Monthly Archives: October 2014

Album at a glance: Clawhammer – Clawhammer

Posted on October 31, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Clawhammer’s self-titled album thrives on grittiness and power. The scrape of a washboard, plucks of docile banjo strings and reverb of the guitar fill out these minimalist songs. Each track seems to center around possessive relationships. On the frantic duel … Continue reading →

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250 Word Classic Album Review: Cracker – Greenland

Posted on October 16, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Cracker’s Greenland is a late career triumph. The band achieved mainstream success early in their career and toyed with returning to the promised land for several albums to no avail. Greenland is where it sounds like they punted that idea … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Lucero – That Much Further West

Posted on October 12, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

  Artist: Lucero Album: That Much Further West (2003) Purchased at: Lucero Concert (The Crossroads, Kansas City, MO) for $20 As a music fan I do my best to support the artists that I like. Listening to them on Spotify … Continue reading →

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VOT Compilation: The Best of… Lucinda Williams

Posted on October 8, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Here is the custom artwork for the 10th Vocals On Top best of compilation, for Lucinda Williams. The songs range from her whole catalog including her latest single off the recently released album “Where The Spirit Meets Bone.”

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The Vinyl Court: Tom Waits – Frank’s Wild Years

Posted on October 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Tom Waits Album: Frank’s Wild Years (1987) Purchased at: Half Price Books (Independence, MO) for $15 A vinyl record is more personal than a CD or cassette in my opinion; it requires more attention, care and devotion. This inevitably … Continue reading →

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