From 1967 through 1974, the UK band, Ten Years After enjoyed a meteoric rise, especially after an energetic and much-loved appearance at Woodstock, a highly electric appearance that still resonates…
The intensity of interest in the music of John Lennon coupled with the push by the estate to revitalize the music created by him has been resurgent and enormous. With…
Echo & The Bunnymen formed in the late ’70s issuing Crocodiles as their debut on Indie label, Korova in 1980. The UK audiences fell in love with the band and…
Progressive Rock has taken on many masks throughout its course, and continues to do so. With YES taking world stage back in the late ’60s and early ’70s, a template…
Being a Grateful Dead fan, I often wonder how I can sometimes miss my favorite sets of theirs being reissued. But this is one. I have a great love for…
Foghat came from high pedigree known as Savoy Brown. Once they extricated themselves from that band, they formed Foghat and produced their first album, the self-titled set that went Gold…
Foreigner formed in 1976 and introduced their first album in 1977. The self-titled album sold more than 5 million copies buoyed by the thrust of 3 high-impact singles that included…
For myself, I didn’t jump on The Alan Parsons Project platform until their second album, I Robot. But with that album, I was hook, line, and sinker for the band…
The Pogues entered the world of Post-Punk with an entrancing blend of punk and traditional Irish music. The world of music hasn’t been the same since. With seven titles in…
Before the ink has dried (much) on the upcoming Esoteric Recordings (Cherry Red UK) 3CD Be-Bop Deluxe Box – The Albums 1974-1976, the announcement arrives that the second box, which…
The Cranberries formed in Ireland in 1989. By 1993, they were a worldwide phenomenon with a hit album on their hands. Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?…
From their first studio set, Simple Minds captured the loyalty of a growing listening audience. By 1981, the band were in Gold and Platinum territory with their newer releases. When…