All in all, this is a wonderfully curated set ... a perfect introduction to the band for the casual fan, but also can be recommended of great interest to the more die-hard amongst the fanbase, with the presence of the demos and the live show. The School Report - yes, it may seem an obvious..
GIRLSCHOOL – From London To Nashville (SFM)
The London disc shows glimpses of greatness … while the Nashville performance simply sweeps all before it in its high-energy pulverising delight When Girlschool emerged as part of the nascent New Wave Of British Heavy Metal back in 1978, the world was rather a different place for female musicians compared to the current, 21st century..
Hot Breath – Rubbery Lips (The Sign Records)
Hot Breath are another hard-hitting foursome from Gothenburg, Sweden, maintaining the tradition from those parts for steaming Garage Rock / Power Pop. Straight-forward rock'n'roll without too many frills, but with a powerful woman lead singer who reminds me of Girlschool, Ellen Foley, Joan Jett and the Runaways, Pat Benatar.....you get the picture! The band is..
Hot Breath – Hot Breath
What do you call a new release that's halfway between a CD and an EP? This is the debut production from Hot Breath, another hard-hitting foursome from Gothenburg, Sweden. Six tracks long, giving you a shade under 24 minutes, so it'll be interesting to see how its priced. But that apart, it's great rock and..