Kevin Bryan, Author at OriginalRock.net

November 1, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Oldham Tinkers – An Introduction to The Oldham Tinkers

“An Introduction to The Oldham Tinkers” (Topic Records)-This charming collection shines a welcome spotlight on the collected output of South Lancashire folkies The Oldham Tinkers. The group recorded a string of instantly identifiable albums for Topic during their creative...

October 26, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Steve Forbert – The Magic Tree

Steve Forbert, “The Magic Tree” (Blue Rose Music)- Mississippi born Steve Forbert first rose to prominence during the late seventies, enjoying the greatest commercial success of his career with the taut and evocative Americana of albums such as &#8...

October 26, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: David Crosby – Here If You Listen

David Crosby, “Here If You Listen” (BMG)-The veteran countercultural icon may be in his late seventies now but his zest for innovative music-making thankfully remains intact, and his latest collaboration with the gifted Lighthouse Band is an unders...

October 26, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Marianne Faithfull – Negative Capability

Marianne Faithfull, “Negative Capability” (BMG)- The release of a new Marianne Faithfull album remains a significant cultural event amongst music lovers of a certain vintage, and I’m pleased to be able to report that “Negative Capabilit...

October 22, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Mutter Slater Band – Field of Stone

Mutter Slater Band, “Field of Stone” (Angel Air)-This veteran performer is best remembered these days for his quirky exploits with prog rockers Stackridge almost half a century ago, but Mutter Slater has been blessed with one of the finest voices.....