Author: Kevin Bryan

Album Review: The Kooks – Let’s Go Sunshine
September 13, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Kooks – Let’s Go Sunshine

The Kooks,”Let’s Go Sunshine” (Lonely Cat)- The fifth album from hugely successful Brighton indie band won’t spring too many musical surprises on long term devotees, but fans of their infectious brand of guitar pop should find it a more than...
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Album Review: The Devil Makes Three – Chains Are Broken
September 13, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Devil Makes Three – Chains Are Broken

The Devil Makes Three, “Chains Are Broken” (New West)- The Devil Makes Three’s most sophisticated offering to date finds the Californian outfit toning down some of the more raucous excesses which characterised their previous output as they ex...
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Album Review: Curse Of Lono – As I Fell
September 6, 2018 one Response

Album Review: Curse Of Lono – As I Fell

Curse Of Lono, “As I Fell” (Submarine Cat Records)- Impeccable London five-piece Curse Of Lono follow up last year’s critically acclaimed debut set, “Severed,” with a compelling package which blends darkly memorable Americana and ...
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Album Review: David Olney ‘This Side or The Other’
August 30, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: David Olney ‘This Side or The Other’

David Olney, “This Side or The Other” (Black Hen Music)- Veteran singer-songwriter Olney has been one of Americana’s most prolific performers for more than three decades now, delivering his moodily memorable reflections on the human condition...
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Abum Review: Paul Carrack – These Days
August 30, 2018 No Responses

Abum Review: Paul Carrack – These Days

Paul Carrack, “These Days” (Carrack-UK)- Paul Carrack has plied his trade with some excellent rock and pop outfits over the years, including successful stints with the likes of Ace, Squeeze and Mike and the Mechanics to name but a few....
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Album Review: Malcolm Holcombe – Come Hell or High Water
August 23, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Malcolm Holcombe – Come Hell or High Water

Malcolm Holcombe, “Come Hell or High Water” (Gypsy Eyes Music)-Within the multi-faceted and endlessly rewarding world of Americana Malcolm Holcombe represents a genuine national treasure, and the prolific North Carolina native’s third album i...
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Album Review: Rachael McShane & The Cartographers – When All Is Still
August 23, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Rachael McShane & The Cartographers – When All Is Still

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers, “When All Is Still” (Topic Records)-This multi-talented performer  is probably best known for her exploits with folk big band Bellowhead, and the gifted singer, guitarist has now joined forces with guitaris...
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Album Review: Jeremiah Johnson – Straitjacket
August 16, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Jeremiah Johnson – Straitjacket

Jeremiah Johnson, “Straitjacket” (Ruf Records)- Jeremiah Johnson’s eagerly anticipated follow up to 2016’s critically acclaimed “Blues Heart Attack” finds the talented singer and guitarist joining forces with fellow St.Louis...
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Album Review: Hannah Rarity – Neath the Glooming Star
August 16, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Hannah Rarity – Neath the Glooming Star

  Hannah Rarity, “Neath the Gloaming Star” (Self released)- Award winning young Scottish folkie Hannah Rarity   makes her solo debut with a deeply affecting collection whose consistently compelling contents explore the emotive themes of love...
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Album Review: No Coward Soul – ‘The Almanac’
August 9, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: No Coward Soul – ‘The Almanac’

No Coward Soul, “The Almanac” (Self Released)- This fine album provides an eloquent outlet for the creative musings of No Coward Soul’s frontman Brad Schmauss, who grew up amidst the epic grandeur  of Alaska but now draws his inspiration fro...
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