Monthly Archives: August 2007
Bruce Molsky – Soon Be Time
Bruce Molsky proves that you can be scholarly about American roots music without being boring. On Soon Be Time he entertains his listeners on...
The Roches – Moonswept
Sibling harmonies are invariably sited for the unmatched quality that results from the close similarity of the voices - from the Everly Brothers to...
Vox Cooltron Pedals
We've harped on the fact before that there are so many great-sounding overdrive/distortion pedals on the market today. And regardless of whether they employ...
The Stryker/Slagle Band – Latest Outlook
On his latest release, Dave Stryker collaborates once again with saxophonist Steve Slagle, and the two are joined by bassist Jay Anderson and Billy...
Eric Gales – The Psychedelic Underground
The Psychedelic Underground
Eric Gales' new disc picks up where last year's Crystal Vision left off. It's a double-barreled dose of muscular blues-rock riffs, real-deal...
Paul Gilbert
Any guitarist who can play Emerson Lake & Palmer's "Karn Evil 9" and nail the keyboard solo is a bad motor scooter. Paul Gilbert...
65Amps London
For nearly 20 years, Dan Boul and Peter Stroud have been close friends. In a bond secured by music, particularly guitars and amps, the...
Dick Dale – Surfer’s Choice
If you can get past the erroneous claim on the shrinkwrap's sticker, not to mention Dick Dale's enormous ego (in evidence in various ways),...
James Blood Ulmer – Bad Blood in the City: The Piety Street Sessions
A collection of songs inspired by Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, this is one of the best albums of the year. Vernon Reid returns...
Various Artists – Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash
Tribute records are a mixed bag by nature, but Anchored in Love is a wonderful collection of songs dedicated to June Carter Cash, several...