Monthly Archives: July 2024

Album review : CAN’T SEEM TO COME DOWN – The American Sounds of 1968

Posted on July 10, 2024 by brianmc
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Cherry Red [Release date : 19.07.24] In 1968, the comedown from 1967’s “Summer Of Love” quickly dissipated, leading directly into a year of inventive, eclectic rock music, often groundbreaking, frequently influential. That’s reflected in the 3 CDs of Cherry Red/Grapefruit’s … Continue reading →

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Interview: ROB LAMOTHE

Posted on July 9, 2024 by jason
Rob Lamothe

Singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Rob Lamothe rose to fame as the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles rock band Riverdogs. His soul-stirring debut solo album, ‘Gravity’ (1996), introduced an introspective side to his songwriting, exploring the human experience and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SCORPIONS – Wembley Arena, London, 8 June 2024

Posted on July 8, 2024 by andynathan
SCORPIONS- Wembley Arena, London, 8 June 2024

As one of my all time favourite bands, and one whose commercial breakthrough came earlier in this country than most, it has been a disappointment that we have not seen more of the Scorpions in recent years. Presumably on the … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVID BOWIE – David Bowie

Posted on July 6, 2024 by jason
David Bowie

Deram [Release date 26.07.24] The late David Bowie had a long, successful and influential career, and most will (or should) be familiar with the bulk of his catalogue. Finally finding his ‘sound’, a groove, at the turn of the 70s, … Continue reading →

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Album review : PALACE – Reckless Heart

Posted on July 6, 2024 by brianmc
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Frontiers [Release date : 12.07.24] Michael Palace has long since proved that his classy debut, Master Of The Universe, was too good to be a fluke. On Reckless Heart, his fifth album, he continues to display his considerable gifts as … Continue reading →

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Album review : MR. BIG – Ten

Posted on July 5, 2024 by brianmc
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Frontiers [Release date: 12.07.24] Holding the world in their hands, Mr Big say goodbye to the late Pat Torpey, the band’s drummer, who lost his battle with Parkinson’s disease in 2018. And after 35 years of flying highs and way … Continue reading →

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EP review: RANCID EP

Posted on July 3, 2024 by jason
Rancid

Rancid – EP by Rancid | Spotify Emerging from the blue-collar swamps of Berkeley, California, Rancid has now been a living, breathing punk rock band for over a quarter century. Back in 1991, after the demise of their much beloved … Continue reading →

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News: TWISTED SISTER, ULTRAVOX, JESSICA LYNN (July 2024)

Posted on July 1, 2024 by jason
MR. BIG- Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 23 March 2024

Accept will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2025-2026 with a “unique anniversary tour” planned for the end of 2025. An anniversary album will be released early 2026. Avantasia return with their latest album ‘Here Be Dragons’ due for release early … Continue reading →

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