Category Archives: Reissues

ASHENT – Flaws Of Elation

July 12, 2013

Lucretia 2006 / Lion Music 2013 The return of Italian heavy proggers debut plumbs holes in the metal euphoria – with varied success. A dozen years in existence didn’t result in a string of releases for this sextet, but the … Continue reading →

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MOUNTAIN – Go For Your Life

July 5, 2013

Scotti Brothers 1985 / Esoteric 2013 The stomping return of The Great Fatsby – slimmed-down to fit in with the times but rocking away as if the sleighride never ended. After their final bow on New Year’s Eve of 1974, … Continue reading →

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COCHISE – Velvet Mountain: An Anthology 1970-1972

June 28, 2013

Liberty 1970-1972 / Esoteric 2013 The short-lived British country rockers’ entire output that’s much more than a guitarists’ springboard as it’s unjustly seen. Far from Appalaches, Anglia never had any qualms when it came to linking American music back to … Continue reading →

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THE PIRATES – Land Of The Blind

June 27, 2013

Bluelight 1998 / Angel Air 2013 Land ahoy! The power trio crew deliver one of the best, yet most obscure, cargo. Mick Green might not have rumbled on the immortal “Shakin’ All Over”, but it’s his name that is associated … Continue reading →

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ALBERT COLLINS – Alive And Cool Plus

June 23, 2013

Red Lightnin’ 1971 / Angel Air 2013 The Telecaster master rocks the Fillmore – raw and wild, with energy untamed. One of the most influential blues guitarists, Albert Collins cut an imposing sonic presence and left an indelible impression on … Continue reading →

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