Oscar Jordan, Author at Guitar-Muse.com

Album Review: Santana – Shapeshifter

Posted by Oscar Jordan - July 16, 2012

The Carlos Santana we know and love has returned. With a core group of superb musicians and himself in the producer’s chair, Santana returns to his artistic and spiritual center,…

Album Review: Steve Vai – The Story Of Light

Posted by Oscar Jordan - June 22, 2012

The amazing Steve Vai continues the dreamy conceptual narratives found on 2005’s Real Illusions: Reflection, with his new release, The Story Of Light. This concept album is the second installment…

Albums From The Milk Crate: Ted Nugent – Double Live Gonzo!

Posted by Oscar Jordan - June 1, 2012

If you were a teenager in the 1970’s you owned a copy of Double Live Gonzo!. It was a status symbol, your guitar bible, and a theatrical experience. Nugent was…

Album Review: Squackett – A Life Within A Day

Posted by Oscar Jordan - May 18, 2012

A review on the album four years in the making that came about when each member required the services of the other for their solo projects.

Trevor Rabin - Jacaranda Album Cover Art

Album Review: Trevor Rabin – Jacaranda

Posted by Oscar Jordan - May 15, 2012

Former Yes guitarist and film soundtrack composer Trevor Rabin releases his first solo record in over twenty years. Here's our review.

Interview With Joe Bonamassa

Posted by Oscar Jordan - May 11, 2012

Joe has created his own universe in which cookie cutter titles and knee jerk comparisons don’t apply. Love him or hate him, he does his own thing and he does…

Giving The Audience Something They Can Feel

Posted by Oscar Jordan - April 30, 2012

Your average music fan doesn’t need to witness the second coming to be entertained. You don’t need to be Paul Gilbert, Steve Vai, Shawn Lane, or Allan Holdsworth. You don’t…

5 Warning Signs That Your Band Audition Is A Complete Waste Of Time

Posted by Oscar Jordan - April 27, 2012

Band auditions. To help you along on this odyssey, here are five sure fire warning signs that it’s going to be a complete waste of your time.

Album Review: Fastway – Eat Dog, Eat

Posted by Oscar Jordan - April 19, 2012

Former Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke returns with another Fastway album after a two-decade hiatus. He’s got a new line-up with producer/vocalist/bassist Tobey Jepson pulling triple duty, and drummer Matt…

Albums From The Milk Crate: Thin Lizzy – Life: Live

Posted by Oscar Jordan - March 26, 2012

In ancient times when music was considered a tangible possession, music lovers placed their prized vinyl albums in wooden or plastic milk crates. Guests could enter your living room, look…

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Author: Oscar Jordan

Oscar Jordan

Album Review: Santana – Shapeshifter

Album Review: Steve Vai – The Story Of Light

Albums From The Milk Crate: Ted Nugent – Double Live Gonzo!

Album Review: Squackett – A Life Within A Day

Album Review: Trevor Rabin – Jacaranda

Interview With Joe Bonamassa

Giving The Audience Something They Can Feel

5 Warning Signs That Your Band Audition Is A Complete Waste Of Time

Album Review: Fastway – Eat Dog, Eat

Albums From The Milk Crate: Thin Lizzy – Life: Live