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Album review: TOTO – XIV
Frontiers [Released 20.03.15] Toto are back for their first new studio album since 2006′s ‘Falling In Between’. Since then the band have undergone a few changes with Joseph Williams back in the band since 2010 (he sang on their mid/late … Continue reading
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Tagged album, AOR, classic, classic rock, David Hungate, David Paich, Frontiers, jazz, Joseph Williams, melodic, review, rock, Steve Lukather, Steve Porcaro, Toto, XIV
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Album review: 24 PESOS – Do The Right Thing
Ourgate Records [Released 19.01.15] ‘Do The Right Thing’ is the fourthalbum by 24 Pesos and it’s another step-up for a fiercely independent band that has forged its own niche by riding roughshod over musical expectations. All their trademark elements of … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 Pesos, album, blues, Do The Right Thing, funk, Julian Burdock, Mike Connolly, Moz Gamble, R&B, rap, review, Robert Palmer, Silas Maitland, soul
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Album review: THE ANSWER – Raise A Little Hell
Napalm Records [Released 09.03.15] The Answer are back with album number five and their second for Napalm Records – even better news there as they have signed on for a further two albums with the label. I have enjoyed each … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, classic, Raise A Little Hell, review, rock, THE ANSWER
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10 Questions: PAUL MAHON of THE ANSWER (interview)
We catch-up with The Answer’s guitarist Paul Mahon ahead of the release of their upcoming album ‘Raise A Little Hell’, released on Napalm Records, and accompanying UK and European tour… What have you got planned for the next few months … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, classic, European, guitarist, Napalm Records, Paul Mahon, Raise A Little Hell, rock, THE ANSWER, Tour, uk
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Album review: OTIS TAYLOR – Hey Joe Opus Red Meat
Inakustik[Released 02.03.15] Otis Taylor sets himself a tall order by choosing two versions of ‘Hey Joe’ with which to convey a theme and set a high musical standard. He fashions the song to his own end, taking Hendrix’s reading of … Continue reading
News: BLACK STAR RIDERS, DORO, TEXAS – Monday 2 March 2015
Doro is working on a new studio album although it won’t be released until 2016. UK album chart placings w/e 1st March 2015: Public Service Broadcasting no.11; Black Star Riders no.13; Scorpions no.31; UFO no.50; Kid Rock no.52 Status Quo … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, AOR Boulevard, Black Star Riders, Doro, gigs, Lynn Allen, metal, news, pop, rock, Starz, Status Quo, Texas, tours
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Quick plays: BLACK RAINBOWS, HAWK EYES, FREDDY AND THE PHANTOMS
BLACK RAINBOWS – Hawkdope Heavy Pysch Records www.theblackrainbows.com [Released 15.03.15] Their ‘Holy Moon’ EP released back in 2013 was a good slab of stoner rock. They are back with their new album and as the part of the title hints, … Continue reading
Gig review: BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND- Gila River Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, 19 February 2015
Bob Seger arguably ranks alongside Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty in the pantheon of all-American rock legends. He shares with them the craft of forging a melting pot of influences from the last 60 years of popular music and combining … Continue reading
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Tagged Alto Reed, Bob Seger, Chris Campbell, Don Brewer, gig, heartland rock, Rob McNelley, rock, SIlver Bullet Band, USA
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Album review: DAN PATLANSKY – Dear Silence Thieves
Dan Patlansky Music Pty Ltd [release date 27.04.15] This is Dan Patlansky’s time. The South African singer-songwriter and blues rocker has paid his dues over 15 years or more, and now that he’s cut the best album of his career … Continue reading
Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Different Shades Of Blue
Mascot/Provogue [release date 22.09.14] My granddad always told me to read the small print, so having read that this was Joe’s first self penned album for years, I checked the afore mentioned small print to discover that he’s spent time … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Country Community, Chuck Berry, Cornell Dupree, Deeper Shade Of Blue, Elmore James, Gary Nicholson, Glenn Hughes, guitar, James House, Jerry Flowers, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Jonathan Cain, Led Zeppelin, Lee Thornburg, Ray Charles, review, Tower of Power
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Gig review: KARNATAKA – The Met, Bury, 27 February 2015
Two years ago, at this very venue, Karnataka made a very bold move by recording a full show with a very new line-up. It paid off, quite clearly a credit to new girl Hayley Griffiths who we described as bringing … Continue reading
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Tagged 27 February 2015, Bury, gig, Hayley Griffiths, Karnataka, prog, progressive, review, rock, The Met
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News: MAGNUM, HINDER, BEN FOLDS – Thursday 26 February 2015
Magnum release ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden – Live 2014′ on May 11th on SPV. New singles and albums will be released globally on Fridays from this summer. Currently new albums are released in the UK on Monday, Tuesday in … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Folds, gigs, Gun, HINDER, live album, Magnum, metal, news, pomp, rock, Skarlett Riot, Wilko Johnson
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Album review: KIKI DEE – reissues
Kiki Dee chats to David Randall about her 1970s albums. (6:24) The full version of this interview is featured in two parts on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Part 1 on Sunday 5 April 2015 at 16:00 and Part 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Carmelo Luggieri, Edsel, Elton John, I've Got The Music In Me, Kiki Dee, Loving & Free, pop, reissue, review, rock, Stay With Me, Toto
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Album review: CHA CHA’s CADILLAC – Battle Hymn
Cha Cha’s Cadillac [Release date 28.11.14] 32 years and plenty of miles separate the cowpunk of San Diego’s The Beat Farmers and the roots rockabilly and alt. country appeal Cha Cha’s Cadillac, but cutting edge rocking music is still alive, … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, alt country, Battle Hymn, Cha Cha's Cadillac, Charlie Daniels, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Heather Taylor, Johnny Cash, Randy Jett, rockabilly, Sean Contreras, Steve Wyse, Stray Cats, The Beat Farmers
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Album review: REBECCA DOWNES – Back To The Start
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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Tagged album, Andy Summers, Back to the Start, blues, country, Julia Fordham, Rebecca Downes, review, rock, singer songwriter, vocalist
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News: WHITESNAKE, JOHN LODGE, JETTBLACK – Wednesday 25 February 2015
Whitesnake release ‘The Purple Album’ on May 15th on Frontiers. It contains re-workings of Deep Purple songs from David Coverdale’s time in the band. Moody Blues member John Lodge releases his second solo album ’10,000 Light Years Ago’ on 4th … Continue reading
Album review: THE GRAND – The Rebel Son
The Grand [Release date 15.03.14] ‘The Rebel Son’ is a marvellous debut by a Canadian southern rock band called The Grand and should be sought out by all heritage and general rock fans alike. Sometimes as a reviewer and broadcaster … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, Bon Jovi, Canadian Rock, Dallas Norrie, Nickelback, Randy Staub, review, Ryan Stead, Shylo Sharity, southern rock, The Grand, The Rebel Son
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Album review: IAN PAICE’S SUNFLOWER SUPERJAM 2012
earMUSIC [Released 09.03.15] (CD/DVD) The Sunflower Jam was started back in 2006 by Jacky Paice, wife of Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice and sister-in-law to the late Jon Lord, as a charity event to raise funds for holistic and non-toxic … Continue reading
Album review: THEO – The Game Of Ouroboros
Big O Records [Release date 27.01.15] “Thank you for calling Conglobocorp: Government made easy, your call will be recorded and archived in your Perma-file for security purposes”. Welcome to the futuristic world of keyboard playing composer Jim Alfredson and his … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Jim Alfredson, Kevin DePree, keyboards, Man, Michael McDonald, Phil Ryan, Pink Floyd, prog rock, review, synth, The Game Of Ouroboros, Theo, Yes, Zach Zunis
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News: THE DARKNESS, KROKUS, ROGER HODGSON – Tuesday 24 February 2015
The Darkness release their new album ‘Last Of Our Breed’ on June 1st. KROKUS April 18-22 Miami, FL — Monsters of Rock Cruise April 24 Houston, TX — Concert Pub North April 25 San Antonio, TX — 210 Kapone’s April … Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic, Coal Chamber, gigs, Hammer Fall, KROKUS, metal, news, rock, Roger Hodgson, The Darkness, Tour
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Album review: NEVER THE BRIDE – Jealousy
Lock Stock And Barrel [Release date 29.12.14] Never The Bride are back with their most accessible album ever, the hard hitting but musically slick ‘Jealousy’. The band tells us it’s ‘A Tribute to Transatlantic Rock and Blues Pioneers’, and its … Continue reading
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Tagged AC/DC, album, Been, Bettye LaVette, blues, Catherine Feeney, Chuck Leavell, Clem Clemson, Elliot Mortimer, Fergus Gerrand, Frankie Miller, J.J. Cale, Janis Joplin, Jealousy, Joanne Shaw Taylor, King King, Maggie Bell, Melissa Etheridge, Never The Bride, Nikki Lamborn, review, rock, Rolling Stones, Sally Jo, soul, Stacey Collins
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Album review: DUNCAN MORROW & THE DELTA CURVE – Coming Home
Duncan Morrow [Released 16.04.14] Duncan Morrow & The Delta Curve are clear about who they are musically and their role as an essential link to the present: “We are not a rock band trying to play hill country blues; we … Continue reading
Album review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Killer Instinct
Nuclear Blast [Release date 23.02.15] Album number two, and Black Star Riders are still operating in Phil Lynott’s shadow. Perhaps any band with Scott Gorham is going to major on Lizzy’s sweet sounding harmony guitar but with Ricky Warwick’s … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Star Riders, hard rock, review, Ricky Warwick, Scott Gorham, The Killer Instinct, Thin Lizzy
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Album review: WILY BO WALKER & KARENA K – A Long Way From Heaven
Mescal Canyon [Released 12.12.14] From the opening, sharply contrasting but perfectly synchronised vocals of Wily Bo Walker’s Tom Waits style growl, and Kareña K’s fluttering retorts, you will either love or recoil from ‘A Long Way From Heaven’. Happily the … Continue reading
Album review: SEAN WEBSTER & THE DEAD LINES – See It Through
Self release [Release date January 2015] There appears to be two contradictory messages on the cover of Sean Webster’s new ‘See It Through’ album. Firstly there’s the apparent throwaway message on his T shirt: ‘Don’t Be careless, just care less’ … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Ash Wilson, blues, funk, guitar, review, Richard Pustelnik, rock, Sean Webster & The Dead Lines, See It Through, The Melt
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