Jack Blades | Rock ‘N Roll Ride – CD Review

Jack Blades came on the scene in the early 80s as the bassist, vocalist and songwriter for Night Ranger. Later he went on to co-found Damn Yankees with Ted...

Nazareth | Bad Dogz – CD Review

Nazareth are kicking it old school on their 2011 release, Big Dogz. In a career that has spanned 40 years, seen over 20 albums released and an amazing 6o million sold...

Circa | Valley Of The Windmill – CD Review

For 2016, Circa, the band featuring present Yes bassist Billy Sherwood and original Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye that formed in 2007, have released their fourth studio album Valley Of...

Ben Waters | Boogie 4 Stu: A Tribute To Ian Stewart – CD Review

Depending on which book you read, most agree that pianist Ian Stewart co-founded the Rolling Stones with Brian Jones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman filled...

Ringo Starr | Postcards From Paradise – CD Review

Postcards From Paradise is Ringo Starr’s 18th studio release. As can be expected from the former Beatle drummer who tours with his All Star Band annually, lots of...

Downes Braide Association | Suburban Ghosts – CD Review

Yes keyboardist Geoff Downes and singer Chris Braide (who worked with former Yes vocalist Trevor Horn in The Producers) have returned with their follow-up to 2012's Pictures Of You....

Sky King | Morose Tales From The Left Coast – CD Review

Where have I heard this before? It sounds familiar, yet at the same time it is new. Sky King's Morose Tales From The Left Coast is not one of...

David Bowie | Blackstar – CD Review

Released on David Bowie’s 69th birthday, a couple days before his death, Blackstar marks the 25th studio album from one of the most popular musicians of all time. There...

The Scorpions | Humanity Hour 1 – CD Review

Unlike the nocturnal arthropod from which they take their name, the Scorpions are no strangers to the wind of change, so to speak. Throughout their 30-plus-year career, they’ve adapted to the...

Yes | The Quest – New Studio Release Review

While the debate continues over who can call themselves a rightful member of Yes, the ongoing version of the band with longstanding guitarist Steve Howe at the helm spent...