Sorry about the double entry ( the 2nd is a bit different..) the message said I'd need to wait 60 min so I didn't know the other was already in. Just wanted to note that there are some Day One pics on the myspace, feel free to share with anyone who's interested.
Rock.
Larry
MASTODON On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests earlier tonight (Friday, July 3) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show".
BLOODY PANDA: 'Summon' Details Revealed New York City experimental doom metal act BLOODY PANDA has completed work on its new album, "Summon", for an August 11, 2009 North American release via Profound Lore Records.
SACRED REICH: Footage From GRASPOP METAL MEETING Available Fan-filmed video footage of reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH performing the song "Ignorance" at this year's installment of the Graspop Metal Meeting â which was held on June 26-28, 2009 on the festival grounds of the Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium â can be viewed below.
THOR Vs. CRONOS: Vintage 1984 Photo-Comic Posted Online A vintage 1984 three-page photo-comic depicting the epic battle between Thor and Cronos of VENOM (fought over Thor's wife Pantera) has been posted online at the Bazillion Points Blog.
SKINLAB: New Song Posted Online Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have posted a brand new track, "Amphetamine Gods", on their MySpace page.
MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO, VINNIE MOORE, CARMINE APPICE Confirmed For DEAN Party In London Shred master Michael Angelo Batio (NITRO), guitar virtuoso Vinnie Moore (UFO), drumming legend Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) and Dean Guitars/Ddrum owner Elliot Rubinson, along with members of EDEN'S CURSE, POWER QUEST, QUIREBOYS, INTENSE and VOODOO SIX, will take part in the "Dean Owners Of America" 2009 party, set to take place August 8 at The Alba
Search On For 'Ultimate DEVILDRIVER Fan' DEVILDRIVER and U.K.'s Scuzz TV are on the search for the "ultimate DEVILDRIVER fan." This is a nationwide search from corner to corner of the U.K.
Alice In Chains Reunion "Gives Way" To Album, Tour Alice in Chains singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney say the band's new album doesn't stray too far from the Seattle band's influential catalog.
Outloud "We Run" Posted Online Frontiers Records is pleased to launch the videoclip of "We Run" the first single off the forthcoming self titled debut album from OUTLOUD!
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FANTASTIC!!.great album indeed!.this one just brings me fond memories from the 80's.i would describe this guys as a mixture of Bonfire with Def Leppard. mark woerpel is such a deadringer for clauss lessman that i actually think he could fill his shoes anytime.the material it's quite consistent throughout the whole album and the production is pretty good too,i suggest you get this pronto if you dig any of the bands i mentioned above.a couple of spins and you'll be hooked...i guarantee it!!.(rob garcia) Link /Kissmar
Esta mas que aceptable el disco,..ahora estoy loco el tema MegaSlowFade empieza similar a Detroit Rock City y por la mitad del tema casi identico unas estrofas melodicas a
Good melodic rock band with some catchy songs (there are 15 of them).Also have a second album out called "Heavy Mellow". These days the guys are a covers band. Well ...we all gotta make a livin'. Tom Christiansen was ex Boulevard.(aor/fm) Link / Kissmar
This is a welcome return for Doug Aldrich after BMR's "Opium for the Masses" mess. The band marks Doug's return to an 80's hard rock feel, and his playing shines throughout the album. I was extremely happy with Keith's St. John's vocals; it made a better impression on my ears than Kal Swann from Lion and BMR. Had to buy the Japanese import at the time, but it was worth every penny.(Steve F.) Link / Kissmar
Obscure pomp rock band who recorded their album in California. You do get the impression that these guys are a christian band, but i've been wrong before... The music itself is pomp rock, with the usual elements of prog. IE. Neo prog, but this is deffinitely more aor (and pompous for that matter) than a lot of bands of that ilk.You do hear influences from Rush, to Saga, and a few "Marillionisms" in between.All held together with the melodies of, say, Cast of Shadows.Recommended.(aor/fm) Link / Kissmar
From the land of all things melodic... comes Broke[N]Blue, a band with shared female/male vocals, and is similar in style to countrymen Alyson Avenue, and Coastline. Throw in a little Toto...! Not a classic, but competently played, with good songs, that bodes well for a follow up album, that has yet to appear.4 years after their debut sees "The Waiting" hit the stores and was it worth "The Waiting" (u know I had too!) A resounding yes! Better songs and production make this a top 10 contender for album of the year.(aor/fm)
Good blues rock band much in the same vein as Lauren Smoken, and a liter Joanna Dean, with the occasional foray into Joan Jet territory.(aor/fm) Ojo! no confundir con BATON ROUGE de U.S.A. tambien!.Chica al frente. Link / Kissmar
Excelente demos del guitarrista y vocalista Jon Neil ex RIO.Sonido bastante aceptable!.No defrauda,mas para coleccionar rarezas.Thank you Aornufc. Link / Kissmar
Sonido mediocre solo para coleccionistas y curiosos,realmente que bueno seria tener esta joyita bien editada..no defrauda chicos!!! Info Rox diamondHere.Thank you Aornufc Link / Kissmar
Muy bonito disco del Gran Glen Burtnick. Si esto es material obviado para sus discos o temas nuevos pues deberĂa hacerlo mas seguido. Muy buen material, aun cuando haigan temas acĂșsticos(suena a Bob Dylan a rabiar) no se puede dejar de destacar la calidad vocal y musical de estos temas. "Someday" "Love Is the Ritual"(clĂĄsico de los Styx) "Don't Give Up on Me" y "Woman's Point of View". La 6 es el Ășnico tema que no me agrada mucho, "River of Fire" buena como la versiĂłn de Stan Meissner.(Juan Carlos) Love Is the Ritual muy WINGER ,recomendado este album. Link / Kissmar
Peter Goalby is a singer and guitarist. He was the lead vocalist for Uriah Heep between 1982-1985, recording three albums with the band. He also wrote Blood Red Roses, recorded by the band for their 1989 album Raging Silence and released as the second single from the album.Before singing for Uriah Heep, he was lead singer and second guitarist in Trapeze on the studio recording Hold On (1978) and the live album Live in Texas: Dead Armadillos (1981). He also plays mandolin.
Sonido mas que aceptable!,por momentos parece FOREIGNER,RECOMEDADO! Thank you Aornufc Link / Kissmar
Mike Slamer (City Boy,Seventh Key,Fiona,Steelhouse Lane,Streets) Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Bass.. Estos demos se divide en dos partes,la primera con Mark Boals de sonido mediocre..luego la segunda parte su calidad es buena en la mayoria de los temas contiene canciones a mi gusto de buena factura como Find Your Way Back Home,Fire With Fire,Surrender,Son Of A Loaded Gun,Dr.Love..Recoemndado!.Para coleccionistas. Link / Kissmar
Wizard were a Los Angeles based hard rock act which featured brothers Dave Walsh (guitar) and Brian Walsh (drums), as well as Bruffie Brigham (vocals, bass). It's not known when the band was established but their one and only album was self-financed & pressed under the guise of their own label, Future Track Records. The album circulated in nearby shops for awhile before disappearing completely. As the new decade approached, the band fizzled and Brigham moved on to Masque and later worked as a session player. The Walsh brothers activities are unknown.
This album has been fetching ridiculous prices at collector fairs and online auctions for a number of years now and I can't help but wonder why. Sure, the musicianship is decent enough and the songwriting isn't completely terrible by any means but methinks this is a clear case of hype over substance. The production here is half the problem, as the dynamics have all but been tossed out the window. What's left is a leaden and somewhat claustrophobic sounding mix that does no justice to the music at all. There have been many Rush comparisons made about Wizard and I just don't hear it at all. Am I missing something here? Overall, this LP is on the low end of "good", barely scraping by on the fact that there's exceptional musicianship happening here. Otherwise, unless you're a sucker for plodding lo-fi early 80's hard rock, you might want to bypass Wizard.
Unfortunately, this rip leaves alot to be desired. It's fuzzy and part of the opening track has been truncated, but I have seen no alternate rips floating around and until then, this will have to do. Thanks to my friend Orchman, here is Wizard. What do you think?
Yep, time to start unloading some of my humble collection. I suffered a 450gb hard drive crash recently and all proceeds from this sale will go towards a reliable 1 or 2tb external drive. This makes my 2nd drive crash since 2005 and this one in particular stings! Fear not, alot of my rarities that I've been waiting to post here have been salvaged, so RFR will only get better and more active as I begin reorganizing files and doing write ups as I go. In the meantime, take a look at the vinyl I'm offering below. All LPs are graded conservatively and freight charges will be calculated on your zipcode or postal code. There will be no extra charges and each item will be shipped within 24hrs of payment, so there'll be no excessive waiting! I'm selling on a first come first serve basis, so use my email link at the bottom right margin of this blog to confirm your selection and we'll exchange contact information. Keep in mind that the gradings are for cover/vinyl. Thanks!
I've posted most of Thundermug's recorded output here before, but not their 2nd LP, "Orbit". Prior downloads I've come across from other sources have sounded scratchy and muddy. Not this one, folks. I ripped this myself from clean vinyl and the sound is amazing. The album came in mid '73 and though it was critically acclaimed in Canada, it never made a dent elsewhere in the world. It's a shame, as this is arguably their most cohesive release.
Though the album is notably less experimental as their debut, it makes up for this change in direction by focusing on tighter arrangements and melodies. In fact, later that year Epic records issued a Thundermug compilation LP which contained all but three cuts from this release. Yes, it's that strong. If you are a Thundermug fan or just enjoy clever melodic power pop/hard rock, you will be more tha satisfied with "Orbit". Click the link below and give your ears a taste of one of Canada's best kept secrets.
I'm back with another post from The Hello People, this one being their final release from 1975, "Bricks". By this point, the band had been pruned down to a quartet and streamlined their musical approach considerably. Under the direction of mentor Todd Rundgren, the band entered the studio in early 1975 and had "Bricks" on store shelves by the summer. Though Rundgren's golden touch had revived many sagging careers of the artists he worked with, The Hello People did not fare quite as well. By early 1977, the band had stopped touring and effectively fizzled by year's end. The post-breakup activities of former members are not known.
If you enjoyed the psychedelic sounds of the band's early albums, you will probably not find much to enjoy with "Bricks". Here we see a pastiche of mellow pop, hard rock and 50's doowop. Though there are highlights such as the perfectly crafted "Pass Me By", which incidentally appeared earlier in a different form on a previous album by the band, most of the material here is rather pedestrian. Despite this flaw, I honestly do enjoy this album from time to time. It's all about moderation folks and this is an album that does not hold up well under repeated listenings. Having said that, this is a relic worth checking out, especially if you are already familiar with the band. Check out this excellent rip from virgin vinyl. Enjoy!
Back again with another entry from Baby, this time being their 2nd and final release, "Where Did All the Money Go?". From the get go, it is apparent that the band has tempered their sound considerably, transforming from a raunchy southern hard rock sound to a slicker, more laid back bluesy rock style. Some will find this change an improvement, but it's impossible not to notice the decline in songwriting present here. I personally prefer the supercharged crunchiness of the debut, but there are a few standouts here. "Easy Street, Hard Luck Avenue" and "Still in Love" are both closer to the band's signature hard rock sound and are two of the better cuts here. To the band's credit, they've added keyboards to the sound and this enhances the dynamics of the songwriting quite a bit. Whatever your preference, this obscurity deserves to be heard and this new transfer I've done from mint vinyl should please fans and newbies alike.
Trooper's roots trace back to 1965 in the fair city of Vancouver, BC, where Ra McGuire (vocals) and Brian Smith (guitar) honed their chops as the creative force behind eccentric rockers, Winter's Green. Though the band enjoyed success on a marginal level in their native region, it wasn't until 1974 that the duo's new group, Applejack, drew the attention of Randy Bachman. Bachman, having been a pivotal player in the success of numerous bands like The Guess Who, Brave Belt and BTO, was instrumental in giving the band its first taste of national exposure and also their subsequent record contract with his own label, Legend Records. That album was released in 1975, under the band's new guise, Trooper. Immediately the band were placed on high profile tours of the US with BTO, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC and the Doobie Brothers, which did little to bring crossover success for the band in the states. North of the border, however, was an entirely different matter as the band enjoyed two high charting singles and a Juno award that same year.
This success prompted MCA Records to step into the picture and for the next five years, the band issued numerous gold and platinum albums and singles, sold out venues from coast to coast and recieved multiple Juno nominations. It wasn't until 1980 that their success began to wane, which resulted in a revolving door of label deals, sporadic releases and lower profile tours over the next eleven years. Trooper, though in a largely different lineup, continue to tour sporadically in their homeland to this day with McGuire and Smith still at the helm.
This album, their eponymously titled debut, is an excellent introduction to the band. With a perfect musical balance of muscle and levity, "Trooper" is chock full of tasteful classic hard rock. With crunchy workouts in the majority here, the album reigns in the energy only a few times to allow the listener a glimpse at the band's subtle interplay. Highlights include rockers like "Roller Rink", "Eddy Take It Easy", "Baby Wontcha Please Come Home" and "Don't Stop Now", while "General Hand Grenade" serves as an interesting diversion in the proceedings. Of Trooper's recorded output, I consider this to be among the best work the band's ever done. Though there's nothing here that reinvents the wheel, McGuire's articulate raspy vocals and sublime melodies elevate this from plain to exceptional.
Newly ripped by me from an excellent quality copy of the LP. Considering the iffy production of the album, this is a fantastic and clear transfer. All the more reason for you to download and get hip to one of Canada's most beloved classic rock acts.
This extremely obscure proto arena rock act sprang from Iowa in the early 70's, becoming legendary in their home state while remaining unknown just about everywhere else. Their local fame brought them to Annuit Coeptus Records, who issued their sole release, "Playgue" in 1976. Though the band regularly landed supporting slots for many of the bigger acts touring through Iowa, they never managed to break through to very many other regions outside of the midwest.
So what about the music? Taking on a sound remiscent of Morningstar or early Styx, the band assembles an interesting batch of songs that seem complex in places, yet underdeveloped. With capable vocals, quirky melodies and pitch perfect harmonies, they certainly had the chops to do something spectacular. As it stands, though, "Playgue" is an unremarkably pleasant affair through and through. With lackluster production that sounds more like something engineered in the 60's, alot of the music here suffers from bad sonics. Had the production values been more contemporary, perhaps Locust could have developed their sound more elaborately. The band did split a few years later, frustrated by lack of visibility and not much is known about the members subsequent activities, though bassist Court Hawley would end up in macabre theatrical metal act, Impaler, almost a decade later.
Newly ripped by me from Mint vinyl. This is a huge sonic upgrade from the original posting. In any case, enjoy this HQ vinyl rip and sink your teeth into one of Iowa's few contributions to the AOR genre. Hope you dig it!
Winnipeg's Next were an offshoot of regional heroes The Fifth. After a fairly successful run of singles in Canada, The Fifth split in 1970 with several members of the band defecting to other acts in the region. One such product of the split was Next. The band were quickly able to secure a contract with Warner Brothers and by late 1971, "Dusty Shoes" was released. With somewhat limited exposure and very poor distribution, the album sank without a trace and Next were history by the end of 1973. Members would later turn up in The Guess Who, Harlequin and The Litter.
"Dusty Shoes" is very much typical of the era from which it sprang. Overall, it's tastefully arranged organ/guitar driven pseudo hard rock that recalls Grand Funk Railroad quite a bit in places. With the soulfully gritty vocals of George Belanger, everything here has an edge which makes much of the material here sound harder than it actually is. That subtle dynamic is what carries most of this album and makes it a truly satisfying listen. Check out this obscure offering from Next, contributed by Orchman. Dig it...
Cool Feet are unquestionably one of the most sought after acts from the 70's underground. In fact, their sole full-length release easily fetches a few thousand dollars each time a clean copy surfaces online. Not much is known about this band, but the quartet formed in the Gutland of Luxembourg sometime in the early 70's. One half of the band were German & the other half British. Their self-titled album was recorded at Dierks Studios. Issued in very limited quantities on the small Pallas label, the album virtually came and went without much fuss at the time, though over time it has gained a nearly unparalleled amount of attention due to its scarcity.
So does this album deserve the hype? Well, let's just say that it's most certainly not the masterpiece one might expect, but it's also much better than a good portion of the relics that collectors tend to lavish praise upon. With a sound that references alot of the early Scorpions material, there's some real worthy music happening here. The vocals are eerily quite similar to Birth Control's own Bernd Noske. It's almost uncanny, really. There's plenty of turbocharged hard rock among the batch of tracks presented, along with a handful of more introspective numbers. One such heavy standout is the ballsy "Hello Lucy", with fantastic vocals & perfect rhythmic pacing. If drawing comparisons is your preference, see bands like Doctor Downtrip, Bastard or Hairy Chapter for other points of reference. Whatever your angle, I'm sure many of you will find something to love about Cool Feet. While we wait for a much needed proper reissue, dig into this decent vinyl rip and hear what all the stir is about.
In this final entry for Roadmaster, we have the band's 2nd album "Sweet Music". This effort was the first to signal the band's change of artistic direction, which veered away from journeyman boogie to full blown AOR pomp. Nothing signifies this change more than the opening cut, "It Doesn't Mean a Thing". With hooks galore and syrupy synths and strings, it should've been a huge single. Oddly enough, that never happened and it's matters like this that help to explain why Roadmaster never really broke through to the mainstream. Poor promotion, lack of exposure and mismatched touring partners were all to blame and it's a real shame. Needless to say, in the ensuing years since the band's dissolution there has been an all-new appreciation for their music. Whether you dig hard rock, radio friendly ballads or full-blown AOR...Roadmaster had it all. Perhaps it's the bittersweet irony of Roadmaster's fate is what makes them so appreciated in retrospect.
In any case, dig this excellent rip from William and make your Roadmaster collection complete!
This rare entry is from Atlanta's hard soul pioneers, Mother's Finest. After enjoying moderate success in the 70's as the most powerful multicultural hard rock act on the concert circuit, the band found themselves at a crossroads as musical climates changed in the early 80's. With the failure of 1981's "Iron Age" release and their subsequent ousting from Atlantic Records, the band reconstructed its sound with a decidedly more R&B slant. Soon Epic Records came calling & before the end of 1983, "One Mother To Another" was released. The album was met with indifference almost from the onset, while also suffering from distribution glitches that would essentially derail the band by the middle of 1984. Members went on to work with Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws as well as enjoying some success as solo artists. 1989 would see the band regrouping and over the next two decades, they've enjoying moderate success despite an inability to establish a solid musical identity.
For lovers of classic Mother's Finest, this album will surely be a real disappointment. This collection of songs rarely deviates from being straight up MOR commercial soul. No rock hard guitar fireworks, no dual vocals, no intense rhythms...nothing. For all intents and purposes, this is a Joyce Kennedy solo album. There are some moments of inspiration here, like "Take Me to the Middle of Your Luv", but for the most part what you find here is flat and devoid of the groove for which this band has always been known.
Due to its rarity, this album deserves to be shared, especially for completists who have never had a chance to hear the band during this transitional phase of their career. Thanks to Nuxx for sharing this ultra-clean vinyl transfer. Dig in and give "One Mother To Another" a spin.
Just a quick update to let everyone know that I've added a shoutbox at the bottom right margin of this page. Since many of the older links on this site have either been deleted by nefarious blog trolls or have simply timed out, I'm proposing the usage of this new feature to resurrect dead links. Many of the albums posted here in 2007 and 2008 are no longer in my personal library. This is due to both a data loss and simple inventory control on my part. I encourage visitors looking for re-ups to make their suggestions in the shoutbox. It will provide some of the regular contributors here an opportunity to possibly fill your requests. Fair enough? Let's try this experiment and see if we can make it work. Keep your eyes peeled for a new posting this week!
Nick Laseter & Southern Edge - We Can Stick Together â« Well, this is surely an obscurity for you. I did my best to find any information on Nick Laseter at all, but all I found was a private profile on MySpace. This album was sent to me by my French Connection, but neither Jacques nor Luc know anything about the artist or the record. I have included the scans of the cover. It's very worn out, but I can at least give you the names of the people playing: Nick Laseter: vocals & lead guitar, Ralph Snyder: piano, Larry Davis: drums, Randy Tomlinson; rhyhtm guitar, Nathan Roberts: bass and Juanita Laseter: backing vocals. It was produced by Charlie Bryant, and it does not mention any year of release. But it's definitely early 70's. As for the music, this has more to with Elvis-like Country(Rock) than Southern Rock. But this will probably find a home with some of y'all. And the rip is pretty decent. Thanks to Jacques and Luc for music. Hubba-hubba..
Richard Torrance - Bareback (1977) â« And another tasty album by Richard Torrance. "Bareback" has all the 70's decadent goodness, which people either love or loath. All picking on the album is perfect and the songs are excellent, though some people might be offended by its slickness. Richard sometimes gets all lovey-dovey, kind of reminiscent to Lenny LeBlanc. But on the majority of this album he rocks funkily. Sometimes it hinges on a Feat groove, and at times it brought High Cotton to mind. And then there's the unmistakable early Disco influence as well. All of it sung wonderfully though. The man has a splendid voice, kinda smooth but also very flexible. Yes, he can carry a tune alright. I got this album rip from Tom. I edited a little. And I am very grateful for having this. To me, this is quality music. Moonlight trippin'...
Gregg Allman - The Inside Track (1990) â« Something different this time. It's Gregg Allman visiting on the A&E show "The Inside Track", hosted by Graham Nash. Apparently (I'm not from the US, so what do I know) this was/is a TV show, and on this one Gregg makes an appearance. This is just the audio, which is fine by me. Some amusing interviews (like the foot shooting party) and some entertaining acoustic performances. He plays "Melissa", "These Days", "Come And Go Blues" and "Midnight Rider". Nothing you haven't heard before, but very pleasing all the same. He's being accompanied by Craig Doerge. If anyone has the video, please, let me know. But I bet you will want this.
Black Rose - Black Rose (1980) â« Black Rose was a band which featured Cher on vocals and her then boyfriend Les Dudek on guitar and vocals. Their only release was this 1980 album for Casablanca Records. If you read about this album and were expecting an album similar to "Allman & Woman - Two The Hard Way", then you're in for a surprise. Not sure it'll be a pleasant one, though. This album has none of the flash of the Les Dudek albums. Instead it's a Power Pop exercise on which Cher gets to rock out some. It's not bad, just not terribly good either. I prefer the soulful sounds of her album with Gregg anytime. But since I'm a sucker for Les Dudek, I just had to complete my collection. So, are there any good Les Dudek songs on here? Hmm, sort of. Actually, he only gets to sing lead vocals on one track, a duet called "You Know It". I like that song, and it would fit nicely as a bonus track on his "Gypsy Ride" album. So, for that you should get this. Tricky move to start an album with a song entitled "Never Should've Started". For completists only..
Cate Brothers Band - Live (1998) â« I had in mind to post the Cate Brothers CD "Arkansas Soul Siblings", only to find that it was re-released under a new title, "Born To Wander". I just ordered it, and it's a very good remaster. The recordings on those albums are pre-dating their Asylum releases. The music has some more Rhythm & Blues influences than their later work, but already you hear their distinctive sound. I still wonder how these recordings relate to The Cates Gang output, chronologically. They must've been recorded around the same time, I think. Very much recommended. Nearly 30 years later they released "Live", and it just goes to show that sometimes the finest musicians will continue to release the finest music. Lots of classics played wonderfully on this live set. "Time Is A Thief", "In One Eye And Out The Other", "Union Man" and a very nice version of Tony Joe White's "Steamy Windows". You may know the songs already, but this is quite a nice addition to the Cate Brothers collection. I would love to see all their albums re-released (Wounded Bird, are you listening?). For now, let's get funky...
Larry Jon Wilson - New Beginnings (1975) â« I'm really glad to have this album of Larry Jon Wilson. I only knew one song of Larry Jon, which can be found on the "Heartworn Highway" DVD. You can watch that song here. And thanks to Mawos for finding the rip. Larry Jon Wilson released 4 albums in the 70's, and his style sometimes resembles Jerry Reed or Waylon Jennings and at other times he steps into Travis Wammack territory. It's Country but has a definite Outlaw feel to it. And the man gets Funky occasionally, as you can witness on "Ohoopee River Bottomland". But the best part, as far as I'm concerned, is the man's voice. He has this incredibly wonderful baritone and he just demands attention. And though at times this album has some really slick production, underneath all that there's always a beautiful and well-crafted song. This is a really great album. Listen!
Atlanta Rhythm Section - Truth In A Structured Form (1989) â« The Atlanta Rhythm Section, like many Southern Rock bands in the 80's, hardly sound like anything you've heard them play before. Southern Rock was so very last Tuesday, and AOR seemed to be the salvation. Yeah right! On "Truth In A Structured Form" they sound like 38 Special or Molly Hatchet did in the 80's. Rather dumb and a terribly dated 80's sound. Still, the record is quite enjoyable once you get past that setback. Though it's nowhere near as fine as any 70's release. I guess they call it survival. Luckily they returned to form on later releases. But this album gives some insight at the struggles of Southern Rock on the dark pages of Rock & Roll history. It has been long since been out of print, and really, I don't see it getting a re-release any day soon. The music sounds very synthetic. It would take another 10 years, on the 1999 release "Eufala", that ARS started making sense again. But try this. It might bring back some plastic dreams of yesteryear. Back on Neon Street...
Ouray - Chrome On The Range (1978) â« With thanks to Luc and Jacques (my French Connection), I present you Ouray. Musically this reminded me at times of The Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws, though Ouray is not a copy of those bands. The band members are: Frank Pirrucello (vocals, guitar, piano), Bo Pirrucello (vocals, pedal and Leslie steel guitars, guitar), Tom Peters (vocals, bass), Hap Harriman (vocals, lead guitar) and Ted Rawlings (vocals, drums, percussion). The album was released on Taxi Records and produced by Ouray and Eddie Cherney. Other than this, I know nothing of this band, nor could I find anything on the web. I figure they might be from Colorado... The production, I thought, is a little tinny, but the music well pleased me. As in, if you love Southern Rock, you won't go wrong here. I'll be posting their second album, "Motor Dream" from 1981, next month. If anyone knows a little more about this band, please fill me in. Chrome on the range?
I remember being blown away by this cover of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" by Coven/Pitrelli/Reilly featuring Zakk Wylde. Zakk's perfomance turned this Funk classic into a Southern Rock classic. Just the way I like it. I hope you enjoy the video as much as I do. The album this is on, is no longer in print. Not a Southern Rock album either. But this track rocks! And you can get that one here..
Don Bowman - Fresh From The Funny Farm (1965) â« In case you were wondering, yes, I'm gonna post all Don Bowman albums. A little smile occasionally won't hurt nobody. And a good friend of mine really wants this bad. So. "Fresh From The Funny Farm" is Don's second album. No Rock here, just Country Comedy. And when Don gets plastered, he's the funniest. I don't know very much about Don. I guess he's had two careers, one as a Country Comedian, the other as DJ. You can read about Don here. Don about his frequent visits at the farm: "Getting in was not the problem..."
Russell Smith - This Little Town (1989) â« I find myself short on time these days, with hardly any of it left to run this here little blog. So, I'll get you a quickie. Also discontinued by the manufacturer, it's Russell Smith's third solo album. "This Little Town" was released in 1989. A time when music was not healthy. This album sounds very 80's and looks to be aimed at Nashville at that time, when Country hardly had any Country left in it. But Russell Smith is still one hell of a singer and a great tunesmith. So, I hope I didn't scare you too much, cause this is still a very fine album. Nothing too adventurous, comfortably slick but again with superior songwriting. And your mother-in-law will like it too. Russel at his Sunday Best.
Joe Sun - Livin' On Honky Tonk Time (1980) â« Joe Sun has made quite a few albums throughout the years, most of them very good. But he's not had the kind of success he should have, based on the quality of his work. The music is pretty much in league with the stalwarts of Outlaw Country music. And if, like me, you love Waylon Jennings and you already have everything released by Shooter Jennings, then this is where you should be. Also, for those of you that don't mind Country in Southern Rock and you don't mind taking it easy now and again, this is your chance to learn that not all Country music is shallow, slick and formulated. Joe's got a terrific voice, created some very tasteful albums, he rocks some and he just should be heard. So there!
PAUL GILBERT Hits The Charts With New Release UNITED STATES UNITED STATES OUT NOW ON MASCOT RECORDS U.S.A.
UNITED STATES is the first collaboration of Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson. The album features 10 new songs which they wrote, performed, and produced together in the summer of 2008. As the new album gets rave reviews UNITED STATES takes a hold of the [...]
Ted Poleyâs Greatestits Now Available For Preorder Awesome collection! (Vol. 1 is actually a 2 cd set!) Includes approx. 35 songs taken from all of Ted’s work outside of Danger Danger, and includes re-masters of some of Ted’s most popular songs from his 2 recent Solo CD’s, Bonemachine, Melodica, Prophet, and songs done with other artists such as JK Northrup, Jack Frost, [...]
Voodoo Six Parts Ways With Henry Rundell Voodoo Six posted the following on their blog this morning:
We know there has been a lot of speculation as to what the major announcement is, well the wait is over:
There has been a re shuffle of the Voodoo Six pack, the band has parted ways with Henry. This may be of disappointment to many fans [...]
Motorhead, Reverend Horton Heat & Nashville Pussy Tour Dates Motorhead will team up with Reverend Horton Heat and Nashbille Pussy for the following North American shows:
Aug. 28 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Aug. 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
Aug. 30 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Sep. 01 – Detroit, MI – Motor City Casino
Sep. 02 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
Sep. 03 [...]
Veteran Rockers Band Together to Form Canadian Supergroup, Hard Road Whatever happened to rock’s royalty? …they are back with a vengeance!
Bands of the 70s and 80s became part of a lifestyle, adding to the defining moments of youth, a soundtrack to our memories, and are still held close in the hearts of fans.
Now, from the ashes of some of Canada’s most loved and influential rocks [...]
HRH Fresh Blood Featuring Cockpit What do Judas Priest, Kiss, Motorhead, AC/DC, & Hanoi Rocks have in common? Yes they are all some of the biggest bands in the world, but besides the obvious they are also all influences for L.A.’s Cockpit and boy did these ladies learn their lessons from the best, taking a piece from each band and [...]
Aerosmithâs Joe Perry turns to fans for album title Aerosmith’s next album might be “on the bench, in pieces,” waiting for the group to resume recording after it finishes touring in mid-September, but guitarist Joe Perry’s next solo album is just about ready to go.
Perry tells Billboard.com that he’s finishing mixing the follow-up to 2005’s Grammy-nominated “Joe Perry.” He plans to release a single in [...]
JACKYL ADDED TO ROCKLAHOMA LINEUP Jackyl has been signed on to bring their âWild and Untamedâ brand of Rock to Pryor, Oklahoma Saturday Night at Rocklahoma.
Director of Operations Dave Giencke said, âAfter Thin Lizzyâs cancellation, we wanted to bring in a band that has consistently been one of the fan favorites!â âJackylâs energy and stage presence is like no other [...]
Outloud! â S/T (2009) In all honesty my draw to Outloud! was lead singer Chandler Mogel, I was blown away by his work on the last Talon album “Fallen Angels”. I wasn’t familiar with the other members of Outloud! at all, but after hearing their debut that is all going to change very fast.
In addition to Mogel, Outloud! is [...]
Kayne West planning to launch fashion line Kanye West is doing an internship at Gap.
The 'Love Lockdown' star is planning to launch his own fashion line but wants to learn as much as possible about the industry first, and is already impressin
Kanye West gets serious about fashion Kanye West is doing an internship at Gap.
The star is planning to launch his own fashion line but wants to learn as much as possible about the industry first, and is already impressing bosses at his
Jet launch new album with free concert It's been almost three years since Jet's last album, so the Aussie rockers are throwing a big party to celebrate their new record Shaka Rock.
Jet is putting on a free, all-ages concert at Sydney's
Free music boosts Google market share in China Google's music service in China, which lets users download Michael Jackson, U2 and Beyonce songs for free, may have helped increase its share of the worlds biggest Internet market, research company IR
Still feelinâ groovy after all these years The beauty of simplicity shone brightly in Perth last night. The closing show in the long-awaited Simon and Garfunkel tour of Australia was a perfect study of what you can do with two voices, a gui
Kevin Jonas and girlfriend get engaged The eldest Jonas brother, Kevin, and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa were engaged on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old Jonas is one-third of the popular Jonas Brothers, along with Joe and Nick Jonas.
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Public transport boosted for concert Transperth has scheduled extra train services to help patrons get home from the Simon and Garfunkel concert at Burswood Dome tonight. The event is joint-ticketed, which means ticket holders are also e
Sound of Silence as Simon and Garfunkel hit Perth The death of Michael Jackson has overshadowed the return of the kings of 60s folk-pop, Simon and Garfunkel, to Australia after a 26-year absence. And the New York singer-songwriters kept things l
Unreleased music found in Jacksonâs vaults Michael Jackson has left behind a trove of unreleased music.
Executives and lawyers who know the material anticipate the swelling demand of fans should be satisfied with unreleased tracks from studio
U2 launch world tour in Barcelona Irish rock megastars U2 have launched their world tour on a spectacular stage in Barcelona before 90,000 excited fans.
The veteran band entered the Camp Nou stadium, home to the Barcelona fo
Jackson will left nothing for dad Michael Jackson has left nothing for his father in his will.
The 50-year-old pop legend â who died after suffering a reported cardiac arrest on June 25 - left his entire estate to his mother Katherin
John Butler announces new album ARIA Award-winning roots group The John Butler Trio is back with a new line-up and an album on the way.
In March Butler disbanded the current line-up of Shannon Birchall and Michael Barker in order t
newsflash - Palin one of us. Sarah Palin's Ipod running playlist includes
"Cranking up old Van Halen and ACDC"
Man, she must've been
a hot chick back in her day. Well, she was!
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