Author Archives: VocalsOnTop

What’s In The Bag? CDs 7-14

Posted on June 9, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

So I bought this bag of 50 random bargain cds and now I’m going to review every last one of them. This group of 8 is just brutal. CD 7/50: Brian Mcknight – Anytime (1997) Brian Mcknight sold 2 million … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Okkervil River – In The Rainbow Rain

Posted on June 5, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Okkervil River has deservingly built up a great and loyal following. They’ve done this with singer/cornerstone of the band Will Sheff leading the way exposing his heart and soul in his writing. The casual observer might think Sheff and company … Continue reading →

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What’s In The Bag? CDs 1-6

Posted on June 3, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

So I bought this bag of 50 random bargain cds and now I’m going to review every last one of them. Starting with a Creed cd really set the tone. I knew there would be some music that I was … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel

Posted on May 31, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

This album is exactly what the best case scenario was for Courtney Barnett. After a couple of successful EPs and debut album, then a solid release with fellow slacker rock icon Kurt Vile the stage was perfectly set for “Tell … Continue reading →

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What’s In The Bag? Let’s Find Out.

Posted on May 29, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

If you frequent used music stores like many crate and bin trollers like myself you’ve seen these grab bags. Ultimately we all know what is in there; crap. It was posed to me that I should find out and analyze … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: James Williamson and the Pink Hearts – Behind The Shade

Posted on May 29, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Rock and Roll hall of famer James Williamson enlisted a couple ace vocalists for his new album “Behind The Shade” and you can clearly see how much they are capable of early in the album. Frank Meyer and Petra Haden … Continue reading →

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VOT New Music Premier: Under The Big Oak Tree shares “The Ark”

Posted on May 25, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

In preparation for the summer release of Under The Big Oak Tree’s third album they have shared “The Ark.” Vocals On Top is proud to premier the track for the St. Joseph band. The Simon Fink penned song finds both … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Ike Reilly – Crooked Love

Posted on May 22, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

In the mid and late 60s there was a certain group of musicians fighting for a sound that is hard to define. It was pure rock and roll but also had a sense of self deprecation and swagger all at … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Jack White – Boarding House Reach

Posted on May 15, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

At this point it may be the “cool” thing to do to hate on Jack White. This isn’t that, or at least it isn’t intended to be. His latest solo album just isn’t that interesting of a listen. It’s far … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Arthur Alexander – One Bar Left

Posted on May 8, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Arthur Alexander is a long time musician but this is his debut album under his own name. The former member of The Poppees and Sorrow had many past successes with those bands before moving into the production side of music … Continue reading →

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