George Thorogood & The Destroyers | The Dirty Dozen – CD Review
Buying a George Thorogood & The Destroyers is almost like buying an AC/DC
album. In both cases, you pretty much know what you’re in for. No surprises,
nothing experimental — just...
Neil Young | Chrome Dreams II – CD Review
How do you archive someone who’s still relevant and still produces?
Neil Young’s found a way. In the midst of all the live archival stuff
that’s been falling from hyper rust...
Cheap Trick | We’re All Alright (Deluxe Edition) – CD Review
Cheap Trick’s 18th studio album We're All Alright! is a bit more than alright; it’s a pure rock and roll gem. Singer Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom...
Extreme | Six – New Studio Release Review
Boston-based Extreme are back with Six, their first studio recording of new music since 2008 and the album is one pleasant surprise. The album was recorded at guitarist Nuno...
Elvis Costello | Secret, Profane And Sugarcane – CD Review
Elvis Costello an American icon. Actually, he’s from England, but you
wouldn’t know it with Secret, Profane And Sugarcane .
Costello again explores the roots of country and rock. Listening to...
Neil Young + Promise Of The Real | The Monsanto Years – CD Review
When Neil Young showed up for the 2013 Farm Aid concert in New York, it was difficult to ignore the singer-songwriter's somewhat agitated state. At the event's morning press...
Bob Dylan | Together Through Life – CD Review
Bob Dylan’s Together Through Life, his 46th release, is a heavy, hugely satisfying trip of a recording — far more alive, persuasive and rich for this writer than Modern...
Neil Young | Peace Trail – CD Review
You can’t keep Neil Young away from the studio, no matter how hard you try. So, the best thing to do is get out of the way and let...
Blackfoot | Southern Native – CD Review
While currently wailing away with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot co-founder and guitarist Ricky Medlocke has teamed up with the current lineup of the band -- lead guitarist and vocalist Tim...
Van Morrison | Keep Me Singing – CD Review
On Keep Me Singing, Van Morrison takes it very easy on us. His first studio album since 2012 is quite accessible stuff from the Celtic crooner, mostly Morrison-penned MOR...
