Manowar – Black Wind, Fire & Steel: The Atlantic Albums (1987-1992)
One of the great cult metal bands of the 1980s, Manowar had four excellent albums under their belts before signing to Atlantic. This was…
Death Angel – The Enigma Years (1987-1990)
Death Angel were one of the very best metal bands to come out of the 80’s (and that is no mean feat in the…
Mercury Rev – The Secret Migration
The Secret Migration has always been a hopeful album, and hope is certainly something we need right now! The Secret Migration is a magical album in…
Rikard Sjöblom Gungfly – Alone Together
This is a progressive rock album with the emphasis on rock. Rikard’s musicianship and song-writing is strong. Here he’s aided by a powerful rhythm…
Sigue Sigue Sputnik- Flaunt It
As I’ve said in previous reviews, there is a great interest in all things ‘80s, and it would be hard to get more ‘80s than…
White Lion – All You Need Is Rock ‘N’ Roll-The Complete Albums 1985-1991
Interest in all things ‘80s shows no signs of abating soon; so this well-put together collection is sure to find an audience. White Lion…
Sigh – Scorn Defeat
This a special 2-CD edition Sigh’s ground-breaking 1993 debut. Sometimes the passage of time diminishes an album’s power, but in the case of Sigh’s Scorn…
Samurai – Samurai
Samurai (born from the ashes of a band called WEB if memory serves me correct) disbanded shortly after the release of their self-titled debut;…
Trapeze – Medusa
Featuring the soaring talents of vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes, these reissues of three superb Trapeze albums are most welcome. Trapeze is an excellent debut, though the…
Jah Wobble – In Dub II
Since his ground-breaking bass-playing for Public Image Limited, Jah Wobble has become one of the world’s most distinctive bassist, a true innovator and artist,…