Carrington MacDuffie - Only an Angel
This is quite an intriguing EP. It's very much set in an Americana style with the predominating sounds here based on country music.
Pete Macleod - Rolling Stone
Looking just to the album proper, this is nearly perfect.
Madonna - Ray of Light
In the interview that appeared on this site last month (see the interview archives - or check out the audio of that interview in the members area), Dave Brock mentioned the title track to this album as being space rock, so I decided to run this review.
Madside - Madside
If you like alternative rock, nu metal or other recent forms of hard edged music, you probably should give these guys a try.
Paul Maged - Light Years Away
This set is a bit uneven. Personally, I tend to think that opener is the weakest cut here.
Paul Maged - The Glass River
This is the newest EP from Paul Maged, and it falls under the alternative rock category. Within that general label, despite the fact that there are only a few songs, there is quite a bit of sonic range.
Paul Maged - Diamonds and Demons
Punk and good old fashioned hard rock merge on this. It has a bit of a DIY vibe, but that's not a bad thing.
Paul Maged - The Resistance (digital single)
This new single from Paul Maged is a bit rough around the edges in some ways, but that's one of its charms. This is definitely an indie type release.
Paul Maged - Fight to the Death
I've reviewed quite a few releases from Paul Maged so far. He always manages to deliver.
The Magic Lightnin' Boys - The Magic Lightnin' Boys
These guys really manage to bring the classic kind of hard rocking sound and make it their own.
Magical Beasts - When Love's a Stranger
There has been a big movement toward roots music in the last decade or so. I have to wonder if it's a response to the over-production of so much modern pop music.
Magical Beasts - Peninsula
These guys are definitely tied to the modern roots music trend. That means they land somewhere in the neighborhood occupied by things like folk, bluegrass and more.
Magna-Fi - Burn Out The Stars
I got this CD as part of my coverage of the bands that will be performing at Ozzfest. As much as I like heavy metal, there is usually a certain sameness to the vast majority of the bands that perform there.
The Magnifiers - For the People
I suppose the big story here is the lineup of this band. The group is made up of four Chicago siblings ranging in age from 10 to 17.
Jonathan Bannon Maher - The Fallout of Love (Digital Single)
I like this a lot. It's pretty solid pop rock music, but there are other things going on here.
The Mailman's Children - Spiders We Eat
I suppose you could call this alternative rock, but there is quite a bit going on here.
Major Moment - One Small Step
This is quite an intriguing set. One thing that makes this stand out from a lot of modern music is the fact that this is really a cohesive set of music rather than a bunch of songs just sort of put together.
Man Called Noon - Everybody Move
The three songs here all fit under the "fun" category. This is best described as "good times pop rock."
Henry Mancini - Mancini in the Sixties: Two Classic Film Soundtracks
I've always enjoyed Henry Mancini's soundtrack work. Sure, it's often a bit on the light side of the musical spectrum.
Harvey Mandel - Snake Box
This is a massive set.
Manilow - Cease and Desist
There are only four songs on this EP, but there is a lot of variety.
Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers - Twisted Tales
Roy Rogers is a slide guitar expert and Ray Manzarek was the keyboard genius behind the Doors.
MARG - The Voices
"MARG" is the stage name of Margarita Landry, and this is her new album. Fans of modern female pop singers will like this a lot.
Chrystyna Marie - Loaded Gun
I absolutely love this EP. My only complaint is that I wish there was more of it.
Frank Marino - and Mahogany Rush-Eye of the Storm
There were two predominant views of Frank Marino in the '70s. The first was that he fit into the guitar hero group of such people as Pat Travers, Ted Nugent, and Robin Trower
Frank Marino - and Mahogany Rush - Real LIVE!
Almost 2 years ago MSJ published an exclusive interview with Canadian rock legend Frank Marino concerning his upcoming live album, which at that very time - literally - Frank was editing.
Flav Martin & Jerry Marotta - Soul Redemption
With Jerry Marotta as part of this (and Tony Levin as a guest) I had been expecting something along the prog or fusion lines of sound.
Jason Masi - Power of a Woman
There is a real retro, classic soul element to this. That works really well.
Hugh Masterson - Lost + Found
This is the kind of set that gets into your ear and just won't let go. It's a roots music based excursion that's very effective.
Joe Matera - Terra Firma
This is a good album. It's got some cool songs.
Nathan Mathes - Anajune Rival
Review by Jason Hillenburg
Nathan Mathes, a Wisconsin based singer/songwriter with a handful of self-released collections to his credit, has released his latest effort, Anajune Rival.
Ajay Mathur - Little Boat
This album covers ground ranging from folk rock to blues based stuff and psychedelia.
Max Fite - Shake It On Down
This EP is an intriguing release. It has a lot of alternative rock along with roots music and more.
Maxx the Muffin Man - Every Summer Since
This is an intriguing hip hop album. The musical backdrops are always interesting.
John Mayall - and the Blues Breakers - Road Dogs
John Mayall is without question a legend. The man has been making blues for more years than a lot of musicians around today have been alive.
John Mayall - and the Bluesbreakers – Stories/Road Dogs/In the Palace of the King
This three CD set is a great value and allows fans to get three killer John Mayall albums in one place.
Mazz XT - At the Brink of Eternity
I dig this hard rocking set. The mix of sounds lands in the vicinity of alternative rock, but there is metal, punk and more here.
Andrew McCutcheon - Out of the Lion`s Mouth
This CD is the debut for both McCutcheon as a solo artist and Plum Meat as a label. It is a very pleasing EP that combines varied `60`s influences with modern leanings
Andrew McCutcheon - Second Sun
On this, his second CD, McCutcheon shows a different side of himself musically. Still firmly rooted in the sounds of the `60`s and `70`s, this release seems to take on more modern alternative sounds as well.
Julia McDonald - Gravity
Julia McDonald is talented. There is nothing in this set that I would call "weak."
Kenny McGee - Kenny McGee
Review by Brian Angotti
From the "where are they now files" we find Kenny McGee, a soulful vocalist and the mastermind behind the band Julliet.
Jimmy McIntosh - Jimmy McIntosh And...
If you like guitar music, you really should give this a try.
Gus McKay - Talisman
Gus McKay's sound is gritty and down to earth. He calls to mind people like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Lou Reed.
Ali McManus - Unbreakable
On the one hand, I feel it does the music here a disservice to focus on the health adversities that Ali McManus has faced (and is still living through). In some ways I feel that the music should stand on its own, and it really does.
Big Jay McNeely - Blowin' Down the House - Big Jay's Latest & Greatest
This album is a classy set. I'm not blown away by everything here, but it works reasonably well.
Big Jay McNeely - Honkin' & Jivin' At the Palomino
This is a two-disc set. Still, it's basically in the range of 41 minutes.
Big Jay McNeely - I'm Still Here - Big Jay Sings the Blues
As you can probably tell from the title, Big Jay McNeely's new set turns the attention to the blues. This is quite an effective disc with several standout tunes.
David McWilliams - Lord Offaly
This is a new reissue of an album from 1972. I like the blend of folk music and mellow rock on this set.
The Meatmen - Savage Sagas from the Meatmen
There is a definite link between hardcore punk and metal.
Medicine Hat - Blood and Bone
This is quite an intriguing set. It calls to mind things like the Rolling Stones most often, but it moves into full country territory, modern alternative rock stylings and more.
Michael Medley - Christmas Piano-We Three...
Michael Medley (who although not a household name, has done 5 recordings, including a live video) released this CD of solo piano Christmas songs several years ago.
The Members - Version
The Members are a punk band dating back to the original days of the 1970s. This new album includes their covers of a lot of great music.
Metaspion - Pyros (digital single)
Metaspion is a Norwegian electronic artist. This song features vocals from hip hop artist Skam R' Tist.
The Metronomad - Opening Doors
This is a pretty cool set. It has a lot of folk in the mix, but there is more here, too – from jazz to alternative rock and more..
Midwest Soul Xchange - New American Century
I dig the blend of classic sounds on this beast.
Mighty Quinn - Mighty Quinn & the Oakland Ronin
The easiest description here is to say that this is punk rock. Everything you love and everything you don't like about punk rock is present on this set.
Missing Persons - Missing in Action
I always liked Missing Persons.
Damon Mitchell - Elise
This set is probably best described as alternative rock. There is quite a range within that heading as presented here, though.
Damon Mitchell - License Plate (digital single)
I previously reviewed the EP from which this single comes at Music Street Journal. For the sake of consistency, I've adapted my review of this song on that release for use here.
Keith Allan Mitchell - This Clumsy World
This is a good album with some moments that are much better than that.
MKRV - W.A.Y.
This is a Russian duo, and they play some pretty great music.
Joey Molland - Return to Memphis
Joey Molland's greatest claim to fame is arguably his tenure as the guitarist in Badfinger.
Joey Molland - Joe Molland – This Way Up
First off, this album is actually released under the name "Joe Molland."
Joey Molland - Demo's Old and New
Joey Molland is probably best known for his work in Badfinger.
Molly Hatchet - Warriors of the Rainbow Bridge
After more than 30 years of riding the highways of America and elsewhere and a year full of tragedy and trial, Jacksonville Florida's Molly Hatchet release a defining album that stands as a kind of Southern rock mission statement.
Molly Hatchet - Fall of the Peacemakers: 1980 - 1985
This four CD set captures Molly Hatchet in a period of time where they seemed to be struggling to find their identity.
The Mollys - Hat Trick
The description "Irish stew spiced with jalapenos"(No Depression No. 3 Jan/Feb 1998) has been applied to this band, and it seems to fit quite well. T
MonaLisa Twins - When We're Together
So, if you liked a lot of the music of the 1960s, you will probably like this outfit.
MonaLisa Twins - Play Beatles and More
I like MonaLisa Twins a lot. So, I was looking forward to this set of covers.
Money For The Toll - Do`s Cup Of Tea
This release is a live recording of the band Money For The Toll. The music on this album is hard-edged rock with solid prog elements.
Monks of Mellonwah - Ghost Stories
This EP definitely borders on progressive rock.
Monks of Mellonwah - Afraid to Die
When I reviewed their previous EP in the last issue of Music Street Journal I remarked that I'd like to hear more from these guys.
Monks of Mellonwah - Turn the People
These guys have done a very smart thing.
Monsters and Miracles - The Silk Road (feat. MRS) digital single
This is a new single for an act that goes by the name of "Monsters and Miracles." It's set in the vein of Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
The James Montgomery Blues Band - The James Montgomery Blues Band
This is quite a strong album. The brand of blues here is decidedly electric.
Gary Moore - Live at Bush Hall 2007
I've always been a big fan of Gary Moore's brand of rocking blues (or bluesy rock, depending on the song).
Todd Warner Moore - Spark
If you like artistic, creative folk music, there is plenty here that should please. There are no particularly weak songs here.
Todd Warner Moore - Love & Change
I reviewed a previous set from this artist. I liked that one a lot, but thought that perhaps a few songs could have been pulled from the disc to make it stronger.
Todd Warner Moore - Starry Sounds
I previously reviewed another disc from this artist. In that review I said that it needed some more variety to keep it more interesting throughout the release.
Vinnie Moore - Aerial Visions
This instrumental set has a lot of blues edge to it.
Moors & McCumber - Pandemonium
Moors & McCumber is a duo, and they land in the territory of mellow music.
Sarah Morris - Ordinary Things
The blend of sounds on here is quite cool.
Sarah Morris - Hearts in Need of Repair
This set leans well toward the country music end of the spectrum. The main selling point here is the vocal delivery.
Bobbie Morrone - Best I Can Be EP
This EP is quite cool. I really wish there was more music here.
Bobbie Morrone - Lonely St.
Be careful what you wish for they say. When I reviewed Bobbie Morrone's three-song EP previously I wished that there had been more music.
Ken Will Morton - All's Fair in Love and War
There is a lot of great music here. That said, this isn't an entirely successful disc.
Motörhead - Aftershock
We've all heard the stories of cancelled gigs.
Motörhead - 1916
This might not be an obvious choice, but for me 1916 is one of the better Motorhead albums.
Motörhead - March Ör Die
This is a reissue of the 1992 album.
Mountain - Eruption
This live collection is a good album that probably could have been a great one. I have read reviews where people have full on trashed this one.
Erich Mrak - Navigate (digital single)
This new single from Erich Mrak is the first single of six to be released from the act. The plan is that the six will be assembled into an EP that is currently untitled.
Erich Mrak - Drive (digital single)
This the second single to come as part of an EP from Erich Mrak. I reviewed the first one, "Navigate" in this issue, too.
Erich Mrak - Fake It (digital single)
Erich Mrak is working toward an ambitious goal. He's releasing a new single every month.
Erich Mrak - Riptide (digital single)
The latest in a string of singles being released as a seven-month project, ultimately to be assembled into an EP, this has merits. It's also stumbles a bit by getting into the over-produced zone.
Kathy Muir - Book Cover Judge
Country music, folk, blues and more combine on this disc.
The Multi-Coloured Shades - The Lost Tapes (vinyl)
This new 10-inch vinyl disc is cool. It's on red vinyl and has two songs on each side. That makes it land in the 20-minute range.
Mumford and Sons - Wilder Mind
Review by Laura Turner
The long awaited Mumford and Sons CD finds that the group dropped their original banjo sound we all know and went all electric.
Mungo Jerry - The Albums 1976-81
I'm sure there are a lot of people who know Mungo Jerry for one tune, "In the Summertime." As this five CD box set shows, there is a lot to this act beyond that song.
Chris Murphy - Surface to Air
There is a lot of roots music in the mix here, country, folk and more.
Chris Murphy - Red Mountain Blues
There is a big roots music revolution underway these days.
Chris Murphy - The Tinker's Dream
Celtic music and country music are surely kissing cousins. All you have to do is to listen to some down-home old school country to make that clear.
Chris Murphy - Hard Bargain
I like Chris Murphy. I've reviewed a number of his albums in the past. I like this set, too, but not as much.
Chris Murphy - Water Under the Bridge
Chris Murphy puts out consistently solid releases. His musical styles tend to vary quite a bit, from Celtic music to things like this.
Peter Murphy - Wild Birds Live Tour
Probably Peter Murphy is best known as the singer for Bauhaus.
My Politic - Anchor
There's a big movement toward roots music right now. It's not quite what you'd call "the thing," but it's certainly trendy.
My Ruin - Speak and Destroy
My Ruin is Tairrie B.'s newest project. Tairrie got her start as a rapper and went on to be in bands Manhole and Tura Satana. She is joined on this project by a host of musicians.
My Silent Bravery - Got It Going On (digital single)
The main man behind My Silent Bravery is Matthew Wade. With this new single he has produced an energetic cut that belongs on pop radio.
My Son the Bum - Follow Me Like Me (feat. Brian Kroll)
There are quite a few elements of progressive rock that show up on this set.
My Woshin Mashin - Evil Must Die
First, it has to be stated that this outfit should get some bonus points for that band name.
A. C. Myles - Reconsider Me
You could say that this is a solid pop rock album.
Meanr Mynr - The Sacrifice
A lot of times electronic music is strictly keyboard based. This set makes good use of guitar, too.
Mystic Pete - BassPop
There is a lot of electronic music in the mix here.