In today’s review, we’re diving into On A Day Like Today, the 1998 album from Bryan Adams. This album shows Adams leaning into a more polished, mature style - without completely abandoning his arena-rock roots.The album nicely blends heartfelt ballads with radio-ready rock anthems. We’ll break down the individual songs and how this record fits into Bryan Adams’ broader discography.Is this an underrated gem in his catalogue? Watch to find out!

Elvis Presley in Concert: Baz Luhrmann's EPiC is a 2025 documentary film about Elvis Presley directed by Baz Luhrmann. In today's episode, I discuss my thoughts on this follow-up to the 2022 fictionalised story of the life of Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

In this video, we take a critical look at Love at First Sting — the massively successful 1984 release that many fans consider a classic. But does it really live up to the hype?

Coming off a great four-album run — Taken By Force, Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism and Blackout — the band started to stagnate on Love At First Sting. Safer, more commercial, and less inspired.

We discuss:

⚡ Why “Rock You Like a Hurricane” carries the album

🎸 The shift toward a radio-friendly sound

🎤 Whether the songwriting feels repetitive or formulaic

🔥 How it stacks up against Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism, and Blackout

⭐ Final verdict: classic… or just carried by one mega-hit?

While there are strong moments, this record leans heavily on its biggest single, leaving the rest of the tracklist feeling inconsistent compared to the energy and atmosphere of previous albums.

Is Love at First Sting overrated? Or am I being too harsh? Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇

Why do album reissues change names?You buy an album… only to realise it exists under two or three different titles and completely different artwork. Same album. Different name. Instant confusion.In this video, I show some records in my collection that are reissues, and why this trend is driving collectors like me slightly insane. If you’ve ever looked at two albums by an artist, wondering, “Wait… isn’t this the same album?” — this one’s for you.

In today’s review, we’re diving into Boss Man / The Best of (1972) by Charlie Rich — a fascinating snapshot of the early career of one of country and soul’s most underrated voices. Before the success of Behind Closed Doors, Rich was already blending country, blues, rockabilly, and soul into something uniquely his own. This compilation highlights that raw, genre-bending period .From the dated “Big Boss Man” to the vulnerability in his ballads, this collection captures an artist still evolving but already somewhat distinctive. In this video, I share:

- My first impressions of the album

- Standout tracks and performances

- How it compares to his later, more polished hits (does it hint at what's to come with 'Behind Closed Doors')

- Whether it’s essential listening

Even after several listens, I find myself putting Nebraska back on. No big production. No arena-rock energy. Just Bruce, a guitar, and some pretty heavy stories.Today I’m talking about why this album keeps pulling me back — and why it might be Springsteen’s most powerful record.

The Seekers were an Australian folk-pop group that rose to international fame in the 1960s. Led by singer Judith Durham, they blended folk and pop with clean harmonies and became one of the first Australian acts to break big overseas. Their hits include “I’ll Never Find Another You,” “A World of Our Own,” and “Georgy Girl.” They were known for their wholesome image, strong melodies, and huge global popularity before splitting up in 1968 (with later reunions).
In this episode, I provide an overview of their hit singles and albums, as well as my journey with this group.

Judas Priest returned to a more intense, in-your-face sound with 1988's Ram It Down, after the synth-heavy Turbo before it. I really enjoy Turbo; however, I haven't had the same experience with Ram It Down on past listens. I decided to revisit Ram It Down in the last week, and in this video, I discuss where I think this fits into the Priest catalogue.

I look at Neil Diamond's Three Chord Opera, released in 2001, an album which has signs of positivity with songs such as 'I Haven't Played This Song In Years', but doesn't deliver an experience like his classic material.

I review Turn Back the Clock, the classic 1988 debut album from Johnny Hates Jazz. This album produced timeless hits like “Shattered Dreams,” “I Don’t Want to Be a Hero,” and the title track “Turn Back the Clock.”

I tell my story of discovering this band and how the album fits into the late-80s pop landscape. Does Turn Back the Clock still hold up today, or is it purely a nostalgic listen?