Archive for Iain Patience
Voodoo In The Shadows In Elmore Magazine
Iain Patience reviews Fiona Boyes’ newest release, Voodoo In The Shadows for Elmore Magazine: “With this latest release, Voodoo in the Shadows,’ [Fiona Boyes] has simply jumped up more than a few notches. This is easily her finest offering to date, and that’s saying something about this mighty fine blueslady. … All eleven tracks here roar with pure class and distinction. This album must surely push her further to the fore and propel her to…
Break The Chain a Superb Release
Critic Iain Patience offers a rave review for Doug MacLeod’s Break The Chain recording in Cashbox Canada Magazine: Order Now “‘Break the Chain’ is the latest, twelve-track offering from leading US steel-guitar and slide master, Doug MacLeod. Recorded once again with Reference Recordings and Prof Johnson’s crystal-clear 24-bit set-up, this is an album that is bound to create enormous interest as is often the case with this guy’s music. MacLeod is a regular award-winner; indeed,…
Rhythms Magazine Reviews Fiona Boyes Professin’ The Blues
Order Now “Boyes has a strong, searching voice and tackles a variety of blues genres without missing a beat, skipping lightly from a strong Texan, Lightnin’ Hopkins opener through ragtime rhythmic drive and reggae-inspired numbers that also include light jazz touches and some absolutely top quality fretwork. This is an album that is immediately gripping from the very off and hi-lights Boyes’ own song-writing strengths, with only two covers in the mix, one being the…