BLOG ratings are from 0.00 to 5.00. Latest albums added to LISTS as a PDF 10/12/15.
Ratings are primarily a reference to the albums I've played, my personal opinion at the time. All are subject to change after more plays.
Anything below 2.50 = Disappointing sliding to 0.00 as awful.
Between 2.50 & 2.99 = OK album, good in parts.
Between 3.00 & 3.99 = Mostly a good album, well worth a play.
Between 4.00 & 4.49 = Excellent record, a must play.
Between 4.50 to 5.00 = Brilliant album, makes my favourites list. Deserves many plays.
Ratings are primarily a reference to the albums I've played, my personal opinion at the time. All are subject to change after more plays.
Anything below 2.50 = Disappointing sliding to 0.00 as awful.
Between 2.50 & 2.99 = OK album, good in parts.
Between 3.00 & 3.99 = Mostly a good album, well worth a play.
Between 4.00 & 4.49 = Excellent record, a must play.
Between 4.50 to 5.00 = Brilliant album, makes my favourites list. Deserves many plays.
December 2015
Last of 2015 albums added, mostly gifted from my pal James. Blog updated ASAP, 8 in total.
Blog info now complete, 12 amazing albums 9 are rated 4.50 & plus, 3 are 4.00 and above. Quality against quantity this month.
Have 3 albums to review on my blog, 9 have been added, all rate above 4.00. Had good choices this month!
Have 3 albums to review on my blog, 9 have been added, all rate above 4.00. Had good choices this month!
Born To Play Guitar - Buddy Guy
Amazing track 14 - Come Back Muddy, is a story of Buddy & Guy's friendship, just classic Blues. Blog soon. Reviewing some recent downloads for my Blog, have some amazing tunes from Zodiac, Billy Gibbons & Falling Up. Working on albums from Balkun Brothers, Jessy Martens & Band, Leslie West, The Lucas Haneman Express & of course the living godfather of blues Buddy Guy. |
Eleven new downloads, some artists are new to me and there a few old favourites. 01/12/2015.
November 2015
Latest albums 22/11/2015. Ratings & notes soon on my blog.
Off on a musical discovery for new genres, tune and artists. Eight in total, six of the eight below. Go to New for all additions.
Once again my music loving mate has gifted me 14 of his recent musical purchases, will add to New & Blog A.S.A.P.
Added the 14 gift albums to NEW page, some are 1970's old school, SLADE!
Never was a fan but this is their early stuff. Will give them a play anyhoo.
The rest are 2000 to 2015 albums. Blog soon.
Added the 14 gift albums to NEW page, some are 1970's old school, SLADE!
Never was a fan but this is their early stuff. Will give them a play anyhoo.
The rest are 2000 to 2015 albums. Blog soon.
BLOG reviews from October completed! 05/11/15.
Once again trying to catch up with last month's album ratings, even with the simplified system I'm struggling, will get there soon, I hope!
Preview of November's latests additions! (Hover over image for more info)
Once again trying to catch up with last month's album ratings, even with the simplified system I'm struggling, will get there soon, I hope!
Preview of November's latests additions! (Hover over image for more info)
October 2015
Change to blog reviews, now simplified to Genre, Web, My Rating & Notes.
October has seen 53 new albums added to my collection, need to listen to them all, that takes time. On going but enjoyable.
Only 24 to go! 28/10/15. Into November for sure. Failed.
Only 24 to go! 28/10/15. Into November for sure. Failed.
Three albums donated by my good friend James, one play so far, all sound good.
Blog reviews soon, only 30 to do! Impressed by Zach Day's music at present.
Out of the albums to review, 18 are 2015 releases, 4 are from 2014, 3 from 2013, the other 5 range from 1976 to 2011. Always searching for new music but still have an appreciation of earlier releases from all artists.
Updated all recent additions to NEW. 22/10/15
Blog reviews soon, only 30 to do! Impressed by Zach Day's music at present.
Out of the albums to review, 18 are 2015 releases, 4 are from 2014, 3 from 2013, the other 5 range from 1976 to 2011. Always searching for new music but still have an appreciation of earlier releases from all artists.
Updated all recent additions to NEW. 22/10/15
Mad October, another 27 albums added to the collection. Below covers of some of the mash of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country & Retro. Will be adding them to NEW page, then my Blog soon. 22/10/15.
Preview of October's additions below. 23 new albums added to NEW 10/10/15.
All have been added to my blog using the new review system.
All have been added to my blog using the new review system.
Playing catchup with my reviews from September will post on my blog very soon as I need to review some exciting new additions for October, selection above.
September 2015
Trying to catch up with reviews on my Blog, keeping some short as all are linked to Amazon where you can read a better review than my personal reminders! Check out the podcast for BBA 2015, a must listen, below.
British Blues Awards 2015
Listen to the results and music on Croydon Radio's Podcast - Click Here. Great Blues Tunes!
Listen to the results and music on Croydon Radio's Podcast - Click Here. Great Blues Tunes!
Latest - 3 Blues albums from two ladies, Malaya Blue & Zoe Schwartz, nominated for the British Blues Awards, all 3 are class. Blog soon.
After watching Gretchen Peters at the Cambridge Folk Festival performing Women On The Wheel, downloaded an amazing album Hello Cruel World, nice break from rock & blues!
Eight blues records from a good friend, 4 from Sivert Hoyem and a country album featuring Gretchen Peters, that's the start of September's tunes.
August 2015
Two completely different albums - 1st Joss Stone's 2015 release Water For You Soul, 2nd Samantha Fish - Wild Heart (2015). Played both of them a couple times. Blog for more. (spoiler - they're good).
Played two mind blowing rock albums. First was Tilted Shadows - Nothing Ventured (2015) - Grunge Rock.
Second - Black Space Riders - Refugeeum (2015) - Explosive rock.
Blog for more.
Second - Black Space Riders - Refugeeum (2015) - Explosive rock.
Blog for more.
Working on reviews for my blog, after a few enjoyable country/blues/bluegrass/rock albums I needed to go loud, stepup Australia's Dead City Ruins with their debut Midnight Killer. Big WOW factor for rock fans!
Now playing Aniday, first impressions influences from Evanescence, Siouxsie & Queen Adreena. Sounding Goth Rock good. Blog soon.
Now playing Aniday, first impressions influences from Evanescence, Siouxsie & Queen Adreena. Sounding Goth Rock good. Blog soon.
2015 album Wild Heart from Blues guitarist Samantha Fish, new addition 07/08/15.
05/08/15 - Latest additions, hard and melodic rock, a touch of reggae & Euro Rock from Germany.
01/05/15 - August starts with a heavy blues feel.
After a Blues start to the month a change with country, folk & a lighter touch of blues with some talented ladies.
July 2015
Get a sneak preview of what's to come in August, got to NEW/August.
All July's Blog reviews are now complete, working on August's reviews, blog soon.
All July's Blog reviews are now complete, working on August's reviews, blog soon.
Was becoming a bit "Blues Fatigued" so I downloaded Grice - Alexandrine. Then played Gregory Porter - Liquid Spirit.
Grice, described as art rock, sounds like modern classical to me. Gregory Porter, amazing modern jazz, loving it! Blog soon.
Grice, described as art rock, sounds like modern classical to me. Gregory Porter, amazing modern jazz, loving it! Blog soon.
Some of my latest additions to review, mostly blues, check blog for updates.
Downloaded two from Neil Young, The Monsanto Years & Live At The Cellar Door. All latest albums added to NEW.
Received the 24 albums for review, start on them soon. Updates will be posted on my progress, may take a while.
Email from my mate James informing me he has 24 albums to pass on for a play & review, can't wait.
Received the 24 albums for review, start on them soon. Updates will be posted on my progress, may take a while.
Email from my mate James informing me he has 24 albums to pass on for a play & review, can't wait.
June 2015
Once again veered off on another musical tangent to rediscover Prog Rock, used to like the genre with bands like Pink Floyd, Yes, Rush, Genesis, Dream Theater and many more.
Enjoying what I've heard, blog soon. Cloud Atlas - Beyond The Vale
After my review on June's Blog, one of the best albums I've heard this Year, rated 4.85. |
Six amazing BLUES records added to the collection. Ana Popovic with her dad, Samantha Fish's sister, then an unknown to me British blues man & 2 amazing Ozzy talented musicians with UK roots! Blog soon.
Latest albums added to NEW pages. Another 5 blues based albums also added.
May 2015
Now only two more to go. 29/05/15.
Eight more reviews to complete May's album additions, need to crack on!
Finally getting round to playing James's gift albums & blogged 2 Midlake releases.
Have downloaded 9 blues and an old school rock record, will add them to June's review's as need to get through the rest of May's additions. Some nice surprises here. Blogs to follow.
Eight more reviews to complete May's album additions, need to crack on!
Finally getting round to playing James's gift albums & blogged 2 Midlake releases.
Have downloaded 9 blues and an old school rock record, will add them to June's review's as need to get through the rest of May's additions. Some nice surprises here. Blogs to follow.
Once again gifted some blues from my mate James, he's always good in discovering great albums, can't wait to have a listen!
Picked out 6 out of 14 that caught my attention to play first & blog!
Picked out 6 out of 14 that caught my attention to play first & blog!
New discovery, the weird sound and deeply dark music of The Bloody Jug Band!
Mixed with humour and macabre lyrics, I'm loving it. Downloaded two albums and an EP.
Mixed with humour and macabre lyrics, I'm loving it. Downloaded two albums and an EP.
Drawing inspiration from historic JUG bands of the 1920’s and 30’s as well as the darker side of Blues and Rock n’ Roll, The BLOODY JUG Band carves out its own niche in a genre of music that has never seen such a bloody incarnation..
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Just reviewed my latest additions, a couple of goodies, an average album & a big mistake. Blog for all info.
The discovery continues - new 2015 downloads from Mumford & Sons, Amber Run, White Hills and Aviators.
New additions include Beth Hart - Better Than Home & Calexico - Edge Of The Sun, both 2015 releases.
From 2012 The Cold Stares, 2014 an EP from Paul Hegley Band and the latest release from bluesman Robben Ford.
From 2012 The Cold Stares, 2014 an EP from Paul Hegley Band and the latest release from bluesman Robben Ford.
April 2015
Some great albums in April, two standout; Honey & The 45's - Mad and Seasick Steve - Sonic Soul Surfer. Read my Blog for more.
Always on the search for New artist and music, but sometimes you're drawn back to old favourites, as with Ana Popovic's 2009 album Blind For Love, review soon.
New artist - Mick Flannery, one of my need a change moments! Not played it yet.
New artist - Mick Flannery, one of my need a change moments! Not played it yet.
Working through my new additions, concentrating on Blues albums, it's been a pleasure so far. Some excellent music.
Need to work through 21 new additions to my blog reviews. 05/04/2015.
Enjoying The Phantom Band - Fears Trending, fourth play now, may have to change my rating as I'm really appreciating it more after every listen.
Enjoying The Phantom Band - Fears Trending, fourth play now, may have to change my rating as I'm really appreciating it more after every listen.
10 new Blues albums downloaded and gifted, posted on NEW page, 4 of the 10 above.
Additions to my Blog ongoing, no particular order just random. Had a few reviews saved. 02/04/15.
Additions to my Blog ongoing, no particular order just random. Had a few reviews saved. 02/04/15.
More from Sleepy Sun - Maui Tears 2014, an intriguing mix of music, liking to Midlake meets Smashing Pumpkins.
Looking forward to April, gifted & downloaded a few blues albums, alt rock & old school misery from Leonard Cohen as well. Added to NEW page now. Some examples below.
March 2015
March has been an amazing month with 14 albums rated 4.50 or higher. 1 rated at 4.75, 1 rated at 4.85 and 3 rated at 4.90!
All added to Top Albums 2015. Check Album of the Month to see which 4.90 rated album I enjoyed the most.
All added to Top Albums 2015. Check Album of the Month to see which 4.90 rated album I enjoyed the most.
24/03/15 - Some great rock albums, enjoyed most of them, Blog for more & reviews.
Already working on April's additions, a return to the blues so far & a bit of gloom from Leonard Cohen, should be good.
Already working on April's additions, a return to the blues so far & a bit of gloom from Leonard Cohen, should be good.
After my Thunder session I've moved on to New Rock artists, WarRooster, Phill Rocker, Fuzz Manta, The Seduction, Slinghunt, Farmikos, Murcielago, Attik Door & an oldie from Bang Tango.
After a long evening with Thunder, moved to the "unknown to me" rock albums, hoping for a few gems. 14/03/2015.
13/3/15 - Another Rock addition, a 4th album from Fuzz Manta - The Stonewolf (2015). Currently working on my blog reviews of 5 Thunder albums. !!!! Now posted on my Blog! All are superb, like British rock? You need to listen to Thunder as they are mind blowing.
Loads more Rock albums awaiting, 12 to be reviewed.
Loads more Rock albums awaiting, 12 to be reviewed.
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10/3/15 - Been playing and reviewing some amazing blues albums from Deborah Coleman & Linsey Alexander. Check my Blog.
Now onto 17 ROCK albums to review. Post soon.
Now onto 17 ROCK albums to review. Post soon.
22 albums added to March's NEW page, a few selections below.
Working on March's blog, listening to some fine blues supplied by James, kudos!
After hearing Deborah Coleman & Linsey Alexander, downloaded three from DC to complete the collection & two more from Linsey Alexander.
Fantastic find from James is Melinda - her debut album Witness from 2014, a wow moment, absolutely stunning!
After hearing Deborah Coleman & Linsey Alexander, downloaded three from DC to complete the collection & two more from Linsey Alexander.
Fantastic find from James is Melinda - her debut album Witness from 2014, a wow moment, absolutely stunning!
Latest March albums added to the NEW page, good start, 14 to review on my blog. Mostly blues a bit of rock & retro from 1978 from John Cooper Clarke.
Updated Top Albums and the Album of the Month.
Updated Top Albums and the Album of the Month.
February 2015
All February's additions have been reviewed and added to my Blog. Below five of my top rated albums.
Just added four new albums, a break from Rock & Blues with Eatin' At Me & Black. Back to blues with 2 excellent albums. Blog soon.
http://www.gurfmorlix.com/ & http://karikimmel.com/
http://www.gurfmorlix.com/ & http://karikimmel.com/
09/02/2015 - All 26 albums added to NEW, now working on blog reviews.
Busy adding 26 albums to the NEW list, followed by a blog review. A random selection below.
Busy adding 26 albums to the NEW list, followed by a blog review. A random selection below.
It's good to have friends with the same interest, so a big thanks to James for the donation of some great tunes.
Will be adding to blog soon along with a 2015 album from Storm.
Will be adding to blog soon along with a 2015 album from Storm.
Ten reviews added to blog, below five of the 10 albums (rollover for more). Early February already a 4.75 rated album reviewed.
Working on Top Albums, by year & month. Only ratings of 4.50 and above make the lists. Go to Albums / Top Albums.
2015 is up to date.
2015 is up to date.
Been described as "No Wave", the 2013 album from UK band Savages has a retro feel, New Wave & Punk with a definite Siouxie and the Banshees influence. Been blown away with Savages album Silence Yourself.
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For a preview of February's blog additions go to NEW page.
Majority of this month's additions to date are ROCK albums, variations of rock from industrial to doom & the rest.
Majority of this month's additions to date are ROCK albums, variations of rock from industrial to doom & the rest.
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Just found this on Youtube, worth a play! Good soul blues.
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January 2015
All Blog reviews have been updated 23/01/2015.
Top 5 rated albums from January 2015.
30 reviews from 25 artists await updating on my BLOG, going to be a busy but an enjoyable January!
Five examples that I'm looking forward to reviewing.
Five examples that I'm looking forward to reviewing.
Get Blues Rock Review Album Sampler 6 for FREE!
Just visit Blues Rock Review (link at top of page) or https://bluesrockreview.bandcamp.com/album/blues-rock-review-album-sampler-volume-6
Just visit Blues Rock Review (link at top of page) or https://bluesrockreview.bandcamp.com/album/blues-rock-review-album-sampler-volume-6
Latest additions include some familiar artist and a few new to me bands including, Blackberry Smoke, Richie Kotzen, Zakk Wylde, Warmen & The Parlor Mob. Reviews on Blog soon. All albums have been added to the NEW page.