Guitar legend Steve Hunter (Alice Cooper, Lou Reed) returns with a new solo album titled "Before The Lights Go Out." Hunter also uses this latest release to announce that this may be one of his last musical statements, due to his failing eyesight. Hunter kicks things off with the sonic blues groove of "On The Edge Of Uncertainty," which also showcases another side to his legacy. Fellow guitarist Joe Satriani lends a hand on the electrifying boogie shuffle of "Mojo Man," before Hunter continues with the country tones of "Summer's Eve." Hunter heads down south with the back country bayou strumming of "Cinder Block," then delivers the Latin flair of "Tienes Mi Corazon (You Have My Heart)." He wraps up his new album with the seven-minute journey "Under The Bodhi Tree" and the lullabye cover of "Happy Trails," which features the only vocals on the album, supplied by his wife Karen Hunter. To find out more about Steve Hunter and his latest release "Before The Lights Go Out," please visit stevehunter.com.
Legendary Curved Air singer Sonja Kristina is releasing a two-disc compilation titled "Anthology." The set features her first collection of her solo work along with exclusive newly recorded tracks. According to Sonja, these songs deal with "life and love through the decades and beautiful songs that I have had the privilege to perform and make my own." Her angelic vocals shine on the folk storytelling of "Frank Mills," before she settles into her comfort with "The Passion" and "Full Time Woman." One of the highlights of the first disc is the floating melody of "One To One" as Sonja's vocals capture the mood of the song perfectly. The second disc comes out rocking with "Devil May Care" and "San Tropez" as Sonja shows a different side to her solo work. The gentle touch of "I Don't Believe A Word" highlights her beautiful vocals, before closing this set with the progressive rock appeal of "Love Child" and the grand delivery of "Citadel." To find out more about Sonja Kristina and her new solo collection "Anthology," please visit sonjakristina.com.
The
1984 erotic thriller "Crimes Of Passion" may not have turned many heads
when it was released in movie theaters, but it's soundtrack has become a
cult collectors dream. The movie revolves around human relationships
and mental illness and starred Kathleen Turner and Anthony Perkins. As
the film brought upon negative reviews, fans sought out the film's
soundtrack, which was scored by Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman. Now the
soundtrack is being re-released on CD and includes a bonus track that
features Maggie Bell on vocals. The
mostly instrumental album begins with the eighties rock number "It's A
Lovely Life" that features Swedish vocalist Maggie Bell, as she gives
her all to this opening track. Wakeman works his magic on the songs
"Eastern Shadows" and "The Stretch" and all their eighties glory. He
delivers the blues with "Stax," before returning the energy of "Taken In
Hand." The bonus track, "Dangerous Woman" has a pop/rock vibe that
would climb up any eighties music chart. To find out more about this
album, please visit rwcc.com.
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