Monthly Archives: December 2015

Vocals On Top’s Top 10 albums of 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

This is my super bowl. The top 10 albums of the year for me represent a seemingly endless amount of hours sitting and listening to vinyl, my phone at work, on the computer while writing and CDs in my car. … Continue reading →

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Classic Concert Review: Scott H. Biram / AJ Gaither at The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO

Posted on December 24, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

The blues and country music aren’t all that far apart. They can be but their roots each run deep in the ground and tangle. Few current acts tie them together as much as Bloodshot Records’ artist Scott H Biram. He … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner: The Replacements – Hootenanny

Posted on December 22, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: The Replacements Album: Hootenanny (1983) Purchased at: Gift from a friend The Replacements are essential rock and roll. The band started its path of destruction in the 1980s and their influence has been heavily felt since that time. Their … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner – Cellophane Ceiling – The Beauty of it All

Posted on December 17, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Cellophane Ceiling Album: The Beauty of it All (1987) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $1.49 Cellophane Ceiling is an Omaha band from the 1980s I had never heard of. Their LP cover strongly resembled the Dead Kennedy’s … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story: Wayne “The Train” Hancock

Posted on December 17, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

“I need to get back on the road man.” Wayne “The Train” Hancock says. On this occasion he wasn’t even referring to touring, he was talking about getting back on his motorcycle after a wreck that left him in critical … Continue reading →

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