Heaven & Hell | The Devil You Know – CD Review

Reunion albums are not typically built for endurance. They can summon fond memories, hint at the greatness that was, but rarely do they live up to the lofty expectations....

Tony Iommi | Iommi – Lost Gem

In 2000, guitarist Tony Iommi, whose weighty stylings lies behind such Black Sabbath classics as "Iron Man," "Paranoid" and "Sweet Leaf," released his  self-titled collection of hard rockers guaranteed...

Marillion | Clutching At Straws – CD Review

In those dim, dark days of the early 80s, in the face of the Haircut 100's and MTV, when it seemed all our heroes were rendered mute or producing...

Steely Dan | Aja – Lost Gem

By 1977, Steely Dan had released five albums and five hit singles. Originally put together as a vehicle for Donald Fagan and Walter Becker's songs, the "band" had transformed...

Rick Wakeman | Return To The Centre Of The Earth – Lost Gem

Over a half-century later, Rick Wakeman continues to slog it out as one of the preeminent keyboardists in rock — notably as an off and on member of Yes....

Rush | Presto – CD Review

Presto, Rush’s thirteenth album released in 1989, was very much a return to form for the Canadian trio. Having started out heavy with albums like Caress of Steel, then getting downright...

Classic Commentary: Kansas | Leftoverture – Lost Gem Review

Amidst all the accusations of going commercial with their breakout album Leftoverture, the fourth album by the heartland prog rockers collectively known as Kansas hardly panders to the hit...

Jefferson Airplane | Surrealistic Pillow – Lost Gem

The Jefferson Airplane were the first blip on the radar screen tracking the San Francisco buzz of the mid 60s. With an inauspicious debut, the Airplane garnered little appraisal...

Bonnie Raitt | Silver Lining – Lost Gem

Multiple Grammys and accolades in  her rearview mirror, Bonnie Raitt never abandoned her R & B roots. She’s remained the same soulful and sassy singer and slide guitarist she...

Bill Medley | Bill Medley: 100% Soft And Soulful – CD Review

You know the big hits "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' and "Unchained Melody," along with the entire blue-eyed soul brigade the Righteous Brothers cultivated. But after Bill Medley and...