Carl Bookstein - Reviews
Lovetones
First release for Australia's the Lovetones in ten years which represents a return to form
Little Feat
Newly reissued and solid 1995 Little Feat album with a new and unique formation of the band
Magpie Salute
Solid companion piece to 2018'S 'High Water I' from Black Crowes offshoot group, the Magpie Salute
I See Hawks in L.A. and The Good Intentions
California’s I See Hawks in L.A. and Liverpool’s The Good Intentions come together for British-American folk creation
James Clarke Five
Enjoyable new album from the James Clarke Five, the latest project of Liverpool-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Hughes.
Galileo 7
Solid sixth album from Medway’s Galileo 7 which features the band’s signature psychedelic sound
Willie Dixon
Live 1974 album from Willie Dixon proves to be a clear window into the music of one of the great songwriters and legends of Chicago blues
Mandolin Orange
Excellent sixth album from bluegrass duo Mandolin Orange who create with it a poignant reminiscence of the loss of their songwriter’s mother
Jimmy Rankin
Evocative latest album from Canadian musician Jimmy Rankin which passionately captures his return home from Nashville to Nova Scotia
GypsyFingers
Beautiful and atmospheric ethereal folk rock from extraordinary UK-based duo Gypsyfingers
Deer Tick
Appealing mix of alternative tracks from previous albums, new songs and covers from Providence, Rhode Island-based alternative rock group Deer Tick
Doyle Bramhall II
Enjoyable fifth album from seasoned guitar slinger Doyle Bramhall II shows him in a singer-songwriter role
Magpie Salute
Excellent first album of original material from the Magpie Salute, which is the side project of Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien from the Black Crowes
War and Treaty
Strong gospel and soul debut album from Michigan-based husband-and-wife duo the War and Treaty
Cowboy Junkies
Political, yet poignant latest album from Canadian alt.country outfit the Cowboy Junkies
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Early 1970's cosmic California country rock is captured on reissued release of 'The Best of New Riders of the Purple Sage
Hanging Stars
Enjoyable second album London quintet the Hanging Stars' second album is a solid combination of psych rock meets folk and country
Poco
Rewarding reissue of 1979 compilation which looks at the songwriting of Paul Cotton who joined acclaimed country rock act Poco in 1971, and whose work soon came into the foreground
Blood Sweat and Tears
Appealing live recording from Blood Sweat and Tears from 1975 that captures the jazz rock pioneers in fine form.
Green Seagull
First rate neo psychedelia on second single from this new band out of the London scene, Green Seagull