The Michael Schenker Group – Live and Ready 1980–1984 Box Set Review
Phil Aston12th April 2026One of the first things that struck me—and I think this matters to collectors—is consistency. The design mirrors the...
Phil Aston12th April 2026
Soft Machine ‘Thirteen’ A Stunning Return to Fusion
Phil Aston12th April 2026Light and Shade There are moments on Thirteen by Soft Machine that are very accessible… and others that move into...
Status Quo – Live at Hammersmith Odeon 1979 (RSD 2LP Review)
Phil Aston10th April 2026Live at Hammersmith Odeon 1979, a legendary concert from Status Quo, now finally available on double vinyl for the first time. I...
30,000 Subscribers… A New Beginning
Phil Aston7th April 2026There are moments when you hit a milestone and instinctively feel you should celebrate the number. But sometimes the...
Blues Rock Done Right – Danny Bryant Album Review
Phil Aston7th April 2026Danny Bryant – Nothing Left Behind A Blues Rock Album Full of Heart, Soul and Fire This time I want...
War’s Rhino Reissues: Sonic Gold in Subpar Packaging?
Phil Aston7th April 2026Great Music… But A Missed Opportunity? In this feature, I want to talk about a series of CD box...
Spirit – Sea Dream 4CD Box Set Review
Phil Aston7th April 2026Rediscovering a Misunderstood Chapter in Randy California’s Journey There are certain albums—and indeed certain periods in a band’s history—that get quietly...
From Jazz to Pop – Al Jarreau Box Set Review
Phil Aston7th April 2026Al Jarreau – The Definitive Warner Brothers Collection (3CD Review) This is a 3CD set that brings together Jarreau’s...
Vinyl Sales Hit $1 Billion in the USA – What It Means
Phil Aston7th April 2026It is time for another Music Biz Chat, and this time I want to step outside the UK and take...
UFO – The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent (2026 Reissue Review)
Phil Aston7th April 2026There are certain albums that don’t just sit in your collection — they become part of your life. For...
