Album Reviews

Mike Farris – Shine For All The People

Album score determined to by Elmore’s editors Shine For All The People is finally the album which presents Mike Farris to the world and gives a good representation of the excitement … Read more

Old 97’s – Hitchhike To Rhome

The overriding impression formed from this welcome reissue of the debut album from the Old 97’s is that this band actually emerged fully formed. While that may have been clear … Read more

Dave Ray – Legacy

Most of us, if we’re familiar with Dave Ray at all, know him through the Minnesota-based blues trio of Koerner, Ray and Glover from the 60s. So, digging into this … Read more

Bob Corritore – Taboo

Bob Corritore has assembled a winner here, both with the musicians that are playing on the songs band with the songs themselves. Each of the songs on Taboo explores a facet … Read more

Bryan Ferry, Avonmore, Roxy Music, Avalon, Send in the Clowns, BMG

Bryan Ferry – Avonmore

As lauded as he’s been on his own as a classic, classy crooner and debonair personality, Bryan Ferry has never been able to fully eclipse his work with Roxy Music, … Read more

Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson, Family, Fantasy Records, Concord Music Group, Zak Hobbs, James Walbourne

Thompson – Family

Who could have imagined that we’d see any kind of unity from Richard and Linda Thompson after their acerbic break-up, detailed in their landmark album, 1982’s Shoot Out the Lights? … Read more