Ruby Topaz Again 23rd Anniversary Remaster

05/23/2024

[NoHo Arts District, CA] – A NoHo Arts music review of Ruby Topaz’s Ruby Topaz Again 23rd Anniversary Remaster.

Mark Bram’s RubyTopaz returns to his glorious songbook with this anniversary edition of favorite picks from his musical canon. Although I’m sure it was difficult to pick, he’s ended up with 14 unique and wildly diverse progressive glam rock songs.

It’s the brilliant musicality of these tracks that stands out to me. Walls of sound, gorgeous orchestration and deeply personal lyrics make for wonderfully evocative melodic interpretations of moments from a life. Songs of love, bluesy, funky and truthful with amazing guitar solos and heartfelt musical escapism. It’s Led Zeppelin meets The Who with a sprinkling of Bowie – but a sound that’s all Ruby Topaz.

A NoHo Arts music review of Ruby Topaz’s Ruby Topaz Again 23rd Anniversary Remaster.

This is a huge album, not just in the number of tracks but in the scope of these songs. Each of them feel epic and showcase Mark Bram’s skills as a lyricist as well and an excellent and passionate vocalist. Mark’s production skills are and his huge collection of authentic vintage and clone plugins and NOS parts amassed over the years are on full display. His skills a producer are theatrical and bold, but still detailed and honed from years of deeply committed work with the Rhode Island music scene.