Bruce Springsteen unleashes fine “lost” album with The Promise double CD
Bruce Springsteen has pulled several finished tracks out of vaults that he was working on during the sessions for 1978’s Darkness Of The Edge Of Town album. While everything here may not be completely evolved , The Promise does offer 21 tracks of solid Bruce. Whether you’re a diehard Springsteen fan or just a casual […]
Jimi Hendrix legacy complimented by West Coast Seattle Boy single CD
The new release from the people at Experience Hendrix culls together enough material for a boxed set. This review focuses on the single CD of highlights from the new box set because these songs get to the heart of what is most important in the collection they’re calling West Coast Seattle Boy: The Jimi Hendrix […]
Lois Greco moves to a higher level with Takin’ Hold Of Your Heart CD
Lois Greco intros her new CD Takin’ Hold Of Your Heart with the standard “Tobacco Road.” She rushes in with an incredibly dynamic vocal interpretation, her gutsy, raspy wail pulling the listener right into the CD as she also pulls her backing band in with the force of her voice, forcing them to match her […]
Eli “Paperboy” Reed releases slick, smooth, unimpressive major-label debut
Eli “Paper Boy” Reed has all the earmarks of an up and coming music star. He’s been signed to Capitol EMI and he is touring around the world. His Capitol EMI debut Come And Get It has all the earmarks of an emerging talent. A smooth crooner voice with occasional sustain reveals richness and restraint. […]
Peter Parcek 3 releases blues guitar masterpiece The Mathematics Of Love
Peter Parcek plays the guitar so extraordinarily well that he really owed it to his fans to get himself into the studio to record this document of his talent. The Mathematics Of Love, released on the Vizztone label, features many aspects of Parcek’s fine executions on guitar, and each dollop of talent is in the […]
Track44 offers up plentitude of blues on debut CD Prove It
Traditional blues idioms with a modern edge is the best way to describe the band Track 44. Guitarist Jimmy Pircio and keyboardist Dan Sevush formed a band based on their admiration of vintage blues masters. They usually rounded out the live band with drummer Joe Bellomo and bass player Steve Dubois. On Track 44’s debut […]
Bird Mancini provide many nice atmosphers on Tuning In/Tuning Out
Another release from Bird Mancinci, the husband and wife team of Billy Carl Mancini and Ruby Bird, finds the duo again in top form and again stretching their own boundaries. Tuning In/Tuning Out maintains the usual qualities of their CDs. This time around, though, they show more of their Beatles influence, get a little bit […]
Five CDs Retrospective: The genius of Jerry Paquette shines with Kan-Tu Blues Band
Jerry Paquette ran the Kan-Tu Blue Jams for many years before moving onto to other interests. His Kan-Tu Blues Band gained amazing popularity in its day, and Paquette was wise to have gotten himself and his crew into the studio. They also made some live recordings. This CD Retro Review is a retrospective look at […]
Diane Blue rolls out impressive live CD
Diane Blue is on a roll. She won the Massachusetts Blues Society’s Blues Challenge a few weeks back and she’ll be representing that society at the International Blues Competition in February. Aside from that, Blue has released an impressive live CD of blues standards and originals. Live At Chan’s was recorded at John Chan’s upscale […]
Soul Alley has perfected their sound with debut CD Public Alley 421
Soul Alley will be releasing their debut CD Public Alley 421 in two weeks time. Those of us with an advanced copy already know the treat in store for those who have to wait several more days. Every track grabs the ears with its first note. The highly-polished sonic quality from producer Bruce Bears who […]
