The first song I heard from Bywater Call was “Holler” and I review this track more fully below, but a couple of things struck me from the opening few seconds: Meghan Parnell’s vocals and Dave Barnes on guitar. First, Meghan: what a powerful set of pipes she has! Strong and passionate. Just stunning from the … Continue reading Album Review: Bywater Call – Shepherd
Author: David
David discovered rock music as a young, skinny, hairy teenager. He is still listening to it umpteen years later even though he is now old fat and baldy. The first album he bought was by The Wombles but try not to hold that against him.
Album Review: Deep Purple – =1
You probably do not need an introduction to Deep Purple as they are pretty much a rock institution... but you are going to get a brief history anyway. Feel free to skip to the next paragraph if you do not need this Deep Purple primer! Formed in 1968, they have gone through many line-up changes … Continue reading Album Review: Deep Purple – =1
David Interviews… Big Boy Bloater (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)
Big Boy Bloater is an incredibly accomplished guitarist with a gravelly growl of a voice and a list of musical collaborations as long as your arm… but the focus of this interview is on mental health. Among other things, Mr Bloater discusses the importance of seeking help and talking to people (family, friends, medical professionals, … Continue reading David Interviews… Big Boy Bloater (Mental Health Awareness Week 2024)
Album Review: When Rivers Meet – Breaker Of Chains Tour (Live)
There was a time in the late 1970s when, it could be argued, a number of live albums better represented how a band sounded than their studio albums. I offer Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy as exhibit A and Strangers in the Night by UFO as exhibit B (more evidence can be offered, if … Continue reading Album Review: When Rivers Meet – Breaker Of Chains Tour (Live)
Interview: Jon Davison of Yes
This interview was a huge one for David who has been a massive fan of the band for far longer than he'd care to admit. Jon Davison and the rest of Yes bring The Classic Tales of YES to the UK from 23rd May ending on 4th June at the Royal Albert Hall. Full dates … Continue reading Interview: Jon Davison of Yes
Album Review: Various Artists – Noël In Extremis
I saw a press release for Vantablack Warship’s Christmas cover of "All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)” and knew I had to check it out. The esteemed editors at Moshville Towers obviously thought the same and used it as in the 24 Songs of Xmas track on 13 December. I was … Continue reading Album Review: Various Artists – Noël In Extremis