music Works
The Past Is A Foreign Country is a concept album about the western post war history (1945-2025) with seven retro instrumental prog tracks. On the one-time limited CD edition two bonus tracks are added. “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there“. A ‘historical spoken word’ progumentary for boomers.
“This album is very definitely worthy of your consideration as it has great music and an intelligent and enlighten story to discover. I heartily recommend it.” (Progressive Voyages / John Wenlock-Smith / UK)
“I have got to say I found it grabbed you on the first listen with its very apt subject matter for the current World we find ourselves in. It forced me to start listening more intently me almost immediately. The following listens opened up its musical depths further. A very rewarding experience. Congratulations to EDO for a fabulous solo debut.” (M.C./UK)
“The artwork , cover and packaging provide that hallowed tradition of sitting down comfortably, headphones on and holding the physical album and its copious libretto in hand , so as to fully comprehend the story line and the parallel musical score. Because of a highly personal connection with the subject matter as well as the musician’s stellar past, this release works on all cylinders, a stunning treasure I intend to cherish until I also ultimately become history. In the very top of the 2025 vintage.” (Prog Rogue / Thomas Zsirmay, Canada)
“This is Dutch prog on an international level, highly recommended, wow!”. (Background Magazine / Erik Neuteboom)
Check it out:
https://youtu.be/gcdoLRjfcQ4
Tracks:
- 1. Wannsee (1933-1945)
- 2. Stettin (1945-1963)
- 3. Houston (1962-1974)
- 4. Port Stanley (1974-1982)
- 5. Chernobyl (1983-1989)
- 6. Schengen (1989-2022)
- 7. Mariupol (2022-?)
- 8. Cathedral Green (Bonus Track)
- 9. Pa Gata (Bonus Track)
Format: CD
Artist: E.D.O.
Release Date: October 1, 2025