Joe Satriani | Shapeshifting – New Studio Release Review

When it comes to guitar instrumental albums, various schools of thought weigh in on the process. For some players, who shall remain nameless, it’s all about speed, technique and...

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...

Dirty Honey | Dirty Honey (Five-Song EP) – New Studio Release Review

Consider four-piece hard rock bands of the 1970s — Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, for example. These groups were built around a collective sensibility, sustained by a tight...

The Who | WHO – CD Review

In a day and age when “albums” have lost their impact and value, you have to wonder why certain older artists still feel the need to make them. It’s...

Various Artists | A Prog Rock Christmas – CD Review

A Prog Rock Christmas features members of Yes, Renaissance, Deep Purple,Utopia, Focus, Curved Air, Hawkwind, and a special guest performance by actor Malcolm McDowell. This collection runs around some holiday classics in...

Jeff Lynne’s ELO | From Out Of Nowhere – New Studio Release Review

The title track from From Out Of Nowhere, the 2019 release from Jeff Lynne's ELO,  showcases familiar ELO tropes with a single guitar line melody, jangly guitar rhythm, orchestral spikes,...

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...

The Magpie Salute | High Water II – CD Review

Amidst all the hearsay and speculative swirl about a Black Crowes reunion, spin-off group the Magpie Salute unveils their second album, High Water II. The sophomore sequel recorded at...

Anthony Phillips | Strings Of Light – CD Review

Genesis founding member, composer, and guitarist Anthony Phillips presents his first new album in seven years, Strings Of Light. Across two CDs, plus a DVD 5.1 surround sound mix of...

David Hasselhoff | Open Your Eyes – CD Review

Unaware of it as many of us probably are (unless you happen to be living in Germany), David Hasselhoff, star of TV's Baywatch and Knight Rider, has released 14 studio albums...