Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Jan. 2, 2023
ELEVATE Lee Aaron (Metalville Records) ****
Canada’s one-time Metal Queen has just released her 5th album (including a Christmas record) since 2016. Elevate is big...
Welcome to the singles club: The top 22 single releases of 2022
Welcome to the singles club:
The top 22 single releases of 2022
By Shane Collins
Writing for GONZO OKANAGAN allows unique perks. Access to exciting shows, photographing...
HodgePodge: Half empty – half full?
Half empty - half full?
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Half empty - half full?
I suppose that summarizes 2022 for many folks. Compared to the COVID crushing...
HodgePodge: Goodbye Dean
HodgePodge: Goodbye Dean
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Know someone who deserves a thankyou for their kindness? Let me know who that angel of good deeds is,...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Best of 2022
#24: COSMIC DREAMER Barney Bentall (True North)
Cosmic Dreamer is a quiet album that follows roughly the same path as the solo records Barney’s been...
HodgePodge: I love every aspect of Christmas | Angels List!
HodgePodge: I love every aspect of Christmas
I’m sure there is a name for the infliction.
Psychologists undoubtedly have a term for the seasonal scenario or...
Music Reviews by John the Rock Doctor – Dec 2022
WILD MYSTIC MOUNTAIN Charlie Treat (independent) ***
Bluegrass anyone? This East Nashville singer/ songwriter is drawing on his rural upbringing in the raw, rootsy tradition...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR Nov. 28, 2022
GET ROLLIN’ Nickelback (BMG) *** ½
It’s the 10th album for these Canuck rockers. Their last full length El Pee was 5 years ago…...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR Nov. 22, 2022
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET Kiss (UMe/UMG) Recordings) *****
Kiss celebrates the 40th anniversary of this crucial album in over-the-top style. Creatures...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR Nov. 14, 2022
FINER THAN SIN Enuff Z’Nuff (Frontiers) ***
Here’s the latest album for these Illinois based rockers, but having been a glam and/or hair metal snob...




