Author Archives: VocalsOnTop

Ashley Raines & The New West Revue – After The Bruising

Posted on December 12, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

David Byrne once said that singing was a trick to get people to listen to music longer than they would ordinarily, Ashley Raines takes the opposite approach. Raines has a lot to say and he uses the mood of his … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cracker Album: Gentlemans Blues – by Arie Haze

Posted on December 11, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

My Favorite Cracker Album: Gentlemans Blues – by Arie Haze This album called me back to Cracker, after starting to veer off to consider other bands “my favorite!” I was in a place in my life where Industrial had taken … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Blake Mills – Heigh Ho

Posted on December 10, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Blake Mills Album: Heigh Ho (2014) Purchased at: Trade with another collector Blake Mills is a name you may not have heard much but you’ve likely heard his guitar playing before. He was in the band Simon Dawes before … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Albums: Cracker

Posted on December 9, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Cracker is without a doubt my favorite band. Their records all hold a special place with me but obviously I like some more than others. I’ve written about how much I adore Greenland but here is an explanation of how … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cracker Album: The Golden Age – by Doug Behrend

Posted on December 8, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

My Favorite Cracker Album: The Golden Age by Doug Behrend Cracker’s The Golden Age was released in 1996, an interminably long 3 years after Kerosene Hat, which was the greatest thing I’d heard in my life up to that point. … Continue reading →

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Career In Album Artwork: Cracker

Posted on December 7, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Cover art is an important part music. An album cover can entice a listen to buy or not buy something and many bands underestimate the power of a cover. So here I rate Cracker’s career in album artwork, from best … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cracker Album: Cracker – by John Mockmore

Posted on December 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

My Favorite Cracker Album: Cracker – By John Mockmore I was house sitting when I first discovered the group Cracker and the CD my friend Carmen had. I played it through his speakers and listened to maybe the first two … Continue reading →

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Classic Concert Review: Cracker at Knickerbockers in Lincoln, NE on 11/1/05

Posted on December 5, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

It’s natural to feel your favorite band put on one of the best shows you’ve ever seen. For me the Cracker Acoustic Duo show from November 2005 ranks #2 all time on my personal list. (only behind Drive-By Truckers / … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cracker Album: Forever – by Jim Passaro, Jr.

Posted on December 4, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

My Favorite Cracker Album: Forever – By Jim Passaro, Jr. Recently re-listening to the Forever album during a particularly busy and stressful period at work, I was immediately reminded why I love this album.  The songs’ melodies and lyrics are … Continue reading →

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Cracker – Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey vinyl review

Posted on December 3, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Cracker Album: Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey (2009) Purchased at: Blue Rose Records (http://www.bluerose-records.de) for $26 How do you know you really want an album on vinyl? How about when you order off of a website … Continue reading →

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