Tag Archives: rock

Quick plays: AMANDA RHEAUME, SKYWARD, EILERA, ANDY BENNETT

Posted on October 17, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

AMANDA RHEAUME Holding Patterns [Release date 21.10.16] On her last release Keep A Fire (2014) we suggested that Ottawa songstress Amanda Rheaume’s song writing is more ‘popular’ than ‘pop’ and a pleasant enough Radio 2 style listen. In that sense, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – Like An Arrow

Posted on October 17, 2016 by jason

Earache Records [Release date 15.10.16] Blackberry Smoke are back with the follow-up to last year’s ‘Holding All The Roses’, an Album of the Year selection here at GRTR! and a rare five star album from me. So no pressure then … Continue reading →

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Album review: HOW WE LIVE – Dry Land (Steve Hogarth)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted to Steve Hogarth about his career in July 2014. In this hour special, tracks include How We Live and Marillion, plus Steve’s solo work. Esoteric [Release date 26.08.16] ‘How We Live’ is an important part of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SANTANA IV – Live At The House Of Blues Las Vegas

Posted on October 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Rock/Universal [Release date 21.10.16] 2-CD/DVD If the classic Santana III line-up only make one ‘comeback’ album we should be thankful for this year’s ‘Santana IV’. And back in March, ahead of its release, the band played the legendary House … Continue reading →

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Album review: NO POWER NO CROWN – The Wake Up Call

Posted on October 13, 2016 by jason

One of the most energetic and entertaining live bands out of the Charlotte, NC area also happens to be one that tends to fall under the radar. They’re called No Power No Crown and they’ve been delivering their brand of … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: X-CALIBER, CHRISTILLOW, HAVOC

Posted on October 13, 2016 by jason

If I have built a reputation as a reviewer (have I?) it would be that I tend to write about the oddball and obscure bands from the past as well as homegrown talent from my area. I’ve always sought out … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICHAEL ARMSTRONG – s/t

Posted on October 12, 2016 by jason

Harbour Light Music After a quick search on the website I realised I had reviewed a single by Michael Armstrong, ‘Radio Days’, which makes this debut album. This self-titled album has been available since last year via Amazon and the … Continue reading →

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Album review: EDEN’S CURSE – Cardinal

Posted on October 12, 2016 by jason

AFM Records [Release date 14.10.16] Based in Scotland, Germany, Finland and Serbia, this is the band’s fifth studio album for long time label AFM Records and with two new additions – keyboardist Christian Pulkinnen and drummer John Clelland – the … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD TOUCH – Truth Be Told

Posted on October 12, 2016 by jason

[Release date 02.12.16] Bad Touch hail from Norfolk, yet this album sounds like the Black Crowes jamming with Free. Their debut album, 2015′s ‘Half Way Home’ received rave reviews and they have built up a reputation as a fine live … Continue reading →

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Album review: NIVA – Atmospherical

Posted on October 11, 2016 by jason

AOR Heaven [Release date 28.10.16] Tony Niva is the former Lion’s Share vocalist and also released the enjoyable Oxygen ‘Final Warning’ on Escape Music back in 2o12. On this album he is joined by Lars Chriss (who has played and … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: ALBERT AF EKENSTAM, ROADKILL, FRACTALMIND

Posted on October 11, 2016 by jason

ALBERT AF EKENSTAM Ashes Kning Disk [Release date 14.10.16] ‘Ashes’ is the debut album from Albert af Ekenstam, who is a member of Tempel and his fellow band member Filip Leyman joins him on drums/keys/production. Singer/guitarist Sumie Nagano and trumpeter … Continue reading →

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DVD review: YOUTH – Sketch, Drugs & Rock n’ Roll

Posted on October 11, 2016 by jason

Cadiz Music [Release date 23.09.16] Producer, artist, poet, DJ and bass player, who has also worked as a producer and remixer for the likes of Paul McCartney, U2, Guns n Roses, Primal Scream and Boy George (and that is just … Continue reading →

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DVD review: THE EVERLY BROTHERS – Harmonies From Heaven

Posted on October 11, 2016 by jason

Eagle Vision [Release date 09.09.16] Between 1957 and 1962 Don and Phil Everly dominated the pop charts on both sides of the Atlantic. With hits like ‘Wake Up Little Susie’, ‘Cathy’s Clown’, ‘Crying In The Rain’, ‘Bye Bye Love’ and … Continue reading →

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DVD review: SCORPIONS – Forever And A Day

Posted on October 10, 2016 by jason

Eagle Vision [Release date 30.09.16] New Scorpions documentary ‘Forever and A Day’ was filmed on what was supposed to be that band’s farewell tour and climaxes with their final show in Munich, as such it is reflective, honest and insightful. … Continue reading →

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Interview: THOSE DAMN CROWS

Posted on October 10, 2016 by jason

These Damn Crows – Shane Greenhall, Ian “Shiner” Thomas, Lloyd Wood, Ronnie Huxford and David Winchurch – have just released their debut album ‘Murder and the Motive’, which comes highly recommended by us here at GRTR! Over to the band … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TUBES – Club Academy, Manchester, 8 October 2016

Posted on October 9, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Interview/news item We’re being spoilt. Legendary San Francisco shock rockers The Tubes don’t play a gig in the UK for over 10 years and then we get two tours almost within the space of a year. If the Mondo Pulp … Continue reading →

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Album review: JON HERINGTON – Adult Entertainment

Posted on October 8, 2016 by petefeenstra

CD Baby [Release date 14.06.16] Jon Herington is best known as the guitarist in Steely Dan for the last 16 years, yet he’s also managed to carve out his own solo career that stretches back to 1992. ‘Adult Entertainment’ – … Continue reading →

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Book review: AC/DC In Full Flight – by Alan Perry

Posted on October 8, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Wymer Publishing [Publication date: November 2016] www.wymeruk.co.uk This 128 page, A4-landscape coffee table tome documents the Aussie rockers during the years 1978-82. Photographed by Alan Perry – and with his own comments putting the gigs in context – this becomes … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH HART – Fire On The Floor

Posted on October 7, 2016 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Beth Hart for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, first broadcast 16 October 2016. This is an edited version. More information Provogue [Release date 14.10.16] Beth Hart’s ‘Fire On The Floor’ is a … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: REDLINE MESSIAH, OPERATION: MINDCRIME, SEVENTH WONDER

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jason

REDLINE MESSIAH Buzzbomd Records Redline Messiah hail from the Mid-West and are made up from a melting pot of Chicago and California punk and metal veterans. Having formed only last year, the band’s debut album is a punk laced melodic … Continue reading →

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Album review: HEY HELLO! – Hey Hello! Too!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by david.wilson

Round Records [Release date 23.09.16] I am sure that everyone is aware of the legend concerning blues man Robert Johnson meeting the devil at the crossroads and signing his soul away in return for his musical ability. I always imagine … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE QUIREBOYS – Twisted Love

Posted on October 4, 2016 by david.wilson

Off Yer Rocka [Release date 16.09.16] Twisted Love is the tenth studio album release by Spike and co. and it reinforces the fact that the band are still in fine form and as relevant as ever. The album was recorded … Continue reading →

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Album review: AIRBOURNE – Breakin’ Outta Hell

Posted on October 4, 2016 by david.wilson

Spinefarm Records [Release date 23.09.16] AC/DC are no more. Regardless of what Angus Young may say with the departure of Macolm Young, Brian Johnson and now Cliff Williams, the AC/DC we know and love are dead. This then throws down … Continue reading →

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Album review: TILT – Hinterland

Posted on September 29, 2016 by jason

Tilt Music Some albums come out of nowhere with no expectations and simply blow you away musically. Tilt’s debut ‘Hinterland’ is one of those albums and I was hooked from the first playing of this album. The album itself has … Continue reading →

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Album review: THIRSTY – Albatross

Posted on September 29, 2016 by jason

Thirsty Music [Release date 07.11.16] A fine extension to 2015’s self-titled debut album, ‘Albatross’ finds Thirsty exactly as we left them. With 11 tracks coming in at bang on 33 minutes, the band are sticking to their formula of great … Continue reading →