Album Of The Month 2021
January 2021
When Rivers Meet
We Fly Free (2020) Genre - Blues Rock Web - https://whenriversmeet.co.uk/ My Rating - Great Notes - Fantastic debut album from the British blues rock husband and wife band When Rivers Meet. Mostly rockin' blues with a couple of soulful tunes, We Fly Free is a fantastic listen. Looking forward to their 2nd release, hope they don't wait too long. |
February 2021
The Cure
Wish (1992) Genre - Rock Web - https://www.thecure.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Timeless is the only word to describe this 29 year old Rock Classic just as fresh and original as it was in 1992. Love all 12 tracks. |
March 2021
Within Temptation
The Unforgiving (2011) Genre - Goth/Symphonic Rock Web - https://www.within-temptation.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Always loved the genre of Goth, Symphonic Rock, especially with a female singer. Vocals from Sharon den Adel are brilliant, great album. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Within_Temptation |
April 2021
A first in 10 years, two Albums of the Month, both by Elles Bailey. Was too hard to call.
Elles Bailey
Wildfire (2017) Genre - Blues, Country, Rock. Web - https://www.ellesbailey.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - One of these albums that impress on the first play, great songs, music and vocals all combine produce an amazing album. |
Elles Bailey
Road I Call Home (2019) Genre - Blues Rock. Web - https://www.ellesbailey.com/ My Rating - Great. Notes - Another masterpiece of blues influenced rock music from the talented young lady from Bristol. Loved her 2017 album Wildfire, Road I Call Home is just as good, hard to choose, both great. Looking forward to her next release! |
May 2021
The Quill
Silver Haze (1999) Genre - Hard Rock Web - https://thequill.se/ My Rating - Great Notes - Loved all 11 tracks of hard rocking tunes, what I liked was the simple production, easy on the harmonies and repeated choruses, nailed it. Classic rock at it's best. |
June 2021
The Damn Truth
Devilish Folk(2016) Genre - Rock Web - https://www.thedamntruth.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - The Damn Truth is a band from Montreal consisting of Lee-la Baum (lead vocals/guitar), Tom Shemer (lead guitar/vocals), PY Letellier (bass/vocals), and Dave Traina (drums/vocals). They have been playing for the last 9 years with concerts in the US, Canada, and Europe. They have opened for some of the big-shots like – ZZ Top, the Sheepdogs, Styx, and Rival Sons. They sound great, just downloaded 2 more of their albums. |
July 2021
Ellis Mano Band
Ambedo (2021) Genre - Blues Rock Web - www.ellismanoband.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - This is a mature intelligent album of great rock songs, class production and all ten tracks are outstanding. Only my 2nd Ellis Mano Band record, both I've rated Great. One of my favourite bands of 2021. Awaiting their next release. |