Tag Archives: rhythm-and-blues

ROBERT GORDON with CHRIS SPEDDING – Hellafied

January 10, 2023

Cleopatra 2022 The last hurray from an embodiment of contemporary rockabilly and his timeless partner-in-crime. It’s not too often that a British guitarist becomes a perfect foil for American artists yet it does happen. Such a permanent presence has been … Continue reading →

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ROBEONE – Dream Suite

December 15, 2022

Transglobal 2022 Paying respects to his prominent predecessors, American keyboards proponent observes bright perspectives. Keith Emerson and , Jon Lord and : those artists pioneered the use of Moog synthesizer in rock context, and, listening to them, Robert Schindler also … Continue reading →

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BEN E. KING – Supernatural Soul

December 3, 2022

Goldenlane 2022 Previously unheard updates of gems by one of the primary shakers and movers of black music bring back that cosmic feeling – and Bootsy’s sway to boot. It was a rather rare case in pre-soul rhythm-and-blues to hear … Continue reading →

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HUMBLE PIE – I Need A Star In My Life

November 17, 2022

Repertoire 1996 / Cleopatra 2022 Taking care of nobody’s business, erstwhile Small Face reaches for celestial hootenanny to be high and happy. It’s not astonishing how much unreleased material was left on the shelf after Steve Marriott’s untimely demise; it’s … Continue reading →

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VERDEN ALLEN – No One Knows

August 2, 2022

Singsong Music 2022 Without much hoopla yet with a lot of effervescence legendary ivories-driver is questioning the spirit of instants and eternity. 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of Verden Allen’s solo debut under his own name, and it’s a great … Continue reading →

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