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,...
Michael Olivieri Band | M.O.B. – CD Review
Rare is the opportunity of reinvention realized for any musician trying to keep his or her head above the torrential tides of trends, tastes and commercial afterthoughts. Still, pet...
Henry McCullough | Poor Man’s Moon – CD Review
Our old friend Henry McCullough is at it again with his 2008 album Poor Man's Moon, just released in the U.S. The subtle electric guitar master — best known...
Lindsey Buckingham | Gift Of Screws – CD Review
A major band can often overshadow the talents of its individual members. Lucky for you, I am a stickler for such things and have been aware of the glowing...
Bruce Springsteen | Devils & Dust – CD Review
Baffled by the mass devotion he continually conjurs up, I contend that Bruce Springsteen is better served when he strips things down, pulls up a stool, strums an acoustic,...
Neil Young | Fork In The Road – New Studio Release Review
I know what you’re thinking: Another new Neil Young album? What about Archives? And before you go off thinking Young just threw this new album together on a whim...
Graham Parker & The Goldtops | Last Chance To Learn The Twist – New...
Last Chance To Learn The Twist is Graham Parker’s first album of new material in four years. Backed by The Goldtops — bassist Simon Edwards, drummer Jim Russell, guitarist Martin...
Deep Purple | Turning To Crime – New Studio Release Review
Deep Purple first found success in 1968 when they scored a hit with Joe South’s “Hush.” The song was featured on the group’s debut album, Shades Of Deep Purple,...
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...
Quiet Riot | Road Rage – CD Review
Quiet Riot has come back stronger than ever with their 2017 studio album Road Rage. Steered by drummer Frankie Banali, who has worked overtime to bring this band back...
