Saga | 20/20 – CD Review
Swirling key effects, a pounding bass and that full staccato complement of the quintet we’ve known as Saga opens the band’s 20th studio release 20/20. Original singer Michael Sadler...
The Black Crowes | A Pound Of Feathers – New Studio Release Review
The Black Crowes present a wonderfully loud jangle on their 2026 platter, A Pound Of Feathers. Claiming that it took no more than 10 days to record, this is...
Red Hot Chili Peppers | Stadium Arcadium – CD Review
In the world of popular music, the Red Hot Chili Peppers remain a conundrum,
an enigma, a goofy group of screwballs whose success is as sporadic as a bungee
cord in...
Saxon | Call To Arms – CD Review
As one of the leaders of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Saxon has managed to survive, despite the countless musical fatalities of that era. Although they never...
Steve Lukather | Transition – CD Review
Steve Lukather isn't your typical guitar hero. For one, he plays in Toto — celebrating their 35th anniversary with their 2013 Summer tour — a band known for well-crafted...
Neal Smith | KillSmith & The Greenfire Empire – CD Review
Neal Smith is best known for his innovative drumming and outrageous stage antics with the original Alice Cooper band. His solid skins-handling is the bedrock behind classics hits like...
SiX By SiX – New Studio Release Review
SiX By SiX is a new three-piece featuring guitarist Ian Crichton, a founding member of Saga, along with drummer Nigel Glockler from Saxon and bassist and vocalist Robert Berry,...
Boston | Life, Love & Hope – CD Review
When their self-titled debut album sold a gazillion copies, their guitar sound became an instantly recognizable 70s FM rock radio staple, and their vocal harmonies hit unheard-of atmospheric highs,...
Paul Simon | Stranger To Stranger – CD Review
It is apparent that Paul Simon is still exploring sound experimentation on Stranger To Stranger, his 13th solo album. And you have to give Art Garfunkel's on-again, off-again partner...
The Derek Trucks Band | Songlines – CD Review
Let's get the obvious out of the way from the outset: Derek Trucks is a fantastic
talent. Blending the soul and sounds of all of his transcontinental elders with
a gifted...
