Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind
Ken Sharp’s last studio album ‘Miniatures’ was cut from an orchestral-pop cloth, but the new single “Hellcat” returns to his power-pop roots.
Articles by: Beverly Paterson
How the Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Put John Lennon In His Best Light
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.
Chris Church – ‘Backwards Compatible’ (2020; 2021 reissue)
Chris Church’s third solo album ‘Backwards Compatible’ disappeared in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic panic took hold. Now, it’s getting a second chance.
Richard Turgeon, “Fire Drill” (2021): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon refers to his “Fire Drill” as a “slacker-rock single,” but he’s hardly been a slacker when it comes to making music.
Rumble Strip – ‘Let’s Roll’ (2021)
Whether you’re relaxing indoors or cruising the streets, Dave Nachmanoff’s Rumble Strip has crafted the kind of record begging to be blasted at top volume.
Arthur Alexander – ‘One Bar Left’ (2018): On Second Thought
A fantastic album from top to bottom, ‘One Bar Left’ continually spotlights Arthur Alexander’s allegiance to authentic rock ‘n’ roll.
Chillingsworth Surfingham – ‘Chillingsworth’ (2021)
Chillingsworth Surfingham is actually a pseudonym for John Ashfield, who is the leader of the internationally known San Francisco band the Bobbleheads.
Dan Markell, “Carried Away” (2021): One Track Mind
For the past year or so, Dan Markell has been banging out one great single after another. “Carried Away” is his latest.
Sorrows – ‘Bad Times Good Times’ (2010): On Second Thought
‘Bad Times Good Times’ ably illustrates Sorrow’s forte for playing the melodically structured guitar pop linked with groups like Raspberries and Blue Ash.
The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series
Coming together in 1973, the Poppees were born either a decade too late or a few years too early.
