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Ozzy Osbourne - 'Ordinary Man' (2020)

Ozzy Osbourne – ‘Ordinary Man’ (2020)

Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Ordinary Man’ is extremely difficult to listen to – not because of the content, but because it sounds like utter crap.

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A new reissue of the Band’s self-titled second album paired with a group of originals by Robbie Robertson to remind us of their towering influence.

Giorgi Mikadze - 'Georgian Microjamz' (2020)

Giorgi Mikadze – ‘Georgian Microjamz’ (2020)

Giorgi Mikadze tells a lot about himself on his first record as a leader. He is telling us he’s proud of where he’s from and quite honestly, he’s got plenty to be proud of.

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Mike Tiano to discuss reprises and recapitulations, two of the hallmarks of progressive rock.

Gary Ritchie - 'Head On a Swivel' (2020)

Gary Ritchie – ‘Head On a Swivel’ (2020)

Heavy on mouth-watering melodies, arresting licks and clear and confident vocals, Gary Ritchie’s ‘Head On a Swivel’ brings back the fun in pop music.

Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft + Nels Cline - 'Music From the Early 21st Century' (2020)

Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft + Nels Cline – ‘Music From the Early 21st Century’ (2020)

Bobby Previte, Jamie Saft and Nels Cline’s ‘Music From the Early 21st Century’ is, thankfully, not typical of music from the era in which we are living in.

Conniption and Lords of the Trident: Two Bands Deserving Wider Recognition

Conniption and Lords of the Trident: Two Bands Deserving Wider Recognition

A recent show in Cudahy, Wisconsin, said worlds about the musical backgrounds and depth of conviction from Conniption and Lords of the Trident.

Mangala Vallis - 'Voices' (2020)

Mangala Vallis – ‘Voices’ (2020)

This isn’t neo-prog. Instead, Mangala Vallis propel the music forward with a vital, condensed and nuanced sound on ‘Voices.’

Matt Mayhall - 'Fanatics' (2020)

Matt Mayhall – ‘Fanatics’ (2020)

Matt Mayhall went for an instinctual approach on ‘Fanatics,’ took a few chances and with the right guys to assist him, emerges triumphal.

Robert Cray - 'That’s What I Heard' (2020)

Robert Cray – ‘That’s What I Heard’ (2020)

After nearly 40 years, Robert Cray remains as viable as ever. In a world turned upside down, his music continues to serve as comfort food for the soul.