Jerry Joseph Takes a Walk on the Bright Side
Rocker Jerry Joseph takes a bite of the Big Apple, enlisting producer Eric Ambel to make a NYC rock ‘n’ roll record, Baby, You’re the Man Who Would Be King.
Michael Elliott
Michael Elliott is a freelance writer and contributor to a variety of publications. He is also the author of 'Have A Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story', published in 2021 by Chicago Review Press. Michael grew up with music all around and learned to love it all, regardless of genre. He started in radio as a disc jockey at 16 and spent close to 30 years in the business as Program Director, Operations Manager, and Creative Director for a variety of stations. Michael is also a proud father, husband, and cat person.
Paul Rodgers’ New LP Marks Return of One of Rock’s Best Voices
Paul Rodgers’ voice hasn’t diminished over the decades and remains as expressive and powerful as ever, even though Midnight Rose doesn’t match his best.
Thelma and the Sleaze’s ‘Holey Water’ Is the Rock Album We Need
Thelma and the Sleaze continue their reign as the queens of loud, gaudy, disreputable rock ‘n’ roll on Holey Water, one of the funnest rock albums of the year.
Garage Popsters Bark Get ‘Loud’
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Two Seminal Titles Help Relaunch Original Jazz Classics Imprint
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Rodney Crowell’s Cool Confidence Shines on ‘The Chicago Sessions’
In The Chicago Sessions, Americana’s Rodney Crowell travels to the house Wilco built and subtly delivers one of his best albums in years.
Model Citizen Take Us Back to the Garage
Alabama’s Model Citizen boast a pair of Drive-By Truckers and punk rock bonafides on the loud and proud new album, Live at Dial Back Sound.
‘Stoned Cold Country’ Proves You Can’t Always Get What You Want
The latest country-leaning tribute album to the Rolling Stones, Stoned Cold Country, is as unexciting as it is unnecessary.
Jerry Joseph’s Leftovers Are As Strong As the Main Course
On Tick, Jerry Joseph enlists the Drive-By Truckers and all hell breaks loose in a blaze of fierce rock, but that’s a good thing.
Tyler Childers and That Old Time Screamin’ and Shoutin’
Ambitious yet gimmicky, Tyler Childers’ Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven? is all dressed up in its Sunday best, but it’s mostly an empty suit.
Bruce Springsteen Goes Soul Searching on ‘Only the Strong Survive’
On Only the Strong Survive, Bruce Springsteen places his voice front and center, and his love for this timeless, joyous soul music is jubilant and infectious.
Daniel Lanois Still Believes in Magic
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