Reviewed: July 2004 Released: 2004, n/aRating: 4.2/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Gravy is the latest project by original Bang Tango guitarist Mark Knight. After BT folded in the early 90’s Marked moved back to Malibu found his roots and started playing music from the heart. After hooking up with the other…
Scorpions – Unbreakable
Reviewed: July 2004 Released: 2004, Sanctuary RecordsRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob German Hard Rockers return with an excellent album. This is their first for Sanctuary Records. Being a very casual fan of theirs I was somewhat interested in hearing this cd. When I popped it into my player I was…
Helix – Rockin’ In My Outer Space
Reviewed: June 2004 Released: 2004, Dirty Dog RecordsRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob The long over-due and highly anticipated release from Helix is finally out. I have been waiting for a new cd from them for sometime so my expectations were quite high for this release. Brian Vollmer is the only…
John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess – An Evening With
Reviewed: June 2004 Released: 2004, Favored NationsRating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob You know the name! Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci releases this cd which is a far cry from what you’d expect from him. Granted his excellent playing still shines through here but in a slightly different way. Out of…
Black Label Society – Hangover Music Vol. VI
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2004, Spitfire RecordsRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob One of my most anticipated releases of the year. After finding out last fall that this cd would be a bit mellower than the previous few Zakk/BLS discs I was psyched. I really enjoy Zakk’s more acoustic and mellower stuff.…
Kristy Krash Majors – The Devil In Me
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2000, Perris RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob You may know Kristy Krash as the guitarist from Pretty Boy Floyd but here on his debut solo disc he does it all (guitar, drums, bass, vocal….), including producing and mixing. The guy is one talented person. The disc starts…
TNT – My Religion
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2004, Crush RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob As much as I enjoy this disc and listen to it, I am having a hard time putting words down to describe it. The band has been around for awhile and do have several releases but this is my first…
The Tall – Meet The Tall
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2004, n/aRating: 2.2/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob OK, first things first. This indie cd came in the mail so therefore if the band takes the time, money and effort to send out a disc it at least deserves to be listened to and reviewed. The cd is not…
Enuff Z\’ Nuff – 10
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2000, Spitfire RecordsRating: 4.2/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Like I have said before “Enuff Z’Nuff have got to be one of the most underrated bands ever”. This statement holds true for this album which was released back in 2000. It has 10 original compositions and 2 cover songs.…
Warrant – Cherry Pie
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 1990, Columbia RecordsRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Back in 1990 came Warrant’s sophomore effort, CHERRY PIE. Some had already dismissed them as a 1-Hit Wonder but this proved critics wrong. With this release they proved that they were here to stay and despite some bad press they…
Donnie Vie – Just Enough
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 2003, Cargo RecordsRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Donnie Vie is one half of the main driving force behind Enuff Z’Nuff. Donnie’s distinct vocals helped in putting Enuff on the metal map. This is his first solo cd and shows a somewhat different side to him without alienating…
Warrant – Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 1988, Columbia RecordsRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Where do I start here? This is a great album and was one of my most played albums back in the day. I have always liked the first few Warrant cd’s and always will. When I heard they were being…
Helix – Back For Another Taste
Reviewed: May 2004Released: 1990, Capitol RecordsRating: 4.2/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob This is one of my all-time favourite bands. I just recently added this cd to my collection and it has gotten allot of spins in the past couple of days. I forgot how good this album really was. I don’t…
Michael Riesenbeck – Shouting Silence
Reviewed: April 2004Released: 2004, Perris RecordsRating: 3.2/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Michael Riesenbeck is a Dutch musician that handles most of the Guitar, Bass, Drums and Keyboards on this cd. He also gets help with Vocals, Bass and Keys on this debut as well from the likes of Jeff Pilson and…
Roxx – Outlaws, Fools, & Thieves
Reviewed: April 2004Released: 2004, Perris RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Roxx features vocalist Joey D who was in Skid Row briefly before Sebastian Bach joined. The band keeps the spirit alive with their brand of 80’s styled party rock. This is one raw RnR album. It has everything that was…