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250 word album review: Mike Doughty – The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns
It’s a bit of a mystery exactly why Mike Doughty’s music is so appealing. It just feels very authentic and original, he’s also a good songwriter but what it just might be is the way he sings. Not only is … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Hawk – I’m On Fire
Hawk wears their influences on their sleeve and there is nothing wrong with that. A ton of their sound is inspired by the classic rock roots many musicians have, Hawk just is very direct about them. On “Mother Road” you … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, album review, David Hawkins, Hawk, I'm On Fire, Mother Road, Neil Young, record review
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250 word album review: Taj Mahal -Labor of Love
Everyone knows what Taj Mahal brings to the table. There won’t be many surprises but you still know it will be quality. One of the most experienced bluesmen in history keeps on track with his 47th album Labor of Love. … Continue reading
250 word album review: Ashley Raines – King of Nothin’
The black album cover should tell you a lot about what you need to know about Ashley Raines’ latest release. He has traditionally kept his album cover barren when it comes to his name and album title but this takes it to … Continue reading
Album at a glance: Jerry Forney – Ridin’ The Rails
Jerry Forney lives and breathes the blues but that isn’t all there is to him. You’ll find a fair share of country heart on his latest record “Ridin’ The Rails” as well. On “Down South” Forney throws down a straight … Continue reading
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Tagged album review, blues, Cumberland Blues, Jerry Forney, local, Midwest, Missouri, new music, record review, Ridin' The Rails, St. Joseph
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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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Tagged album review, artwork, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, I Love You Honeybear, vinyl corner, Vinyl court
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Album at a glance: Red Kate – unamerican activities
If you don’t like punk there is no need to read further. This is unapologetic punk, harsh and rash, everything a good record from the genre should consist of. The anger of “You Don’t Speak For Me” is intentionally transparent … Continue reading
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Tagged album at a glance, album review, Missouri, punk, Red Kate, review, unamerican activities
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250 Word album review: Massy Ferguson – Run It Right Into The Wall
This kind of twang you wouldn’t expect to come out of Seattle. The band’s northwest leanings do explain the heavier guitar driven sound though. With the thick, Jay Farrar sounding vocals it would always be difficult for the group to … Continue reading
250 word album review: Robert Finley – Age Don’t Mean A Thing
Robert Finley is as true of a modern blues artist as you will hear. His debut album “Age Don’t Mean A Thing” was recorded at age 62 and contains splashes of all the musical influences that you would expect. On the … Continue reading
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Tagged 250 word album review, 3 stars, Age Don't Mean A Thing, album review, blues, Funk, record review, review, Robert Finley, Soul
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