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...

Steve Hackett | Wolflight – CD Review

When you consider how prolific and experimental guitarist Steve Hackett has been since his time with Genesis, it gives pause as to why Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins get...

Bruce Springsteen | Working On A Dream – CD Review

Where others have failed staying true to the vision of artistic integrity, Bruce Springsteen has excelled. No longer bowing down to the trends and gimmicks of the day, guys...

Little River Band | Cuts Like A Diamond – CD Review

Little River Band are back with their 18th studio release (and first with all original songs since 2003’s Test Of Time), Cuts Like A Diamond. Stand-out tracks include “You...

John Wetton | Raised In Captivity – CD Review

John Wetton told me that being in California certainly influenced the making of his 2011 solo CD Raised In Captivity. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Sherwood, this is the sixth...

AC/DC | Power Up – New Studio Release Review

What else could we possibly need more in these ‘new nothing-but normal’ times than AC/DC?! The long road this band has hoed between releasing Rock Or Bust in 2014 and 2020’s...

The Greg Kihn Band | Rekinhdled – CD Review

Remembered for his 80s hits, “The Breakup Song (They Don’t Write ‘Em Like That Anymore)” and “Jeopardy,” which went on to become one of the first concept videos on...

Bob Dylan | Love & Theft – New Studio Release

Bob Dylan has never been one to mire in his own past. In concert, he's constantly altering the arrangements of his most classic songs in an attempt to avoid...

Paul Rodgers | Midnight Rose – New Studio Release Review

Given the breadth of health issues Paul Rodgers has experienced in recent years — reportedly 11 minor strokes and two major strokes since 2016 — it’s a miracle he...

Elliott Murphy | Infinity – New Studio Release Review

The 52nd album by internationally acclaimed American singer-songwriter, and long-time Paris resident Elliott Murphy mines provocative, wry lyricism, and solid, yet simple production, forays this icon has been making...