Category: 2011
2011 was a busy year for prog rock maestros Presto Ballet with two releases, one of which was this six-track…
Presto Ballet and ‘Invisible Places’ really does take us back to the vintage days of Yes, Todd Rundgren and Utopia…
The Canadian trio have relinquished none of their power and this is an extremely heavy release, with Anvil sticking to…
Reviewing live albums has never been a priority of mine, but this recent release from Whitesnake is a rare exception,…
This time around the tone reflects a side of Whitesnake not seen for decades, with a slight return to the…
Like recent efforts, Saxon can’t decide who they want to be. One minute they’re blazing a trail as if it’s…
It pains me to say it, but with each passing year I feel less drawn to Magnum’s music. The excitement…
Journey’s latest album ‘Eclipse’ is unsure of its place in the overall scheme of things. Worldwide, people just can’t quite…
Issa’s second album out now on Frontiers is another quality release during 2011.
Sometimes it’s the uncomplicated simplicity of rock and roll that gets you going, as it did for The Rods 25…
I follow this bloke on YouTube called Dan McClellan who is a religious scholar. He's very good, calm and to…
Based on the legendary album cover I’d been trying to track this down for years. I can see why Eric…
A mixed bag, but ‘One Good Reason’ has to be one of the best songs the band ever produced.
This is a seriousky underrated album. 'Don't Accuse Her' is simply breathtaking.
This album now has a YTM link. 31 tracks in total. 18 extras on top of the original 13. Upon…
Just listened to this via the YTM link. Pretty damn good. Some quirky synth reminded me of Donnie Iris. Will…
This is the pick of the HPB albums for me. Though I do occasionally drag the others out for a…
The original review from Geir might come across as indifferent. But much of this album is really good. 'Escape' and…
Terrific, obscure Hi-Tech AOR in my book.
Great to see this album getting some love. 💜