Jane’s Addiction – Ritual De Lo Habitual
I must confess that, when I learned Warner Brothers Records was reissuing Jane’s Addiction’s third full-length album as part of their Rocktober promotion last…
Reviews – Classics
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…
Neil Young – After the Gold Rush
It’s not easy to articulate what kind of mark a fiftieth anniversary represents. Those who remain married for fifty years call it their Golden…
Greenslade – Sundance
A Collection, 1973-1975 This collection is a very worthy introduction to the world of Greenslade. It’s astonishing that so much high-quality music could be…
Wally – Martyrs and Cowboys
The Atlantic Recordings 1974-1975 This is the kind of amazing music that was produced prior to the rise of punk, where a major label…
Vice Squad – The Albums 1981-84
Featuring 73 tracks over five CDs, this box set certainly proves the Punk ethos of value for money. The first disc is Vice Squad…
Metallica – …And Justice For All
‘Justice’ was Metallica’s first studio album since the tragic demise of Cliff Burton in 1986. It was the band’s first top 10 album in…
Gerry Rafferty – Who Knows What the Day Will Bring
The Complete Transatlantic Recordings 1969-1971 Fair dues to Quentin Tarantino, his use of Steelers Wheel’s ‘Stuck in The Middle with You’ in ‘Reservoir Dogs’…
Annie Haslam – Annie In Wonderland
This is a legendary album that truly deserves the description legendary. ‘Annie In Wonderland’ is the debut solo album by Renaissance vocalist Annie Haslam….