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Welcome, to our Happy Christmas and New Year!
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GRTR! reviewers select their "Best of 2025" Published on 8 December, our "Best of" the year is based on selections from the GRTR! review team covering albums, live acts, reissues and breakthrough. With an introduction by Managing Editor David Randall the listing is a great guide to albums and artists some of whom may have escaped your attention this year and may inform your future investigations (and Xmas lists!). The Best of is celebrated in a special show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 21 December at 22:00 GMT |
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Here is a selection from 2025, not necessarily featured in the "Best of 2025" listings.
Cytrus are described as a psychedelic funk band, so the listener might immediately think of Parliament or more specifically Funkadelic, purveyors of the genre since 1968. This eight-piece band from Seattle are actually far more accessible and for those who like a fair helping of rock with their funk “Duality” will tick the box. ***** Review by David Randall
There’s not a moment here that isn’t just brimming over with celebratory melodic rock, ringing, zinging guitars and clattering, clanging rhythms (and joyous keyboard fills and frills). ***** Review by Brian McGowan
Ok, lets tackle the elephant in the room – this could be Nick Drake’s fourth album. And I say that with the utmost respect and admiration. From the phrasing to the melodies the guitar tone and style to the backing arrangements it’s just uncanny... **** Review by Andy Sharrocks
JOHN LEES’ BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST – Relativity This is a magnificent record that manages to remain true to the legacy of Barclay James Harvest yet retains a contemporary feel that sits comfortably among the best of modern-day Progressive Rock and rewards the listener’s perseverance handsomely. There is no doubt that Lees and his band mates ... should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved here. **** Review by Neil Pudney
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Black & Gold ‘Black & Gold’ is Joanne Shaw Taylor’s 10th album and it’s a defining roots rock release, as she confidently moves on from the rock/blues hamster wheel to embrace more Nashville friendly elements. **** Review by Pete Feenstra
JULIET’S NOT DEAD This World Is Ours …hard hitting rhythmic rock and had a big nod to the metal lovers. It is very fresh and current and I feel it would appeal to the new generation of rock fans as well as old. **** Review by Lucy Parr >> Albums of the Month (main index) |
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Our radio station broadcasts 18 hours a day with a playlist that's complementary to the review website. You can check the tracks in real time via the dedicated playlist section at the radio website and more often than not there is a link to the corresponding album review. Over the festive period listen out for:
Sunday 14 December: David Randall Best of 2025 Part 3
(22:00) All times GMT 
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Gig reviews @GRTR! Our recent gig coverage includes CURVED AIR, ERJA LYYTINEN and SAXON >>Gig reviews (main index) |
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Photo: Paul Clampin |
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Watch out 2026
The Karma Effect’s new album ‘Cruel Intentions’
is released on May 16 through Earache Records. The first single
‘Waiting On A Miracle’ was released in November.
UK Tours, Festivals & Events
Orianthi (January) Guilfest returns next year on the weekend of July 3 and 4. Artists set to appear include The Proclaimers, Bad Manners, ABC, Kula Shaker, T’Pau, Haircut 100 and Hugh Cornwell. Uriah Heep, The Almighty, Doro, Morganway, Chez Kane, Anthony Gomes and The Virginmarys have been added to next year’s Maid of Stone festival line-up which also includes Saxon and The Temperance Movement. Megadeth 'Behind The Mask' will premiere at selected cinemas worldwide on Thursday 22 January. The filming also includes a playthrough of the band’s new self-titled album released the following day. Rush have announced a series of US & Canadian dates for next summer. Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee will be joined by drummer Anika Nilles. Compiled by Jason Ritchie To keep up to date with forthcoming albums, tours and gigs check out our dedicated pages: >>More (Upcoming) >>More (Latest news) |
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Our previous newsletter was September 2025. |
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