"When the final notes of the earnest 'Whole Heart' fade, Lloyd's album stands as a technically solid and well-produced collection of 11 new original tracks and one notable tribute."
Review of Lazer Lloyd's latest solo album, released in June 2015.
Published by Blues Rock Review on August 5, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/08/lazer-lloyd-lazer-lloyd-review.html
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Delta Saints Move Away from Their Blues Roots
Nashville's swampy rockers discuss their forthcoming album Bones and the tricks they use to keep the creativity flowing after eight years of touring and recording.
Published by San Diego CityBeat on July 29, 2015.
Read the full feature here: http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-14437-the-delta-saints-move-away-from-their-blues-roots.html
Monday, July 20, 2015
Datura4: Demon Blues Review
"New to Australia's rock scene is Datura4, a blues-influenced band reminiscent of the psychedelic guitar sound that the 1970s knew too well."
Review of Datura4's debut album Demon Blues.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 20, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/07/datura4-demon-blues-review.html
Review of Datura4's debut album Demon Blues.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 20, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/07/datura4-demon-blues-review.html
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Royal Southern Brotherhood: Don't Look Back Review
"Despite the loss of [former guitarist Mike] Zito on this record, the band is strong and sure, creating songs that bring some of the blues' oldest and most common themes to light."
Review of Royal Southern Brotherhood's third album Don't Look Back.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 8, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/07/royal-southern-brotherhood-dont-look-back-review.html
Review of Royal Southern Brotherhood's third album Don't Look Back.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 8, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/07/royal-southern-brotherhood-dont-look-back-review.html
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Christian Collin: Spirit of the Blues Review
"On Spirit of the Blues, Collin comes into his own, producing a slick combination of dance-ready tunes ('One and Only,' 'Dance the Blues Away') with stricken songs about relationships threatened ('Without You,' 'A Woman Like You')."
Review of Christian Collin's second solo album Spirit of the Blues, out July 10, 2015.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 23, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/christian-collin-spirit-of-the-blues-review.html
Review of Christian Collin's second solo album Spirit of the Blues, out July 10, 2015.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 23, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/christian-collin-spirit-of-the-blues-review.html
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Sonny Landreth Interview
Slide master Sonny Landreth explains the selection process behind the songs he covered and wrote for his latest blues album Bound by the Blues, released on June 9, 2015.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 9, 2015.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/06/sonny-landreth-interview.html
Friday, May 22, 2015
Beau James: A Modern Troubadour on the "Indigo Road"
"Most musicians dream of the day fans know them by name. Beau James is different: he wants to know your name."
Published by PopMatters on May 22, 2015.
Read the full feature here: http://www.popmatters.com/feature/193177-beau-james-a-modern-troubadour-on-the-indigo-road/
Published by PopMatters on May 22, 2015.
Read the full feature here: http://www.popmatters.com/feature/193177-beau-james-a-modern-troubadour-on-the-indigo-road/
The Desired Effect, by Brandon Flowers
"The second solo record by the Killers frontman Brandon Flowers is a revival of the sounds and sentiments behind the 1980s dance-pop genre."
Review of Brandon Flowers' second solo album The Desired Effect, released May 18, 2015.
Published by the San Diego Reader on May 22, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/may/22/cd-desired-effect-brandon-flowers/
Review of Brandon Flowers' second solo album The Desired Effect, released May 18, 2015.
Published by the San Diego Reader on May 22, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2015/may/22/cd-desired-effect-brandon-flowers/
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Turk Tresize: If It Is to Be Review
"From the rocking album-opener "Cold Honey" to the pondering "Gravy Train," Tresize puts the genre through its paces from its southern roots to its modern rock infusions."
Review of Turk Tresize's latest album If It Is to Be, out next month.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 20, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/05/turk-tresize-if-it-is-to-be-review.html
Review of Turk Tresize's latest album If It Is to Be, out next month.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 20, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/05/turk-tresize-if-it-is-to-be-review.html
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Josh Smith: Over Your Head Review
"The 12-track Over Your Head is an escape into the wailing riffs that draw fans to blues festivals around the world. Smith's album is ideal for those looking to lose themselves in the genre, swaying from side to side as the guitar takes center stage."
Review of Josh Smith's 2015 album Over Your Head.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 6, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/05/josh-smith-over-your-head-review.html
Review of Josh Smith's 2015 album Over Your Head.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 6, 2015.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2015/05/josh-smith-over-your-head-review.html
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