Monthly Archives: April 2021

ROBIN TROWER, MAXI PRIEST, LIVINGSTONE BROWN – United State Of Mind

April 22, 2021

Manhaton 2020 Hot-buttered and socially aware tunes from British committee of sweet-licks talents. Here’s a rather unlikely collective of three veterans coming from different genres – rock, reggae and soul – with a clearly defined common ground. Still, despite their … Continue reading →

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NICK FLETCHER – Cycles Of Behaviour

April 21, 2021

Hacktrax 2021 Three decades since the start of a solo route, British six-stringer hits his stride. Being a musician’s musician doesn’t make one famous, and peers’ respect can’t boost one’s profile as effectively as mass appeal: Nick Fletcher must know … Continue reading →

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SWEET – Isolation Boulevard

April 20, 2021

Prudential 2021 Invigorated by lockdown, veteran glam rockers find another way to avoid delivering a new album. SWEET have been there: their last studio offering was the deceptively, albeit on-the-money, titled which showcased the band’s previous line-up and which shares … Continue reading →

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SHINING PYRAMID – Tree

April 19, 2021

SEQ 2020 English ethereal duo ground their art in here and now to highlight the roots and branches of the sounds the two make. Looks like it’s all about time with this London’s ensemble: their eponymous debut seemed to explore … Continue reading →

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PETER KNIGHT’S GIGSPANNER – From Poets To Wives

April 18, 2021

Talking Elephant 2021 Venerated stalwart of British folk rock takes up the hardest task of cherry-picking one of his ensemble’s best moments and serves up the delicious mélange of reels, jigs and other irresistible dances. Those who follow the twisted, … Continue reading →

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