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...
Sky King | Morose Tales From The Left Coast – CD Review
Where have I heard this before? It sounds familiar, yet at the same time it is new. Sky King's Morose Tales From The Left Coast is not one of...
Asia | Gravitas – CD Review
The sweet rise of harmony vocals opens "Valkyrie," a song that flows into the catchy first tune on Asia's 2014 studio release Gravitas. We're down to three-quarters of the...
Jeremy Spencer | Coventry Blues – CD Review
He began as Peter Green’s slide guitar foil in Fleetwood Mac in the 60s, only to drop out of the music scene for nearly two decades. Then he returned...
Mike Oldfield | Man On The Rocks – CD Review
A loosely played acoustic guitar and big drums from John Robinson start off “Sailing” from Mike Oldfield’s 2014 studio release, Man On The Rocks. For his 25th album (and...
Richie Onori’s Blues Messenger | In The Name Of Freedom – CD Review
Revolutionary. That was my first impression when I received and heard Richie Onori's Blues Messenger's In The Name Of Freedom. That was the first word that came to mind...
David Crosby | Croz – CD Review
It’s been two decades since the last David Crosby solo album, but not to worry. The rotund CSN&Y star has released Croz, an 11-song collection featuring not only his...
Red Dragon Cartel | Red Dragon Cartel – CD Review
Red Dragon Cartel, the new project featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee, opens up with "Deceived," chunky with a clear tight drive, Darren James' solid growl of a vocal...
Bruce Springsteen | High Hopes – CD Review
So do I have High Hopes for Bruce Springsteen's new record? New Jersey's favorite son (sorry Bon Jovi and Sinatra) has released quite an interesting mix of songs for...
Boston | Life, Love & Hope – CD Review
When their self-titled debut album sold a gazillion copies, their guitar sound became an instantly recognizable 70s FM rock radio staple, and their vocal harmonies hit unheard-of atmospheric highs,...
