Modern prog rock outfit Sluka recently dropped their 14th long player, Cautionary Yell, featuring stellar bassist Anna Eppnik. The album was produced by Grammy winner Alan Sanderson, who has worked with The Rolling Stones, Fiona Apple, Elliot Smith, and Fleetwood Mac. Discussing the album, Christopher Sluka says, “The lyrical inspiration is ‘desperately trying to be optimistic in the face of impending doom.’ The album title is about hoping to remain calm while facing the horrors of the world.” Musicians appearing on Cautionary Yell include the aforementioned Eppnik, Michael Bedard (drums), Christopher Sluka (vocals, guitar, synths, composer), Nico Hueso (violin, viola), and Erdis Maxhelaku (cello). Cautionary Yell comprises eleven tracks. Subjectively speaking, highlights encompass “When t...