“It’s progressive rock at its most emotional.”
Edwin van Hoof, HeadBangers Lifestyle
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Orion in the press
Selected reviews of Orion's independent progressive-rock catalogue, followed by a concise biography, current release facts and official links.
Selected coverage
Reviews and recognition
“The album has muscle and strength, not only in its excellent guitars and voluptuous bass, but also in the stories it tells.”
Jason Spencer, The Prog Mind
Read the full review“A cracking collection of tunes, vibrant with shifting intricacies and super tunes.”
Martin Burns and Jan Buddenberg, DPRP.net · Duo review · 9/10 from both reviewers
Read the full review“Wonderfully constructed, passionately performed, and overwhelmingly encouraging.”
Jason Spencer, The Prog Mind
Read the full review“Highly entertaining well-crafted progressive rock.”
Jan Buddenberg, DPRP.net · 9/10
Read the full review“A great introduction to Ben Jones.”
Professor Mark, Progressive Rock Central
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About the project
Orion is the independent progressive rock project created by Ben Jones. Its concept-led catalogue began with The End of Suffering in 2023 and continues with Universe XXV, due 23 October 2026.
Current release
Universe XXV
A full-length concept album that uses John B. Calhoun's Universe 25 experiment as the starting point for a human story about abundance, purpose and what remains when every apparent need has been met.
Release information and artworkOfficial destinations
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