A lot of musical artists just run out of gas it seems. In the past year or so, many bands important bands from the eighties have released new albums, and … Read More
Album Review- Will Kimbrough, “For the Life of Me”
In prepping for our annual Top 6 Songs of the Year episode of my podcast, I’ve been combing through some releases from 2024 that may have been overlooked. I major … Read More
Album Review- Sam Evian, “Plunge”
These days, a lot of young folks find new music on their Tik-Toks, while some of us old folks rely on store/restaurant music systems, TV and movie soundtracks, and NPR, … Read More
Album Review- Cage the Elephant, “Neon Pill”
You can always count on Cage the Elephant. After releasing four advance singles (and an additional track to Alternative and AAA radio) from their sixth long-player, Bowling Green, Kentucky’s favorite … Read More
Album Review – Thompson Twins “Box”
Funny thing the Internet and streaming music. First of all, we all have to move away from this myth that “everything’s available to stream.” It’s not. Some stuff is available, … Read More
Box Set Review: Phil Lynott’s Grand Slam- Slam Anthems
Cleopatra Records have released a new box set devoted to Phil Lynott and his post Thin Lizzy band, Grand Slam. The set, Slam Anthems, is a massive six disc box … Read More
Album/Vinyl Review: The Residents- Fingerprince pREServed Edition Vinyl LP
Taking a break from releasing any new CD entries, New Ralph Records and Cherry Red Records have been releasing vinyl editions of the Residents’ pREServed Editions. The latest one is … Read More
Album Review: Uriah Heep- Chaos & Colour
Despite the COVID pandemic, Uriah Heep have been able to celebrate their 50th anniversary over the the last few years. Now almost five years after the release of 2018’s Living … Read More
Album Review: Lucifer’s Friend- Sumogrip
Cherry Red Records have recently reissued a long out-of-print album by German hard rockers Lucifer’s Friend. The album, 1994’s Sumogrip, is now back in print and remastered. While not one of … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Triple Trouble
Despite their tour for 2020’s Metal, Meat and Bone not going as planned, the Residents have released yet another album. The album, Triple Trouble, serves as the soundtrack to the group’s new movie … Read More
Album Review: Montrose- I Got The Fire
Hard rock fans can rejoice: Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set devoted to Montrose. The box set, I Got The Fire, is a six disc set devoted … Read More
Album Review- LIGHTS, “PEP”
It’s been a while since we’ve had a proper album from LIGHTS, though she’s been plenty busy since releasing Skin & Earth in 2017. For one, that album was part … Read More
Album Review- Rex Orange County, “WHO CARES?”
So glad it took me a while to get to reviewing this CD by Rex Orange County, the British singer-songwriter. It seems that many in Rex O.C. fandom are a … Read More
Album Review: Babe Ruth- Darker Than Blue
Cherry Red have, once again, released a CD set devoted to an obscure rock band. The band in question are UK hard rockers Babe Ruth. The set, Darker Than Blue, is … Read More