Tag Archives: folk rock

ALAN SIMON – Songwriter

April 5, 2018

Cherry Red 2017 Forging most famous sword, French auteur opens up much wider vistas for all to admire. To summarize 35 years of continuous creativity in 40 tracks must be a daunting task, yet Alan Simon has never shied away … Continue reading →

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STRAWBS – The Ferryman’s Curse

February 18, 2018

Esoteric Antenna 2017 While resolution holds: adversity-defying triumph from English root-rock wanderers. It’s been 47 years since STRAWBS presented the world with an epic “Vision Of The Lady Of The Lake” which shone like a gem on their “Dragonfly” despite … Continue reading →

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SONJA KRISTINA – Anthology

December 27, 2017

Curved Air 2017 In the air tonight, Acid Folk Queen rounds up her jewels for more or less comprehensive outlook of a criminally obscure career. Compositions by Carl Orff and Lemmy may seem unlikely bedfellows, and it takes a particular … Continue reading →

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RICHARD THOMPSON BAND – Live At Rockpalast

December 14, 2017

M.i.G. 2017 When the night is like no other and the room is ringing in his ears, unlikely rock hero rides out to see the glory. This artist always seemed a reluctant solo star: he didn’t tour “Henry The Human … Continue reading →

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DAN RAZA – Two

November 16, 2017

Dan Raza 2017 Indian-British troubadour makes a lyrical statement on a record that could be called sophomore if it wasn’t so mature. When Neil Young featured this artist’s “Every Little Dog” on his “Living With War” website, it didn’t go … Continue reading →

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