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,...

Thriller: A Metal Tribute to Michael Jackson – CD Review

Thriller: A Metal Tribute To Michael Jackson is a 13-song collection of blistering loud versions of some of the gloved one's most famous songs. As with any broad reinventions,...

Paul McCartney | New – CD Review

Master of the melody, Sir Paul McCartney has something NEW for us all…a CD called New. Much ballyhooed of late, with spirited stops to media far and wide, a...

Little River Band | Cuts Like A Diamond – CD Review

Little River Band are back with their 18th studio release (and first with all original songs since 2003’s Test Of Time), Cuts Like A Diamond. Stand-out tracks include “You...