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250 Word Album Review: And The Giraffe – Something For Someone

Posted on October 16, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

‘ And The Giraffe is a duo from Florida made up of Nick Roberts and Josh Morris.Their first EP Something for Someone is an atmospheric group of songs. The six tracks are quiet, building songs that never rush to a … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: The Gas Town Lamps / The Factory Workers at the Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO

Posted on October 15, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

When the leaves turn and the days gets shorter you need something to do. In a market as small as St. Joseph, Missouri, your not going to be able to catch a good band that you have a couple CDs … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Wilco – The Whole Love

Posted on October 11, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Wilco’s The Whole Love is their 8th album and is likely the best all-around album you’ll hear all year. Jeff Tweedy and co tend to put out music like this with their eyes closed at this point. Every Wilco record … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Jeff Porter – 15 Miles

Posted on September 29, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

This album is not new, its not even close, it was released in 2006. Still it is an incredibly rare album to find and/or find a review for; so I decided to review it. This is Porter’s only solo album … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Bush – The Sea of Memories

Posted on September 24, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Bush return after a 10 year hiatus to deliver the closest album to Sixteen Stone they have. Sixteen Stone is the unquestioned masterpiece by the band and they have tried to re-create that album ever since its release in 1996. … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Bottle Rockets – Not So Loud

Posted on September 21, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

At this stage in the Bottle Rockets career, the dreams of mega-stardom are long gone. What the Missouri based band has accomplished is a solid, loyal fan-base that will continue to buy albums and go to shows. Brian Henneman and … Continue reading →

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Career In Album Artwork: Drive-By Truckers

Posted on September 20, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Thanks to Wes Freed the Drive-By Truckers consistently have great artwork. This doesn’t just include the covers of the albums but also the back and full booklet, often a drawing for each song. It is tough to rank these because … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: Jason Isbell at Knucklehead’s Saloon in Kansas City, MO 9/16/11

Posted on September 17, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

Knucklehead’s Saloon is an uncomfortable cowboy bar embedded in a rat’s nest of train tracks in Kansas City. The venue plays host to many big name americana/country/blues acts. This Friday September 16th was Jason Isbell’s turn to take the stage … Continue reading →

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Career In Album Artwork: The Replacements

Posted on September 15, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

So this Career In Album Artwork is a feature I really like and plan on keeping doing. I feel like the simple graph isn’t enough however. I feel I should briefly explain the pros and cons of the album’s covers. … Continue reading →

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250 Word Classic Album Review: Bob Dylan – Love and Theft

Posted on September 11, 2011 by VocalsOnTop

So it has been exactly 10 years today since Bob Dylan’s “Love and Theft” was released on September 11, 2001. This is obviously a minor footnote on the day’s historical significance but an important event nonetheless. Bob Dylan had a … Continue reading →

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