Words by Anselm Anderson Last month, Swedish Garage Rockers' The Plastic Pals finally released their much-anticipated sixth studio effort, "It Could Be So Easy, Free and Fine" via Polythene Records. The latest instalment was due to be unveiled earlier in the year but was stalled due to the worldwide pandemic. The EP was originally intended to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Plastic Pals. The 4-track piece was produced by the band alongside Jorgen Wall, who also assisted in the recording and mixing of the final piece with Peter Maher mastering. The four songs feature 3 recognisable ones alongside an unreleased edition. Opener Plastic Pals is the catchy lead single with jangly guitars and lead singer Hakan " Hawk" Sood crooning in this tribute to Douglas Adams' novel Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, which the band were named after. Next up is If Love Should Call, a country ballad steeped in emotion and irony. The slow tempo set begins with the strums of ...
Words were written by Anselm Anderson for Rambling Man's Reviews Allan James is a much-accomplished singer-songwriter, based in Northern Virginia, USA James is a self-taught musician, who began playing guitar and singing songs aged 8 and by the time he reached his early teens, James had started to record and perform his original music for school, dances, and charities. James returned to the US following a successful stint as host of his own guitar TV show in Iceland, whilst living over there. Allan James achieved critical acclaim following the release of his debut single on local radio stations, as well as releasing 6 albums to date. James has always been at the forefront of utilizing technologies and using the internet to build a fanbase. He now returns with " Our Dreams", the latest single off his forthcoming new album. A beautifully structured track that captures the soul with its succinct guitar play and poetic lyrics. The track conjures feelings of serenity...