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Album review: STATUS QUO – Aquostic (Stripped Bare)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Rhino/Warners [Release date 20.10.14] It may have taken 50 years, but Aquostic finally showcases the Quo “unplugged” with rearrangements of many standards and some surprises too. Maybe this album will ultimately take Rick and Francis back to the small clubs … Continue reading →

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Album review: BIG COUNTRY – Reissues

Posted on September 19, 2014 by andynathan

Universal Music [Release dates 03.08.14 and 27.09.14] Stuart Adamson may have died too soon, but his Big Country legacy seems to be in safe hands, whether it be surviving members continuing to tour under the name and even making a … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: GASOLINE STARS, DUST BOWL JOKIES, THOMAS ZWIJSEN, DR.JOHN

Posted on September 18, 2014 by david.wilson

GASOLINE STARS – Good Looks, Bad Behaviour Self Release Good Looks, Bad Behaviour is the debut full length album from Gasoline Stars who formed in 2012 in Sweden. Gasoline Stars are a fivesome although they have split with the drummer … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHN ILLSLEY – Testing The Water

Posted on September 12, 2014 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chats to John Illsley about his new album (25:38) John performs three tracks from the album for the ‘In Session’ series on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 5 October, 21:00 Creek [Release date 16.06.14] John Illsley’s track … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PINEAPPLE THIEF – Magnolia

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Yiannis

KScope – [Release date 15.9.14] Bruce Soord must have felt both pretty chuffed and stressed in equal measure the moment he realised the success achieved by The Pineapple Thief’s 2012 opus “All The Wars” – pleased because this album was … Continue reading →

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Album review: MANNY CHARLTON – Sharp/Sharp Reloaded

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

(2-CD) Angel Air Records [Release date 01.09.14] Original Nazareth guitarist (and oft songwriter and producer) Manny was instrumental in Nazareth’s sound and success throughout the 70s and 80s. His bluesy guitar augmented McCafferty’s gravelly vocals perfectly. Since he left the … Continue reading →

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Album review: ACE FREHLEY – Space Invader

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Steamhammer/SPV [Release date 18.08.14] The former (and founder) Kiss guitarist’s (and occasional bassist) new album is long overdue and very welcome – it’s a complete blast and from the opening crash a solid breath of fresh air. Frehley’s fifth solo … Continue reading →

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Album review: THEORY OF A DEADMAN – Savages

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jason

Roadrunner Records [Released 29.07.14] Theory Of A Deadman (TOAD) return with a new album, certainly darker lyrically than the last couple of albums and they are working again with Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance/Halestorm/Black Stone Cherry). They are definitely a … Continue reading →

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Album review: EVERGREY – Hymns For The Broken

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jason

www.afm.de AFM Records [Released 26.09.14] First off fans of the band should be glad main man Tom S. Englund kept the band going as at one point he had seriously considered calling time on the band. However having two returning … Continue reading →

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Album review: THESE REIGNING DAYS – Opera Of Love

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jason

Ecco Recordings [Released 22.09.14] Devon based band These Reigning Days release their debut and they have been busy playing live at Glastonbury, Hop Farm and Milan’s San Siro stadium. The band consist of Dan Steer (vocals/guitar/synths), Joe Sansome (drums/percussion) and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE SIXXIS – Hollow Shrine

Posted on September 3, 2014 by david.wilson

Glassville Records [Release date – 12.09.14] It’s not often that a new album has me reaching for the ‘repeat’ button after listening to just one track but that was the case with ‘Hollow Shrine’. The opening track of the album, … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: BLACK 4, MIKE CAMPESE

Posted on September 3, 2014 by david.wilson

BLACK 4 –The Tales of Cuatro Negro Self Release (Release date – out now ) Black 4 are a quartet from Chicago who formed in 2011. They play raw rock and roll mixed with a touch of punk and metal. … Continue reading →

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Album review: RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS – You Asked For It…Live!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by petefeenstra

Alligator [Released 08.07.14] It’s hard not to warm to the award winning harp player Rick Estrin’s style. His understated humour and wry lyrics are backed up by stellar harp playing and real showmanship. He’s prospered since taking over The Nightcats … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: MKRV, THE URBAN VOODOO MACHINE, KORIA KITTEN RIOT, TOYDRUM

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jason

MKRV – W.H.Y. www.mkrvmusic.com [Released 26.08.14] MKRV are a Russian rock pop duo consisting of Dima and Narek. They have previously released an EP and live album of cover songs. The songs are mellow and laid back with a keen … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVE FIELDS – All In

Posted on September 2, 2014 by petefeenstra

Dave Fields [Released 01.07.14] Dave Fields is a fieryNew York guitarist who bristles with confidence, verve and a great tone. ‘All In’ is an album that will doubtless please guitar freaks, but his material lacks sufficient depth to break out … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARTY WALSH – The Total Plan

Posted on September 1, 2014 by petefeenstra

Red/Sony [Released 16.07.14] Marty Walsh’s ‘The Total Plan’ does indeed sound like the complete package. While guitarist Walsh (Berklee School of Music, Supertramp, Kenny Rogers, Eddie Money etc) anchors the album with deep solos and imaginative melodic arrangements, each guest contributes … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBBEN FORD – Live At Rockpalast In Leverkusen

Posted on August 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Repertoire [Released 19.05.14] Robben Ford’s double CD and DVD ‘Live at Rockpalast in Leverkusen’ offers a contrasting snap shot of the jazz and blues guitarist in trio and quartet mode at the same venue, but separated by 9 years. The … Continue reading →

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Album review: PETER FRAMPTON – Hummingbird In A Box

Posted on August 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Red/Sony [Released 07.07.14] There are not many artists who pursue a new musical direction deep into their career let alone on their 15th studio album. But Peter Frampton is no ordinary artist. He’s never stood still since his days with … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELVIN BISHOP – Can’t Even Do Wrong Right

Posted on August 29, 2014 by petefeenstra

Alligator [Released 18.08.14] Elvin Bishop’s albums are like the welcome return of a long lost friend. Of course he’s never really been away, save for the 7 year recording gap in the 80’s, but his post-Alligator comeback years have been … Continue reading →

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Album review: LUCKY PETERSON – I’m Back Again

Posted on August 29, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Released 08.07.14] Lucky Peterson’s ‘I’m Back Again’ is an 11 track live CD, culled from the mammoth 3 3DVD/2 CD ‘Live at the 55 Arts Club in Berlin’ box set. For those who can’t face such a huge … Continue reading →

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Album review: DANNY BRYANT – Temperature Rising

Posted on August 29, 2014 by petefeenstra

Jazzhaus [Released 01.09.14] 2014 has been a truly ground breaking year for Danny Bryant. Aside from starring at the high profile Walter Trout benefit show in London, he’s also toured the US with Trout’s band and at the time of … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG – The Defiant

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jason

www.tmtch.net [Released 22.09.14] The Men They Couldn’t Hang (TMTCH) return with their first new album since 2009 and one that marks the band’s 30th anniversary (they were on hiatus between 1991 and 1996 though!). Amazing to think that thirty years have … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHELLE RENEE – Michelle Renee

Posted on August 28, 2014 by petefeenstra

Yelloweed [Released 14.07.14] Ideally you need a great voice and equally good material to make the transition from being a backing singer to establishing a solo career. Michelle Renee undoubtedly has a sultry voice, but her choice of material from syrupy … Continue reading →

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Album review: J.HOUSTON BAND – The Hunter

Posted on August 28, 2014 by petefeenstra

CD Baby [Released 24.04.14] Canadian soft rock outfit the J.Houston Band combine heartfelt lyrics with mid tempo rock and Americana on a song driven album in search of a decent producer. ‘The Hunter’ grows on you with repeated plays, but the … Continue reading →

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Album review: COREY HARRIS – Fulton Blues

Posted on August 28, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Released 09.05.14] Corey Harris is an elemental traditional blues artist and story teller. He’s got an essential grasp of his own culture and he’s unafraid to voice the socio-historical legacy as means of making sense of the present and … Continue reading →