Album Reviews

The Donkeys Ride the Black Wave Reviewed by: Brian Roser   The acoustic guitar and mellow vocals of the opening track put me in mind of a cocktail of late 60s music. Some Peter Paul and Mary, maybe a shot of Grateful Dead and a splash of Beach Boys, just so you don’t forget Read More

Robert Francis & The Night Tide Heaven Reviewed by: Ari Roth   Robert Francis makes anthemic yet lyrical country-tinged rock that splits the difference between gentle balladry and windswept, road-ready Springsteen-isms without ever coming off as overly beholden to its Read More

Mia Dyson Idyllwild Reviewed by: Jane Roser   If you’ve been nostalgic for the days when Sheena Easton strutted or Pat Benatar hit you with her best shot, then this tough as nails Aussie singer-songwriter is just the fix you’ve been looking for. As a follow up to Read More

Rearview Ghost Revolution of an Open Mind Reviewed by: Jane Roser   Huntsville, Alabama southern hard rock band Rearview Ghost are out with their second album and it is as rockin’ as a hellhound chugging white lightning. Produced in Nashville by the legendary Michael Read More

moe. No Guts, No Glory Reviewed by: Lara Supan   Unfortunately the only thing this album is, is ironic. With constantly changing styles and constantly repeated lyrics, this album lacks any signs of life. The tracks have no cohesiveness, the vocals lay way back in the mix and Read More

Verma Sunrunner Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson   Before diving into the pool this week, everyone should dive into Sunrunner, the newest album by Verma. While it sounds cliche, there really is not another way to describe the complete immersion that happens as soon as the first Read More