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Daily Archives: August 8, 2014
Album review: DAVE McGRAW & MANDY FER – Maritime
www.daveandmandymusic.com [Release date 09.14] The gentle folk/Americana debut self-release by songwriters Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer – Seed Of A Pine (2012) – was a rather fine, if somewhat understated example of the genre. Deploying the ‘less is more principle’ … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, album, Dave McGraw, folk, Mandy Fer, Maritime, review, singer, songwriter
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Album review: NELL BRYDEN – Wayfarer
157 Records NYC [Release date 28.07.14] It’s no surprise to read that the title track and lead single from Nell Bryden’s latest album has been play listed on Radio 2. It’s equally of little surprise that, back in 2008, we … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Nell Bryden, pop, review, rock, singer, songwriter, Wayfarer
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Album review: THE RISING – Coming Home
Renegade Maverick Records [Release date 25.08.14] Debut album from this three piece Belfast band who were originally called EXIT and featured in the likes of Kerrang! Now they have reinvented their sound and changed names (based on a Bruce Springsteen … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Coming Home, Exit, review, the Hooters, the Rising
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Album review: STEVE HILLAGE – Rainbow 1977
Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 23.06.14] Those of a certain age may remember Steve Hillage more for his range of woolly hats than his music. That’s a little bit cruel, but his headgear may have overshadowed sometimes patchy and meandering albums. … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Canterbury Scene, Gong, guitar, guitarist, Kevin Ayers, Khan, Mike Oldfield, prog, progressive, psychedelic, Rainbow 1977, review, rock, Steve Hillage
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Album review: HOYT BINDER – Prayrie Go Round
Self release [06.11.13] From the opening sustained and hypnotic note of ‘This Is Why’ to the extended violin work out on the closing title track, ‘Prayrie Go Round’ is an adventurous musical journey that meanders its way through multi genres … Continue reading