Patrick Kampert

Rich Mullins The World as Best as I Remember It, Vol. I (Reunion) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 It`s hard not to like a guy who adds a little bagpipe and dulcimer to...

Petra Unseen Power (Epic) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Because he toils in the relative anonymity of Christian rock, Petra founder/guitarist Bob Hartman is easily one of the best rock songwriters of the last...

Del Shannon Rock On! (MCA) (STAR)(STAR) Del Shannon was just about finished with this album when he committed suicide in February 1990. Such a tragedy-all too common in the rock...

The StormThe Storm (Interscope) (STAR) Keyboardist Gregg Rolie was an integral force in the early years of two enormously successful Bay area bands, Santana and Journey. In the latter, his...

Bad English Backlash (Epic) (STAR)(STAR) With the infectious, driving chords of ''So This Is Eden'' and the smooth hooks of ''Straight to Your Heart,'' ''Backlash'' gets off to a respectable...

Jethro Tull Catfish Rising (Chrysalis) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Ian Anderson`s voice isn`t as supple as it was in the days of ''Benefit,'' as resonant as it was on ''Thick as a...

Procol Harum The Prodigal Stranger (Zoo) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 With the release of the ''Prodigal Stranger,'' it appears that virtually every `60s rock band of any stature has reunited. With Gary...

Rez Civil Rites (Grrr/Ocean) (STAR)(STAR) Hard-rockers Rez, who have been living as part of a Christian community in the Uptown neighborhood for about two decades, are respected for their blend...

Foreigner Unusual Heat (Atlantic) (STAR)(STAR) 1/2 Foreigner leader Mick Jones has long had a way with a hook, which means that ''Unusual Heat'' is full of anthemic arena rock. What...

Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 (Atlantic) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) ''Got me a feeling I`m not alone,'' sings Johnny Van Zant in the acoustic ''Pure and Simple.'' And he-and the rest of...