Album of the Month 2019
January 2019
Larkin Poe
Venom & Faith (2018) Genre - Blues Web - http://www.larkinpoe.com/ My Rating - GREAT Notes - Loved the simplicity of the production, the raw blues beats, the variations of vocal genres and styles. Venom & Faith is just a musical masterpiece from these talented sisters. |
February 2019
100 Watt Vipers
Holy Water (2018) Genre - Rock / Grunge / Blues Web - https://100wattvipers.bandcamp.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Another gem from 100 Watt Vipers, have all four of their releases, just RAW rock that is "awesome". 2 Piece Heavy Garage/Blues from Jacksonville Florida. Formed in early 2013. Debut Release in 2014, "Something Wicked Comes This Way" |
March 2019
Black River Delta
Vol II (2018) Genre - Blues Rock Web - http://www.blackriverdelta.net/ My Rating - Great Notes - Three guys from Sweden, two guitars and drums no bass or keyboards, they still manage to create a wall of raw blues rock sounds, love it! Nice comment from Joe Bonamassa @ https://jbonamassa.com/black-river-delta/ |
April 2019
Broken Witt Rebels
Broken Witt Rebels (2017) Genre - Rock, Blues Web - https://www.brokenwittrebels.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Was hooked after watching their video for Georgia Pine, waited a while to get my hands on their debut album, I should have bought it sooner, great songs throughout the album. |
May 2019
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Reckless Heart (2019) Genre - Rock / Blues Web - https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/# My Rating - Great Notes - More Rockin' than Blues, Reckless Heart highlights the songwriting and musical talent of JST, great singer & guitarist. Loved all eleven tracks. |
June 2019
Gary Clark Jr.
Live / North America 2016 (2017) Genre - Blues Rock Web - https://www.garyclarkjr.com My Rating - Great Notes - Blown away with this live album. Loud raw grunge rock blues! Can't really give this album justice with any review, so I'll keep it simple, Brilliant! |
July 2019
Albert Castiglia
Masterpiece (2019) Genre - Rock, Blues Web - http://albertcastiglia.net/ My Rating - Great. Notes - Raw powerful rock guitar mixed with sounds of the blues! Excellent album, my music nirvana. |
August 2019
Snowy White & The White Flames
No Faith Required (1996) Genre - Blues Rock Web - http://snowywhite.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Sublime guitar work as always, and the lyrics on all tracks are poetic. Impressed with Snowy's songs as they tell the truth about the curse of humanity. RELIGION!!!! The comfort blanket for idiots. Anyhoo as a devout atheist, blown away with this album, kudos Jamesie for my gift. |
September 2019
Zed
VOLUME (2019) Genre - Hard Rock Web - http://www.zedisded.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Superb raw groove powered rock, 10 tracks of high energy, just what I needed after some of my latests additions. |
October 2019
Tool
Fear Inoculum (2019) Genre - Progressive Rock Web - https://toolband.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Waited 13 years for the NEW Tool album, their last release "10,000 Days" in 2006 was a masterpiece, as was their previous albums. Fear Inoculum does not disappoint, one hour and twenty six minutes of Rock Symphony at it's best. Miss out the last track Mockingbeat only 2 minutes of noise. Blown away on my first play!!!! |
November 2019
Beth Hart
War In My Mind (2019) Genre - Blues Web - https://www.bethhart.com/ My Rating - Great Notes - Another outstanding album from BH, dealing with mental health issues, the music provides an honest and personal insight through her songs. Fantastic album. |