Tag Archives: rhythm-and-blues

COSMIC MICHAEL – Cosmic Michael

May 22, 2015

Bliss 1969 / Out-Sider Music 2015 Rhythm-and-blues vestige from the fringe verge of flower power era – enigmatically tasty. Nobody seems to know who Cosmic Michael was, whence he came and what became of him. What remained, though, is this … Continue reading →

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NINE BELOW ZERO – Third Degree

June 8, 2014

A&M 1982 / Universal 2014 Going for the sheen, London’s rhythm-and-blues grafters come close to the edge. 1982 wasn’t the best year for purists like NBZ who found themselves between the rock and a plastic place of the new decade. … Continue reading →

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NINE BELOW ZERO – Don’t Point Your Finger

April 7, 2014

A&M 1981 / Universal 2014 Finest rhythm-and-blues purveyors’ first studio foray that can’t betray their age. Given that this band are going strong, 35 years after their inception, it’s easy to see NBZ as elder statesmen, despite the youthful energy … Continue reading →