Ken Hensley & Live Fire | Faster – CD Review

Far from re-retiring, multi-instrumentalist (but known for his keyboard work) Ken Hensley aims to bring back that band feeling, ala Uriah Heep and Blackfoot, with Norway's Live Fire for...

James Taylor | Covers – CD Review

I’m sure, that if you asked me to name a better male vocalist in popular music of the last 30 years, I couldn’t conjure anyone better then James Taylor. The guy...

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...

Alice Cooper | Road – New Studio Release Review

Not that anyone would ever need reminding, but Alice Cooper does just that of who he is and what he’s about on the anthemic tribal beat opener “I’m Alice,”...

Clifford / Wright | For All The Money In The World – New Studio...

As the drummer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Doug “Cosmo” Clifford saw the group release over two dozen hit singles, seven studio albums, and tour the world as headliners, including...

Jethro Tull | Curious Ruminant – New Studio Release Review

There doesn’t really seem to be any stopping Ian Anderson. Although diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the flute-playing frontman of one of the world’s most iconic rock...

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band | The Rising – CD Review

With all of the hubbub surrounding its arrival, you would think that The Rising, Bruce Springsteen's first studio album with the E Street Band in over 15 years, would...

Keith Richards | Crosseyed Heart – CD Review

Keith Richards doesn't usually come to mind when one thinks of the phrase "guitar hero." That's normally reserved for names such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and...

Blondie | Panic Of Girls – CD Review

Blondie is the quintessential New York City band, its roots firmly entrenched in the Bowery and Village fringe clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City. Now, over 30 years...

Black Country Communion | V – New Studio Release Review

From the outset, Black Country Communion seemed like a one-off supergroup. The group’s four members were all involved in other projects and would return to those after their 2011...