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Album review: ELIAS T. HOTH – Damascus

CD Baby [Release date 15.04.19] Elias T. Hoth has carved out his own niche over the last decade with a catalogue of 11 southern tinged rock-a-boogie albums. However, his last couple of albums have gradually broadened his musical outlook with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, blues, boogie, country, Damascus, Elias T. Hoth, Glenn Philips, hard rock, Nina Lanaghan, review, southern rock, Steve Ensall, vocal
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Album review: COLLATERAL – Collateral

www.collateralofficial.com [Release 21.02.20] The rock scene has seemingly never looked healthier and 2019 has seen some absolutely incredible new albums emerge this year. This trend looks to continue well into 2020 with the release firstly of the Anchor Lane debut … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Angelo Tristan, AOR, Bon Jovi, classic rock, Collateral, country rock, melodic rock, review, rock
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EP review: DIRTY VERTEBRAE – Tense

The Animal Farm [Release date 06.12.19] Dirty Vertebrae are made up of singer Nicole, rapper Ash P, drummer Scott, bassist Gaz and guitarist Chris, who were all born within a few miles of each other near Northwich, Cheshire. An interesting … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Dirty Vertebrae, EP, funk, melodic, rap, review, rock, Tense
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Album review: BURNT OUT WRECK – This Is Hell

Burnt Out Wreckords/Cherry Red [Release date 11.10.19] After an extremely well-received 2017 debut ‘Swallow’, some barnstorming festival appearances and support slots for the likes of Anvil, Burnt Out Wreck – the band created by former Heavy Pettin’ drummer Gary Moat … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, blues rock, Burnt Out Wreck, classic rock, Gary Moat, hard rock, Heavy Pettin', review, This Is Hell
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Album review: JULIAN TAYLOR BAND – Avalanche

Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 29.03.19] The Toronto based Julian Taylor Band make music on their own terms with deeply meaningful emotional narratives and lingering hooks. They mix soul, funk, roots rock and essential song craft in a memorable album … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Green, album, Avalanche, Curtis Harding, Curtis Mayfield, D’Angelo, funk, Hi, Julian Taylor, Leon Bridges, Otis Clay, review, rock, roots, soul, Stax, William Bell, Willie Mitchell
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Album review: LAURA COX – Burning Bright

Edel [Release date 08.11.19] Billed as half English, half French, 100% Rock’n’Roll, this is Laura Cox’s second album and from the outset it is serious rock’n’roll. Her 2017 debut Hard Blues Shot sold well in France and the lady has … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Burning Bright, guitarist, hard rock, Laura Cox, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, southern rock
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Album review: DEWOLFF – Tascam Tapes

Mascot Records [Release date 20.01.20] Dutch funk/soul rockers, DeWollf, strip it back to bare bones – literally – for their extraordinary new album, Tascam Tapes. Dedicated followers of this fine young group of musicians already appreciate their ability to adapt … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, DeWolff, funk, melodic, review, rock, souk, Tascam Tapes
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Album review: MALONE SIBUN – Come Together

Redline Records [Release date 31.01.20] Take one of the best soulful, honey voiced rock-blues vocalists in the country and pair it with arguably the most intense guitar player on the circuit, then anchor them with a versatile rhythm section and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, Chris Nugent, Come Together, Dave Edmunds, funk, grooves, Innes Sibun, Malone Sibun, Marcus Malone, Mick Taylor, review, Robert Cray, Rockpile, Roger Innis, The Beatles
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Album review: JASON ALDEAN – 9

BMG [Release date 22.11.19] Jason Aldean is the reigning Academy of Country Music ‘Artist of the Decade’ and has scored 23 Number One Country singles. He’s also the only country act in history to top the Billboard 200 album chart … Continue reading
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Tagged album, country, country rock, Jason Aldean, melodic, review, rock, southern rock
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Album review: ABLAZE – No Chaser

www.ablaze.com [Release date 08.10.18] Ablaze have been blazing their own trail (no more bad puns honest!) with an EP and debut album, plus a fair few live dates and support slots under their belts. Hailing from Australia, Ablaze are a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ablaze, AC/DC, album, classic rock, hard rock, No Chaser, review, rock
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Album review: HEAVY PETTIN’ – Reissues

BurntOut Wreckords/Cherry Red [Release date 29.11.19] Melodic rockers Heavy Pettin’, onetime Kerrang! faves, produced a couple of fine records in the 80s, and with drummer Gary Moat’s own Burnt Out Wreck currently receiving much acclaim, the band’s three albums get … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Brian May, Burnt Out Wreck, classic rock, Gary Moat, hard rock, Heavy Pettin', melodic rock, reissue, review, Rock Ain’t Dead
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Album review: DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION (DBA) – Live In England (CD/DVD)

Magical Thinker Records [Release date 29.11.19] Geoff Downes has been involved in a whole range of projects over the years, outside of Asia and Yes. His collaboration with UK born, LA-based Chris Braide seems to be one of the more … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Chris Braide, DBA, Downes Braide Association, Geoff Downes, Live In England, pop, progressive, review, rock
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Album review: THE FARGO RAILROAD COMPANY – Under These Lights

[Release date 15.11.19] The band’s name and the iconic sleeve/artwork featuring a vintage Chevrolet pick-up would never lead you to the band’s steel hometown – of Sheffield. But these days, southern rock/Americana knows no bounds. A hard working band, influenced … Continue reading