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Latest Reviews

- - - March 2007 - - -

- Harel Shachal & ANISTAR: Esh (Mid-Eastern / World Fusion)
- Bireli Lagrene: Gipsy Project / Move (Gypsy / Swing)
- Rafi Malkiel: My Island (Big Band Latin Fusion)
- James Cohen: High Side of Lowdown (Flamenco Latin Fusion)
- Tommy Emmanuel: The Mystery (Acoustic Guitar Instrumental)
- Michael Orlando: Sonic Stomp (Instrumental Rock)
- Alex Brown: Montrose Towing (Jazz)
- CG Ryche: X (Instrumental Rock / World Beat)
- Johnny Hawthorn: The Johnny Hawthorn Band (Funk Rock)

- - - March 2006 - - -

- Cardamon Quartet: Reflections of the Road (Middle-Eastern / World Fusion)
- Benise: Nights of Fire (Flamenco / World Music)
- Tomas Michaud: New World Flamenco Jazz (Flamenco / Smooth Jazz / World Music)
- Meg Okura: Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble (World Fusion)
- Erin Boheme: What Love Is (Easy Swing Pop Jazz)
- Taylor Eigsti: Lucky to Be Me (Progressive Jazz)
- Christian Scott: Rewind That (Cool Jazz / Fusion)
- Brett Garsed: Rock Guitar Improvisation DVD (Progressive Rock)
- Valensia: Queen Tribute (Classic Rock)

- - - February 2006 - - -

- Uli Jon Roth Tribute: Beyond Inspiration (Melodic Prog Rock)
- Ed Jurdi: Longshores Drive (Multi-Genre Grass Roots Fusion)
- Bob Katsionis: Imaginary Force (Progressive / Neoclassical)
- - - January 2006 - - -
- Royce Campbell: Six By Six (Gourmet Jazz / Fusion)
- Eric Mantel: The Unstruck Melody (Multi-Genre Progressive)
- Vitalij Kuprij: Forward and Beyond (World Class Neoclassical)
- Flyin' Ryan Brothers: Blue Marble (Dual Lead Guitar Prog Rock)
- Stephane Bertrand: Clandestin (Artistic Jazz / Fusion)
- Fatima Hill: Aion (Progressive Hard Rock)
- Brad Wilson (Gutsy California Guitar Rock)
How is that for diversity!!! More Reviews Coming Soon...
Royce Campbell!!! Savvy Jazz Guitar...

Check out the review of Royce Campbell's 2004 release, "Six By Six". Fans of jazz guitar will enjoy this superb album that has received popular acclaim and rave reviews throughout the industry!

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Welcome to ChrisRuel.com, an internationally renowned website providing independent reviews of instrumental music for all styles and genres.

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Reviews are forthcoming for the following artists / albums: Mojo / Tapestry, Land Of Chocolate / Unikorn On The Cob, Netherworld, Rick Ray, B.D. Lentz / Simple Life, Mattson / Powergames, Pierre Vervioesem / Grosso Modo, Vander Plas / Beyond Daylight, James Cohen / High Side of Lowdown, Woodenhead / Perseverance, Enchant / Blink Of An Eye, Jughead, Ronnie Newhauser's Congregation / Against Styrocultural Brain Damage, A Triggering Myth / Forgiving Eden, Niacin / Blood, Sweat and Beers, Lelio Padovani / The Big Picture, David Hines and a slew of CDs from Lion Music!
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