Ann Wilson | Fierce Bliss – New Studio Release Review
Ann Wilson has some Fierce Bliss, her 2022 solo album, for us all. From the opener “Greed,” to the Zeppelinesque “Black Wing,” to deep originals and sailing covers, we get...
Edgar Winter | Brother Johnny – New Studio Release Review
When Johnny Winter died on July 16, 2014, many people wanted his brother Edgar to record a tribute album. But Edgar claimed he was simply too devastated at the...
Queensrÿche | American Soldier – CD Review
Of all the so-called metal bands from the 80s that attempted to transcend
the clichés and sustain a career beyond the hype, Queensrÿche has
carved out a niche that is uniquely...
Meat Loaf | Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose – CD...
Meat Loaf’s original Bat Out Of Hell album marked a
seminal moment in my teenage years. Not only was it an album I loved (and still
love), but seeing Mr. Loaf...
UFO | The Salentino Cuts – CD Review
UFO offers up their first album of covers with the 12-song The Salentino Cuts. Here the current lineup of vocalist Phil Mogg, drummer Andy Parker, keyboardist and guitarist Paul...
Pink Floyd | The Endless River – CD Review
Just when you thought we'd heard the last of Pink Floyd, they show up with a "new" album. Certainly not "new" in the sense that the surviving members gathered...
Whitesnake | The Purple Album – CD Review
Recorded and mixed by Whitesnake founder and vocalist David Coverdale (with co-producers Michael McIntyre and guitarist Reb Beach) The Purple Album, the band’s twelfth studio release, features “re-imaginings” of...
Black Crowes | 1972 – New Studio Release Review
It’s the reunion that just keeps giving. Given their history, the Black Crowes could very well be walking on thin ice when it comes to their ongoing survival. This...
Heart | Beautiful Broken – CD Review
Heart presents something blue, borrowed and new on their 16th studio album, Beautiful Broken. The Wilson sisters actually borrow from themselves as they rework a bunch of tunes from...
Robert Plant | Mighty Rearranger – New Studio Release Review
Even as he attempts to shake off a monolithic past, Robert Plant allows the proverbial monkey on his back to make an appearance now and then. At least that's...
