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Aerosmith/Yungblud One More Time EP Review
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, as well as singer Yungblud, released an EP called One More Time on November 21 of 2025.
It says Aerosmith, but aside from one remix of an Aerosmith classic (which features all of the band), the EP is really Steven, Joe, Yungblud, and some other players (including Matt Sorum of The Cult, Guns N Roses, and Velvet Revolver).
Yungblud I had not heard of until more recently when I saw a video of him singing a KISS song (I Was Made For Loving You) and then he did a great version of Black Sabbath’s Changes at the Back To The Beginning concert in July of 2025.
I think Yungblud has a great future in music and it’s cool that he was able to work with Steven and Joe.
And it’s really great hearing Steven sing again.
Aerosmith canceled their last tour because Steven was having vocal issues.
So, to hear him sing at all, and also as great as he still is, is a promising sign.
And of course Steven and Joe being together is always great.
I’m not saying this is a masterpiece, but it’s really great hearing Steven sing again.
The lead single, My Only Angel, sounds like an Aerosmith song and should be a huge single.
Check it out. And welcome back Steven Tyler!!
Oh and the version I bought through Aerosmith’s website has spray paint on the logos that were spray painted by Steven himself!!! Pretty cool.
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Cheap Trick All Washed Up Album Review
Cheap Trick released their 21st studio album, All Washed Up, on November 14 of 2025.
Cheap Trick (featuring classic members Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, and Tom Petersson, as well as Rick’s son Dax) have really been on a roll since releasing their Bang Zoom Crazy Hello album in 2016.
Every album they’ve released since has been great and this one is no exception.
If you are a Cheap Trick fan, or just a fan of rock and roll music with crunch but also melody, then this album is for you.
Check it out and keep on rocking Cheap Trick!!!
And thanks for signing it for me (through Talk Shop Live)!!
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Judas Priest Featuring Ozzy Osbourne War Pigs (Charity Single)
In July of 2025, one of my favorite bands, Judas Priest, released a cover single of the Black Sabbath (another favorite of mine) classic War Pigs.
Well, a few months later, they rereleased it also featuring Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne (RIP) singing some of it with Priest singer Rob Halford.
The single was for charity (The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation & Cure Parkinson’s).
Ozzy’s vocals were older (Ozzy was not able to sing it with Priest), but Ozzy and his wife/manager Sharon gave Priest their blessing to use Ozzy’s vocal track for their cover.
Either way, it sounds amazing.
Rest In Peace Ozzy and keep on defending the Heavy Metal faith Judas Priest!!
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Ace Frehley Solo Album Rankings
Ace Frehley (1951-2025) is my favorite guitarist ever.
One of the founding members of my favorite band KISS, Ace has inspired literally millions of people with his playing and inspired tons of musicians to pick up an instrument, namely a guitar.
Some have said he is the most influential guitarist ever.
I’m not going to disagree with that.
Is he the best singer ever? No, but he was great singing the songs that he wrote. I learned a long time ago that singers don’t all have to be Pavarotti or Freddie Mercury as a vocalist. So Ace was more than good enough on the mic.
Outside of his landmark work with KISS, Ace also made many solo albums and definitely was the most prolific original KISS member outside of the band.
He was making an album at the time of his passing, which who knows if it was done enough to be released.
But regardless, Ace truly left his mark on the world and I cannot emphasize that enough.
Here, I am going to rank Ace’s solo albums.
Now I before I do this, I want to preface by saying I love all of them so this is hard to do.
But here it goes:
- Ace Frehley (1978)-Most will say this is his best album outside of KISS and I definitely agree. It is a perfect album, in my opinion.
- Space Invader-Released in 2014, I find this album to be amazing and has some of Ace’s best playing ever on it.
- Anomaly-This was Ace’s first solo album in 20 years. Released in 2009, it showcases everything you would expect if you’re an Ace fan. Very good songs and great musicianship. A welcome return to Space Ace.
- Frehley’s Comet-Ace’s first album after leaving KISS. Released in 1987, this album features several rocking tunes and once again, a welcome return to the one and only Space Ace.
- Trouble Walkin’-Released in 1989, Ace consistently put out solid rocking albums outside of KISS. This one is no exception. This is my girlfriend’s favorite Ace studio album.
- Second Sighting-I don’t know how loved this album is (I know Ace’s friend Eddie Trunk hates it and fair enough.) but I actually love it. Great songs and it just rocks.
- 10,000 Volts-I want to rank this one higher (I’m actually already ranking it higher than I thought I would.) but I just love the ones above this more. But it is a very rocking and catchy album. Maybe Ace’s most catchy album he ever made. I’ve played it a bunch and really like every song on it, especially a song that he made a demo of when I believe he was still in KISS called “Back In My Arms Again”. Excellent ballad. If this is Ace’s last album, it’s a great one to go out on. I love you forever Ace!!!!
- Spaceman-Another solid, rocking album from Ace. Actually features fellow KISS member Gene Simmons on bass for one song and he co-wrote another song with Ace. AWESOME!!
- Origins Volume 2-I like both covers albums/KISS re-records Ace made, but I just like this one more.
- Origins Volume 1-Features another fellow KISS member Paul Stanley singing a Free song. Phenomenal version. Lots of great covers on this, and Ace played a KISS song he was not originally on, which is Rock And Roll Hell. Love his interpretation of it.
- Greatest Hits Live-My girlfriend’s favorite Ace solo album, this was released long after it was recorded. Great live album featuring two unreleased studio tracks.
- Live + 1-Great live EP featuring one studio track.
Again, this is tough to rank. Like I said, I love all of them, but hey, I have to rank them somehow. Ask me another time and I may think differently and rank them another way, but this is how I’m feeling as I type this.
Rest In Peace Ace. Thanks for all the amazing music and the happiness you brought us all.
And I included one of KISS drummer Peter Criss’ solo albums in the solo album picture because Ace plays on three songs. And the KISS live album just happens to be in the picture. My KISS album rankings is here if you want to check them out also.
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38 Special Milestone Album Review
The band 38 Special released their first album in 21 years, Milestone, on the day I type this, September 19 of 2025.
I preordered a signed copy of the CD more than a month earlier and received it on the day of release.
As of this typing, I’m already on my second listen of the album.
It’s a very good album. Lots of rock, some melodic songs, lots of catchy, hooky parts, great singing and playing, and what can I say? They still rock.
Lead singer/songwriter/guitarist/founding member Don Barnes is the one original member still in the band, but he has a solid group of guys with him. They include Jerry Riggs also on guitar/vocals, Bobby Capps on keyboards/vocals, Barry Dunaway on bass/vocals and Gary Moffatt on drums/vocals.
I’m so glad 38 Special finally released another new album.
I wish more of my favorite bands/artists still made albums.
To me, if you’re a band or solo artist, you make albums. Whether they sell or not, you make albums because again, that’s what you do. Period.
Thank you guys for another really good album and hopefully this will not be the last.
Rock on forever 38 Special!! And thank you for signing the new album too!!!!
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Bryan Adams Roll With The Punches Album Review
The very talented Bryan Adams released his latest album, Roll With The Punches, on August 29th of 2025.
Bryan once again has made another very rocking, melodic, catchy album.
Very good songs, short and sweet, tons of melody, great lyrics, solid musicianship, and good singing as always by Bryan.
If you are a fan, you should love this album.
I’m glad Bryan is still going strong and I can’t wait to finally see him in concert November 1st.
Keep on rocking Bryan!! And thanks for signing it too, through TalkShopLive!!
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Glenn Hughes Chosen Album Review
“The Voice Of Rock” Glenn Hughes released his latest solo album, Chosen, on September 5 of 2025.
Glenn continues to sing and play sooooo well and writes great songs.
His band is solid as a rock.
If you are a Glenn fan, you should love this album.
I know I do.
Thank you Glenn for another amazing album and for signing a picture that came with it too!!
And please don’t let it be your last album either.
Rock on!!!!
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Two Wolf Album Review
The band Two Wolf (featuring Blackfoot/early Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Greg T. Walker) released their first album in June of 2025.
Titled Two Wolf, what can I say other than it rocks!!
The band features Greg on bass and vocals, Lance Lopez on guitar and vocals, Chris Bell on guitar and vocals, and Rusty Valentine on drums and backing vocals.
The album features many originals and several re-recorded Blackfoot songs.
This whole album is really good and I cannot recommend it enough for any rock/hard rock/southern rock music fan.
And please go see the band live (review here).
They are just as good live as they are on album.
Keep on rocking guys and thanks Greg for signing it for me when I met you at the show!!
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Ozzy Osbourne (December 3, 1948-July 22, 2025)
When I was in high school, I got into a lot of music that I’m still a fan of and forever will be.
Thanks to an old friend Robbie Frasher, I got into the music of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.
He let me borrow his copy of Ozzy’s albums Blizzard Of Ozz and The Ozzman Cometh compilation, which also featured some Sabbath songs.
Those were the first true Heavy Metal songs I heard and boy what a way to start.
Because Sabbath invented the whole genre and ultimately all of it’s subgenres!!
Thank you Robbie for getting me into their music.
I sadly only saw Ozzy once, but it was with Sabbath on Ozzfest in 2004.
They were soooooo great (review here).
I love all of Sabbath’s and Ozzy’s albums.
I will forever be a fan.
I just never thought of Ozzy passing away.
Yes, we’re all going to die someday, but you just try not to think about it.
I knew Ozzy’s health had not been well for about six years, but I just thought he would carry on.
He literally just did his final show with Sabbath and as a solo artist on July 5 and even though he had to sit, he sang great and seemed very happy.
I know he wanted that last show and now that he’s gone, I know he willed that show to happen and hung on for that show.
No I did not know him and he’s not a family member, but it doesn’t mean this is not a big loss for me. Because it is.
I’ve really been feeling this and will continue to for some time.
All my best to his family, friends, band mates, and fans all over the world.
He truly was an original.
His music is phenomenal.
He was a great singer and performer.
He was a huge personality that beamed sooooooo bright.
He made a lot of people happy and will continue to forever with his body of work.
I love you Ozzy soooooooo much!!!!
I’m glad you were here as long as you were and I’m glad I was alive the same time you were to enjoy the music and got to see you once.
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jimmy Page And The Black Crowes Live At The Greek Album Review
Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes released a live album called Live At The Greek in 2000, and re-released it in 2025 with many bonus tracks.
This was recorded in 1999 when Jimmy played with The Black Crowes for a little bit.
They played a bunch of Led Zeppelin (Jimmy’s band) songs, covers, and songs by The Black Crowes.
However, for some reason, The Black Crowes songs they performed were never released.
This 2025 reissue corrects that.
It also includes a soundcheck too, which is really cool.
The original I played a bunch when it was released so I was excited to know it was being re-released with so many more songs too.
It’s a great set of tunes played by phenomenal musicians.
You’ve got to check this out.
It ROCKS!!
I just wish they would’ve done more together and I’ll always wish Jimmy especially would do more.
But either way, thank goodness they did this much and gave this an even more proper release.
Rock on everyone.
