Monthly Archives: March 2021

THE WORD66 – On The Way To Promise Land

March 23, 2021

The Word66 2021 Gospel-spreading Las Vegans set off on a journey to glory. Christian rock and memorable riff rarely go hand in hand, yet if STRYPER are past their halcyon days now, THE WORD66 only begin to rise and shine … Continue reading →

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REFLECTION CLUB – Still Thick As A Brick

March 22, 2021

Madvedge 2021 Ultimate prog rock opus gets an ultra-tribute – reflected in, or rather refracted through, in über-aficionado’s perspective. There’s been many a homage paid to JETHRO TULL over the years – in the shape of single songs, stylistic figures … Continue reading →

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GRYPHON – Get Out Of My Father’s Car!

March 21, 2021

Gryphon 2020 With erstwhile tomfoolery taking a twisted turn, English mushrumps shift their shenanigans towards the future. This ensemble never took themselves too seriously – unlike their music which, for all its joviality, has always been delivered with sober virtuosity … Continue reading →

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ROB FETTERS – Ship Shake

March 20, 2021

Baby Ranch 2020 Former Bear brings on album number four from faux-quiet period into the troubled here and now to rebel against our times. Rob Fetters may have begun working on this record way back in 2009, before the self-deprecating … Continue reading →

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IAIN MATTHEWS & THE SALMON SMOKERS – Fake Tan

March 19, 2021

Talking Elephant 2020 Folk rock wanderer finds a fresh wind for his neverending melodic adventures. More often than not, a sigh is in order when artists set to recut their classics in a studio, as opposed to playing old pieces … Continue reading →

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