Monthly Archives: June 2008
Robert Plant & the Strange Sensation – Soundstage
Robert Plant & the Strange Sensation, Soundstage.
Robert Plant and his band, The Strange Sensation, play 11 songs; covers, old Zep songs, and newer Plant...
Luther Allison – Underground
When Luther Allison died in 1997, he was 57 years old - and just hitting his stride.
Allison grew up in Mississippi and Chicago,...
Roky Erickson – Halloween
The story of the former singer of Texas' 13th Floor Elevators was well known to rock fans, who'd given him up for lost prior...
Doyle Bramhall – Is It News?
Yes, it is! Any re-lease by Texas blues stalwart Doyle Bramhall is something to get hot and bothered about. But from the first big...
John Fogerty – Revival
John Fogerty is the rare case of a songsmith who can use the same elements and devices repeatedly, even recycling and permutating earlier licks...
Steepwater Band – Revelation Sunday
The Steepwater Band's 2004 release, Dharmakaya, was a very strong effort, and this is an equally strong followup. The band is a modern version...
Gina Villalobos – Miles Away
Gina Villalobos proves that a contemporary artist of the female persuasion doesn't have to possess an "American Idol" voice to create powerful music. Remember...
Steve Earle – Washington Square Serenade
Whether or not you appreciate the politics that have dominated his latest records, it's hard to deny that Steve Earle is a brilliant songwriter....
Neil Young – Chrome Dreams II
Neil Young has been prolific in recent years, releasing material from his vaults in the form of early concert performances and new material.
Chrome Dreams...
Bill Kirchen – Hammer Of The Honky-Tonk Gods
In 1994, Nick Lowe released his best album in 10 or 15 years, the country-slanted The Impossible Bird, featuring ex-Commander Cody guitarist Bill Kirchen....