Category Archives: Reissues

GLENN HUGHES – The Way It Is

September 22, 2017

Steamhammer 1999 / Purple 2017 Renaissance man gets back on track to give his rock a solid whack. The ’90s were an era when reined in his demons and got his act together – literally so. Whereas “Feel” and “Addiction” … Continue reading →

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JACKIE LEE – White Horses

September 13, 2017

Philips 1968 / Gonzo 2017 Irish songstress’ stellar hour – expanded and enriched to add colors to her talent. Were she as prolific as fellow dames Dusty and Shirley, Jackie Lee – known as Jacky back in the ’60s – … Continue reading →

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TIM BLAKE – Crystal Machine

September 11, 2017

Egg 1977 / Esoteric 2017 Mercurial vehicle’s first outing: synthesizer wizard strikes on his own to leave a lasting trace. With a rough, anarchic streak to GONG and HAWKWIND, it’s easy to overlook Tim Blake’s refined features, especially given the … Continue reading →

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OMEGA – Anthology 1968-1979

September 9, 2017

Purple Pyramid 2017 Giants of Hungarian prog get their catalogue foraged in search of gems and pearls. Those whose familiarity with this group is based on SCORPIONS’ idealistic interpretation and Kanye West’s scandalous sampling of their 1968 classic “Gyöngyhajú lány” … Continue reading →

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CROMWELL – At The Gallop

August 29, 2017

Cromwell 1975 / Got Kinda Lost 2017 Spur on and spot-on, forgotten heroes of Irish rock lore emerge from collector’s oblivion. This band wouldn’t make a list of the best music representatives of their country, yet the trio’s only LP … Continue reading →

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