British Lion | The Burning – CD Review
In 2012, British Lion, featuring Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, released their eponymous debut album. Presenting a decidedly more classic rock sound than what Harris does with Maiden, it...
David Crosby | Croz – CD Review
It’s been two decades since the last David Crosby solo album, but not to worry. The rotund CSN&Y star has released Croz, an 11-song collection featuring not only his...
Leslie West | Soundcheck – CD Review
Leslie West's Soundcheck opens with a blurping synth and guitar on "Left By The Roadside To Die" with West yelling about being left down and out…but rising up to...
The Magpie Salute | High Water II – CD Review
Amidst all the hearsay and speculative swirl about a Black Crowes reunion, spin-off group the Magpie Salute unveils their second album, High Water II. The sophomore sequel recorded at...
Dolly Parton | Rockstar – New Studio Release Review
Before you go laughing off the idea of one of country music’s most endearing and indelible icons crossing over the music bridge into rock territory as adorable, let’s first...
Night Ranger | ATBPO – New Studio Release Review
Night Ranger hits the ground running on their 12th studio album ATBPO (i.e., “And The Band Played On”). The band began writing this bunch of songs in early 2020, just as...
Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius | Imposter! – New Studio Release Review
With Kansas bringing Joe Deninzon into the band in May 2023, plus all the other gigs the man manages, it did take the violinist, vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter a...
Ray Davies | Americana – CD Review
Ray Davies wants to “make his home where the buffalo roam” on 2017 solo release Americana. Taking a cue from his book (and film) of the same name,...
Whitesnake | The Purple Album – CD Review
Recorded and mixed by Whitesnake founder and vocalist David Coverdale (with co-producers Michael McIntyre and guitarist Reb Beach) The Purple Album, the band’s twelfth studio release, features “re-imaginings” of...
Ringo Starr | Liverpool 8 – CD Review
As he creeps up on 70, Ringo Starr may be the only Beatle that really ever mattered. The drummer has returned to Capitol Records and recorded his most magnificent...
