Abum Review: Paul Carrack – These Days

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: Therapy? – Cleave

Album Review: Therapy? – Cleave

Lake of Plenty- Glass Empty The title of the brand new Therapy? record made me chuckle, I’ll tell you why. I was watching a dramatisation of “The Secret of Crickley Hall” by James Herbert (RIP) and the setting is a...
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Album Review: Ethernity – The Human Race Extinction

Album Review: Ethernity – The Human Race Extinction

Grandiose Melodic Prog Metal, now there’s a musical mouthful. Ethernity’s second full-length release finds the band in majestic Sci-Fi thriller soundtrack form. The album slides into hyperspace with the title track ‘Human Race Extinction’. The song...
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EP Review: Tenements – What Doesn’t Kill You Is Only Getting Stronger

EP Review: Tenements – What Doesn’t Kill You Is Only Getting Stronger

Glaswegian Rockers Tenements latest E.P is the atmospheric, socially aware and brutal ‘What Doesn’t Kill You Is Only Getting Stronger’. Opener ‘The Fear’ (video link below) rises up from the gutter and kisses you Glasgow style right between the eyes....
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Album Review: Malcolm Holcombe – Come Hell or High Water

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

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: Boston Manor – Welcome To The Neighbourhood

Album Review: Boston Manor – Welcome To The Neighbourhood

My Little Stick Of Blackpool Rock Being part of the Creepercult, a tweet was sent telling us all to check out a band called Boston Manor. As you know, I do as I am told, and so now I am...
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Album Review: Vodun – Ascend

Album Review: Vodun – Ascend

Captivating sounds that reverberate from the very centre of this soulless burning earth, this is Vodun. Breath deep and allow your senses to be overtaken by this beautiful groove infected VODUN concoction. First track ‘Spirits Past’ has dirty Metal guitars...
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Album Review: Jeremiah Johnson – Straitjacket

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

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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