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Gus Englehorn – The Broken Balladeer: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 5th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Gus Englehorn harnesses the winds of creativity as he assumes the mantle of the broke balladeer.

Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow – Working In Wood: Album Review

By John Barlass on 4th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The virtuoso violin/guitar duo return with album #4. Another collection of songs rich in harmony and melody, laced with a generous dose of groove.

The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake – Special Editions: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sit back, relax and allow The Small Faces to be transport you to the Land of Greens. Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake is back!

Uriah Heep – The Shadow And The Wind, 1973-1974: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 3rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Uriah Heep’s classic and influential line up shine in the studio and live in an excellent box set

Mountain – Don’t Look Around – The Recordings 1969-1974: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 2nd March 2026 • ( 4 Comments )

Exhaustive retrospective on the career of influential New York rockers, Mountain. featuring every surviving recording by the band’s classic lineup.

Joshua Idehen – I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 2nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Joshua Idehen releases his proper debut; an intoxicating mix of hope, humility and humour from an individual wanting the best of everyone, and the best from us all.

Saille – Forebode: Album Review

By Jim Parry-Smith on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Forebode takes Saille back to their roots while upping production values and retaining their songwriting prowess.

Dimscûa – Dust Eater: Album Review

By sandersandrew on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dimscûa release Dust Eater on vinyl, cementing their 2025 debut as a prime piece of post rock / metal / sludge full of emotional turmoil.

Ciaran Ryan – Kick Up The Dust: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dust or storm, Ryan kicks it all up regardless, in a brazen banjo driven bonanza of some brilliance.

Neal Morse Band – L.I.F.T.: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Another Neal Morse fueled Prog Rock concept album – this time, you choose the meaning…

Quick Takes – February 2026: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Kalandra, The Willow Trio, Karnivool, Hedera, Aleph Aguiar, Eye Of Melian and Howling Bells get caught in our Quick Takes monthly round up.

Bluenose B – Truth Is King: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bluenose B revisits his band’s 1990 album and rekindles the spirit of an era. Chiming, guitars, soaring solos, bouncy tunes and self-effacing lyrics: What’s not to like?