Author: Kevin Bryan

Album Review: Beth Nielsen Chapman – ‘Hearts of Glass’
April 5, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Beth Nielsen Chapman – ‘Hearts of Glass’

Beth Nielsen Chapman, “Hearts of Glass” (Proper Records)- The latest offering from country singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman  blends captivating new material with re-recordings of the cream of her back catalogue and Beth’s own beautifully understated versions of some classic songs...
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Album Review: John Prine – The Tree of Forgiveness
March 22, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: John Prine – The Tree of Forgiveness

John Prine,”The Tree of Forgiveness” (Oh Boy Records)-The former Chicago mailman may be a senior citizen these days but he’s yet to lose the ability to conjure up a memorable turn of phrase which made his work so memorable during...
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Album Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter – Sometimes Just The Sky
March 15, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter – Sometimes Just The Sky

Mary Chapin Carpenter, “Sometimes Just The Sky” (Thirty Tigers)- Multiple Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter celebrates her thirty year recording career here by revisiting the cream of her illustrious back catalogue. &#822...
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Album Review: Joshua Hedley – Mr.Jukebox
March 15, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Joshua Hedley – Mr.Jukebox

Joshua Hedley, “Mr.Jukebox” (Third Man Records)-Florida born  Joshua Hedley makes his album debut with “Mr.Jukebox,” a lovingly crafted collection which channels the spirit of classic  country pop with grace, melodicism and charm. The...
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Album Review: Nick J.D.Hodgson – ‘Tell Your Friends’
March 8, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Nick J.D.Hodgson – ‘Tell Your Friends’

Nick J.D.Hodgson, “Tell Your Friends” (Prediction Records)- The multi-talented Mr.Hodgson was formerly the drummer and principal songwriter with Leeds indie rockers Kaiser Chiefs , leaving the band in late 2012 to pursue other musical projects. The...
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Album Review: Jeb Barry and the Pawn Shop Saints – ‘texas. etc…’
March 8, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Jeb Barry and the Pawn Shop Saints – ‘texas. etc…’

Jeb Barry and the Pawn Shop Saints, “texas, etc…” (DollyRocker Recordings)- Prolific songwriter Jeb Barry delves deeply into the dark underside of the American dream as he unveils his splendid new double album, “texas,etc…” ...
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Album Review: Jon Allen – Blue Flame
March 8, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Jon Allen – Blue Flame

Jon Allen, “Blue Flame” (Monologue Records)-The sublime creative talents of this rare throwback to the golden age of music-making in the late sixties and early seventies were first discovered by no less a luminary than Mark Knopfler in 2006, and...
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Album Review: Stick In The Wheel – ‘Follow Them True’
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Stick In The Wheel – ‘Follow Them True’

Stick In The Wheel,”Follow Them True” (Self Released)-The East London outfit fronted by singer Nicola Kearey and guitarist Ian Carter have been deservedly hailed as “Britain’s most exciting new folk band,” and Stick In The Wheel c...
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Album Review: DeStijl – ‘Debut’
February 22, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: DeStijl – ‘Debut’

DeStijl, “Debut” (Glasstone Records)- Destijl may hail from the southern French city of Montepelier but this darkly memorable four piece band have always felt a natural affinity for the musical culture of eighties Manchester, and they returned to t...
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Album Review: The Innocents – Teardrop Kiss
February 15, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Innocents – Teardrop Kiss

The Innocents, “Teardrop Kiss” (Public Records)- Tasmanian power pop practitioners The Innocents are captured at their brilliant best as they unveil a celebration of all that’s finest in this infectious genre. The self-deprecating outfit who ...
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