The Isley Brothers & Santana | Power Of Peace – CD Review

Two families — the Isleys and the Santanas — call their 13-song Power Of Peace collaboration a fulfillment of a dream. Pulling in some classic soul, funk, blues, rock...

John Fogerty | The Blue Ridge Rangers Ride Again – CD Review

With so many rockers going the country bluegrass route these days, it was a given someone like John Fogerty would jump on the horse buggy for a spin into the wild...

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...

Don Felder | American Rock ‘N’ Roll – CD Review

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has teamed up with a lot of heavy friends for his 2019 album, American Rock ‘N’ Roll. The crew on Felder’s third solo release...

Steve Hackett | The Night Siren – CD Review

The Night Siren, the 25th solo album from former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, is a thing of sublime beauty. Featuring a global cast of musicians, the album features...

Mudcrutch | 2 – CD Review

An upfront harmonica and acoustic guitar jangle pushes Randall Marsh's upbeat snare snap of the wry biographical "Trailer," the first tune of 2, the second album by Mudcrutch. With...

Cheap Trick | Bang Zoom Crazy…Hello – CD Review

I've come to the conclusion that a Cheap Trick record is like a box of chocolate — hopelessly addictive, irresistible, and despite what Forrest Gump thinks, you generally know...

Cheap Trick | In Another World – New Studio Release Review

Some things you just look forward to, no questions asked. Just like an old friend that you haven’t seen since the lockdown, Cheap Trick has returned with their 20th...

John Mayall | Tough – CD Review

On his 57th (yes, that 57!) studio album Tough, "The Godfather of British Blues" at 76, John Mayall lays out words of wisdom on his latest 11-track, self-produced tome. The CD...

Neal Schon | The Calling – CD Review

Neal Schon, guitarist, songwriter and only constant on every single Journey album, has stepped out from the group and released his seventh solo album, The Calling. Playing all guitars...