For the first time ever I leave an Alestorm album not with a big grin and a desire to hoist the Jolly Roger, but actually kind of bummed.

Chris Squire’s last Yes lead vocal takes ‘Fly From Here’ in an unexpected yet rewarding new direction.

With the sympathetic backing of ElectroBluesSociety, ‘Chicago Blues Covers’ fans the blues flame like only Boo Boo Davis can do it.

Well crafted, melodic and utterly engaging, yet musically and lyrically challenging, ‘McStine & Minnemann’ almost defies description.