Derek Grant “Breakdown”
Derek Grant “Breakdown” The name Derek Grant may not be one you instantly recognise, that’s unless you’re an Alkaline Trio fan. Derek is actually the drummer from that band but […]
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Emilyn Brodsky “Eats Her Feelings”
Emilyn Brodsky “Eats Her Feelings” When you hear this album it comes as no surprise that Emilyn was born in New York City and grew up in that great City’s […]
The Disconnects “Wake Up Dead”
The Disconnects – “Wake Up Dead” The Disconnects are a 4-piece Rock N Roll band from Neptune City NJ. They are made up of Ryan Switzer (Guitar/Vocal) Tommy Miller (Guitar) […]
Tim Barry “Lost & Rootless”
Tim Barry “Lost & Rootless” We first experienced Tim Barry when he supported Frank Turner. He was a hugely engaging and charismatic musician who managed to capture the audience instantly […]
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights”
Josh Nolan “Fair City Lights” “Fair City Lights” is the debut album from Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Josh Nolan. However, there is a sense of a man who has paid his dues peddling […]
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Father”
Justin Townes Earle “Absent Fathers” This is Justin’s second release in just under four months and is basically an accompaniment to “Single Mothers”. The albums were actually recorded at the […]
Shakey Graves “And The War Came”
Shakey Graves “And The War Came” The name Shakey Graves is slightly misleading as rather than being a band, it is actually a solo artist called Alejandro Rose-Garcia from Austin, […]
October, November & December Album Reviews
Rounding off 2014, we have now added the pages for the last quarter album revciews. October was one of our busiest months with a total of 12 album reviews: October […]
Olivia Jean “Bathtub Love Killings” Album Review
Olivia Jean “Bathtub Love Killings” The fact that Olivia Jean’s debut album is released on Jack White’s Third Man Records brings not only advantages, but also a sense of anticipation […]
Lace Curtains “A Signed Piece Of Paper” Album Review
Lace Curtains “A Signed Piece of Paper” We’re really not sure where the name Lace Curtains comes from, or if we’re honest, whether it’s the best band name that could […]
While No One Was Looking:Toasting 20 Years Of Bloodshot Records
“While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records” by Various. At http://www.thesoulofaclown.com we have never hidden our love for Bloodshot records. They are like a go to […]
Basement Jaxx “Junto” Album Review
Basement Jaxx “Junto” Is there anyone in the UK who hasn’t at some point shaked their ass to a Basement Jaxx song?? Surely not many. They’re a band who have […]
Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators Live at LG Arena, Birmingham,1/12/14
Slash feat Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators at the LG Arena, Birmingham 1/12/14 It is a sad fact that in recent years rock music has really failed to deliver any […]
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” Album Review
The White Buffalo “Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways” The White Buffalo are actually singer/songwriter Jake Smith who as well as his album release has also provided some tracks for the […]
The Devil’s Daughters with Danny B Harvey Album Review
The Devil’s Daughters with Danny B Harvey Sometimes it doesn’t take a lot to attract us to an album. The fact that The Devils Daughters are two hot girls who […]
Lester Greenowski “It’s Nothing Serious Just Life” Album Review
Lester Greenowski “It’s Nothing Serious Just Life” Lester Greenowski is a new name to us but he has actually been releasing records since the early 00’s and used to record […]
Purple “(409)” Album Review
Purple “409” Purple are a Texan three piece and it’s fair to say they come across as a group of trendy young things who are destined to at least be […]
Film Review “Looking For Johnny: The Legend Of Johnny Thunders
Looking for Johnny: The Legend of Johnny Thunders Anyone who is fan of cool rock n roll must surely know the name Johnny Thunders. Like many of the great rock […]
Matthew Ryan “Boxers”
Matthew Ryan “Boxers” Somewhat amazingly, and if we’re honest a bit ashamedly, this album marks our first introduction to Matthew Ryan. He has actually had a career that spans nearly […]
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness”
Andrew McMahon “Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness” It is no surprise to learn that this solo album from Andrew McMahon is an expansive and diverse collection. After all, Mr McMahon […]
Restorations “LP3”
Restorations “LP3” It’s probably fair to say that Restorations don’t clearly spend a lot of time thinking up album titles or indeed waste any inventiveness on it. Thankfully, the same […]
Northern Soul: The Film Soundtrack
Northern Soul: The Film Soundtrack Northern Soul is one of those genres which is known for having such great music, but the question is always ‘where do I start’? Sure, […]
The Lawrence Arms “Metropole”
The Lawrence Arms “Metropole” The Lawrence Arms must now be bordering on being ‘veterans’ of the punk world, given that this is the band’s sixth release. It also sees them […]
Si Cranstoun “Modern Life”
Si Cranstoun “Modern Life” Si Cranstoun is one of those hard working musicians who is finally beginning to see all his efforts over the years pay off. Having spent most […]
New Street Adventure “No Hard Feelings”
New Street Adventure “No Hard Feelings” New Street Adventure are a London based band who are described as “blending social commentary nous, anthemic swell and underground grit to deliver their […]
JD Wilkes & The Dirt Daubers “Wild Moon”
JD Wilkes & The Dirt Daubers “Wild Moon” The name JD Wilkes will probably be familiar to you as the front man for The Legendary Shack Shakers. This is him […]
Luke Winslow-King “Everlasting Arms”
Luke Winslow-King “Everlasting Arms” Luke Winslow-King is yet another great artist on the Bloodshot Records label, a label which almost adds a guaranteed level of quality to any release they […]
Royal Blood “S/T” Album Review
Royal Blood “S/T” The success of Royal Blood’s debut album must have come as a bit of a shock to the band, after all, not many rock bands have a […]
August and September Album reviews
They’re a bit late (again!!) but the album review pages for August and September have now been published. Thankfully, they are well worth the wait! August in particular was a […]
Wild Smiles “Always Tomorrow” Album Review
Wild Smiles “Always Tomorrow” One of the biggest surprises about Wild Smiles is that this fast rising trio actually come from Winchester. The sound they have created on this excellent […]
The Soul Of A Clown 