Monthly Archives: January 2014

JOHN FORD – No Talkin’

January 28, 2014

Whole Shot 2014 Vocals thrown out the window, former Strawb turns on the stroboscopic twang and wails away. For all his folk credentials, John Ford’s always occupied the glittery end of the rustic rumble, refusing to draw a line between … Continue reading →

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ANTOINE FAFARD – Occultus Tramitis

January 27, 2014

Unicorn Digital 2013 Of Montreal and into the fire, bass adventurer navigates a hidden track into greatness, with fusion stars joining him along the way. Latin titles belie the intrepid spirit of this artist who, having left Quebec around the … Continue reading →

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BRAM STOKER – Cold Reading

January 23, 2014

Sunn Creative 2013 Checking the progress, illusion weavers return to find their old glory and find the devil in the spectacular detail. When your only album has a mythical air about it – having gained a cult status and lending … Continue reading →

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OPPOSING MOTION – Laws Of Motion

January 20, 2014

Lion Music 2013 Rippling the surface and scared to get deep, Birmingham quartet push things to the limits. Song titles such as “Rites Of Passage” or “Deus Ex Machina” may be indicative of this band’s non-originality and prog rock aspirations … Continue reading →

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JOE O’DONNELL’S SHKAYLA – Into The Becoming

January 19, 2014

Silvery 2013 Veteran violinist zooms in his rootsy, yet prophetic, vision on the timeless beauty. Never since the halcyon days of HORSLIPS have Irish musicians brew such a heady mix of genres that amounts to an alchemical marriage of rock … Continue reading →

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