by Pete Sargeant | Jun 27, 2018 | Reviews
Robin McKelle Melodic Canvas (Doxie Records/Membran) Singer-songwriter McKelle found she had much to write about, after the last US Election. For this collection, she felt she could enhance the compositions by leaning in an acoustic direction and adding...
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...
