Artists: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Ed Maly: Best Kept Secrets -- Ed Maly follows up Walking Shoes Blues (2006) with a strong return to form on Best Kept Secrets. Ed’s signature guitar lines, distinctive blues soaked vocals, and humorous lighthearted lyrics once again demanded my attention and several spins just like the previous release.
FULL ARTICLE

Mike Marino & His RestlessSoul: Out of the Darkness -- In 2004, Marino was still developing his style and honing his skills as a singer/songwriter/musician. The rainbow you see behind him on the cover of this CD is indicative of the way he is feeling about life in general and the direction his career is going. This is all justifiable from my point of view as Out Of The Darkness is definitely his best work to date and a culmination of years of hard work and persistence.
FULL ARTICLE

Bob Marley and the Wailers: Roots, Rock, Remixed -- Bob Marley’s importance goes beyond that of any other reggae artist past or present. Now I’m not, nor have I ever have been a big reggae fan, but Bob Marley is a big exception. He left his mark in music and put an indelible mark upon the consciousness of an entire generation because of what his music stood for – smokin’ a spliff and chillin’ with good friends.
FULL ARTICLE

Mike McCarroll: At The Crossroads -- Mike McCarroll is a sure fire bet to become a working class hero if his music catches on. McCarroll started his own business once the kids grew up and he was satisfied enough to give it his best shot, knowing there was nothing to distract or stop him. After paying some dues and building a successful business venture (“Business Traveler Blues”) was in place, it was time to grab his guitar, head into the studio, and make the album he always wanted to (“At The Crossroads”).
FULL ARTICLE

Paul McCartney: Memory Almost Full -- Paul McCartney has reached another crossroads of his life with the end of a long-term relationship, a divorce with his wife Heather. Surely, this hurt at this stage of his life but it could not hold a candle to losing Linda, his soul mate and lifetime friend.  Leave it to an outstanding artist like McCartney to take his life experiences and turn them into some great music.
FULL ARTICLE

Colin McGrath: Window Seat -- Colin McGrath’s Window Seat is a tender, introspective collection of beautifully written folk, acoustic and bluegrass songs. Through a perfect blend of piano, acoustic guitar, strings and vocal harmonies, McGrath creates intricately textured songs that are honest and contemplative. With a laid back and tender voice, McGrath sings his poetic and meditative lyrics in an authentic folk/acoustic singer/songwriter style—very similar to Jeff Tweedy and Ryan Adams.
FULL ARTICLE

Tim Miller: Adelaide -- Adelaide is a collection of meaningful, slow-medium folk rock songs. While listening to this album, you get the feeling that any of these songs could easily be in a soundtrack during the turning point of a film. Miller’s guitars and vocals blend together effortlessly while the organ and piano perfectly compliment the basic folk rock sound of the album. Instead of keeping with the usual acoustic guitar and piano set-up that most folk rock musicians use, Miller brings in an organ on some songs, which makes the album stand out and creates an overall fuller sound.
FULL ARTICLE

Bob Mover: It Amazes Me -- I, like many others, had not heard of this man and his music and now find it a revelation to experience what he has to offer. It Amazes Me is an original jazz sojourn, the kind you would have heard in the heyday of jazz in the 1950s. Mover’s sax is his lover and his voice comes across relaxed and sincere. Even though his voice may not be his strongest asset, it certainly endeared me to his presentation. After around three listens, I was totally in the corner of this artist.
FULL ARTICLE

Mutlu: Livin' It -- Livin’ It is a good album. It has a lot of highlights and tracks that have that rhythm and soul vibe going on, sort of like a Marvin Gaye thing. Nearly every track seems radio ready. He does the Santana guest artist thing and that decision was his most important on this recording because it takes rather generic songs and makes them something else more interesting and provoking.
FULL ARTICLE