Tag Archives: David Jackson

JUDGE SMITH – The Overstayer / Copy Cat

October 24, 2026

Judge Smith 2025-2026 Running for cover and looking for refuge, an esteemed English auteur issues a double-barrel of soul-searching missives. Existing as a creator in a class of one’s own doesn’t imply loneliness – there are always friends to support … Continue reading →

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DORIE JACKSON – Stupid Says Run

February 20, 2025

Talking Elephant 2025 “The ghost soil sings her secrets”: a long overdue emergence on the British folk-rock scene of an imposing, impressive, impassioned force of nature. “Stupid says, ‘Run!’; smart says, ‘Wait!’”: the refrain from the second song on Dorie … Continue reading →

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Peter Hammill Increases “Incoherence”

September 20, 2024

A score years ago, when Peter Hammill issued “Incoherence” to critical acclaim, it seemed like his usual pun, because the pieces on that language-focused album were linked together to flow rather coherently – quite fittingly for a CD-only release. The … Continue reading →

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DAVID JACKSON & RENÉ VAN COMMENÉE – Keep Your Lane

March 2, 2024

Talking Elephant 2024 Running in parallel, two worlds collide to create an explosion of melodic sound. His VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR tenure turned out to become both a blessing and a curse for David Jackson: the progressive rock period provided … Continue reading →

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DAVID CROSS BAND – Ice Blue, Silver Sky

January 30, 2024

Noisy 2023 With gold through their eyes and bow over the bridge, intrepid virtuoso leads his squadron to celestial delights. Illogical if often just, accusing progressive rock veterans of unwillingness to experiment as fiercely as they did in their prime … Continue reading →

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