Ray Davies | Our Country: Americana Act 2

There's been a buzz about the Kinks lately, with talk of a reunion. The band’s singer and songwriter Ray Davies announced that he, his brother Dave and original drummer...

Steve Hackett | Surrender Of Silence – New Studio Release Review

In an artistic sense, guitar maestro is a master of duplicity. He is expert at knowing how to manipulate sounds and moods to invoke contrasting ambiances of light and...

Richie Havens | Nobody Left To Crown – CD Review

If you caught I’m Not There, the 2007 Todd Haynes film that explores six sides of Bob Dylan with — what else — six different actors, you may have recognized one...

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,...

Jeff Lynne’s ELO | Alone In The Universe – New Studio Release Review

There's little doubt that Jeff Lynne was and will always be the brains and brawn behind Electric Light Orchestra. Since the "group" called it a day in 1986, multiple...

U2 | Songs Of Innocence – MP3 Review

U2's Songs Of Innocence will forever be known as the album released as a "gift" from Apple, allowing anyone to grab it for free from iTunes for a month....

Paul Rodgers | Midnight Rose – New Studio Release Review

Given the breadth of health issues Paul Rodgers has experienced in recent years — reportedly 11 minor strokes and two major strokes since 2016 — it’s a miracle he...

Gong | 2032 – CD Review

Gong, the progressive band born during the 1968 Paris student riots, has released some wild jazz fusion space funk over the years, but 2009 marks the band’s 40th anniversary...

Ringo Starr | Postcards From Paradise – CD Review

Postcards From Paradise is Ringo Starr’s 18th studio release. As can be expected from the former Beatle drummer who tours with his All Star Band annually, lots of...

Santana | Santana IV – CD Review

The original Santana band formed in 1967, were managed by Bill Graham and blasted into national prominence at Woodstock. Infusing a slew of musical styles filled with Latin flavors...