Articles by: Beverly Paterson

Bulldog - 'Bulldog' (1972): Forgotten Series

Bulldog – ‘Bulldog’ (1972): Forgotten Series

Not long after the Rascals split, ex-members Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli formed Bulldog – a short-lived, always-fun, seemingly always-on-the-run soul revue.

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The Byrds’ Turn! Turn! Turn! offered a message of hope in troubled times

50 years ago, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ captured both the political and musical climate of the era – even as it confirmed the Byrds’ ascension.

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The Lemon Clocks – Time to Fly (2015)

The Lemon Clocks’ ‘Time to Fly,’ released today, showcases a band that’s honestly as good as the fine folks they’ve been inspired by.

Elton John's unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Elton John’s unfairly criticized Rock of the Westies deserves another listen

Economic and simple, Elton John’s ‘Rock of the Westies’ arrived in October 1975 to mixed reviews. In hindsight, however, it’s a fine collection.

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The Outryders, “Over the Scars / Look at What You’ve Done” (2015): One Track Mind

Joe Algeri and the Outryders show a commitment to a kind of pop rock that, no matter what the fad of the day may be, will always stir the heart.

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Hurricane No. 1 – Find What You Love and Let It Kill You (2015)

Packed with powerful, melodic vocals and a string of energetic performances, Hurricane No. 1’s new album is a perfect melding of pop and hard rock.

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The City Views – The City Views (2015)

Geared to keep the listener interested, the City Views’ engaging self-titled new EP ripples, romps and rustles.

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The Bay City Rollers – The Definitive Collection (2000): On Second Thought

Listening again, it becomes obvious the Bay City Rollers were one of the most underrated and misunderstood bands of the 1970s.

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The Zombies – ‘Still Got That Hunger’ (2015)

Perhaps the Zombies’ finest effort to date, the appropriately titled ‘Still Got That Hunger’ combines their initial vision with a fresh outlook.

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The Turnback – Are We There Yet? (2015)

Swinging, grooving and bursting with courage and enthusiasm, the Turnback’s ‘Are We There Yet?’ is a power-pop goldmine.