Category Archives: ALBUM REVIEWS

Quick plays: CARRIE TREE, HEADSTICKS, THE END MACHINE, TNT

Posted on March 26, 2019 by jason

CARRIE TREE The Canoe [Release date 26.04.19] Brighton based singer songwriter Carrie Tree is onto her third album with ‘The Canoe’, which sees her work with producer and arranger Markus Sieber. ‘Human Kindness’ is the album’s stand out, highlighting that … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOANovARC

Posted on March 26, 2019 by jason
JOANovARC

Holier Than Thou Records [Release date 31.05.19] JOANovARC released their debut album ‘Ride Of Your Life’ to critical acclaim in 2016. Now they are back with their second album, mixed and mastered by Wayne Proctor and recorded at the legendary … Continue reading →

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Album review: QUARTZ – Quartz/Live Count Dracula

Posted on March 24, 2019 by jason

Dissonance Productions Originally called Bandylegs, Quartz formed in 1974 and would later become associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. Some absolutely first class metal that the label have been reissuing of late. In fact the band’s third … Continue reading →

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Album review: WHITESNAKE – Slide It In

Posted on March 24, 2019 by jason

35th Anniversary Edition Parlophone/Rhino [Release date 08.03.19] Back when Whitesnake were a British classic rock band, former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale fronted a solid blues rock band of class musicians. Formed in the late 70s, the mid 80s saw … Continue reading →

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Album review: TAL WILKENFELD – Love Remains

Posted on March 23, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
TAL WILKENFELD - Love Remains

BMG [Release date 15.03.19] If you want an album for late night listening, sustained by a favourite brew of something, this might be worthy of your attention. Australian Tal has lent her bass playing talents to any number of artists, … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVIN TOWNSEND – Empath

Posted on March 21, 2019 by jason

Hevy Devy/Inside Out [Release date 29.03.19] Devin Townsend has rested his Project and with ‘Empath’ we have his first solo album since ‘Ziltoid’. Guests include regular contributor Anneke van Giersbergen, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, Frank Zappa alumni Mike Keneally as music … Continue reading →

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Album review: VERITY WHITE – Reclaim; Set Fire

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
VERITY WHITE - Reclaim; Set Fire

[Release date 08.03.19] There’s a slew of young British female rock artists emerging at present, all looking to get a foothold on that slippery ladder of fame, with this month seeing sophomore releases from two south-west based singers – Elles … Continue reading →

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Album review: BONNIE TYLER – Between The Earth And The Stars

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
BONNIE TYLER - Between The Earth And The Stars

BMG [Release date 22.03.19] Celebrating 50 years in the business and looking good (although the cover art has surely been subject to some diligent Photoshopping) Bonnie Tyler looks to bolster sales of her latest studio album with cameo duets from … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEVIN ARMSTRONG – Run

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
KEVIN ARMSTRONG - Run

Wishing Tree Records [Release date 22.03.19] Kevin Armstrong was a something of a ‘go to’ guitarist in the 1980′s working with Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey, Prefab Sprout, Thomas Dolby and many more. A name that will have gone under most … Continue reading →

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Album review: FRANCIS ROSSI & HANNAH RICKARD – We Talk Too Much

Posted on March 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ
FRANCIS ROSSI & HANNAH RICKARD - We Talk Too Much

earMUSIC [Release date 15.03.19] With 50+ years in rock ‘n’ roll behind him, Francis Rossi shows no sign of slowing down, with an album, a book, and a tour in 2019. Looking for a sparring partner to explore his soft … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: MATT MITCHELL & THE COLD HEARTS, A NEW REVENGE, RAIN OR SHINE

Posted on March 19, 2019 by jason

MATT MITCHELL & THE COLD HEARTS Independent [Release date 19.04.19] Matt Mitchell has fronted AOR band Pride, the more metal flavoured Furyon and then Colour Of Noise, who featured former Little Angels guitarist Bruce John Dickinson. Despite a strong album … Continue reading →

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Album review: TORA TORA – Bastards of Beale

Posted on March 19, 2019 by jason
TORA TORA - Bastards of Beale

Frontiers [Release date 22.02.19] Since the release of their debut album back in 1989, Memphis’ Tora Tora have been (albeit with a 14 year hiatus thanks to the shifting musical landscape) bringing us some great blues based rock n roll … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOURNEY – Live In Japan 2017: Escape + Frontiers

Posted on March 18, 2019 by jason
JOURNEY - Live In Japan 2017: Escape + Frontiers

Eagle Vision/Universal [Release date 29.03.19] In 2017 Journey played the Budokan arena in Japan for a special show where they played two of their classic albums – 1981′s ‘Escape’ and 1983′s ‘Frontiers’ – in their entirety and recorded the show, … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEITH HOWE – That’s The Vibe

Posted on March 17, 2019 by petefeenstra
Keith Howe - That

Pete Feenstra chatted to Keith Howe for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast on 21 April 2019 and featuring tracks from the album ‘That’s The Vibe’. Self release [Release date 31.01.19] Former Blacktop Deluxe leader Keith … Continue reading →

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Album review: DATURA4 – Blessed Is The Boogie

Posted on March 16, 2019 by jason

[Release date 05.04.19] And on the Seventh Day, the Lord rested and as he hitched up his robes and popped the top off a long-neck, he was heard to utter “Blessed Is The Boogie”…and thereafter, the boogie was indeed blessed … Continue reading →

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Album review: BECKY MILLS – Tall Tales and Home Truths

Posted on March 14, 2019 by jason
BECKY MILLS – Tall Tales and Home Truths

Talking Elephant [Release date 26.04.19] Becky Mills was part of the all girl folk band Waking the Witch, who split-up in 2008. After the band’s break-up Becky Mills released her debut solo album ‘Dandelion’ back in 2013. This new album … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY HOEY – Neon Highway Blues

Posted on March 13, 2019 by petefeenstra
GARY HOEY – Neon Highway Blues

Pete Feenstra chatted to Gary Hoey in March 2019 for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio playing tracks from the new album. Provogue [Release date 15.03.19] Gary Hoey has forged his own musical path since the early 90′s as a best … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARTIE PETERS GROUP – Unfinished Business

Posted on March 12, 2019 by jason
MARTIE PETERS GROUP – Unfinished Business

MelodicRock Records [Release date 15.03.19] Martie Peters is back after a ten-year absence from the hard rock scene with a new album and record label. Joining him is long time Martie Peters Group bassist Bent “BJ” Joergensen, plus Eric Ragno … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MUTE GODS – Atheists and Believers

Posted on March 8, 2019 by jason
THE MUTE GODS – Atheists and Believers

Inside Out [Release date 22.03.19] The core line-up of Nick Beggs (vocals, bass) , Roger King (keyboards) and Marco Minnemann (drums) – all three play guitar as well – are joined by guests including Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, drummer Craig … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: STARBREAKER, WEST BOUND

Posted on March 6, 2019 by jason
STARBREAKER Dysphoria

STARBREAKER Dysphoria Frontiers [Release date 25.01.19] Third album from the Starbreaker project featuring Primal Fear guitarist Magnus Karlsson and former TNT vocalist Tony Harnell. It has been awhile as their second album was released back in 2008. With Tony Harnell’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRISHULA – Scared To Breathe

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jason
TRISHULA – Scared To Breathe

AOR Heaven [Release date 29.03.19] Neil Fraser (Ten, Rage Of Angels, Tony Mills) is the brains behind Trishula, where he handles guitars, bass and keyboards. He is joined by vocalist Jason Morgan and drummer Joao Colac, both of whom Neil … Continue reading →

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Album review: PHIL VINCENT – Hypocrite

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jason
PHIL VINCENT – Hypocrite

Rock Company [Release date 27.02.19] Hot on the heels of the recently released second album from Cranston, Phil Vincent releases his twenty first solo album. Yes that’s right, 21 solo albums in addition to his work on the aforementioned Cranston, … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELLES BAILEY – Road I Call Home

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jason
ELLES BAILEY – Road I Call Home

Outlaw Music [Release date 08.03.19] After attracting a slew of favourable reviews with her debut album, 2017′s ‘Wildfire’, the Bristol-based singer-songwriter Elles Bailey is back with a follow-up. Like its predecessor, recorded primarily in Nashville’ Road I Call Home’ is … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN TROWER – Coming Closer To The Day

Posted on March 4, 2019 by petefeenstra
ROBIN TROWER – Coming Closer To The Day

Provogue [Release date 22.03.19] Robin Trower’s conceptually titled ‘Coming Closer To The Day’ offers a big clue as to the introspective nature of an album on which his guitar playing makes the biggest impact. His vocal are a problem. He … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPINOUT UK – My Kind Of People

Posted on March 2, 2019 by petefeenstra
SPINOUT UK – My Kind Of People

Self release [Release date 18.01.19] From Len Surtees subtly thumbed bass notes on opening ‘Field Of Fire’, to Gary Roberts evocative vocals throughout an album framed by a lush production with a big wall of sound, Spinout UK make an … Continue reading →

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