Tag Archives: Andy Summers

Book review: On track…THE POLICE – Every Album, Every Song by Peter Braidis

Posted on April 14, 2024 by jason

The Police On Track Every Album, Every Song

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 12.04.24] Forming when punk was starting to become a force, The Police – drummer Stuart Copeland, vocalist/bassist Sting and guitarist Andy Summers – released five albums between 1978 and 1983, coupled with a succession of hit … Continue reading →

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Album review: THUDWAIL – Ignition

Posted on April 4, 2021 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 30.10.20] ‘Ignition’ is a reflective, ambient, acoustic album full of subtle moods, textures and grooves that drip with feel. It’s acoustic guitar driven music with a meditative and contemplative feel that is predicated on intricate dynamics, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SHARPEEZ – Live At Leo’s Red Lion

Posted on November 13, 2020 by petefeenstra

Black Frog Records [Release date 01.11.20] The Sharpeez ‘Live at Leo’s’ is a celebratory live album full of vim and vigour, despite being recorded outside and at short notice under socially distanced circumstances. The Sharpeez are song driven outfit with … Continue reading →

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Album review: STING – My Songs

Posted on June 2, 2019 by jason

A&M Island [Release date 24.05.19] Longevity can be both a blessing and a curse. Music industry economics are such that a tour is more successful with an album behind it and if that album isn’t of new material, a compilation … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANDY SUMMERS – Metal Dog

Posted on December 26, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Andy Summers Music/Cargo Records [Release date 15.01.16] A new solo album from Andy Summers? He of the heavily arpeggiated, chorused but always ear-friendly guitaring? He’s released a string of solo albums since ‘XYZ’ in 1987 and his last release was … Continue reading →

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Album review: REBECCA DOWNES – Back To The Start

Posted on February 25, 2015 by petefeenstra

Real2Reel Records [Release date 09.06.14] Rebecca Downes is a good singer who makes the most of some concise arrangements. Initially she sounds like a MOR singer trying her hand at the blues before finally settling for a broader based outlook … Continue reading →

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Album review: CIRCA ZERO – Circus Hero

Posted on March 21, 2014 by jason

429 Records www.429records.com [Release date 31.03.14] An interesting collaboration between former Police guitarist Andy Summers (who is now 71 years old yet looks just turned 60!) and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Rob Giles. Interestingly Summers says writing with Giles has been the most … Continue reading →