“There’s no questioning the quality of this collection… but is it truly essential?” Carl Palmer’s Fanfare For The Common Man box set By Gary McKenzie published 13 April 24 4-disc Celebration of the drummer’s career includes ‘scrap book’ documentary and 200-page memoir
“This is tightrope-walking without a net… it feels a bit like having him play a solo up close and personal, and who – other than certain former members of Yes, perhaps – wouldn’t want that?” Steve Howe’s Motif Volume 2 By Gary McKenzie published 3 January 24 15 years after the first instalment, the guitarist bares the bones of his writing and proves those bones are strong
The Fierce And The Dead at the Borderline, London - live review By Gary McKenzie published 10 November 17 Not yet rated The Fierce And The Dead return to London with support from Monkey3, Lo Chief
Soul Enema - Of Clans And Clones And Clowns album review By Gary McKenzie published 25 July 17 Not yet rated Individualistic Isrealis Soul Enema laugh in the face of defining labels
Galahad - Quiet Storms album review By Gary McKenzie published 25 July 17 Not yet rated Galahad’s quest for the soft and reflective – with added Rammstein
KOYO at the Old Blue Last, London - live review By Gary McKenzie published 23 June 17 Not yet rated Up-and-coming Brits KOYO show live promise
Cosmograf - The Hay-Man Dreams album review By Gary McKenzie published 22 June 17 Not yet rated Sadness and longing from a far-flung English field
Comedy Of Errors - House Of The Mind album review By Gary McKenzie published 21 June 17 Not yet rated Scottish house-building on solid foundations from Comedy Of Errors
Dave Foster - Dreamless Album Review By Gary McKenzie published 6 May 16 Not yet rated Diverse collection from the Panic Room/Steve Rothery Band guitarist.
Limelight: Meet Stereolab freewheelers Cavern of Anti-Matter By Gary McKenzie published 1 April 16 Stereolab man’s new trio of electronic pioneers, Cavern of Anti-Matter, get futuristic with vintage synth sounds.
Profuna Ocean: In Vacuum By Gary McKenzie published 1 April 16 Not yet rated Dutch band’s release poised to suck in new admirers.
