Peter Thompson

Artwork for Regina Ferguson album "Fortune"

Regina Ferguson “Fortune”

February 8, 2024 Peter Thompson 1

An excellent roots rock debut album that bears repeated listening. Singer-songwriter Regina Ferguson, who describes her sound as roots rock, grew up in the East of the United States (South Carolina), has travelled extensively and now […]

Artwork for Grant Glad album "One Man's Story"

Grant Glad “One Man’s Story”

January 9, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

A concept album from a fine teller of stories, this will hold your interest from start to finish. Grant Glad has been around the Minnesota music scene for some time; most notably as frontman for the […]

Artwork for Lesley Gore album "Ever Since [Deluxe Edition]"

Re-release Review: Lesley Gore “Ever Since [Deluxe Edition]”

December 21, 2023 Peter Thompson 1

Reissue of mature, sophisticated 2005 release given Deluxe Edition tag with inclusion of a previously unheard recording. Lesley Gore shot to prominence in 1963 with the #1 (US) hit ‘It’s My Party‘ which she recorded when […]

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Americana Vinyl Treasures: Ben Vaughn “Ben Vaughn Blows Your Mind”

December 11, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Ben Vaughn is a man of many talents. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, award-winning composer for television and film, and a radio show host. As a record producer he has worked with a long list of […]

Artwork for Shred Kelly album "Blurry Vision"

Shred Kelly “Blurry Vision”

December 5, 2023 Peter Thompson 0

Dark times but not without hope; the theme of a pleasingly varied record that bears repeated listening. Shred Kelly. If you see the band’s name and assume this album will be full of heavy rock music […]