Album review: Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts – “Blaster”
Scott Weiland’s first original solo album since 2008 is a good return to form that should please fans of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver
Album review: The Gentle Storm – “The Diary”
Ayreon’s Arjen Lucassen and The Gathering’s Anneke van Giersbergen join forces in The Gentle Storm. Their excellent debut is a concept album that mixes folk with prog rock and symphonic…
Album review: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – “Freedom Tower – No Wave Dance Party 2015”
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion’s new album is a tribute to New York City’s seedy side. Its ferocious blend of rock, blues and hip hop is a lot of fun.
Album review: Like a Storm – “Awaken the Fire”
Like A Storm’s new album offers melodic hard rock that sometimes veers into metal, along with an unexpected cover.
Album review: Mark Knopfler – “Tracker”
[star rating=”8″ max=”10″] “Tracker” is Mark Knopfler’s 8th solo album, a collection of soulful songs that leave plenty of space for his dry, slightly monotone vocals, and, more importantly, his…
Album review: Shania Twain – “Still the One: Live from Vegas”
Totally useless release from Shania Twain, on the eve of her comeback (farewell?) tour. Stick to the Greatest Hits.
Album review: Lonely Robot – “Please Come Home”
Lonely Robot, the first solo project from British guitarist/singer John Mitchell, ponders the origins of mankind on a great atmospheric concept rock album.
Album review: John Carpenter – “Lost Themes”
John Carpenter’s album of faux-movie themes, “Lost Themes” is pure vintage Carpenter.
Album Review: Steven Wilson – “Hand. Cannot. Erase.”
Hand. Cannot. Erase is another masterpiece from amazingly talented multi-instrumentalist Steven Wilson.
Album review: Ascendia – The Lion & the Jester
[star rating=”8″ max=”10″] “The Lion & the Jester” is the debut album from Toronto symphonic metal quintet Ascendia. Canada isn’t renowned as a hotbed for symphonic metal, but the confluence…