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Album review archive


Deacon Blue 'The Great Western Road' album review: The Glasgow pop-rockers celebrate 40 years with another timeless album
Deacon Blue celebrate 40 years with an anniversary tour and an 11th album. Far from being a legacy band, Deacon Blue have continued to...


Jethro Tull 'Curious Ruminant' album review: Another poetic masterwork from the prog rock Titans
Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson proves that age isn't a barrier to creativity. Since he returned to releasing new material under the Tull...


Will Wilde 'The Blues Is Still Alive' album review: Wilde proves that the blues is still relevant and very much all about feel.
Walter Trout has called him the best harmonica player on the planet and it’s not hard to understand why Will Wilde is highly regarded....


Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart 'Looking For The Thread' album review 'The trio create a masterfully crafted album illustrating how we are all knitted together in the universe'
One of the great things about Americana, Folk and Roots artists is their love of collaboration. Mary Chapin Carpenter may be the most...


Larkin Poe 'Bloom' album review: The Lovell sisters stay true to their roots and themselves on their latest release
The Lovell sisters follow on from their Grammy-Winning success with 2024's 'Blood Harmony', with an album that stays faithful to their...


Jessica Lynn ‘All I Own’ album review: A full-bodied arena sound from country's rising star
'All I Own' may be Jessica Lynn’s second album, but she’s no newcomer. She’s been keeping up an intense touring schedule while sharing...


Ringo Starr 'Look Up' album review: Ringo Starr saddles up for his first full-length album in six years
Richard Starkey has always had a flair for country music. Even when he was with The Beatles, he’d probably have swapped his mop top for a...


Beth Hart ‘You Still Got Me’ album review: Beth Hart delivers a masterful slow-burn
Whenever Beth Hart releases a new album, one thing is certain: it will be an epic musical experience.

Paul Di'Anno 'The Book of the Beast' album review: Former Iron Maiden Frontman unleashes the beast on new double album
Former Iron Maiden frontman, Paul Di’Anno digs into his back catalogue for his latest album 'The Book of the Beast'. Tracks like...


Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band album review: KWS revs things up on vol 2
'Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol 2' continues KWS's double album, but it's punchier and more full-bodied than the first part. The infectious...


Scarlet Rebels 'Where The Colours Meet' Album review:
Who said rock was dead? Scarlet Rebels new album, ‘Where the Colours Meet’ is proof that there’s still plenty of life in this beloved...

Bywater Call ' Shepherd' review: '70s inspired roots-rock with stunning vocals and a red hot band'
Canadian band Bywater Call are one of the most talked about bands on the Americana scene, and rightly so. The seven-piece is a tight...
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