Steve Walsh: Black Butterfly
Steve Walsh Black Butterfly (Escape Music Ltd) Vocalist/ keyboardist/songwriter, Steve Walsh retired from the classic prog American band, Kansas a few years ago. But here, on Black Butterfly, Walsh has unleashes a dozen tunes (most co-written with Tommy Denander who provides all the guitar and co-produces). “Born In Fire,” and “The Piper” More...
Fifth Harmony: Fifth Harmony
Fifth Harmony Fifth Harmony (Epic Records) Sometimes you think you know, but you have no idea. When it comes to Fifth Harmony, I had no idea. Now, I love a great pop record, and I’d heard all the singles, but More...
Majid Jordan: The Space Between
Majid Jordan The Space Between (OVO Sound) A funky, slightly moody “Intro” sets the tone for Majid Jordan’s The Space Between, and promptly takes us into “Gave Your Love Away.” This track has some serious More...
Lecrae: All Things Work Together
Lecrae All Things Work Together (Reach Records/ Columbia) I love a transparent man, and Lecrae is definitely that as well as a force to be reckoned with. I’ve had my eye on him for quite some time, but for More...
William Patrick Corgan: Ogilala
William Patrick Corgan Ogilala (BMG) Billy Corgan is a very interesting person. The lead visionary of 90s alt-rock monsters, Smashing Pumpkins, Corgan has hit some roadblocks in the past 20 years. Following the More...
The Black Dahlia Murder: Nightbringers
The Black Dahlia Murder Nightbringers (Metal Blade) The Black Dahlia Murder has always stood out amongst the newer generation of death metal bands for their ability to actually write songs and slow down once in More...
The Black Dahlia Murder: Nightbringers
The Black Dahlia Murder Nightbringers (Metal Blade) The Black Dahlia Murder has always stood out amongst the newer generation of death metal bands for their ability to actually write songs and slow down once in More...
Marilyn Manson: Heaven Upside Down
Marilyn Manson Heaven Upside Down (Loma Vista) One of the things that first attracted me to Marilyn Manson (the band) was how unified they seemed to be in their kookiness and ability to frighten or piss people More...
Robert Plant: Carry Fire
Robert Plant Carry Fire (Nonesuch) You might get a hint of good old Led Zep on Robert Plant’s 11th studio album, Carry Fire. Yes, he is employing the Sensational Space Shifters band here (Plant has worked with More...
Leon Russell: On a Distant Shore
Leon Russell On a Distant Shore (Palmetto) One man boasting a 50-year career in writing, playing, arranging, and singing that would be impressive if you spread that output across three musicians, Leon Russell was More...
