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Album review: BILLY WALTON – Dark Hour

Posted on September 15, 2020 by petefeenstra

Harmonized Records [Release date 04.09.20] ‘Dark Hour’ is a ground-breaking album for the Billy Walton Band. It kicks like a mule but also searches for soulful subtly. ‘Dark Hour’ also finds a meaningful role for the band’s horn section, beyond … Continue reading →

Album review: JACKIE MCAULEY– The Cherryvale Files

Posted on September 14, 2020 by petefeenstra

Red Button Records [Release date 21.02.20] ‘The Cherryvale’ Files is Jackie McAuley’s first album for about 4 years and though it’s an introspective aggregation of songs rather than a full-blown album, it’s been worth the wait. The former Them, Belfast … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERROL LINTON – No Entry

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jason

Bra$$dog Records [Release date 02.10.20] Normally our blues maestro Pete Feenstra would be waxing lyrical I am sure on this release, however I like a little traditional blues now and then, something Errol Linton is steeped in. Errol has releases … Continue reading →

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Album review: SLADE – Come On Feel The Hitz: The Best Of Slade

Posted on September 13, 2020 by jason

BMG [Release date 25.09.20] You have to love Slade – one of Britain’s finest hit makers during the 70s and were strongly associated with the glam rock and hard rock scenes. But with a unique frontman (and one of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: KAT RIGGINS – Cry Out

Posted on September 11, 2020 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast Records [Release date 14.08.20] ‘Cry Out’ is a high energy album full of heartfelt lyrics, stylistic diversity and booming arrangements that gives Kat Riggins the best possible context for her gritty and soulful vocals. The album’s arts work … Continue reading →

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Album review: SOUTH OF SALEM – The Sinner Takes It All

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jason

Indie [Release date 25.09.20] South Of Salem hail from Bournemouth, consisting of vocalist Joey, guitarist Fish and Kodi, bassist Dee and drummer Pip. You can get some idea of the band’s music with the choice of producer Scott Atkins, who … Continue reading →

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Album review: AYREON – Transitus

Posted on September 9, 2020 by jason

Music Theories Recordings [Release date 25.09.20] Ayreon’s latest album comes complete with the book and vinyl offerings accompanied by a 28 page graphic novel illustrated by Felix Vega. It’ll see Arjen Lucassen, Dutch songwriter, singer, musician and record producer, tackle … Continue reading →

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Album review: LOUISIANA’S LE ROUX – One Of Those Days

Posted on September 8, 2020 by petefeenstra

Gulf Coast [Release date 24.07.20] In keeping with the gumbo tradition of Louisiana cuisine, Louisiana Hall Of Fame inductees Le Roux’s brand new album ‘One Of Those Days’ is a musical hotch-potch of all that’s good about Louisiana roots music and … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDDIE & THE HOT RODS – New York Live

Posted on September 8, 2020 by jason

Angel Air Records [Release date 21.08.20] This album is the last official live recording for the band with Barry Masters on vocals. Barry was a fixture in the Hot Rods from the beginning back in 1975 and until his death … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE CHRIS BEVINGTON ORGANISATION – Sand & Stone

Posted on September 8, 2020 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 18.07.20] The Chris Bevington Organisation’s fourth album ‘Sand & Stone’ is a booming, gospel tinged, big band blues-rock outing. And while the songs are written by guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick and vocalist /multi instrumentalist Scott Ralph, it’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL SABU – Heartbreak & Only Child

Posted on September 7, 2020 by jason

Rock Candy Records Remasters [Release date 07.08.20] From the moment he burst onto the disco music scene in the late seventies, the legend that is Paul Sabu has been inundated with accolades… “best this…”, “best that…”, but he never truly … Continue reading →

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Album review: JD SIMO – JD Simo

Posted on September 7, 2020 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to JD Simo in September 2020 including tracks from the self-titled album. First broadcast 27 September 2020. Crows Feet Records Inc [Release date 21.08.20] For some folks, Acid Rock never really went out of fashion, it was … Continue reading →

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Album review: NEAL MORSE – Sola Gratia

Posted on September 6, 2020 by jason

Inside Out [Release date 11.09.20] Neal Morse hardly seems to be out of the studio, with a covers collection released in the summer under the Morse Portnoy George handle, and last year he released the ambitious double album ‘Jesus Christ: … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PETAL FALLS – Workin’ All Night Workin’ All Day

Posted on September 5, 2020 by jason

Rock Avenue Records [Release date 31.07.20] This is my new favourite album of 2020, by UK band, The Petal Falls “Workin’ All Night Workin’ All Day” and if the impressive production is anything to go by, this band most certainly has … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROACHFORD – Twice In A Lifetime

Posted on September 5, 2020 by jason

BMG [Release date 11.09.20] Anyone who can stay the distance in the fickle UK music business deserves considerable recognition and with 32 years under his belt, Andrew Roachford MBE is due his flowers. Originally operating as a band, “Roachford” achieved … Continue reading →

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Album review: TWISTER- Cursed and Corrected

Posted on September 5, 2020 by andynathan

Off Yer Rocka Recordings: Release Date 13.11.20 Young North-Easterners Twister looked to have been building a name for themselves prior to lockdown with some high profile support slots and winning a Hard Rock Hell Battle of the Bands competition, so … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIM KIRKPATRICK – Ballad of a Prodigal Son

Posted on September 4, 2020 by jason

Pete Feenstra chatted to Jim Kirkpatrick for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio playing tracks from the new album. First broadcast 20 September 2020. US One Records [Release date 04.09.20] Whilst fellow FM member and vocalist Steve Overland channels his soul … Continue reading →

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Album review: DARREN BLACK – Playing With The Truth

Posted on September 2, 2020 by jason

Independent [Release date 04.09.20] Darren Black’s “Playing With The Truth” is essentially a singer/songwriter/poet’s guide through the uncharted waters of a post truth, post pandemic, post Brexit Britain. Naturally, it moves forward into this landscape by looking back. The “band” … Continue reading →

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Feature: Albums that time forgot … CODE OF SILENCE – Dark Skies Over Babylon

Posted on September 1, 2020 by GRTR! HQ

Mausoleum Records (Europe) Rubicon (Japan) (2013) Described by GRTR! reviewer Alan Jones as ‘a truly genre-bending tour de force, which, whilst having melodic metal at its heart, makes frequent forays into the diverse worlds of progressive rock, heavy metal, shred … Continue reading →

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Album review: RORY GALLAGHER – The Best Of

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jason

UMC [Release date 07.10.20] Irish guitarist and vocalist Rory Gallagher is one of THE names in blues guitar; he was considered The Man by both Jimi Hendrix and Joe Bonamassa, no mean feat. Finding fame in the late 60s with … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARIOUS – Girls Go Power Pop!

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jason

Big Beat/Ace [Release date 28.08.20] Ace (via their Big Beat imprint) follow 2019’s impressive “Come On Let’s Go” power pop collection with a new 25 tracker. This time, compiler Dave Burke varies the theme by focussing on female-fronted acts. As … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHN NORUM – Total Control, Face The Truth, Another Destination (reissues)

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jason

Rock Candy Records Remasters [Release date 07.08.20] It’s always about timing, isn’t it? John Norum left Europe on the cusp of the band’s breakthrough in 1986. He was legally obliged to fulfil a 3 album contract with the label. These … Continue reading →

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Album review: JEFFERSON STARSHIP – Mother of the Sun

Posted on August 31, 2020 by jason

Golden Robot Records [Release date 21.08.20] Jefferson Starship release new music for the first time in 12 years, although it is only seven songs so not quite an album but maybe longer than an EP?! Jefferson Starship/Starship have been through … Continue reading →

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Album review: HUSTLER – Reloaded

Posted on August 29, 2020 by jason

Black Cat Records [Release date 07.08.20] Many won’t know the name Hustler, however back in the 70’s they released two albums on A&M, supported Queen on that band’s first headline tour and toured with Status Quo in Europe. The band … Continue reading →

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Album review: ACE FREHLEY – Origins Vol 2

Posted on August 28, 2020 by jason

SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 18.09.20] Original Kiss guitarist Ace releases his ninth studio album and after the success of 2016’s Origins Vol 1 (which hit #23 in the Billboard 200), we get a Volume 2, and again it’s pretty damn good … Continue reading →