by simon291122 | Apr 5, 2026 | Reviews
To get to the point, this is the first essential album of 2026. No question. No doubt. For some of you that’s all you’ll need to know. Others may want more. It’s been seven years since we got an album of new material from Jim, his previous was...
by simon291122 | Mar 9, 2026 | Reviews
You may be forgiven for thinking that things have gone quiet on the Maz O’Connor front as this is her first album for four years. You would however be wrong, she has taken the time to write an award-winning musical, based on an Irish legend and currently looking to...
by simon291122 | Mar 4, 2026 | Reviews
Often overlooked for his part in the evolution of country rock, Parsons was best known for his membership of The Byrds between 1968-72. A multi-instrumentalist Parsons had previously been serving his apprenticeship in the Southern California folk-rock scene alongside...
by simon291122 | Feb 6, 2026 | Reviews
Formed around the talents of guitarist extraordinaire Leslie West and multi-instrumentalist and producer Felix Pappalardi, Mountain were dubbed America’s answer to Cream when they first burst on the scene in 1969. Based in New York the band’s oeuvre mixed West’s...
by simon291122 | Jan 18, 2026 | Reviews
Back in the days when every university had a Student’s Union and a dance hall as well as a decent Ents Committee and perhaps a printed student weekly news rag, you could see all kinds of music at your local higher education establishment for remarkably decent...
by simon291122 | Jan 15, 2026 | Reviews
He’s a busy lad, Sam Carter. Mind you he’s also very good at what he does. What he does is varied. Like lots of artists there is a clear dichotomy to what he undetakes. Creative writer and composer of albums worth of his own smartly observed material...
