Finnian – Under the Influence: Album Review
Under The Influence is the culmination of 2 years’ hard graft for Dundalk-based artist Finnian. The result is a collection of mature, polished and accomplished songs.
John Barlass
Fruupp – Maid in Ireland, The Best of Fruupp: Album Review
Esoteric Records’ Maid in Ireland by Fruupp is a grand compilation that focusses on the best of their four albums.
Dave Cousins – The Boy In The Sailor Suit: Album Review
An expanded and remastered The Boy In The Sailor Suit from Strawbs man Dave Cousins features The Blue Angel Orchestra. A release from Cherry Red that’s a fitting supplement to a brilliant album.
The Texas Gentlemen – Floor It!!!: Album Review
The second album from the Lone Star State’s The Texas Gentlemen is a maelstrom of styles and influences. Floor It! Now!
Surrender To The Rhythm – The London Pub Rock Scene of the 1970s: Album Review
Cherry Red Records excel themselves with this new 3CD compilation of the sounds which, collectively, comprised the London Pub Rock scene of the mid-1970s.
The Jayhawks – XOXO: Album Review
XOXO is the 11th album from Minnesota’s The Jayhawks, their first since 2018’s Back Roads And Abandoned Motels. Musically diverse, well-crafted songs and quality production make this a must-listen.
Jaime Wyatt – Neon Cross: Album Review
The full album debut from Country star Jaime Wyatt , Neon Cross on New West Records, is a scorcher.
The James Oliver Band – Twang: Album Review
Twang by The James Oliver Band is a set of 11 no-nonsense, good, honest, back-to-roots rockers, played with passion and great good humour.
Michael McDermott – What In The World…: Album Review
What In The World is the latest offering on the state of the world by Michael McDermott.
Larkin Poe – Self Made Man: Album Review
Self Made Man is the fifth album from Larkin Poe and it’s a stonker.
Heartbreaker Please – Teddy Thompson: Album review
Heartbreaker Please is the seventh studio album from Teddy Thompson, his first since 2016’s Little Windows collaboration with Kelly Jones.
Strawbs – Heartbreak Hill / Burning For You: Album Review
Strawbs fans can rejoice with the pairing of Heartbreak Hill and Burning For You in Remastered and Expanded forms.
Ben Kunder – Searching For The Stranger: Album Review
The third album from Ben Kunder – Searching For The Stranger -is one that matches if not surpasses some of his most recent acclaimed work.
John Cee Stannard – When The Time Is Right: Album Review
When The Time Is Right is a beautiful sign-off from John Cee Stannard. A marvellous musician and achieved with the help of a fantastic band.
astrid – Storm Session: EP Review
We found a lovely short collection of bright, fresh, jaunty songs on the Storm Sessions EP by astrid.