Lisa Torem - Reviews
Meredith Moon
Evocative and sensitive second album from Canadian folk artist Meredith Moon
Ceili Rain
Forceful first album in almost a decade from Syracuse-based Celtic rock band Ceili Rain
Linda Gail Lewis
Heartfelt tribute to her late brother, Jerry Lee Lewis, on new album from singer/pianist Linda Gail Lewis
Jann Klose
Empathic and socially-conscious pop on latest album from New York-based singer-songwriter Jann Klose
Julian Lennon
Evocative and heartfelt seventh album from Julian Lennon
James McMurtry
First new album in seven years from singer songwriter and guitarist James McMurtry which features killer stories and raucous guitar
Poppermost
Enjoyable album from one-man Glaswegian multi-instrumentalist The Poppermost which sheds a bright light on the British Invasion and 1960s American bands
Pulsar Ensemble
Excellent second album from five-piece Italian band Pulsar Ensemble who create a sci-fi world and bring it to to life with nine, disparate compositions
Joe Bonamassa
American guitarist Joe Bonamassa, refusing to rest on his laurels despite the Covid-19 pandemic, reunites with his vast number of fans on a new DVD of livestream filmed in Nashville.
Various
Fantastic five CD compilation from Cherry Red of the early recordings of bossa nova artist and pioneering 50’s composer Carlos Antonio Jobim
Earl Slick
Versatile latest album from Brooklyn guitarist Earl Slick, who has played with Bowie, Lennon and Jeff Beck, which will please devout blues fans and more.
Damn Truth
Explosive psychedelic rock on first-rate album from undiscovered Montreal-based band The Damn Truth
Various
Well-researched three CD box set which provides to the listener with a compelling sonic history of 1970's rock's lesser-known acts as well as also its legends
Nature's Neighbor
Eclectic twelfth album from Chicago-formed band Nature’s Neighbor which reflects upon the current pandemic
Joanna Connor
Extraordinary album from Joanna Connor, which, produced by Joe Bonamassa, pays tribute to the Chicago blues club scene
Ace of Cups
Fantastic psychedelic-influenced second album from 1960’s-era all-female band Ace of Cups
Robin Trower, Maxi Priest, Livingstone Brown
Memorable collaboration between guitarist Robin Trower, singer Maxi Priest and bassist/producer Livingstone Brown
Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
Fantastic collection of reworked classics, original songs and live tracks from blues veterans Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
Kevin Godley
Singer/musician/producer Kevin Godley’s new album creates original lyrics and music against instrumental tracks sent in by fans.
Lawrence County
New album from Nottinhamshire-based sextet the Lawrence County is full of great vocal and instrumental solos and original ideas