Review: The debut album from The Ferguson Rogers Process dropped late last year and finally makes its way to vinyl via Impressed Recordings. Following their debut single 'Live Together' and an early Melbourne show, Tim Rogers and Lance Ferguson's Substance And Or Style is a smart take on hip-hop with tunes like 'Dirty-Clean', which leans further into their disco influences and captures the glitter-in-the-gutter mindset behind the project. With Rogers urging listeners to dive in and embrace the mess, he reminds us that 'the sink is your shrink', encouraging a no-holds-barred approach to getting things done.
Review: The Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 is a double vinyl album that offers a rich exploration of Bryan Ferry's remarkable solo journey. Spanning over five decades, this collection presents tracks from Ferry's career, illustrating his evolution as a solo artist. Each record in the set showcases a different aspect of Ferry's music, whether it's rock 'n' roll, refined pop, or jazz and blues influences. Highlights include original tracks like 'Slave To Love' and 'Don't Stop The Dance,' alongside stunning covers such as 'The Price of Love' and 'Song To The Siren.' The set also includes rare and unreleased gems, providing fans with a broader look at Ferry's extensive catalog. The included book offers a unique insight into Ferry's artistic legacy, further enhancing the experience. With its diverse selection including a few covers, this collection serves as a fitting tribute to Ferry's enduring impact on music, making it a valuable addition for those who appreciate his work.
Review: The double gatefold edition of The Best Of Bryan Ferry offers a comprehensive look at the artist's illustrious career, with the 20 tracks including two brand-new recordings, the arrival of 'Star' marking Ferry's first new music in over a decade. The compilation opens with the classic 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' and 'These Foolish Things,' setting a reflective tone, before the covers of 'The 'In' Crowd' and the timeless 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' proving to be great additions from Ferry's early work. 'Casanova' and 'Let's Stick Together' highlight his evolution into a dynamic solo performer, then side-2 includes 'Slave To Love,' a global hit from the mid-80s, and 'Don't Stop The Dance,' blending Ferry's signature style with new wave influences. LP2 continues with another chart success in 'Kiss And Tell,' and 'Your Painted Smile,' a gem from the underrated Mamouna in 1994. 'I Put A Spell On You' stands out as a testament to Ferry's mastery of covers, while 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' runs with that amazing talent. The set closes with 'You Can Dance' and 'Johnny And Mary,' encapsulating the breadth of Ferry's career and providing a nuanced view of his musical journey. This compilation offers as much of brilliant career as possible into a 2x12 retrospect while being unique in the additions spanning his career plus the debut of a couple new songs. The king of suave is still making it happen more than 50 years after Roxy Music took pop music by storm.
Review: Fighter V returns with their highly anticipated new record which serves up one of their signature blends of melodic rock that will get your heart racing. With five accomplished musicians at the helm, the band delivers infectious riffs, memorable melodies and unique vocals on every tune and always manages to distil the essence of true passion and rock into each one. Every brings energy and emotion that reflects the band's evolution and growth since their last out, which helps to make Heart of the Young a must-listen for anyone who loves classic rock legends like Bon Jovi and Whitesnake.
The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown) (5:42)
Angel (5:00)
Spare Me A Little Of Your Love (4:07)
Sentimental Lady (7:18)
Future Games (4:45)
Bermuda Triangle (10:38)
Why (4:06)
Believe Me (4:45)
Black Magic Woman/Oh Well (7:05)
Rattlesnake Shake (11:25)
Hypnotized (7:38)
Review: When this was recorded at the Record Plant, San Francisco on 1December 15, 1974, Fleetwood Mac were in a state of flux. They were led by singer-songwriters Bob Welch and Christine McVie, but Welch was poised to leave and be replaced by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Welch's stint in the band was brief and the five studio albums he's on are overlooked compared with their imperial phase that was on its way with the next line-up, but he's not to be slept on. The band were laid back but grittier with him in it. He's a slick, cool singer and a mind-blowing guitarist. This live set, which spans early classics and more recent favourites, makes it plain to see just how good he was.
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