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Buckcherry: Next 2 You Buckcherry: Next 2 You (Eleven Seven Music) Somewhere along the line, great rock music lost its way. Now comes the 21st century solution – Buckberry, 2007 Grammy nominees for Best Hard Rock Performance. Over 3 minutes and 29 seconds, this thunderous band release a incendiary single from album 15 which is worthy of much attention. It contains all the elements of ‘Classic Rock’, raucous vocals, great guitars and catchy chorus. In the mix are, ear-splitting solos and driving rhythm section, and inevitably, cocksure soaring vocals from lead singer and co-founder Josh Todd. Unlike some of their peer groups this is, classy intelligent rock, and timeless. Its got enough appeal to make UK airplay, but keep the street and rock cred. Todd said of the album, "Who would have thought you could record an album in 15 days, release it independently, have it go gold and get nominated for a Grammy in less than a year? When we started this project, no one believed in it except our management company and us." Look out Bon Jovi et al, there’s serious competition here. Catch Buckberry live at Mean Fiddler London on March 20, Garage Glasgow on March 21 and Rock City Nottingham March 22. Support comes from The Backyard Babies and Damone. Weblinks: buckberry.com myspace.com/buckberry +

Ben Reel Band: Waiting For U/On Raglan Road Ben Reel Band: Waiting For U / On Raglan Road (B. Reel Records) Incredibly, Ben Reel seems to be almost overlooked in his native Ireland. This is totally baffling, but things are about to change, very soon. Waiting For U is lifted from forthcoming album New Horizon. Written by Reel, it’s got enough class to make the playlists of BBC Radio 2 et al. This gorgeous song has also got enough appeal to make it in the States too, and that’s where he most likely to make it first, as a household name. This smooth and sophisticated slice of contemporary pop-jazz (shades of Steely Dan at their peak) is simply divine for the entire 4 minutes and 6 seconds. With its relaxed and loungy mood, it glides along beautifully with Reel’s cultured vocals proving the icing on the cake. On Raglan Road, a modern interpretation of a traditional song is a wonderful indigenous airing, complete with emotionally tinged harmonica and heartfelt lyrics. To contact Ben Reel, please phone: +353 (0) 42 97467707, Mobile +353 (0) 86 8469935 +

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The following is a list of Elly Roberts' singles reviews online for week commencing:

November 29th 2010: Maini Sorri: Christmas In Our Hearts
November 15th 2010: Thea Gilmore: Teach Me To Be Bad
November 8th 2010: Vessells
September 13th 2010: Maini Sorri
August 23rd 2010: I Am Sam
February 23rd 2009: Tom Jones
February 2nd 2009: Seasick Steve
December 1st 2008
August 11th 2008
July 14th 2008
April 14th 2008
March 31st 2008
March 10th 2008
February 18th 2008
October 1st 2007
May 28th 2007
March 19th 2007
February 26th 2007
February 19th 2007
March 27th 2006
December 2006
January 9th 2006
December 5th 2005
November 21st 2005
November 7th 2005
September 5th 2005
May 30th 2005
May 23rd 2005
March 2005
November 22nd 2004
November 8th 2004
November 1st 2004
October 18th 2004
October 11th 2004

As of April 2009, Blu-rays and DVDs reviewed by the editor are watched on a Panasonic TH-37PX80B 37" Plasma TV with a Sony BDP-1500 Blu-ray player and played through a Yamaha DSP-AX820 amplifier.

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