Iron Maiden | The Final Frontier – CD Review
The general consensus surrounding The Final Frontier, Iron
Maiden’s studio release for 2010, seems to be that it takes a while to
soak in. Then, after a few spins, the album...
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...
British Lion | The Burning – CD Review
In 2012, British Lion, featuring Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, released their eponymous debut album. Presenting a decidedly more classic rock sound than what Harris does with Maiden, it...
Mitch Ryder | Christmas (Take A Ride) – CD Review
Good old Mitch Ryder presents a dozen holiday gems on Christmas (Take A Ride). Pretty much boppin’ along with an old rock style featuring upfront horns, backing vocals and...
The Scorpions | Humanity Hour 1 – CD Review
Unlike the nocturnal arthropod from which they take their name, the Scorpions
are no strangers to the wind of change, so to speak. Throughout their
30-plus-year career, they’ve adapted to the...
Saga | Trust – CD Review
Saga new album is called Trust and you can trust
it is filled with everything that made us love Saga all along. Solid vocals,
from both Michael Sadler and Jim Gilmour,...
Neil Diamond | Home Before Dark – CD Review
When you’ve enjoyed a successful four-decade musical career with 125 million records sold worldwide, multiple Top 40 hits, the requisite awards and sold-out shows where ever you play, it...
Tangerine Dream | Paradiso – CD Review
How could any red-blooded American male forget those delicious scenes of Tom
Cruise atop a writhing Rebecca De Mornay in the movie Risky Business
(remember the ‘choo choo’ train scene?). Behind...
Blackmore’s Night | Nature’s Light – New Studio Release Review
In the midst of a whirlwind era, Blackmore's Night have released their 11th album Nature's Light. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Candice Night lead their band of merry minstrels on...
The Pretenders | Hate For Sale – CD Review
It’s hard to pinpoint how exactly Chrissie Hynde hasn’t lost her rock and roll edge. She’s made a few detours — as any seasoned musician should. But she always...
