2023-11-13 15:35
"PURPLE RAIN" "1984"LET'S GO CRAZY - The abum opens with the famous church organ sounding out with a little Prince-like "sermon" before firing up a blistering funky… Read More
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I am Andrew Goodwin, Music Journalist and Blogger. This blog will specialise in introducing new or unknown artists with a good, honest independent review you can trust. I will post themed articles, requested reviews and my own albums collection. Feel free to search the blog top right and check my profile on the top left 3 dashes! Find your New Music Ear! Looking for guest bloggers
2023-11-05 14:55
"ONE TOUCH"2000OVERLOAD - This debut album recored by the original three members as teenagers, was a brilliant first set. This opening track was smooth, R 'n B/Funk with a throbb… Read More
2023-11-05 14:55
"PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY AND THYME"
1966
SCARBOROUGH FAIR/CANTICLE - One of the duo's many memorable songs and one of my favourites. A really lovely, melodious at… Read More
2023-10-28 14:14
"REBORN"
2017
KEEP THAT FIRE BURNING - The first track is a little New Wave Punk with the power and angst ridden vocals of The Clash. Awesome Hendrix-like guitar pa… Read More
2023-10-28 14:14
"JUNGLELAND"2021 JANE GOODALL - The opening track is presumably about the renowned primatalogist and anthropologist noting the "queen of the jungle" reference. It's a boomin… Read More
2023-10-21 14:18
"ROCKLAND"
2015
OLD DE SPAIN - The opening track is almost like a pirate shanty, Indie Folk complete with harmonies, chanting and a variety of acoustic… Read More
2023-10-21 14:10
"REGGATTA DE BLANC"
1979
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - One of the first songs I heard of The Police as an 11 year old lad. One of those songs that stay in your head. … Read More
2023-10-14 14:55
"KINKS"1964BEAUTIFUL DELILAH - The Kinks' debut album opens with this Rock 'N Roll styled uptempo with a hint of funkiness and Country twang. A great cover of a Chuck Berry track.
SO… Read More
2023-10-01 16:16
"MORE OF THE MONKEES"
1967
SHE - The opening track sung by Micky Dolenz is a mix of Progressive, Psychedelic Rock and Beat Pop. Great opening track, mid… Read More
2023-10-01 15:53
"THE ILLUMINATION OF EVERYTHING"
2016
ILLUMINATION - Rip-roaring opening of frenzied heavy guitars
before launching into classic Fireflys territory, the melodious,
incredibly… Read More
2023-09-29 15:42
"DO YOU WANT THE TRUTH OR SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL?"
2009
STONE COLD SOBER - Great debut single from Paloma, has a slight Country twang but is deep in Blues So… Read More
2023-09-29 14:21
"THE HURTING"1983THE HURTING - The duo's debut album opens with a typical 80s New Wave track, sometimes sombre and mysterious with a little Progressive Rock undertones. Nice arrangeme… Read More
2023-09-27 16:28
"INACTION"
2015
GROUNDED - This album Pop Rock opener reminds me of a raw early version of Bangles, some great guitar work and really eases you into the album with… Read More
2023-09-23 14:24
"MADONNA" 1983 LUCKY STAR - The opening track is a Disco Pop song, which became her trademark for this debut album before moving into more Pop areas in her next few albums. Its mi… Read More
2023-09-16 15:36
"SOUR"2021 BRUTAL - Olivia Rodrigo's debut album opens with a scorching 90s Brit Pop Punk track, reminding me of Elastica and Sleeper in its female angst ridden vocals. It also ha… Read More
2023-09-16 14:33
"RING RING"1973RING RING - The title track is one of the earlier memorable songs from the Abba catalogue. A perfect slice of Europop which gave Abba their breakthrough in several Europ… Read More
2023-08-31 15:23
"STONEFIELD"2013 C'MON - This debut album by the female Australian Rock quartet opens with a sassy bluesy style Progressive Rock sound. It is a blistering opener with powerful vocals a… Read More
2023-08-29 14:23
"BOSSA510"2015 BOSSA510 - The debut album from John Vargas' all star multi-talented ensemble kicks off with a funky bass and guitar intro which moves into Jazz Funk seamlessly inc… Read More
2023-08-29 14:23
"SO RED THE ROSE"1985 ELECTION DAY - This one-off album featuring Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor kicks off with this great track. I loved this so… Read More
2023-08-26 14:42
"STEEL BLOSSOMS"2019 YOU'RE THE REASON I DRINK - Sara Zebley and Hayley Prosser are Steel Blossoms bringing the Country back with their self titled album. The opening track… Read More
2023-08-26 14:18
"CALLS FOR REBELLION"2015PRETEND FRIEND - The debut album from Camille and Noemie Debray, two French born, South African raised sisters on a Punk mission! This opening track is what Madonna… Read More
2023-08-26 14:18
"RUSH"1974FINDING MY WAY - The band's debut album consists of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and John Rutsey (soon to leave the band after this album and replaced on drums by the more familia… Read More
2023-08-26 14:07
"NIGHT LIFE"
2017
NIGHT LIFE - This opening track reminds me of Heaven 17 with a hint
of Kraftwerk's electronic vocal backing on the chorus. Bright and breezy
with… Read More
2023-08-26 14:06
"DURAN DURAN"1981GIRLS ON FILM - This debut album by the band opens with this brilliant New Wave track. Their breakthrough single in the UK chart reaching number 5. Its cheeky an… Read More
2023-08-26 14:05
"YUNA"2012LULLABIES - Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna opens her first international debut album with a laid back ballad. Yuna's gentle, soothing voice echoes eerily over a slow… Read More
2023-08-26 14:03
"WET LEG"2022BEING ALONE - The opening track to this debut album by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers is a quirky mix of 90s Grunge and Alternative Pop. Add a little Psychedelia, funk… Read More
2023-08-26 14:01
"DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE"2012 ONE TIN MAN - The debut album by Kevin Gullickson's Radio Drive opens with this bright and breezy track. Its 90s BritPop style are reminiscent of R.E.M.&nbs&helli…Read More
2023-08-26 14:00
"MUD ROCK"1974ROCKET - The debut album opens with this fourth single from the set that reached number 6 in the UK chart. An original composition by renowned writers Mick Chapman… Read More
2023-08-26 13:59
"URBAN CAMPFIRE SONGS"2013 HIGH ROADS & HOLLOWAYS - The debut album by the Finnish rockers kicks off in frenetic style. A track that seems to be a hybrid of Sex Pistols and The Cla… Read More
2023-08-25 15:34
"NORTH OF A MIRACLE"
1983
WHEN IT STARTED TO BEGIN - The opening track is an orchestral based, breezy Pop song, similar to Nick's former band Haircut 100 but more accompli… Read More
2023-08-25 15:31
"DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX"
1979
CATROUBLE (Parts 1 + 2) - The opening track is a mix of New Wave, raw Punk and arty Pop. It is raw and with that great "as live" sound.&nbs… Read More
2023-08-25 15:30
"QUEEN"1973KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE - The debut single opens this first album by the band. It remains the only single not to chart in the UK and was pretty much ignored. It sounds li… Read More
2023-08-25 15:30
"LITTLE EARTHQUAKES"
1992
CRUCIFY - A piano Grunge Rock sound made this song stick in my head for weeks and got me hooked on Tori after "Silent All These Years" peaked my inter… Read More
2023-08-25 15:25
"PARALLEL LINES"1978HANGING ON THE TELEPHONE - That unmistakeable telephone ringing intro kicks off and Debbie Harry sings her first line while the pumping drumbeat and New Wave sounds… Read More
2023-08-25 15:24
"BRYAN ADAMS"1980 HIDIN' FROM LOVE - Bryan Adams' debut album opens with this catchy Pop Rock track that is more Pop than Rock. Similar to most of the early 80s fare. Good o… Read More
2023-08-25 15:24
"SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR"
1983
SCRIPT FOR A JESTER'S TEAR - The opening track of a great debut album of six epic tracks. This Rock experiment filled song… Read More
2023-08-25 15:24
"ALL OVER THE PLACE"1984HERO TAKES A FALL - The debut single from this first album only reached number 96 in the UK chart but its a great introduction to the band. This is… Read More
2023-08-25 15:23
"BILLY IDOL"1982COME ON, COME ON - Billy's debut album since the disbanding of Generation X opens up with an anthemic New Wave track with hints of Punk bravado. A driving rhythm… Read More
2023-08-25 15:19
"WANDERING SOUL"
2018
FOLLOWER - The opening track sounds like a ZZ Top/90s Grunge hybrid. Awesome Blues Rock guitars and drums backing with vocalist Juliette Tworse… Read More
2023-08-25 15:09
"JOURNEYS TO GLORY"
1981
TO CUT A LONG STORY SHORT - The opening track and debut single was the epitomy of the New Romantic Pop phenomenon that took over the first couple of years… Read More
2023-08-25 15:05
CLEAN CUT KID"FELT"2017VITAMIN C - This debut album by the Liverpool band opens with their first single. It's an atmospheric, simple funky Progressive Rock track with hints of Cl… Read More
2023-08-25 15:02
"WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME"
1984
WELL.../THE WORLD IS MY OYSTER/SNATCH OF FURY - This serves as a teaser for what is to come. A small medley of sorts with siren-like singin… Read More
2023-08-25 15:01
"HUNTING HIGH AND LOW"1985TAKE ON ME - The band's debut album opens with the classic 80s track and unmistakeable Synth Pop intro. Loved this song instantly on first listen and wa… Read More
2023-08-25 15:00
"FOR YOU"
1978FOR YOU - The very first track on any Prince album is a little over a minute long and showcases the astounding vocal range of the then teenage artist. Har… Read More
2023-08-25 14:59
"ON A CLOUD"2014MY MARILYN - The debut album by Widnes band The Spase opens with a great bluesy style Pop track with brilliant passionate and powerful vocals from vocalist/guita… Read More
2023-08-25 14:55
"AUTOBAHN"1975AUTOBAHN - The debut single from this album that reached number 11 in the UK chart and is also the title track. At over 22 minutes long this epic song takes more th… Read More
2023-08-25 14:54
"JAILBREAK"
1976
JAILBREAK - The opening track is a mid tempo rocker with an almost funky drumbeat, screeching guitar solos in the backing track and a scorching insrtumental bre… Read More
2023-08-25 14:53
"HUMAN RACING"1984DANCING GIRLS - The debut album by incredibly talented singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw opens with this fast paced Synth Pop track. The clever orchestrated synths and wh… Read More
2023-08-25 14:52
"OFF THE WALL"
1979
DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH - Brilliant single and a thumping Disco Funk that makes you want to get on your feet and boogie. This was the start of the… Read More
2023-08-25 14:52
"SLIPPERY WHEN WET"
1986
LET IT ROCK - Possibly one of the best openers of a record in my opinion. A huge
church organ opening then an explosion of screeching guita… Read More
2023-08-25 14:50
"THE DEBUT ALBUM"
2018
SWEET ANGEL - Opening like a soft ballad but building into a Bon Jovi style
crescendo after the one minute mark. Great Rock Pop with a little U2-esq… Read More
2023-08-18 13:24
"AS ABOVE, SO BELOW"2016 SISTER - The Aussie foursome of sisters Amy, Hannah, Holly and Sarah open up their second album with a bang. It's an almost Gothic Progressive Rock track… Read More
2023-08-18 13:23
"CALIFORNICATION"
1999
AROUND THE WORLD - A frenetic start to the album with the usual Rap Funk Rock as is the Chilis well known style. With the searing g… Read More
2023-08-15 14:43
"SO RED THE ROSE"1985 ELECTION DAY - This one-off album featuring Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor kicks off with this great track. I loved this so… Read More
2023-08-12 15:03
"DO YOU WANT THE TRUTH OR SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL?"
2009
STONE COLD SOBER - Great debut single from Paloma, has a slight Country twang but is deep in Blues S… Read More
2023-08-12 15:02
"SHE'S SO UNUSUAL"
1983
MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING - The opening track of Cyndi's debut album was a cover of The Brains' 1980 underground hit. New Wave Ro… Read More
2023-08-10 15:33
"SONGS FOR GENTLE SOULS"2020RUNAWAY - The debut album by former The Fireflys' members, singer-songwriter and guitarist Lee Wylding and drummer Andie Packer begins with a gem. This open… Read More
2023-08-10 15:33
"THE ILLUMINATION OF EVERYTHING"
2016
ILLUMINATION - Rip-roaring opening of frenzied heavy guitars
before launching into classic Fireflys territory, the melodious,
incredibly… Read More
2023-08-03 22:01
"ALISHA RULES THE WORLD"
1996
IRRESISTIBLE U ARE - Album opener, a sweet almost lullaby short song, gorgeous harmonies and sweet vocals with an Eastern feel and childl… Read More
2023-08-02 10:26
"OH YEAH" 2015 SINCERELY YOURS - I first reviewed this great South Korean Electronic Rock band in 2012 in a minor feature before my blog was solely album reviews. This… Read More
2023-07-31 15:22
"SOCIETY'S REJECTS"
2017
SOCIETY'S REJECT - Frenetic opening title track, reminiscent of Elastica in their prime. Great Punk Pop.
JONNY ROTTEN - Raw, ener… Read More
2023-07-31 15:21
"TOUCH ME"1986 TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) - Sometimes making a huge switch in careers can be troublesome. Samantha Fox started as a 16 year old glamour model and became the most… Read More
2023-07-29 14:17
"BOMBS AWAY"2014GERONIMO - The album opener and this is the song that caught my attention to this great Australian Indie sibling band. The driving, almost marching band drumbeat keeps… Read More
2023-07-29 13:43
"THE SCRIPT"
2008
WE CRY - A smooth, gentle opening track. A little R n' B/Pop style similar to Justin Timberlake. Emotive vocals with semi-hip hop vocal… Read More
2023-07-26 13:23
"SOMETHING ELSE"
1967
DAVID WATTS - The opening track on this fifth album by the band is a mix of 60s Pop with what sounds like early Glam Rock snippets. … Read More
2023-07-24 14:29
"FAITH"1987 FAITH - Reaching number 2 in the UK chart, this minimal Rockabilly styled track opens this debut album, although it is debatable (or obvious) that Wham! was essentially Geor… Read More
2023-07-24 14:28
"MAKE IT BIG"
1984
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO - The opener to the abum was a 50s/60s inspired
uptempo Rock and Roll/Pop crossover that would encourage every l… Read More
2023-07-22 14:40
"BLOODLINE"2016 BLOODLINE - The opening track to this debut album by the band from Tucson, Arizona is a taster for the rest of the album. A merging of many genres but keepi… Read More
2023-07-22 14:39
"3 FACES"
2015
LEAP INTO THE STORM - The opening track of the album is a light,
mid tempo Rock song. It very much reminds me of Tom Petty And The
Heartbreakers with that laid… Read More
2023-07-19 15:19
"ALIBI"2019 MEDICINE - This third album by the New York based songwriters Andy Suzuki and Kozza Olayunki-Babumba kicks off with a Pop Rock track that has a big vocal and 70s sound… Read More
2023-07-19 15:19
"SONIC TUNESMITH"
2018
FADE AWAY - Opening the album is a Blues Country track with great
Slash/Prince like guitars throughout. Its laid back Bon Jovi style
vocals make thi… Read More
2023-07-19 15:16
"SONGS FROM THE BIG CHAIR"
1985
SHOUT - The epic 6 and a half minutes version of the single that reached Number 1 in many countries globally. One of th… Read More
2023-05-06 15:53
2023-03-05 13:40
GUNS N' ROSES"USE YOUR ILLUSION I"1991RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO HELL - A riotous Punk rocker, akin to Sex Pistols and The Damned etc, its raw speedy energy surely gave the pogo dancers a bit of a… Read More
2023-03-02 14:55
GUNS N' ROSES"USE YOUR ILLUSION II"1991CIVIL WAR - The second album in the "Use Your Illusion" twinset opens with this fourth single that reached number 11 in the UK chart. A melanchol… Read More
2023-03-02 14:52
ABBA "VOYAGE"2021I STILL HAVE FAITH IN YOU - The lead track from the band's first album in 40 years has Anni-Frid Frida) Lyngstad taking lead vocals. It is unmistakeably Abb… Read More
2023-03-02 14:40
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION "PARADE"1986 CHRISTOPHER TRACY'S PARADE - This album is also the soundtrack to Prince's second movie "Under The Cherry Moon". This opening track… Read More
2023-03-02 14:37
ADAM ANT "ADAM ANT IS THE BLUEBLACK HUSSAR IN MARRYING THE GUNNER'S DAUGHTER"2013COOL ZOMBIE - As with the album this only single from the album was self-promoted and released. The alb… Read More
2023-03-02 14:34
MADONNA"RAY OF LIGHT"1998 DROWNED WORLD/SUBSTITUTE FOR LOVE - This opening track on Madonna's 7th studio album reached number 10 on the UK singles chart. The album as a whole has a muc… Read More
2023-03-02 14:30
A-HA"TRUE NORTH"2022I'M IN - The opening track on the band's 11th studio album was also the first single released. This is an orchestral style, piano led Pop ballad that is full of hop… Read More
2023-03-02 14:25
ALEXIS"THE DEBUT ALBUM"2018SWEET ANGEL - Opening like a soft ballad but building into a Bon Jovi style crescendo after the one minute mark. Great Rock Pop with a little U2-esque instr… Read More
2023-03-02 14:04
MUD "MUD ROCK"1974ROCKET - The debut album opens with this fourth single from the set that reached number 6 in the UK chart. An original composition by renowned writers Mick… Read More
2023-03-02 13:54
STEEL BLOSSOMS "STEEL BLOSSOMS"2019 YOU'RE THE REASON I DRINK - Sara Zebley and Hayley Prosser are Steel Blossoms bringing the Country back with their self titled album. &hell…Read More
2023-03-01 17:02
ALISHA'S ATTIC"ALISHA RULES THE WORLD"1996 IRRESISTIBLE U ARE - Album opener, a sweet almost lullaby short song, gorgeous harmonies and sweet vocals with an Eastern feel and child… Read More
2023-03-01 17:01
THE SCRIPT"THE SCRIPT" 2008 WE CRY - A smooth, gentle opening track. A little R n' B/Pop style similar to Justin Timberlake. Emotive vocals with semi-hip hop vocals fro… Read More
2023-03-01 16:58
PRINCE "WELCOME 2 AMERICA" 2021 WELCOME 2 AMERICA - The title track starts with an eerie, sparse soundtrack before giving glimpses of a little funkiness. Prince's… Read More
2023-03-01 16:54
RADIO DRIVE"BEFORE THE DAY IS THROUGH"2021IT'S WHO I AM - A bright and breezy opening track, a kind of Country Blues/Rock hybrid. It reminds me a little of Tom Petty. Great littl… Read More
2023-03-01 16:46
ADAM AND THE ANTS "DIRK WEARS WHITE SOX" 1979CATROUBLE (Parts 1 + 2) - The opening track is a mix of New Wave, raw Punk and arty Pop. It is raw and with that great "as live" sound… Read More
2023-03-01 16:42
MADNESS"ABSOLUTELY" 1980 BAGGY TROUSERS - The opening track was the one that got me hooked on Madness, I wasn't really into Two Tone or Ska at this point but their qurky soun… Read More
2023-03-01 16:42
KATZENJAMMER"ROCKLAND" 2015 OLD DE SPAIN - The opening track is almost like a pirate shanty, Indie Folk complete with harmonies, chanting and a variety of acoustic inst… Read More
2023-03-01 16:41
A-HA "HUNTING HIGH AND LOW"1985TAKE ON ME - The band's debut album opens with the classic 80s track and unmistakeable Synth Pop intro. Loved this song instantly on first listen an… Read More
2023-03-01 16:39
MADONNA "MUSIC"2000MUSIC - Madonna's eighth album for me, is her last really great album in my opinion. This opening track was released as the second single form the album followi… Read More
2023-03-01 16:22
XIXA "BLOODLINE"2016 BLOODLINE - The opening track to this debut album by the band from Tucson, Arizona is a taster for the rest of the album. A merging of many genres… Read More
2023-03-01 16:21
NATALIE IMBRUGLIA"LEFT OF THE MIDDLE" 1997 TORN - One of my alltime favourite songs by any artist and this was a massive hit globally for ex-Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia… Read More
2023-03-01 16:20
GEORGE MICHAEL"FAITH"1987 FAITH - Reaching number 2 in the UK chart, this minimal Rockabilly styled track opens this debut album, although it is debatable (or obvious) that Wham!… Read More
2023-03-01 16:20
FLEETWOOD MAC "RUMOURS"1977SECOND HAND NEWS - The opening track of the album is a bouncy, quirky Folk style Rock song, reminds me of the 60s duetted sounds of The Everly Brothers… Read More
2023-03-01 16:19
SAMANTHA FOX "TOUCH ME"1986 TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) - Sometimes making a huge switch in careers can be troublesome. Samantha Fox started as a 16 year old glamour model an… Read More
2023-03-01 16:18
HUE AND CRY "SEDUCED AND ABANDONED"1987 STRENGTH TO STRENGTH - The band's debut album, considered to be "sophisti-pop" saved my music listening pleasures along with fellow Sc… Read More
2023-03-01 16:17
BILLY CRAIG"SONIC TUNESMITH"2018 FADE AWAY - Opening the album is a Blues Country track with great Slash/Prince like guitars throughout. Its laid back Bon Jovi style vocals make… Read More
2023-03-01 16:17
JOHN HEINRICH"3 FACES"2015LEAP INTO THE STORM - The opening track of the album is a light, mid tempo Rock song. It very much reminds me of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers with that laid ba… Read More
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