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Hello - Keeps Us Off The Streets

Hello – Keeps Us Off The Streets 0 (0)

British glamsters Hello deliver an album with a smattering of originals, cover versions and a couple of curios thrown in…

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Genesis - And Then There Were Three

Genesis – ..And Then There Were Three 4 (1)

Then There Were Three ‘proved to be a turning point for Genesis, the songs are certainly more concise, with a…

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Queen - Innuendo

Queen – Innuendo 0 (0)

Maybe it was the fact that Queen in knowing that Mercury had little time left and it really focused their…

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Robby Valentine - Valentine

Robby Valentine – Valentine 5 (1)

This is my favourite Robby Valentine album, and that says quite a lot about this record as his releases throughout…

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Ian Hunter - All American Alien Boy

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This album, sees Ian Hunter soaking up all things America, very much like David Bowie’s ‘Young Americans’ opus, and like…

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MIck Ronson - Slaughter On 10th Avenue

Mick Ronson – Slaughter On 10th Avenue/Play Don’t Worry 0 (0)

These two albums are less than perfect but that never deterred me from enjoying them, regardless of that, Mick Ronson…

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Stryper - Even The Devil Believes

Stryper – Even The Devil Believes 4 (1)

This album sees the continued renaissance of Stryper. Their last four albums have heralded a return to form starting with…

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The Black - Hero To Zero

The Black – Hero To Zero 0 (0)

This is the fourtj album from the LA based 3 piece The Black, and carries on very much in a…

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Iconic Eye - Back From Behind The Sun

Iconic Eye – Back From Behind The Sun (EP) 0 (0)

This is a great EP, a real shot in the arm for Iconic Eye, not that the earlier line ups…

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Robby Valentine - Separate Worlds

Robby Valentine – Separate Worlds 4 (1)

Dutch maestro Robby Valentine returns with an album of contrasts mixing Pop/Rock with his love of the Classical works of…

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Butch Walker - American Love Story

Butch Walker – American Love Story 0 (0)

The ninth solo album from Singer/Songwriter Butch Walker, who can normally be found writing and producing for the likes of…

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Lisa Mychols And Super 8 - st

Lisa Mychols And Super 8 – Lisa Mychols And Super 8 0 (0)

Released in July but only recently coming to my attention, Lisa Mychols And Super 8 create a record of quite…

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The Poppermost - Piece Of The Poppermost

The Poppermost – A Piece Of The Poppermost (EP) 0 (0)

Authentic Beatle esque power pop from Glaswegian Joe Kane under the handle The Poppermost.

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Farrington - Saturday In Nowhereland

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Farrington is the vehicle for Californian James Patrick, and with a little help from a few friends has produced a…

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David Bowie - Young Americans

David Bowie – Young Americans 0 (0)

The album reviewed here is David Bowie’s 9th album and saw him relocate to America, ditching the Ziggy Stardust/Glam persona…

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Queen - A Night At The Opera

Queen – A Night At The Opera 4.3 (3)

This is the career defining album ‘A Night At The Opera’ (ANATO), and of course the real game changer being…

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Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime

Queensryche – Operation: Mindcrime 0 (0)

Queensryche were already being labelled as ‘the thinking man’s metal band’ at this point and with this opus they really…

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Hammered Satin – Guitar Woman, Avalanche, Jukebox 0 (0)

The Hammered Satin gang are the best around town at replicating that Glitter Glam sound that I so adore.

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Laura Branigan - Self Control

Laura Branigan – Self Control 5 (1)

If you are only familiar with Laura Branigan’s name through the song ‘Gloria’ I suggest you check out this album…

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David Bowie - Blackstar

David Bowie – Blackstar 0 (0)

With the recent passing of the great David Bowie, writing this review has, inevitably taken on a different perspective for…

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