The 65’s’ debut album, Strike Hard!, has been received extraordinarily well. This is not without reason; the CD is carefully constructed, well balanced and relatable. The band is accustomed to playing acoustic shows, however, the loud rock songs off this album prove that they also know how to take…

Kevin Hearn’s soft voice, mixed in with delicate keys and the subtle and not-so-subtle train effects in “Northland Train” is enough to make one sink into their seat as they prepare themselves for the journey that is Cloud Maintenance. Although leaning on the pop side, “Don’t Shuffle Me Back”…

There aren’t many things that Chris Cornell hasn’t accomplished in his career, and Songbook acts as witness. Songbook was recorded while Cornell was on tour following the 2010 Soundgarden reunion. This album contains acoustic versions of some of his most famous tracks and features selections from every step in…

Jason Derülo’s second studio album, Future History, has already infiltrated radio stations with hits “Don’t Wanna Go Home” and “It Girl.” The 12-track CD challenges the simplicity of his first album with its diverse elements and experimentation. Future History stands out because of its varied structure; it includes dance…

The dark and emotive latest release from Illinois’ The Life And Times is truly a late holiday gift. No One Loves You Like I Do blends together spacey yet captivating vocals, crackling drums and solid bass lines to create a disc that is strong and enjoyable from beginning to…

Though we can’t travel back in time and see one of the greatest Southern rock groups ever at what was arguably their peak, The Allman Brothers Band has put forth this new release as a spectacular aural account of their heyday.

Featuring all six original band members, the first…

The Search is the debut album from Bronx singer/songwriter Mike Acerbo. After starting to record in 2001, Acerbo was sidelined for roughly six years battling substance abuse. After sobering up, his renewed clarity and perspective fueled the effort to complete his fairytale work, The Search.

The disc opens up…

New Jersey has, once again, given birth to another band worth checking out. Bottomfeeder, a quintet made up of veteran rockers from The Gaslight Anthem, Gates, Let Me Run and Red Light Green Light, recently put out their 10-inch demo via HumanBlood Records at a show at Maxwell’s. Each tune…

After releasing one of their best albums earlier this year with Glorious Collision, the Swedish outfit Evergrey has introduced us to a new two-disc collection featuring many of their greatest hits. While a slew of lineup changes occurred late last year, the gang is still led by singer/guitarist Tom…

James Morrison’s third album, The Awakening, is off to a successful start. The CD is an extension of Morrison’s old work, mostly acoustic love songs, but with a few added experimentations. The Awakening is full of melodic guitar leads, intricate layers and soothing vocals.

The opening track sets the…