Sail On - Dick Gaughan

Advantages: A Truly Outstanding Album
Disadvantages: none

...Martyn Bennett was completely unknown to me until the night I decided to tune into a radio programme to be hosted by Mike Harding. I had followed his performances for some time visiting the local theatres whenever he was in the area. He had not toured for some time and even I thought his last tour was just a best of and and was a little dissapointing, however I saw or heard the adverts for this prog ad thought I would give it a try. What I heard Completely overwhelmed me, Tracks from; Dick Gaughan (The big Muddy) The Poozies (Rocky Road to Dublin) Ladysmith Black Mambazo(Inkanyezi Nezazi) and a track by Martyn Bennett Tounges of Kali. Mike Harding described Kali as the Hindu Goddess of Death, although research gives several differing descriptions. Tounges of Kali is the first track on the album Bothy Culture its an album... Read review

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Advantages: Technical, well written, probably their best album
Disadvantages: Too heavy for some

...Mastodon are back with this, their third album. This album has received critical acclaim, and was hailed as the best metal album of last year. The band have based this album on the story of Moby Dick. Blood And Thunder (3.48) This powerhouse of a song, start's with an amazing riff, very memorable and very powerfull. The double guitar's and the drum fill's work almost perfectly together as the band spread their genius onto this song. The vocals may not be to everybody's taste but the lyrics are something to behold. There is a nice interlude at the end of the song aswel wich gives the song a nice twist. Rating: 9/10 I Am Ahab (2.45) Yet again Mastodon deliver an effective riff, you can clearly hear the drums in the background wich lead the way in this song. There are a number of time changes and the riffs seem complex, but it all add... Read review

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...Mark Knopfler's new album - "Sailing to Philadelphia" is his second solo album, the first was called "Golden Heart". Both seem to have been released with minimal publicity. This album's got a country and blues feel with, of course, Knopflers unmistakable guitar. It also features duets with Van Morrison - "The Last Laugh" and James Taylor on the title track. There's nothing new or exciting in this album, but most people wouldn't expect that from Knopfler. Still, its a professional, accomplished album. If you still like Dire Straits - especially the Love Over Gold type stuff, you'll like this album.... Read review

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