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Album at a glance: Andy Frasco & The U.N. – Half A Man
Andy Frasco & The U.N. are a flat out good time. Putting a positive spin on things comes second nature to Frasco like on the couch surfer anthem “Smoking Dope n Rock n Roll.” The “Half A Man” album has … Continue reading
250 Word Album Review: James Williamson – Re-Licked
James Williamson was in The Stooges and he will always be linked to them. He embraces that (and uses it) on his “solo” album Re-Licked. The album is exactly what it sounds like, Williamson going through the Stooges vaults and … Continue reading
Album at a glance: The Shivers – Charades
Shivers got lost in the indie rock shuffle of the 2000s. In the days when Saddle Creek was thriving as a label and indie acts were moving records like never before, a ton of good bands just got shuffled into … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, album review, Charades, indie, re-release, record review, rock, The Shivers
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Album at a glance: Clawhammer – Clawhammer
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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Tagged album, album at a glance, album review, banjo, Chickenscratch, Clawhammer, cover, Lovesick, Skillet
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250 Word Classic Album Review: Cracker – Greenland
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
The Vinyl Court: Lucero – That Much Further West
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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Tagged 180 gram, autographed, Ben Nichols, LP, Lucero, record, signed, Tears Don't Matter Much, That Much Further West, The Vinyl Court, vinyl
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VOT Compilation: The Best of… Lucinda Williams
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.”
The Vinyl Court: Tom Waits – Frank’s Wild Years
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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Tagged album, classic, Franks Wild Years, loving material things, LP, newspaper clippings, record, review, The Vinyl Court, Tom Waits
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Album at a glance: Whiskey For The Lady – Too Many F Holes
Whiskey For The Lady – Too Many F Holes Bluegrass is a love or hate it thing for most people. It can be unpredictable and enthralling or it can be boring and monotonous. Luckily for Whiskey For The Lady, … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Paul Collins – Feel The Noise
Paul Collins holds steady with a sound he has had for years with his album Feel The Noise. Collins lets his age show just enough in the songs here to not make it seem like he is just trying to … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 stars, album at a glance, album review, Feel The Noise, Paul Collins, record review, The Beat
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