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The Vinyl Court: The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out
Artist: The Dave Brubeck Quartet Album: Time Out (1959) Purchased at: Red Racks Thrift Store (St. Joseph, MO) for $1 The used record shelf at Red Racks Thrift Store has never been too nice to me. I got a little … Continue reading
The Vinyl Court: Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer
Artist: Father John Misty Album: God’s Favorite Customer (2018) Purchased at: Vintage Vinyl (St. Louis, MO) for $20 Father John Misty was crowned king of the hipsters a few years ago, ceremonies aren’t cool so he never had one. Instead … Continue reading
The Vinyl Court: Nick Waterhouse – Never Twice
Artist: Nick Waterhouse Album: Never Twice (2016) Purchased at: Live concert at Record Bar (Kansas City, MO) for $20 Nick Waterhouse doesn’t belong here. He is transported straight out of the late 50s or early 60s R&B scene and it … Continue reading
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The Vinyl Court: Queens of the Stone Age – Villains
Artist: Queens of the Stone Age Album: Villains (2017) Purchased at: Entertainmart (St. Joseph, MO) for $25 It’s hard to beat Queens of the Stone Age at this point. They are hard rock enough to satisfy the urge to headbang … Continue reading
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Vinyl Court: Father John Misty – I Love You Honeybear
Artist: Father John Misty Album: I Love You Honeybear (2015) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $12 This album topped many best of lists in 2015 but I wasn’t ever sure if it was for me. My favorite local … Continue reading
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Vinyl Court – Guns N’ Roses – Lies
Artist: Guns N’ Roses Album: Lies (1988) Purchased at: Garage Sale (St. Joseph, Mo) for $1 On the heels of their giant breakthrough debut “Appetite for Destruction” Guns N’ Roses released this double EP to appease fans. It consists of … Continue reading
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The Vinyl Corner: The Very Best of The Everly Brothers
Artist: The Everyly Brothers Album: The Very Best of (1976) Purchased at: Hunterland Mall (St. Joseph, MO) for $2 The Everly Brothers are one of those bands that you probably know their songs, even if you think you don’t. There’s … Continue reading
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Vinyl Corner: Alabama Shakes – Sound & Color
Artist: The Alabama Shakes Album: Sound & Color (2015) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $26 The Alabama Shakes will never write a better song than “Hold On,” I just want to get that out of the way. “Sound … Continue reading
The Vinyl Corner – Cellophane Ceiling – The Beauty of it All
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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