The Babys | I’ll Have Some Of That! – New Studio Release Review

After a 34-year absence, the Babys are back! One of the most underrated bands of the 1970s, the Babys made a strong name for themselves with their distinctive mix...

Flying Colors | Second Nature – CD Review

When you look at the members of Flying Colors — guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple, Dixie Dregs, ex-Kansas), drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), Neal Morse (Transatlantic,...

Jimmy Barnes | Hindsight – CD Review

Jimmy Barnes is somewhat of a legend. Yeah, I know that term has been overused to describe musicians, actors, athletes, etc for years. But the Scottish born, Australia raised...

Iron Maiden | Senjutsu – New Studio Release Review

Unlike so many of their peers, Iron Maiden is a band who refuses to rest on their laurels. Instead, they continue to pump out “new” music when others stick...

Mandoki Soulmates | A Memory Of Our Future – New Studio Release Review

To say there is a lot going on with Leslie Mandoki’s supergroup Mandoki Soulmates, would be a huge understatement. The international collective of musicians playing behind the Hungarian producer,...

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...

The Keith Emerson Band Featuring Marc Bonilla – CD Review

Finally. It only took 30 years, but Keith Emerson has at last made THE album fans have been waiting for. With a title like Keith Emerson Band featuring Marc...

Robin Trower | Coming Closer To The Day – CD Review

A funk blues “Diving Bell” opens Robin Trower’s 2019 release Coming Closer To The Day. With heavy pull-offs and ‘wah wah’ leading right out of the gate here, it’s...

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...

Neil Young | Le Noise – CD Review

You match producer Daniel Lanois with Neil Young and you’re gonna get some captivating results, to say the least. The eight-song Le Noise is the fruit of their union. As Lanois...