Tag Archives: pop-rock

CUTTING CREW – Add To Favourites

February 4, 2016

In Like Flynn 2015 Back on track after a 10-year recording sabbatical, English band mark their 30th anniversary with a stylistic twist in the enchanting tale. The use of his “(I Just) Died in Your Arms” in Mika’s “Relax” and … Continue reading →

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STRAIGHT EIGHT – No Noise From Here / Shuffle’n’Cut / Straight To The Heart

November 23, 2015

Angel Air 2015 From hard rock to power pop: entire output of English band, with elite champions, on 2 CDs, and then some. In pool terms, straight eight is all about intentions of the player, and this group’s aiming at … Continue reading →

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JENNY JARNAGIN – Bullseye

October 21, 2015

Jarnagin Music 2014 Bursting into true color, classically trained piano player reveals her captivating voice. This Canadian Okie’s third album can’t be more surprising for those who knows JJ from her previous records – instrumental works with a new-age vibe: … Continue reading →

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THE MANGOES – The Mangoes

July 31, 2015

Mango Music 2014 All-encompassing summer adventure in hi-fi and raw feelings where not a minute is wasted. It might be a familiar story of a talented guy helping a talented girl to achieve success only to be gutted, but Bret … Continue reading →

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BLURRED VISION – Organized Insanity

July 27, 2015

Cherry Red 2015 Canadian trio deliver on their international promise and impressively mix current affairs with affairs of the heart. Having come to prominence with their cover of a PINK FLOYD classic whose refrain ran, “Hey Ayatollah, Leave Those Kids … Continue reading →

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