NRBQ | Keep This Love Goin’ – CD Review

NRBQ is more than just a band — it’s an institution. Formed in the late 1960s, and making records since 1969, the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet has become...

Ben Waters | Boogie 4 Stu: A Tribute To Ian Stewart – CD Review

Depending on which book you read, most agree that pianist Ian Stewart co-founded the Rolling Stones with Brian Jones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman filled...

Yes | Fly From Here – CD Review

I wondered why the first few tunes on Yes’ Fly From Here sounded like the Drama era version of the band when Buggles Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn replaced...

Black Country Communion | Black Country Communion 2 – CD Review

After a game-changing 2010 self-titled debut album, Black Country Communion — featuring former Deep Purple bassist and vocalist Glenn Hughes, renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Led Zeppelin reunion drummer...

Uriah Heep | Into The Wild – CD Review

Mining a little Rainbow, sometimes Deep Purple, even occasionally Kansas, but always in a deep Uriah Heep vein, original member guitarist Mick Box, long-time bassist Trevor Bolder and drummer Russell Gilbrook,...

Blackmore’s Night | Autumn Sky – CD Review

From the inspired march of opener “Highland,” with its great story lyric, singable chorus and the strong vocals of Candice Night to the band’s excellent take on an ancient folk tune,...

Nazareth | Bad Dogz – CD Review

Nazareth are kicking it old school on their 2011 release, Big Dogz. In a career that has spanned 40 years, seen over 20 albums released and an amazing 6o million sold...

Aerosmith | Honkin’ On Bobo – CD Review

Well, they finally stepped up to the plate and blasted one out of the park. Yeah, I'm talking about Aerosmith and their new album Honkin' On Bobo. Made up entirely of...

Andy Summers | Earth + Sky – CD Review

Ever since the Police folded up in 1984, guitarist Andy Summers has made more than his fair share of eclectic records. And why not? At least he hasn’t fallen prey to...

John Cale | HoboSapiens – CD Review

As the most accomplished musician in Velvet Underground, as well as a prolific producer, John Cale has been teetering of the fence of avant-garde and pop music for almost 40 years....