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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ex Hex “Rips” Album Review
Ex Hex “Rips” Ex Hex are a power trio from Washington DC who describe their sound as being “unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll spat out in the disciplines mother tongue” which […]
American Hi-Fi “Blood & Lemonade”
American Hi-Fi “Blood & Lemonade” Hands up who wants to hear the new album from Miley Cyrus’ drummer? No one??? How about from the former drummer for US Indie darlings […]
Billy The Kid – “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades”
Billy The Kid “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades” This is actually Canadian songwriter Billy The Kid’s fourth album but perhaps the one coming with an added sense of anticipation. This is […]
Nico Vega “Lead To Light”
Nico Vega “Lead To Light” Despite what the name might suggest, Nico Vega isn’t a solo artist, but instead is a three piece from California. They are actually led by […]
Enuff Z’Nuff “Covered in Gold”
Enuff Z’nuff – “Covered In Gold” It really is amazing to think that Enuff Z’nuff have been around for thirty years, but that is what this compilation of covers is […]
Last Great Dreamers “Crash Landing In Teenage Heaven”
Last Great Dreamers “Crash Landing in Teenage Heaven” The Last Great Dreamers are one of those bands who produced a classic album, loved by many and sadly ignored by the […]
Roxie 77 “The AmeriSwede EP”
Roxie77 “The AmeriSwede EP” Ryan Roxie is one of those musicians who may not be a household name hear in the UK but has been involved in a staggering number […]
The 69 Cats “Transylvanian Tapes”
The 69 Cats “Transylvanian Tapes” As we reported in our review of their debut EP (see here https://thesoulofaclown.com/2014/03/22/69-cats-bad-things-ep/), The 69 Cats is actually something of a super group as it […]
Colt 45 “The Tide Is Turning”
Colt 45 “The Tide Is Turning” Maybe it’s something in the water but there has been a bit of an upsurge in quality punk rock n roll bands in the […]
Electric River “The Faith & Patience”
Electric River – The Faith & Patience There has been a real shortage of quality UK rock acts over the last few years, but thankfully Electric River are looking to […]
Cory Branan “The No Hit Wonder”
Cory Branan – “The No Hit Wonder” It’s arguable if we really need to review this album, instead you perhaps just need to read this quote from Frank Turner: “Simply […]
The Secret Garden Party 2014 Review
Secret Garden Party 2014 Review We must be hitting the point now where this festival’s name is at risk of contravening the office of fair trading rules for mis-description. Given […]
The Dead Formats “At Sixes & Sevens”
The Dead Formats “At Sixes & Sevens” The Dead Formats first came to our attention having seen them at 2000 Trees festival (see our review here https://thesoulofaclown.com/2014/07/19/2000-trees-festival-2014/). It was one […]
Skid Row “United World Rebellion” and “Rise Of The Damnation Army”
Skid Row “United World Rebellion” and “Rise Of The Damnation Army” Skid Row are one who amongst all the odds have managed to survive all that the rock n roll […]
The Soul Of A Clown 