Tag Archives: hard rock

PAT TRAVERS – Swing!

September 2, 2019

Purple Pyramid 2019 Giving the rhythm everything he’s got, Canadian guitar slinger is transported in the golden age of big bands to get his rocks off. If “Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights)” didn’t really evoke the patina of juke … Continue reading →

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SLADE – Feel The Noize – The Singlez Box!

August 23, 2019

BMG 2019 Prime cuts and obscure chestnuts from definitive entertaining unit – bright, clean and packing a punch down the years. For all the brilliance of their albums, this Black Country bunch have always been an ultimate singles band whose … Continue reading →

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PHENOMENA – Anthology

July 18, 2019

The Right Honourable 2019 Burning with desire a quarter of a century down the line, opening trilogy of ambitious sci-fi tale is distilled and fleshed out. Concept albums were thin on the ground and quite unpopular in the ’80s, yet … Continue reading →

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LUCIFER’S FRIEND – Black Moon

July 14, 2019

Lucifer’s Records 2019 A glorious rise of heavy prog veterans who locate their lawful place in the sky to ride into eternity. There’s always an element of chance in recapturing old magic, yet this ensemble labored rather valiantly to deliver … Continue reading →

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PHIL VINCENT – Hypocrite

May 22, 2019

Rock Company 2019 Solo album from a man for all seasons which seems to be up close and personal – but what if it’s another mask? Here’s one wicked record – in terms of quality and restlessness of a singer … Continue reading →

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