by Pete Sargeant | Jun 18, 2018 | Reviews
ZZ Top Cinco No.2: The Second Five LPs (Vinyl) (Warners) Here is the second box of vinyl treasures from the hard-rockin’ trio. A great way to own five proper classic albums, each of which rings the changes and entertains. The records are also an educational exercise...
by Pete Sargeant | Jun 18, 2018 | Reviews
The Sharpeez Wild One (3 Ms Music) Bill Mead and crew always sound so purposeful, but not jaded. Powerful, but refined. Their exciting stage brew of rock, R &B, rockabilly and country rock makes for absorbing and rhythmic shows. This new studio record brings some...
by Pete Sargeant | Jun 10, 2018 | Reviews
Desert Mountain Tribe Om Parvat Mystery (Membran) This outfit came together in 2012, grouping Jonty Balls on guitar/vocal, Philipp Jann on bass and Frank Van Der Ploeg on drums. Roadwork has honed their act and songs and this new album reflects the sound of a...
by Pete Sargeant | Jun 10, 2018 | Reviews
Hatful Of Rain Songs Of The Lost & Found (Long Way Home Music) I love the name of this group – it conjures up a street busker keeping on performing in inclement weather. So here is a new album, the sonic ingredients including vocals, the expected roots...
by Pete Sargeant | Jun 10, 2018 | Reviews
Imarhan Temet (City Slang) This edgy Algerian Tuareg desert rock five-piece came together in 2006, down in Tamanrasset. To this listener, the group – like Tinariwen – weave a magical sound that seems to combine the reflective with pure propulsion and enough refinement...
