Rambling Man's Reviews

Words from Anselm Anderson The London-based Blues band Sun House recently released a catchy rock blues track titled 'Never Be Lonely.' This release marks the duo's first musical offering since their debut album 'Ticket To Fly' in 2020. Comprising guitarist Jamie Elli s and drummer Cam Meek, t he band aims to revitalize the blues and classic rock genres for today's music scene. A unique feature of their work is the collaboration with renowned blues musicians, adding a dynamic edge to their sound.  J Lee and the Hoodoo Skulls are featured on this latest track, with lead vocalist J ason Barratt contributing his soulful voice to the vibrant blues riffs. This is the first time I have encountered these acts and I was eager to give this a listen. The sound is fresh and the vocals are infectious. "Never Be Lonely" starts with powerful, resonating drums that segue into an upbeat and rhythmic blues riff. The motif builds, escalated by a steady combination of ...

Heavy Rock act  Beyond This Earth  released their sophomore album early this month.  Portraits of The Absurd  was self-released and introduced a unique approach to the stoner rock/doom metal genre. The quintet, based in Livadia City, Greece, was formed in 2013 with a need for a heavy riffing and rock ‘n’ roll-inspired musical approach. This leads them to self-producing their music videos and touring extensively throughout. The band’s self-released debut LP Universal Fury  in 2016 and gradually improved their sound to produce  Portraits of the Absurd.  Real and fictional facts of social experience are blended in the allegorical lyrics, combining heavy rock riffs and bluesy leads with an inimitable rhythm section. The album was re corded at   Artracks Recording Studios  in Athens, Greece. The mix was undertaken by Clyde Jabra alongside Beyond This Earth, while the mastering was done by Giorgos Priniotakis. The artwork and logo were created...

Blues guitarist Dan Patlansky recently released his latest offering Movin’ On last Friday, March 1st via Virgin Music Group . The South African-born slinger has been a mainstay in the blues scene for over a decade and has ten studio albums. I have always seen the name around but recently grabbed an opportunity to interview the musician. Therefore, I was eager to listen to this new release. Patlansky joins a list of blues gunslingers from the genre’s Wild West, including Joe Bonamassa, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Laurence Jones to namedrop but a few. Patlansky has built a strong fanbase with his style of electric blues. ‘Movin On’ is a follow-up to the hugely successful Shelter of Bones, released in 2022. The album was voted that year’s Blues Rock Album of the Year , and Patlanksy now returns with his eleventh effort. He collaborated writing duties with longtime friends, Andy Maritz and Greg Van Kerkhof. This combination brings warmth and sincerity to a collection of personal songs. I don’t...