Category Archives: Music Reviews

The Black Keys – In Their Prime

Posted on May 29, 2014 by northernrockiesview

The Nashville-based Black Keys just released Turn Blue, their 8th studio album, in May 2014. Again produced by Brian J. Burton, aka Danger Mouse, the Keys deliver rock and roll like its supposed to be. Raw, authentic, and Continue reading →

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Lightning Round IV

Posted on November 30, 2012 by northernrockiesview

This article continues my Music Reviews 2012 Series. It reviews Soundgarden – King Animal, Kid Rock’s – Rebel Soul, Green Day – Dos, Phillip Phillips first record, and a few more. Check it out~! Continue reading →

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Lightning Round III

Posted on October 18, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Lightning Round III continues the 2012 Music Review series, with reviews of Green Day’s Uno, Dave Matthews Band Away From the World, Matchbox Twenty – North, The Wallflowers’ Glad All Over, and Jason Aldean’s Night Train. Continue reading →

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Lightning Round II

Posted on August 31, 2012 by northernrockiesview

This is Lightning Round II – the continuation of 2012’s New Music Reviews. This round includes reviews of the new records from Zac Brown Band, Train, Rascal Flatts, ZZ Top, and Bruce Springsteen. Continue reading →

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New Music Lightning Round

Posted on July 31, 2012 by northernrockiesview

2012 has been a fairly prolific year for new music, from artists old and new. From Rush to Adam Lambert, there are lots of new records to keep us all entertained anew. Here’s my take on some of this year’s new music. Continue reading →

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Turnpike Troubadours – Hotter Than The Oklahoma August~!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by northernrockiesview

The Oklahoma-based Turnpike Troubadours have released their third studio record–Goodbye Normal Street–May 8th. The Troubadours are hot right now–seemingly ready for national prominence. Give ’em a listen and get on board the Troubadours bus. Continue reading →

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Ian Anderson – Thick As A Brick 2

Posted on May 26, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2012 – Ian Anderson – Thick As A Brick 2 I never thought I’d be saying this…..but Ian Anderson has captured my current interest once again.  Anderson, the 64-year old genius and jester behind Jethro Tull, has recently … Continue reading →

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Casey James – A “Diamond in the Mud”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2012 – Casey James American Idol season 9 veteran, Casey James has recently released his first post Idol record.  It’s been two years since his “15 minutes” of big-stage experience in 2010, a career for most former Idol … Continue reading →

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Black Keys – En Fuego con El Camino

Posted on March 31, 2012 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2012 – The Black Keys – El Camino The Black Keys have done it again. In less than a year, they’ve gone from first time Saturday Night Live (SNL) guests….to returning veterans …..warmly enjoyed and relished by the SNL … Continue reading →

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Daughtry Delivers Again~!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by northernrockiesview

Music Reviews 2011 – Daughtry – Break the Spell Much to the chagrin of the coastal elites, American Idol Alum Chris Daughtry and his bandmates, collectively known as Daughtry, have delivered another album.  Break the Spell, Chris’s 3rd post-Idol record … Continue reading →

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