Red Garland Red Alert (1977) 320 Kbps

This lyrical, introverted, and sometimes exquisite set of duets by guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Red Mitchell was originally made for John Snyder's Artist House label and later reissued on CD by MHS. Hall and Mitchell always had big ears, and although the music is at a low volume and the duo stretches out on a bit on their four originals, the Mexican folk song "Blue Dove" and "Fly Me to the Moon," there are no sleepy moments.

It was already time for Swedish bombshells of Rock N’ Roll Crucified Barbara to be back with more of their unmatched heavy rock and their tough attitude. After the awesome releases In Distortion We Trust (2005), ‘Til Death Do Us Party (2009) and The Midnight Chase (2012), those incredible hardrockers offer us, avid metalheads all over the world, another kick-ass album overflowing aggressiveness, sexy tunes and infinite stamina, the electrifying In The Red.

When former Edgar Winter Group guitarist Ronnie Montrose invited Sammy Hagar to join his band Montrose back in 1972, there were those who predicted Sammy would be one of the most popular names in rock. They were right. This collection starts with one of The Red Rocker's early trademark songs, "Bad Motor Scooter" (the original Montrose version) & continues through his solo years, gathering all of his significant hits along the way from the Capitol, Geffen, MCA & Cabo Wabo labels. The Hagar hits read like a "classics" checklist: "I Can't Drive 55,"…

The talented swing singer Daryl Sherman and vibraphonist John Cocuzzi pay tribute to Mildred Bailey and Red Norvo on this very enjoyable CD. Sherman does a superlative job of emulating "The Rockin' Chair Lady" without needing to change her own basic approach much on some of Bailey's greatest hits, plus a few obscurities. "Georgia on My Mind" and "Rockin' Chair" are effectively combined in a medley, the spirit of Bailey's saucy rendition of "Squeeze Me" is re-created, "It's So Peaceful in the Country" is wistful, and "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" really swings. Cocuzzi (whose sound is somewhere between Norvo and Lionel Hampton) takes some fine solos…

Morgan backs off the sad songs for her second album – a wise move. (She went through the first part of her life known as George Morgan's daughter; she wouldn't want to spend the rest of it as Keith Whitley's widow.) Instead she concentrates on laidback country and ballads like the title track, which is about the dress colors during different stages of a woman's life. Dolly Parton duets on "Best Woman Wins."

I AM REVENGE was formed in the end of 2010 out of former members from D.T.A., Badge Of Apathy, Count On Pride, Pride Shall Fall and Between Love and Madness. After gaining some experience in their older projects, I AM REVENGE now meets the challenge to get something new, more adult and brute going.So I AM REVENGE is characterized by a deep and brutal guitar riffing, an explosive drumsound, a booming bass and monstrous vocals. (Metal Hammer says : „…the squad from hamburg fulfills it’s job more than professional.