News: Albums of the Month (July 2020 – September 2020)

MAGENTA - Masters Of Illusion

MAGENTA Masters Of Illusion (Tiger Moth)

It turns back the years without ever being ‘retro’ and I would suggest is comfortably the best Magenta album since Home. Masters Of Illusion – The Musical, anyone?

***** (Pete Whalley)

WALTER TROUT Ordinary Madness (Provogue)

‘Ordinary Madness’ is a triumph of creativity, vim and vigour. The future of rock-blues is in inspired hands.

***** (Pete Feenstra)

DEEP PURPLE Whoosh! (earMUSIC)

The band do not sound like they are going to quit any time soon. Only actual physical death, or serious arthritis, is going to stop these guys. No pressure, no expectations, just album of the year so far.

***** (Joe Geesin)

LEGACY PILOTS - Aviation

LEGACY PILOTS Aviation (indie)

I suppose the best general description is “pop prog/AOR” of the sort purveyed by Alan Parsons Project. In other words, well constructed songs, highly accessible, and great musicianship … A truly wonderful album, one to restore your faith during these covid-constrained times.

***** (David Randall)

KAT RIGGINS Cry Out (Gulf Coast Records)

‘Cry Out’ demands repeated listening if only for the perfect balance of lyrical substance and inspired playing. This album is a real step up for Kat Riggins. Previously known for being a blues campaigner, ‘Cry Out’ pushes her to the forefront of the very genre she so passionately champions.

****1/2 (Pete Feenstra)

PERFECT PLAN Time For A Miracle (Frontiers Records)

While not quite attaining perfection, Perfect Plan’s second album lifts the bar even higher and four or five of the tracks are as good as anything I have heard in a long while. For fellow lovers of more traditional melodic rock, this is a dream of an album.

****3/4 (Andy Nathan)

Albums of the Month (January 2020 – March 2020)

Albums of the Month (April 2020 – June 2020)

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Power Plays w/c 10 March 2025

THE SOUL REVIVAL Outlaw (indie)
WHEN RIVERS MEET Addicted To Love (indie)
ISABELLA STORM Satan’s Valentine (indie)
KEYSTONE Slow Down Honey (indie)
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE Sleep Tonight (Metropolis Records)
SAWMOON Madness (indie)

Featured Albums w/c 10 March 2025

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Singer Songwriter)

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