Ann Wilson | Fierce Bliss – New Studio Release Review
Ann Wilson has some Fierce Bliss, her 2022 solo album, for us all. From the opener “Greed,” to the Zeppelinesque “Black Wing,” to deep originals and sailing covers, we get...
Edgar Winter | Brother Johnny – New Studio Release Review
When Johnny Winter died on July 16, 2014, many people wanted his brother Edgar to record a tribute album. But Edgar claimed he was simply too devastated at the...
Joe Satriani | The Elephants Of Mars – New Studio Release Review
When Joe Satriani broke out in the late 1980s with Surfing With The Alien, he set the tone and pace for other guitar-based instrumental albums that came tumbling out...
Midnight Oil | Resist – New Studio Release Review
Two elements have always worked in Midnight Oil’s musical favor – politics and hooks.
In their early days, they burst forth with an energy rivaling punk bands (even though each...
Tears for Fears | The Tipping Point – New Studio Release Review
In 1985, UK musicians Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith redefined MTV-era pop music with primal anthems of self-expression. Their second album, Songs From The Big Chair would top the...
Scorpions | Rock Believer – New Studio Release Review
It was a bit of a long slog for one of Germany’s greatest musical exports to achieve chart dominance in the states back in the day. Yet ever since...
Davey Johnstone | Deeper Than My Roots – New Studio Release Review
Davey Johnstone has been Elton John’s guitarist for 50 years. He has also played with Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks, just to name a few. In his role...
Neil Young & Crazy Horse | Barn – New Studio Release Review
Lock up your daughters and stash your heirlooms because another Neil Young and Crazy Horse album is on the loose. The aptly titled Barn, recorded in a restored 19th...
Deep Purple | Turning To Crime – New Studio Release Review
Deep Purple first found success in 1968 when they scored a hit with Joe South’s “Hush.” The song was featured on the group’s debut album, Shades Of Deep Purple,...
Robby Steinhardt | Not In Kansas Anymore – New Studio Release Review
Storm effects, wild riffing bass, guitar, and organ provide the bed to the opener “Tempest” off Robby Steinhardt’s first-ever solo album, Not In Kansas Anymore. Enlisting an impressive who’s-who of guests...
