Saturday, July 18, 2026

Phil Collins


 




















Artist:  Phil Collins
Birth Name:  Phillip David Charles Collins
Born:  January 30, 1951.  Chiswick, Middlesex, England
Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop
Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Audio Engineer, Author, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Drums, Piano, Keyboards

Phil Collins is an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, best known as the Drummer and Lead Singer in the Progressive Rock Band Genesis and as a Solo Artist.  He also worked with other artists and his most successful singles include "In The Air Tonight" "Against All Odds", and "Another Day In Paradise".













Title:  Face Value (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Soft Rock, Rock, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Atlantic/Rhino

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1. In The Air Tonight (5:34)

 2.  This Must Be Love (3:55)

 3.  Behind The Lines (3:53)

 4.  The Roof Is Leaking O3:16)

 5.  Droned (2:49)

 6.  Hand In Hand (5:20)

 7.  I Missed Again (3:41)

 8.  You Know What I Mean (2:33)

 9.  Thunder And Lightning (4:12)

10. I'm Not Moving (2:33)

11. If Leaving Me Is Easy (4:54)

12. Tomorrow Never Knows (4:15)


Personnel:


Phil Collins:  Vocals, Drums, Roland VP-330, Vocoder on Tracks:  1, 6,10, CR-78 Drum Machine on Tracks:  1, 6, 12, Prophet-5 Synthesizers on Tracks:  1, 2, 5-7, 10-12, Fender Rhodes on Tracks:  1, 2, 9, 11, Percussion on Tracks:  2, 10, Acoustic Piano on Tracks:  4-8, 10, Handclaps on Tracks: 5, 9, Congas on Track 5, Marimba on Track 6, Acoustic Guitar on Track 13

Daryl Stuermer:  Guitars on Tracks:  1-3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, Banjo on Track 4, 12-String Guitar on Track 5

Eric Clapton:  Guitar on Track 11

Joe Partridge:  Slide Guitar on Track 4

John Giblin:  Bass on Tracks:  1,, 9, 10, 12

L. Shankar:  Violin on Tracks:  1, 5, 7, 12, Tamboura on Track 5, Voice Drums on Track 5

Alphonso Johnson:  Bass on Tracks:  2, 3, 6, 7, 11

J. Peter Robinson:  Prophet-5 on Track 3

Stephen Bishop:  Background Vocals on Track 2


EWF Horns:  Horns


Don Myrick:  Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  3, 6, 7, 9, 12, Alto Saxophone Solo on Track 11

Louis Satterfield:  Trombone on Track 3, 6, 7, 9, 12

Rahmlee Michael Davis and Michael Harris:  Trumpet on Tracks:  3, 6, 7, 9, 12, Flugelhorns on Track 11

Ronnie Scott:  Tenor Saxophone Solo on Track 7


Strings on Tracks:  8, 11


Martyn Ford:  Conductor


Gavyn Wright:  Violin, Leader 

Bill Benhem:  Violin

Bruce Dukov:  Violin

David Woodcock:  Violin

Liz Edwards:  Violin

Irvine Arditti:  Violin

Ken Sillitoe:  Violin

Peter Oxen:  Violin

Richard Studt:  Violin

Roger Best:  Viola

Brian Hawkins:   Viola

Simon Whistler:   Viola

Tony Pleeth:  Cello

Clive Anstee:  Cello

Nigel Warren-Green:  Cello

Chris Laurence:  Double Bass


Face Value is the debut solo studio album by Phil Collins, originally released on February 13, 1981 by Virgin, remastered and reissued on March 27, 2026 by Atlantic Record/Rhino Records.







Friday, July 17, 2026

Gregory Hutchinson


 




















Artist:  Gregory Hutchinson

Origin:  Brooklyn, New York, USA

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop,Traditional Acoustic Jazz

Occupation:  Musician, Composer

Instruments:  Drummer


Gregory Hutchinson is an American Jazz Drummer from Brooklyn, New York.  He is one of the best Jazz Drummers of his generation, his style seamlessly bridges Traditional Acoustic Jazz, with Urban and Modern Grooves.  In the 1990s, he worked with Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove, Stephen Scott, Ray Brown, Eric Reed, Joe Henderson, Marcus Printup, Antonio Hart, Joshua Redman, Greg Gisbent, Frank Wess, Steve Wilson, Andh Leverne, Johnny Griffin, LaVerne Butler, Peter Bernstein, Claire Martin, BenWolfe, Jeremy Davenport,Mark Whitfield, Teodross Avery, Jimmy Smith, ristinKorb, Arturo Sandoval, John Patitucci, Joey Calderrazo, lMichael Brecker, and Rodney Whitaker.  He is also an artist at Open Studio Jazz.














Title:  Kind Of Now - The Pulse Of Miles Davis (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop,Traditional Acoustic Jazz

Label:  Warner Music

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  Ah-Leu-Cha (3:53)

 2. Fran-Dance (6:50)

 3.  Fall (7:08)

 4.  Orbits (4:53)

 5.  The Masters (1:59)


Side B:


 6.  Water Babies (4:25)

 7.  Seven Steps To Heaven (3:51)

 8.  Bitches Brew (6:53)

 9. Black Comedy (5:14)

10. Circle In The Round (4:03)


Personnel:


Gregory Hutchinson:  Drums, Bandleader

Ambrose Akinmusire:  Trumpet

Ron Blake: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet

Gerald Clayton:  Piano

Jakob Bro:  Guitar

Emmanuel Michael:  Guitar

Joe Sanders:  Double Bass


Kind Of Now - The Pulse Of Miles Davis is a tribute album by Gregory Hutchinson, released on April 3, 2026 by Warner Music.  A Tribute project ahead of the centenary celebration of Miles Davis's Birth.







Black Sabbath


 



















Artist:  Black Sabbath    
Origin:  Aston, Birmingham, England
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, British Metal

Original line-up:

Tony Iommi:  Lead Guitar, Piano, Flute, Synthesizers, Mellotron
Geezer Butler:  Bass, Synthesizers
Ozzy Osbourne:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Bill Ward:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Black Sabbath are an English Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Band from Aston, Birmingham, formed in 1968 by Tony Iommi (Lead Guitar Ex Mythology), Geezer Butler (Bass Ex Rare Breed), Ozzy Osbourne (Lead Vocals Ex Rare Breed), and Bill Ward (Drums Ex Mythology).  Black Sabbath are one of the most influential Heavy Metal Band of All Time.  The band helped to create the Genre with ground breaking releases such as Paranoid, an album that Rolling Stone Magazine said "Changed Music Forever", and called the band "The Beatle Of Heavy Metal".  Time Magazine called Paranoid "The Birthplace of Heavy Metal".






Title:  Seventh Star (2026 Remaster) (2026) 
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, British Metal
Label:  Rhino/Warner Records
Rating:  ***

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  In For The Killer (3:42)
 2.  No Stranger To Love (4:29)
 3.  Turn To Stone (3:30)
 4.  Sphinx (the Guardian) (1:11)
 5.  Seventh Star (5:21)
 6.  Danger Zone (4:25)
 7.  Heart Like A Wheel (6:36)
 8.  Angry Heart (3:06)
 9.  In Memory (2:35)
10. No Stranger To Love (Remix) (4:00)

Personnel:

Tommy Iommi:  Guitars
Glenn Hughes:  Vocals
 Eric Singer:  Drums
Dave "The Beast" Spitz:  Bass
Geoff Nicholls:  Keyboards

Additional Musician:

Gordon Copley:  Bass on "No Stranger To Love"


Seventh Star is the twelfth studio album by Black Sabbath, originally released on January 20, 1986 by Vertigo, remastered and reissued on July 10, 2026 by Rhino/Warner Records.  For Fans of Black Sabbath.






Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thin Lizzy


 



















Artist:  Thin Lizzy 
Origin:  Dublin, Ireland
Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, British Metal

Original line-up:

Phil Lynott:  Bass, Lead Vocals
Eric Bell:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Eric Wrixon:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Brian Downey:  Drums, Percussion

Thin Lizzy are an Irish Rock Band formed in Dublin in 1969 by Eric Bell (Guitar), Eric Wrixon (Keyboards), Phil Lynott (Bass, Lead Vocals) and Brian Downey (Drums).  The band's most successful songs, "Whiskey In The Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back In Town".  Thin Lizzy had opened door for many big name of Lead Guitars such as Eric Bell, Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Snowy White, Scott Gorham and John Sykes, the band later influences included the pioneering Twin Lead Guitars found in Wishbone Ash and American Artists Little Feat and Bob Seger.  











Title:  Thin Lizzy (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, British Metal

Label:  Decca

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:  2026 Remaster


Side One:


 1.  The Friendly Ranger At Clontarl Castle (3:01)

 2.  Honesty Is No Excuse (3:40)

 3.  Diddy Levine (7:04)

 4.  Ray-Gun (3:05)

 5.  Look What The Wind Blew In (3:23)


Side Two:


 1.  Eire (2:07)

 2.  Return Of The Farmer's Son (4:14)

 3.  Clifton Grange Hotel (2:26)

 4.  Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (3:40)

 5.  Remembering (5:59)


LP 2:  2026 Richard Whittaker Stereo Mix


Side Three:


 1.  The Friendly Ranger At Clontarl Castle (3:01)

 2.  Honesty Is No Excuse (3:40)

 3.  Diddy Levine (7:04)

 4.  Ray-Gun (3:05)

 5.  Look What The Wind Blew In (3:23)


Side Four:


 1.  Eire (2:07)

 2.  Return Of The Farmer's Son (4:14)

 3.  Clifton Grange Hotel (2:26)

 4.  Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (3:40)

 5.  Remembering (5:59)


Personnel:


Phil Lynott:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Eric Bell:  Lead & Rhythm Guitar, 12-String Guitar,Backing Vocals
Brian Downey:  Drums, Percussion


Additional Musician:


Ivor Raymonde:  Mellotron on "Honesty Is No Excuse"


Thin Lizzy is the debut studio album by Thin Lizzy, originally released on April 30, 1971 by Decca, remastered and reissued on July 10, 2026 by Decca Records.  55th Anniversary Edition in 2-LP.  Limited Edition Green Vinyl.










The Rolling Stones


 



















Artist:  The Rolling Stones 
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Hard Rock

Original line-up:

Brian Jones:  Guitar, Harmonica
Ian Stewart:  Piano
Mick Jagger:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Keith Richards:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dick Taylor:  Bass
Tony Chapman:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Mick Jagger:  Lead and Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion
Keith Richards:  Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Backing and Lead Vocals, Percussion
Brian Jones:  Guitar,, Keyboards, Sitar, Accordion, Mandolin, Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Marimba, Autoharp, Percussion
Billy Wyman:  Bass, Keyboards, Marimba, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Charlie Watts:  Drums, Percussion

The Rolling Stones are an English Rock Band formed in London in 1962.  The band is one the British Invasion that became popular in the US during 1964-1965, and became the World's Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band in the late '60s, the band's influence from the Blues culture by John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf,  and American Blues Music and American Rock such as:  Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry.  The Stones had pioneered of hard-driving Blues-Based Rock 'N' Roll.  The Stones always compared with The Beatles in the different image and in 1966 , The Stones had decided to respond to The Beatles by complex albums to creat to reaction to The Beatles' album "Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and The Stones' album "Their Satanic Majesties Request".















Title:  Foreign Tongues (Amazon Exclusive Alt Sleeve Pink Vinyl) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Hard Rock

Label:  Polydor

Rating:   ****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  Rough And Twisted (4:40)

 2.  In The Stars (4:13)

 3.  Jealous Lover (3:50)


Side B:


 4.  Mr. Charm (4:34)

 5.  Divine Intervention (4:46)

 6.  Ringing Hollow (4:46)


LP 2:

 

Side C:


 7.  Never Wanna Lose You (4:31)

 8.  Hit Me In The Head (2:57)

 9.  You Know I'm No Good (4:54)

10. Some Of Us (4:01)


Side D:


11. Covered In You (4:32)

12. Side Effects (4:35)

13. Back In Your Life (6:13)

14. Beautiful Delilah (3:29)


Personnel:


Mick Jagger:  Vocals on Tracks:  1-9, 11-14, Background Vocals on Tracks:  1-12, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, Harmonica on Tracks:  1, 8, 9, 11, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  2, 5, 6, 11, Percussion on Tracks:  4, 5, 7, 12

Keith Richards:  Electric Guitar on All Tracks, Background Vocals on Tracks:  2, 4, 6, 11, 12, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks: 4, 9, 10, Piano on Track 8, Vocals on Tracks:  10, 14

Ronnie Wood:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1-13,Bass on Tracks;  1, 2, Background Vocals on Tracks:  4, 10

Charlie Watts:  Drums on Track  8


Additional Musicians:


Steve Jordan:  Drums on Tracks:  1-7, 9-13, Percussion on Tracks:  4, 9

Andrew Watt:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1-4, 9, 11, 13, Background Vocals on Tracks:  1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, Percussion on Tracks:  2, 8, 11-13, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  3, 12, 13, Piano on Tracks:  3, 4, 9, Synthesizer on Tracks:  3, 5, 7, 12, Bass on Track 8

Matt Clifford:  Piano on Tracks:  1, 2, 11, Organ on Track 1, Synthesizer on Tracks:  3, 11, Rhodes on Tracks:  9, 11

James King:   Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  1, 5, 9, 13, Alto Saxophone on Tracks:  5, 13, Baritone Saxophone on Track 9

Ben Waters:  Piano on Track 1

Bennmont Tench:  Organ on Tracks:  2, 10

Darryl Jones:  Bass on Tracks:  3-7, 9, 10, 12, 13

Steve Winwood:  Organ on Tracks:  3-6, 9, 12, 13, Rhodes on Tracks:  3, 7, Piano on Tracks:  5-7, 10, 12, 13

Naarai Jacobs:  Background Vocals on Track 4

Robert Smith:  Electric Guitar on Track 5, Background Vocals on Track 7, Synthesizer on Track 7

Ron Blake:  Trumpet on Tracks:  5, 9, 13, Flugelhorn on Track 13

Bruno Mars:  Cowbell on Track 7

Paul McCartney:  Bass on Track 11

Chad Smith:  Concert Bass Drum on Track 14


Foreign Tongues is the 25th British Studio album and 27th American Studio album by The Rolling Stones, released on July 10, 2026 by Polydor Records, in 2LP, Amazon Exclusive Edition Alt Sleeve Pink Vinyl.









Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Armageddon


 




















Artist:  Amageddon
Origin:  England
Genre:  Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Heavy Metal


Original line-up:

Keith Relf:           Vocals
Martin Pugh:       Guitar
Louis Cennamo:  Bass
Bobby Caldwell:  Drums


Armageddon was a Hard Rock band formed in 1974, by Keith Relf (Singer Ex The Yardbirds), Martin Pugh (Guitar Ex The Steamhammer), Louis Cennamo (Bass Ex Renaissance and The Steamhammer) and Bobby Caldwell (Drums Ex Captain Beyond).












Title:  Armageddon (1975)
Genre:  Hard Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  A&M
Rating:   *****

Format:  CD


Tracks:  

1.  Buzzard  (8:16)
2.  Silver Tightrope  (8:23)
3.  Paths and Planes and Future Gains  (4:30)
4.  Last Stand Before  (8:23)
5.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun: (11:31)
     a.  Warning Comin' On (1:00)
     b.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun (3:03)
     c.  Brother Ego (5:10)
     d.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun   (2:18)


Personnel:

Keith Relf:  Vocals
Martin Pugh:  Guitar
Louis Cennamo:  Bass
Bobby Caldwell:  Drums


Armageddon was the title album and the  first and debut and final album of the Supergroup-Armageddon, originally released in 1975, by A&M, remastered and reissued on July 3, 2026 by Deko Music.  The lost classic, Armageddon for its 50th Anniversary.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.