In 1974, Nazareth recorded their fifth studio album, “Rampant”, again with Roger Glover at the production controls. This time the boys decided to do a full-out hard rock album, laying the template for all guitar-driven rock bands for the future.
If this well-anticipated performance proved anything, it was to confirm that Deep Purple, British rock aristocracy at its finest, are still deserving of their superstar status. The show kicked off at a breakneck pace with the all-time classic “Highway Star”, closely followed by “Pictures of Home” and “No Need to Shout.”
Slade’s concerts always turned into fun loving riots and in this box set are five prime examples of ‘There’s A Riot Goin’ On.’ These recordings are a wonderful way to relive this golden era.
The Theory Of Molecular Inheritance is a concept album, as is the wont of progressive rock, so best played from start to finish, all 62 minutes of it. As the first crescendo of Time Capsule comes over the speakers you are hooked anyway. The music is huge, way beyond being put into any category, except maybe just rock.
Steve has put together a magnificent band with members who know each other well. If you enjoy the music on these CDs, you should head straight out and get the DVD too, so you can have complete fulfilment of the senses. The only better way is to actually go to a concert.
When Bowie created Ziggy Stardust, he created a monster that would take him on one of the most exciting roller-coaster rides in the history of the entertainment industry. this album had a profound effect on the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
Here we go with another Hawkwind double live CD documenting the Hawkwind tour of 2021 chronicling the Insomnia album outings. All in all a fine addition to the Hawkwind canon.
A great album, combining the talents of Nik Turner and Steve Hillman, Musical Spacenauts of the first order. The songwriting is extraordinary and the music is delivered bang on with a real unearthly groove. This calls for getting up and giving it your best space boogie.
Despite all the soothsayers of doom, the Dead Daisies keep on producing the goods both from the studio and live on stage. In what seemed highly unlikely two years ago, the Dead Daisies may have a classic album to their name. Only time will tell.
