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...
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,...
Wishbone Ash | Blue Horizon – CD Review
When it comes to a twin-guitar approach, Wishbone Ash remains one of the forerunners. Their early progressive leanings gave way to a harder, bluesier direction that, through a myriad...
Ringo Starr | What’s My Name – CD Review
Ringo Starr's 20th solo album, What's My Name, sees the former Beatle drummer on another in a recent line of homespun records featuring a cast of famous musician friends. From...
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...
John Lodge | 10,000 Light Years Ago – CD Review
John Lodge, the Moody Blues singer, songwriter and bassist, has released his second (and his first since 1977's Natural Avenue) solo album 10,000 Light Years Ago, an eight song...
Ace Frehley | Space Invader – CD Review
The name "Ace Frehley" will forever be synonymous with the three-word phrase, "Former KISS guitarist." Despite his frequent verbal swipes at his former band, I don't think he has...
Michael Des Barres | The Key To The Universe – CD Review
The Key To The Universe, Michael Des Barres' 2015 solo release, is a solid simple brilliant rock and roll record. Bassist Nigel Harrison (former Blondie and Silverhead with...
Leslie West | Unusual Suspects – CD Review
His career began with the Vagrants, one of the few teenage garage rock bands to come out of NYC. But Leslie West is probably best remembered as a founding...
Jeff Beck | Emotion & Commotion – New Studio Release Review
There are probably more guitar players than lawyers. Maybe in some remote part of the world. Some of them play really cool riffs. A few even have a couple...
