Jack Blades | Rock ‘N Roll Ride – CD Review

Jack Blades came on the scene in the early 80s as the bassist, vocalist and songwriter for Night Ranger. Later he went on to co-found Damn Yankees with Ted...

Flying Colors | Flying Colors – CD Review

Supergroups come in various shades and — ahem — colors these days. One of the brighter entries is Flying Colors, described as a “virtuoso prog/pop/metal rock band” with the...

Bruce Springsteen | Wrecking Ball – CD Review

Bruce Springsteen says Wrecking Ball has a lot in common with Nebraska, his sixth album from 1982. Supposedly this 11-song collection started out originally with just him and his...

Paul McCartney | Kisses On The Bottom – CD Review

Recorded in Los Angeles, New York and London throughout 2011, Kisses On The Bottom is a collection of standards that Paul McCartney describes as “old songs that my parents'...

Ringo Starr | Ringo 2012 – CD Review

So our old friend Ringo Starr is at it again! The ex-Beatle has released Ringo 2012, his 17th studio album. With superstar friends like Joe Walsh, Richard Page, Benmont...

Van Halen | A Different Kind Of Truth – CD Review

It's 2012 and the mighty Van Halen ship has set sail once again, the first full album with David Lee Roth and the Van Halens since 1984. Make no...

Andy Timmons | Plays Sgt. Pepper – CD Review

On June 1, 1967, the Beatles released Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to the masses. It has since been hailed as one of the greatest albums in rock...

Michael Olivieri Band | M.O.B. – CD Review

Rare is the opportunity of reinvention realized for any musician trying to keep his or her head above the torrential tides of trends, tastes and commercial afterthoughts. Still, pet...

Meat Loaf | Hell In A Hand Basket – CD Review

So the meat man decided Hell In A Hand Basket would employ the full talents of his band the Neverland Express. And a smart move it was. This record...

Nils Lofgren | Old School – CD Review

From his work with Neil Young to his stint as the blistering guitar player in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band since 1984, Nils Lofgren’s talents as songwriter, singer, guitar...