Black Crowes | 1972 – New Studio Release Review

It’s the reunion that just keeps giving. Given their history, the Black Crowes could very well be walking on thin ice when it comes to their ongoing survival. This...

Steve Morse Band | Out Standing In Their Field – New Studio Release Review

Although he’s been wielding the ax for Deep Purple for 16 years, Steve Morse has maintained his own instrumental band since 1984. The opportunity to make albums away from...

Deep Purple | Turning To Crime – New Studio Release Review

Deep Purple first found success in 1968 when they scored a hit with Joe South’s “Hush.” The song was featured on the group’s debut album, Shades Of Deep Purple,...

Sammy Hagar | Livin’ It Up – CD Review

At this juncture, the Van Halen debacle may be a lost cause. Just don’t tell Sammy Hagar because he could care less. He’s too busy partying, drinking tequila, hanging out in...

Asia | XXX – CD Review

Thirty years after their eponymous debut hit and remained on #1 on the Billboard charts for nine consecutive weeks, the original Asia returns XXX, their third studio album since...

Bonnie Raitt | Slipstream – New Studio Release Review

Unlike most of her contemporaries, Bonnie Raitt is as good a guitar player, singer, performer and recording artist today as she was in 1971 when she released her self-titled...

The Derek Trucks Band | Already Free – CD Review

Derek Trucks has come a long way in his short and spectacular career. An old school sensibility, a loyal base of friends and family members who helped him get there, and...

Deep Purple | Whoosh! – New Studio Release Review

For the third time in a row, Deep Purple and producer Bob Ezrin have delivered a stellar, rock-solid record that brings out the best in every participant.  The 13...

The Moody Blues | December – CD Review

December, the Moody Blues' first holiday album, is a light and peaceful offering, a great Christmas gift for a fair-weather fan and a nice addition to the catalog for...

Todd Rundgren | White Knight – CD Review

White Knight, Todd Rundgren’s follow up to his 2015 album Global, features several high-profile musical guests across its 15 tracks. Surely, its synth and drum machines that create most...