Paul Rodgers | Midnight Rose – New Studio Release Review
Given the breadth of health issues Paul Rodgers has experienced in recent years — reportedly 11 minor strokes and two major strokes since 2016 — it’s a miracle he...
Heaven & Hell | The Devil You Know – CD Review
Reunion albums are not typically built for endurance. They can summon fond memories, hint at the greatness that was, but rarely do they live up to the lofty expectations....
Black Country Communion | Black Country Communion 2 – CD Review
After a game-changing 2010 self-titled debut album, Black Country Communion — featuring former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Led Zeppelin reunion drummer...
Gary Moore | Close As You Get – CD Review
Ireland has been home to many great musicians, such as U2 and Van Morrison.
The Irish also know the blues, even if the Mississippi Delta is far and away
from the...
Dave Davies | Rippin’ Up Time – CD Review
In 2013, when Dave Davies showed up with I Will Be Me, his first studio album in six years, it would have been reasonable to believe we wouldn’t see...
Saga | Sagacity (Special Edition) – CD Review
A Special Edition of Saga's 2014 studio album Sagacity boasts two CDs - the studio album and nine songs from the band's show at SWR1 Rock Arena in 2013....
Cactus | Black Dawn – CD Review
Cactus was born from the detritus of Vanilla Fudge in 1970 when drummer Carmine Appice and bassist Tim Bogert were planning to start a band with Rod Stewart and...
Van Morrison | Keep Me Singing – CD Review
On Keep Me Singing, Van Morrison takes it very easy on us. His first studio album since 2012 is quite accessible stuff from the Celtic crooner, mostly Morrison-penned MOR...
The Rolling Stones | Blue & Lonesome – CD Review
No retirement announcements, no farewell tours, their fabled 50th anniversary come and gone — the Stones, gathering no moss, just keep on rolling. And now, right out of the...
Robin Trower | No More Worlds To Conquer – New Studio Release Review
Tasty, tight, and pretty much terrific guitar playing is what we have come to expect from an elder statesman like Robin Tower, and this is what we get across...
