Category Archives: ALBUM REVIEWS

Quick plays: A II Z, INTO THE UNKNOWN

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jason
A II Z - The Witch Of Berkeley

A II Z The Witch Of Berkeley Caroline Records [Release date 18.08.17] Part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, AIIZ (pronounced A To Z) were formed in Manchester in 1979 and recorded one album, this live set (like … Continue reading →

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Album review: DR JOHN – The Atco Albums Collection

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jason
DR JOHN - The Atco Albums Collection

Rhino [Release date 15.09.17] Born Malcolm John Redennack. Dr John is a renowned American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. Inspired by work with New Orleans R&B and Jazz pianist/singer Professor Longhair, Dr John’s work is often for its New Orleans … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARDIS – Reissues

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jason
VARDIS - Quo Vardis

Dissonance [Release date 22.09.17] Vardis have to be one of the most underrated and overlooked bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal genre. Their brand of metal, often dipping into boogie/biker metal, could also be seen as a … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROADCASE ROYALE – First Things First (Nancy Wilson, Liv Warfield)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
ROADCASE ROYALE - First Things First

Loud & Proud Records [Release date 22.09.17] When the first track released by Roadcase Royale was circulating earlier this year it became an instant favourite on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio and bode well for the band’s debut album.  ‘Get … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAXON – Solid Book Of Rock (Box set)

Posted on September 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
SAXON - Solid Book Of Rock (Box set)

Edsel/Demon Music Group [Release date 18.08.17] It seems that – exhausting the market for CD expanded or deluxe editions – 2017 might be the “Year of The Box Set” as labels try and find new income streams.  We’ll be getting … Continue reading →

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Album review: THRESHOLD – Legends Of The Shires

Posted on September 7, 2017 by jason
Threshold - Legends Of the Shires

Nuclear Blast [Release date 08.09.17] Threshold have been in the metal news a lot recently after vocalist Damian Wilson left the band in March and they announced former vocalist Glynn Morgan was returning to the band – he left them back … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE LEN PRICE 3 – Kentish Longtails

Posted on September 7, 2017 by jason
LEN PRICE 3 - Kentish Longtails

JLM Recordings [Release date 22.09.17] The Len Price 3 are now on this, their fifth album and not a band I have heard of previously, however if you like punk, pop rock and mod chances are you will need this … Continue reading →

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Album review: JON STEVENS – Starlight

Posted on September 5, 2017 by jason
JON STEVENS - Starlight

BMG [Release date 15.09.17] Jon Stevens has fronted some big bands in his time including Noiseworks, INXS following the death of Michael Hutchence and he was the original singer in the Dead Daisies. On his latest solo album (which has already … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – BCCIV

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Davoski
Black Country Communion - BCCIV

  Mascot Records [Release date: 22.09.17] When Bonamassa walked out of Black Country Communion in 2013, you could have taken long odds on a reunion. Particularly given the relative success both camps have had with their own projects in the … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLUE ROSE CODE, AUTOBAHN

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jason

BLUE ROSE CODE The Water Of Leith Navigator Records [Release date 27.10.17] Blue Rose Code is in fact singer songwriter Ross Wilson and he has already gained an impressive set of fans including actors Denis Lawson and Ewan McGregor, along … Continue reading →

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Album review: SCHERER/BATTEN – BattleZone

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jason

MelodicRock Records [Release date 22.09.17] Scherer/Batten is vocalist Marc Scherer (who released an album with Jim Peterik in 2015) and guitarist Jennifer Batten, who has worked with Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson amongst others. Former Survivor member Jim Peterik wrote … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMERSON LAKE & PALMER – Fanfare 1970–1997

Posted on September 3, 2017 by jason
EMERSON LAKE & PALMER - Fanfare 1970–1997

BMG [Release date 29.09.17] As the world of prog and rock continue to mourn the sad loss of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, and with Carl Palmer kicking off a tour, we get this mammoth box set that is as overblown … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – The Salentino Cuts

Posted on September 3, 2017 by jason
UFO - The Salentino Cuts

Cleopatra Records [Release date 29.09.17] Originally formed in 1969, British rock legends have been rocking for nearly 50 years. With a brief hiatus or two, UFO have released 21 studio albums and some classic live sets along the way. This … Continue reading →

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Album review: COZY POWELL – The Polydor Years

Posted on September 3, 2017 by jason
COZY POWELL - The Polydor Years

Caroline International [Release date 25.08.17] Drummer extraordinaire Cozy Powell is one of the biggest hitters in the hard rock word, making his name with Jeff Beck, Rainbow, Whitesnake, MSG, Black Sabbath, and Brian May; just before he died in 1998 … Continue reading →

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Album review: KLOGR – Keystone

Posted on September 3, 2017 by jason
KLOGR - Keystone

Zeta Factory/Phd [Release date 06.10.17] Keystone is the new album from Italian-American alternative metal outfit, Klogr. Some may find the juxtaposition of very melodic, rather proggy instrumentation with grungy, alt-rock vocals something of an acquired taste but there are certainly … Continue reading →

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News: JETHRO TULL UK tour in April 2018 plus radio interview (September 2017)

Posted on September 2, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
IAN ANDERSON (JETHRO TULL) - The Lowry, Salford, 14 September 2015

In this exclusive edit, Ian Anderson tells Get Ready to ROCK!’s Pete Feenstra about the tour plans for 2018.  (6:10) The full version of this interview can be found here Ian Anderson celebrates 50 years since Jethro Tull graced the … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDEN’S CURSE – Eden’s Curse (Revisited)

Posted on September 1, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
EDEN

AFM Records [Release date 24.08.17] Is it really 10 years?  Phew!  The timeline of EC has pretty much followed that of GRTR!  and we have been enthusiastic supporters throughout.  But a revisiting of the debut album in 2007?  Well I … Continue reading →

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Album review: MR BIG – Defying Gravity

Posted on August 31, 2017 by andynathan
MR BIG - Defying Gravity

Frontiers [Release Date 21.07.17] Mr Big occupy something of a unique space in rock with concise, melodic songs yet delivered by some of the rock world’s most revered musos in Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert and Pat Torpey, who in spite … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEVIN AYERS/LADY JUNE/OLLIE HALSALL – The Happening Combo

Posted on August 31, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
KEVIN AYERS/LADY JUNE/OLLIE HALSALL - The Happening Combo

Market Square Music [Release date 22.09.17] The news handout with this cites it quite correctly as being ‘something of a curio’. It’s not that the music involved is overly outré but that the package overall corrals up three very distinct … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE NEW ROSES – One More For The Road

Posted on August 31, 2017 by jason

Napalm Records [Release date 25.08.17] Third album by the New Roses, who have been touring relentlessly and sound like they are from the US, when in fact they hail from Germany. The band’s line up is Timmy Rough (vocals/guitar), Norman … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: INGER LORRE, LUKE GASSET, VINCE RIPPER AND THE RODENT SHOW

Posted on August 31, 2017 by jason

INGER LORRE Live at The Viper Room Cargo Records [Release date 04.08.17] Part grunge, punk ethic and totally unique, Inger Lorre is still as beautifully eccentric as she was back in the day s of The Nymphs. “Live at The … Continue reading →

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Album review: JUDIE TZUKE – Peace Has Broken Out

Posted on August 31, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
JUDIE TZUKE - Peace Has Broken Out

Big Moon Records [Release date 01.09.17] To the casual observer, it may seem a long time since Judie Tzuke’s last studio release – the excellent One Tree Less, some six years ago. But those who’ve followed her more closely will … Continue reading →

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Album review: GUN – Favourite Pleasures

Posted on August 27, 2017 by david.wilson
GUN – Favourite Pleasures

Cloburn Music [Release date 15.09.17] Gun are one of those bands who operate under the radar. They are constantly working away in the background either gigging or producing new music with little fuss but they have a loyal band of … Continue reading →

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Album review: GRAHAM BONNET – Anthology

Posted on August 25, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
GRAHAM BONNET - Anthology

David Randall chatted to Graham Bonnet about his career for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  This special feature was first broadcast on 27 August 2017. (59:20) HNE Recordings/Cherry Red [Release date 28.04.17] Graham Bonnet is enjoying something of a revival … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE BROOKFIELD – Brookfield

Posted on August 24, 2017 by petefeenstra
Mike Brookfield - Brookfield

Golden Rule [Release date 22.09.17] Mike Brookfield is back. For those in the know it’s a welcome return to the recording scene by the Irish based Liverpool blues/rocker who cut the impressive ‘Love Breaks The Fall’ album last year. Newbies … Continue reading →

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