Reviews roundup – Alan Simon vs. Gus G vs. Joan Baez vs. Marshall Lawrence vs. Magick Touch ALAN SIMON Big Bang Babaika He’s a busy fella, is Alan Simon. He’s had a best of and the latest installment of his Excalibur rock opera (Part 4 if you’re keeping count) out recently. And now he’s…
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Reviews roundup – Bonfire vs. Mark Vickness vs. David Cross & David Jackson vs. Laurie Jane & The 45s vs. Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneers
Reviews roundup – Bonfire vs. Mark Vickness vs. David Cross & David Jackson vs. Laurie Jane & The 45s vs. Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneers BONFIRE Temple Of Lies AFM I’m so old that I remember buying “Fireworks” when it came out back in nineteen mumblety mumble. Only Hans Ziller is around from…
Reviews roundup – Ross The Boss vs. Fernando Perdomo vs. For The Wolf
Reviews roundup – Ross The Boss vs. Fernando Perdomo vs. For The Wolf ROSS THE BOSS By Blood Sworn AFM Well if anyone is allowed to make an album that sounds exactly like Manowar, then it’s Ross ‘The Boss’ Friedman. After all he was co-founder and songwriter of Manowar before leaving nigh on 20 years…
Reviews roundup – Steve Hill vs. Joe Bonamassa vs. Rose Tattoo
Reviews roundup – Steve Hill vs. Joe Bonamassa vs. Rose Tattoo STEVE HILL One Man Blues Rock Band Manhaton I was converted when I heard “Solo Recordings Volume 3″ late last year. Extraordinary blues rock from yer actual one man band. And now he’s back with a live album. And it is live. “I…
Wishbone Ash Reviews Roundup Special
Wishbone Ash Reviews Roundup Special I know some people think I’m a thousand years old but I’m actually too young to remember classic Wishbone Ash. I’d just started primary school when their debut album came out so it was the tenth anniversary tour before I saw them live at the Glasgow Apollo. Which was good…
Reviews roundup – Peter Banks vs. Lunden Reign vs. Shezoo vs. Fischer’s Flicker
Reviews roundup – Peter Banks vs. Lunden Reign vs. Shezoo vs. Fischer’s Flicker PETER BANKS Be Well, Be Safe, Be Lucky… / The Self-Contained Trilogy Peter Banks Musical Estate Well here’s a veritable feast for fans of the original Yes guitarist, Peter Banks. This marks the fifth anniversary of his death and the 50th…
