Now available: ‘Back Street Boogie’ (The Bolan EP)
Featuring four power-packed covers of London Boys, Jason B. Sad, Sara Crazy Child and Zip Gun Boogie. These are T.Rex/Bolan tracks that I’ve always loved but I thought the original production/mix on most of these songs was a bit thin and/or over produced (apart from John’s Children’s version of Sara … [Read More...]
Cruising The Void – Review 2023
At an age when he should be more concerned about whether the government will stick to its promise regarding the Triple Lock, shocked at the price of Lurpak and wondering what the hell he went upstairs for, Barron instead embraces the philosophy of Ronnie Van Zant on Sweet Home Alabama and proceeds … [Read More...]
LATEST Review: “The Fifty Fifty Affair”
Why 'The Fifty Fifty Affair?' Is it about marriage? Sharing the takeaway bill? The chance of a Labour government at the next election? Best cancel that last one....and get on with the job of listening to the album. HUMAN RACE - Be prepared. Barron doesn't hang about - as the opening bacon-slicer … [Read More...]
Review: Retro Activ
RETRO ACTIV review by writer/musician David McGowan 13 July 2019 Anyone who likes good music has got to love Barron's latest. It's great just trying to spot the bands that have Influenced him, but it's even better to hear how he's taken those influences and made something that is very much his … [Read More...]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR—New single from Peter Barron: Album ‘Retro Activ’ released 24 June
From the forthcoming album 'RETRO ACTIV' release date: 24th June 2019. Peter Barron: Vocals, Guitar & Bass. Read review: Retro Activ marks most eclectic moment . … [Read More...]
"WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Just slipped your new album into the machine and…… wtf I'm blown away!! What an incredible step up from your very early tracks. Absolutely love the string intro and the stomping opener…the songs are sooooo strong, clever lyrics and the musicianship is top class and the sounds are absolutely gorgeous - I adore those tastefully distorted riffing gtrs and the drums are so beefy and his playing is so tight and so right for these glam-styled tracks…Marc meets Joan Jett…and it doesn't let up as it goes from track to track. All killer and no filler, as they say. 5 stars for the songs, 5 for the musicianship and 5 for the production… I'm greener than a little green man from Mars." - Paul Roland, English Musician and 'Psych Pop Guru's review of 'Cruising the Void'.
