Category Archives: New Albums

This comeback is as unexpected as comebacks can get. Stephen Fellows was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist in the forgotten band The Comsat Angels from 1978 to 1995. All that we’ve heard from him since then was an album … Continue reading →

It was in the summer of 2004, during a holiday at the Côte d’Azur in France, that I first spotted A Girl Called Eddy’s self titled album at a record store. At one of those stands where you could listen … Continue reading →

When I ordered this album online I was thinking the same thing I was thinking when I entered the movie theater for Woody Allen’s latest film A Rainy Day In New York. “I’m a longtime fan so I’ll give you … Continue reading →

I first discovered Gretchen Peters’ name in the credits of Martina McBride’s album The Way That I Am as the author of “My Baby Loves Me” and “Independence Day”. Even though these 2 songs were my favourites on the album, … Continue reading →

Remember from the days of vinyl that seeing an album cover just made you interested in checking out the album’s music? Rarely happens these days, does it? In the age of streaming and downloads, who cares about a good album … Continue reading →

Dear Marybeth, I can’t believe it’s already been 2 years since you’re gone. Since you enjoyed my blog posts about Tift Merritt and Patty Griffin, I’m sure you’re very proud to be featured here with a review of your final … Continue reading →

Neil Young has one of the most extensive discographies in rock music. At the time of writing, his wikipedia discography lists 41 regular studio albums (not counting any albums with Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), 8 regular … Continue reading →

For some reason I hadn’t noticed it until earlier this week, but apparently Spotify has a feature which recommends albums. Usually those recommendation things pretty much suck, they either lead me to something I’m already familiar with or things I … Continue reading →

When this particular line up of King Crimson was announced I was very enthusiastic and eager to hear live recordings. I had enjoyed the Scarcity Of Miracles album, it was good to have saxophones back in the band and the … Continue reading →

I’ve been a fan of Christina Lux ever since I first heard the song “Coming Home At Last” on the radio in 2006. The video of her show for Song Of My Life with a wonderful band has made me … Continue reading →