Category: EP/Album Reviews

Album Review: Matt Patershuk – ‘If Wishes Were Horses’
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Matt Patershuk – ‘If Wishes Were Horses’

Matt Patershuk,”If Wishes Were Horses” (Black Hen Music)- Canadian tunesmith’s  Matt Patershuk’s previous exploits in the singer-songwriter field have prompted favourable comparisons with the likes of Waylon Jennings, John Prine and Kris Kristofferson and the Alberta native certainly has a...
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Album Review: The Pixies – Beneath The Eyrie
September 23, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: The Pixies – Beneath The Eyrie

Death To The Pixies Not a chance my friends, y’see Mr Francis is the engineer of batshit insane lyrics, he is the evil genius leading the charge on all things obscure and a bit kooky about life. The Pixies have...
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Album Review: Barb Jungr – ‘Bob, Brel and Me’
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Barb Jungr – ‘Bob, Brel and Me’

Barb Jungr,”Bob,Brel and Me” (Kristalyn Records)- She may not be a household name just yet, but Barb Jungr’s  gloriously jazz inflected output marks her out as an interpretative singer of rare pathos, wit and charm. As the title suggests...
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Album Review: Young Harts – Truth Fades
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Young Harts – Truth Fades

Some bands seemingly go under the radar for far longer than their talent should allow. Thankfully Eternalis Records have snatched up French foursome Young Harts and thrust them into the limelight with the release of “Truth Fades.”  Hailing from Clermo...
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Single Review: The Skapones – When It’s Gone It’s Gone
September 18, 2019 No Responses

Single Review: The Skapones – When It’s Gone It’s Gone

North East skank-inducers The Skapones return with their brand new bob ‘n’ weave single the aptly titled, for 2019, ‘When It’s Gone It’s Gone’. The band’s knack of producing dancefloor-filling music with a serious personal or political message co...
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Album Review: The Faim- State Of Mind
September 17, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: The Faim- State Of Mind

Australia based The Faim have already gained a very dedicated fan base in the short time they’ve already been around, therefore this album comes with high expectations. Those expecting a solid pop-punk record won’t be disappointed then. Obvious com...
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Album Review: Sleeping With Sirens – How It Feels To Be Alone
September 17, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Sleeping With Sirens – How It Feels To Be Alone

Sleeping With Sirens are a band that aren’t going to be for everyone. Admittedly I was initially very sceptical of them as Kellin Quinn’s vocals are a very acquired taste, certainly something that you will get on board with or...
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Album Review: DragonForce -Extreme Power Metal
September 15, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: DragonForce -Extreme Power Metal

Trust Me, I’m A Dragon! I glanced down the track list and stopped dead, oh bugger it can’t be I thought. I  tapped the keyboard ferociously and lo and behold my fears were confirmed, our friends have covered ‘My Heart...
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Album Review: Ghalia – Mississippi Blend
September 12, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Ghalia – Mississippi Blend

Ghalia,”Mississippi Blend” (Ruf Records)-Brussels born singer-songwriter Ghalia Volt has certainly come a long way  since the time just a few short years ago when she could have been found plying her trade as a busker on the streets of the...
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Album Review: Iggy Pop – Free
September 11, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Iggy Pop – Free

Iggy Pop,”Free” (Caroline International)-The  eagerly anticipated follow up to 2016’s surprisingly successful “Post Pop Depression” is dominated by the great man’s melancholy musings on mortality and the inexorable pass...
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