David Gilmour | On An Island – CD Review
David Gilmour owes a small debt of gratitude to Roger Waters. For if ole’ Rog hadn’t called and nudged ole’ Dave from his self-imposed, slumberous domesticalities to participate in...
John Wetton | Raised In Captivity – CD Review
John Wetton told me that being in California certainly influenced the making of his 2011 solo CD Raised In Captivity. Produced by multi-instrumentalist Billy Sherwood, this is the sixth...
Jimi Hendrix | People, Hell And Angels – New Studio Album Review
If you tell anyone you just picked up the “new” Jimi Hendrix album, you will invariably hear a curt reply like, “New? I thought he was dead.” Chances are...
Jeff Lynne’s ELO | From Out Of Nowhere – New Studio Release Review
The title track from From Out Of Nowhere, the 2019 release from Jeff Lynne's ELO, showcases familiar ELO tropes with a single guitar line melody, jangly guitar rhythm, orchestral spikes,...
Little Feat | Join The Band – New Studio Release Review
Thirty years after their critically acclaimed live album Waiting For Columbus, Little Feat have unveiled a new studio recording. But Join The Band does more than cull its title...
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...
John Mellencamp | Life, Death, Love And Freedom – CD Review
Fresh from producing the Robert Plant and Alison Krauss record Raising
Sand, T Bone Burnett has set his sights on another figure whose image
is forever ingrained in struggle, gumption and...
Jeff Beck | Loud Hailer – New Studio Release Review
Jeff Beck likes to throw curve balls. He did it in the 70s when he went the fusion route on Blow By Blow. Then, In the 80s, 90s and...
ZZ Top | La Futura – CD Review
Nine years since the famous Tres Hombres - Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, better known as ZZ Top - released a full-length album, La Futura features none...
Pat Travers Band | Can Do – CD Review
Through sheer perseverance and longevity, Pat Travers has maintained a rock-solid role of respected musician with his share of hits and misses (it comes with the profession). Most are...
