It is always a pleasant surprise when an old favorite who you have not heard in a few years releases another piece of music. It is a bonus if the output is up to the standards or surpasses the standards the artist accomplished before. This was the case with The Swirling Eddies, All Star United, The Waterboys, and Luna Halo.
The Swirling Eddies – The Midget, The Speck & The Molecule
well they took away dear Jesus and they hung him on a cross, some say he won and some say he lost…i suppose it all depends on how you look at these things.”
- It All Depends
Terry Taylor and company return with an album that recalls the great moments of Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, The Lost Dogs and the Terry Taylor solo albums without sounding like they are just rehashing past greatness. Sadly with little distribution only die hard fans probably have heard this, which is a shame. For more on The Swirling Eddies & Danial Amos go to www.danialamos.com
All Star United -Love and Radiation
you’re the thrill of love, like a jet on fire. Push me out and see if I can fly.”
-Love and Radiation
If you were a fan of All Star United you no doubt remember their fun energetic concerts , powerpop music and witty lyrics. Those elements are all here on Love and Radiation, but I have not seen any tour schedule or heard any radio air-play so whether they will get much exposure from this album remians to be seen.
The Waterboys – Book of Lightning
This was another album where the best elements from past recordings all come together to make a great album. Steve Wickham and his fiddle playing (from the Fisherman Blue’s era) was welcomed and balanced nicely with the more rock oriented songs like “The Crash of Angel Wings”
Luna Halo – Luna Halo
After a 6 year disapperence Luna Halo return on American Recordings with a rock album that commands your attention. According to Rick Rubin the owner of American recordings, he had to sign them because he couldn’t get their songs out of his head. You might find this the case as well ! Soon you might be paying to see them at a sold-out arena in your hometown.
