Peter Thompson

Album art for The Ugly Guys album "Still Kickin' - The Best of The Ugly Guys"

The Ugly Guys “Still Kickin’ – The Best of The Ugly Guys”

May 2, 2025 Peter Thompson 1

Not so ugly – Southend country rockers’ “Best Of” record is an enjoyable dash through the band’s back catalogue. The Ugly Guys have been together for some 22 years, during which time they have released seven albums. […]

artwork for Dawn Brothers album “Cry Alone”

Dawn Brothers “Cry Alone”

April 17, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

A solid seventh LP from Rotterdam’s Dawn Brothers; it’s well worth a listen, particularly if your tastes extend to the rockier end of americana. While there are number of Dutch rock and pop acts that have […]

For the Sake of the Song: Allison Moorer “A Soft Place to Fall”

April 7, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

In 1993, on graduation from University, Allison Moorer, born and raised in Alabama, moved to Nashville to be with her elder sister, Shelby Lynne (who, by that time, had become an established artist); Moorer sang backing […]

Artwork for Bob Bradshaw album “Live in Boston”

Bob Bradshaw “Live in Boston”

March 26, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

A worthwhile addition to songwriter Bob Bradshaw’s body of work, this live (in the studio) record highlights how songs can evolve over time. Back in early 2000, ‘Bob Bradshaw’ was a Planning Officer employed by Weatherfield […]

Album art for Richard Dawson album "End of the Middle"

Rich(ard) Dawson “End of the Middle”

March 18, 2025 Peter Thompson 0

Rich(ard) Dawson wanders through northern life, like a folk soap opera. Rich(ard) Dawson (the second syllable in his first name is expressed in parenthesis for this release, suggesting that he wants to be known as Rich, […]