Uriah Heep | Outsider – CD Review
A swirling organ and straight ahead double snapping snare open the pulsing "Speed Of Sound" from Uriah Heep's 2014 release Outsider. It's an organ-up-front, bass-thumping tune that showcases the...
Elliott Murphy | Notes From The Underground | Jann Klose | Reverie –...
One is a veteran with 30 albums to his credit; the other is a German-born,
African-bred singer with considerably less recording time under his belt. We’re
talking two drastically different styles...
Ace Frehley | 10,000 Volts – New Studio Release Review
Nobody is ever going to accuse guitarist Ace Frehley of having a golden throat. But the guy can write a catchy rock tune, still wail like a master shredder,...
New York Dolls | Cause I Sez So – New Studio Release Review
The reunion of the New York Dolls has been one of moderate success and speculation. It’s perfectly legitimate for David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, the band’s two remaining original...
Sons Of Apollo | Psychotic Symphony – CD Review
You know how the moniker “supergroup” gets thrown around anytime a few well-known players gather. In the case of Sons Of Apollo, the label might be worthwhile. This band...
Foghat | Last Train Home – CD Review
When does a band stop being the band it was and become something totally new?
If a group has seen too many personal changes, deaths, or splits, is it still
the...
Elton John | The Diving Board – CD Review
Sir Elton John flirted with unprecedented stardom in the 70s. He went on to don a Donald Duck costume, went back and forth regarding his sexuality, made some noble...
The Who | WHO – CD Review
In a day and age when “albums” have lost their impact and value, you have to wonder why certain older artists still feel the need to make them. It’s...
Michael Schenker-Gary Barden Acoustic Project | Gipsy Lady – CD Review
Never let it be said Michael Schenker doesn’t know a good thing when
he’s found it. With his long-time collaborator/vocalist Gary Barden, he
has released the 12-song acoustic CD Gipsy Lady....
Meat Loaf | Hell In A Hand Basket – CD Review
So the meat man decided Hell In A Hand Basket would employ the full talents of his band the Neverland Express. And a smart move it was. This record...
