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Category Archives: ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile)
VIOLET GIBSON – American Circus
Atomic Stuff Here’s an interesting fact for you, back in 1926 Violet Gibson tried to assassinate Benito Mussolini, she failed of course, only injuring his nose. For this , Violet spent the rest of her days in an insane asylum. … Continue reading
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Album review: CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND – Corner Green
Cosmic Harmony Records (2012) www.cosmicharmony.co.uk Christopher Holland has been a member of his brother Jools’ Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for many years, plus he’s worked with Squeeze, Green On Red and Chris Difford (who co-wrote one song on the album) … Continue reading
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THE NICE – Diary Of An Empty Day: The Nice Collection
Repertoire 2012 While many are shaped by them, fewer artists actually define their times. Yet this restlessly ambitious British combo nailed the last gasps of the 60’s with pin-sharp precision via a brace of albums for Rolling Stones’ manager Andrew … Continue reading
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ERIK NORLANDER ‘The Galactic Collective: Live in Gettysburg’
(2CD/DVD) Think Tank Media/Gonzo Multimedia Keyboards wizard Erik Norlander presents a lovely live double CD and accompanying DVD. The Galactic Collective allows Erik Norlander together his own personal ‘best of’ from his solo works, the Rocket Scientists and with his … Continue reading
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Tagged Erik Norlander, instrumental, Lana Lane, prog rock
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WIGELIUS – Reinventions
Frontiers Records 2012 Frontiers Records roster tends to focus more on established melodic rock names, albeit often in new combinations, so it is a pleasure to see them put their weight behind a new name. Anders Wigelius is a Swede … Continue reading
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HEKZ – Tabula Rasa
Bedford is not a natural hotbed of rock ‘n’ roll but this could change with HeKz, a young and talented band from said town. This four piece consist of vocalist Matt Young, guitarists Tom Smith and Al Beveridge and drummer … Continue reading
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Tagged Damian Wilson, Dream Theater, HeKz, John Mitchell, Kerrang!, Queensryche, You Me At Six
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THIN LIZZY – Classic Album Selection
Sanctuary 2012 This is the second box set release in what I hope is going to be an on-going series. As with the first which was a Motorhead collection, the premise is to bring … Continue reading
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Quick Plays: PELLEK, PLAYER, POLUTION, WILD FRONTIER
PelleK – Bag of tricks (Liljegren Records/Doolittle Group) PelleK is a Norwegian singer/songwriter who came to the fore by performing on “The X Factor” on Norwegian television in 2009. He wrote “Bag of tricks” afterwards, presenting some of the material … Continue reading
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MOTORHEAD – Classic Album Selection
Sanctuary 2012 This is a new box set collection which draws together six classic Motorhead albums into one very reasonably priced box set. Whether you are new to Motorhead or just want to update your collection then this is an … Continue reading
AUGUST & J – 40
When a CD landed in my mailbox recently, I was shocked by the contents of the music on it. I’ve known the guitarist (the J portion of August & J) a few years now via the internet, by being members … Continue reading
Quick Plays: MR GIL, STEEL THREADS
MR GIL – I Want You To Get Back Home’ Metal Mind Productions 2012 This is the fourth studio album from Mr Gil, a band centred around guitarist Mirak Gil (ex-Believe). He is joined by Karl Wroblewski (vocals), Konrad Wantrych … Continue reading
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RUSH – Clockwork Angels
I remember the first time I heard Rush. I was perusing my Dad’s phenomenal LP collection one day and stumbled upon Caress of Steel. For whatever reason the cover was striking to me- it was mystical, and having just read … Continue reading
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PATHFINDER – Fifth Element
Sonic Attack Records 2012 Reviewing albums can be a hit and miss affair. When a new package arrives you never know what to expect, good, bad or occasionally, downright ugly. On the flip side though is the odd gem that … Continue reading
DEE SNIDER – Dee Does Broadway
Razor & Tie 2012 Dee Snider is the voice of Twisted Sister and Desperado, as well as a dramatist in horror films. What one would not expect is for Mr Snider to release an album of show tunes (then again, … Continue reading
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HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS”
HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS” INSIDE OUT (2012) Inside Out is one of those labels that have proven over the years that they have a good instinct when it comes to discovering young and promising bands, however, in the case … Continue reading
BACHMAN & TURNER – Live at the Roseland Ballroom, NYC
Eagle Records 2012 www.bachmanandturner.com Randy Bachman and Fred Turner reunited back in 2009 (although no Overdrive due to legal reasons) and released a new studio album in 2010 and now release this double live CD. It is a good mix … Continue reading
Quick Plays: DAMN VANDALS, DAMN DAMN PATRIOTS, DRAGONSCLAW, EMPIRE, ORIZ
Damn Vandals – Done For Desire (Sexy Beast) I have come across the Damn Vandals before in the shape of The Beautiful Mind EP I reviewed earlier in the year which was the taster before the full album release. This … Continue reading
CIRCUS MAXIMUS – Nine
Frontiers 2012 www.frontiers.it These Norwegians formed way back in 2000 as a covers band interpreting Symphony X, Dream Theater and the like. Debut album “The 1st Chapter” was released in 2005 with follow up “Isolate” seeing the light of day … Continue reading
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GARBO DASTROG – Black Sheep Syndrome
2012 www.garbodastorg.com French producer and musician Garbo Dastorg has been making music since the ’80’s and new album “Black Sheep Syndrome” would have fitted the late end of the decade’s glam rock nicely. However, the album is also indie rock … Continue reading
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BEGGARS OPERA – Lose A Life
Repertoire 2012 Subtitled ‘a nano opera based on a true story’, this concept piece from the veteran Scottish progressive act tackles the theme of living with the condition of ‘electrical sensitivity’ – or put another way an inability to live … Continue reading
THE BREW – The 3rd Floor
Big in Europe, this is The Brew’s 4th studio album. A band with a massive reputation for great live music have produced a monster of a studio album. This release on Jazzhaus records was produced by the British trio with … Continue reading
ASIA – XXX
Frontiers 2012 www.frontiers.it The original Asia releases their third album since they reconvened back in 2006. Unlike the last two albums ‘Phoenix’ and ‘Omega’, both of which were enjoyable but had a couple of mid paced fillers, this album is … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Frontiers, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, XXX
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Luca Turilli’s RHAPSODY – Ascending To Infinity
Nuclear Blast 2012 The tail end of 2011 saw my heart break in two – as that’s exactly what happened to one of my favourite bands. Song writers and founder members of Rhapsody (Of Fire) keyboard player Alex Staropoli and … Continue reading
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MOTORHEAD – Classic Album Selection (6CD Box)
Universal/Sanctuary 2012 Another year, another Motorhead set, but the packaging on these albums makes for a wonderful item. This set includes Motorhead’s six Bronze albums (not including compilations), from Overkill, Bomber, Ace Of Spades, No Sleep ‘Till Hammersmith, Iron Fist … Continue reading
PAUL CASEY ‘Big World’
Paul Casey Music 2012 www.paulcaseymusic.com This is Paul Casey’s debut release here in the UK although he has already drummed up an impressive following in his native Northern Ireland and Ireland. What is even more impressive after hearing the album … Continue reading
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Tagged Coldplay, Dave Gilmour, David Gray, Paul Casey, Pink Floyd
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