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250 Word Album Review: William Elliott Whitmore – Radium Death
It might not have the impact that it did when Dylan went electric in the 60s but William Elliott Whitmore has now followed suit. With Radium Death he has definitely changed up his sound but it is still unmistakably Whitmore. … Continue reading
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Tagged 250 word album review, 4 Stars, album, ANTI, band, Civilization, drums, electric, guitar, Healing To Do, Iowa, Radium Death, record, review, rockabilly, style change, William Elliott Whitmore
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The Vinyl Court: Rock and Rollin’ with Fats Domino
Artist: Fats Domino Album: Rock and Rollin’ with Fats Domino (1956) Purchased at: Yard Sale (St. Joseph, MO) for $.50 Every once in a while a stack of yard sale vinyl yields more than Glen Miller and Herp Alpert albums. … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Fats Domino, record, Rock and Rollin, Rock and Rollin with Fats Domino, The Vinyl Court, vinyl, Yard Sales
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Cracker – Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey vinyl review
Artist: Cracker Album: Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey (2009) Purchased at: Blue Rose Records (http://www.bluerose-records.de) for $26 How do you know you really want an album on vinyl? How about when you order off of a website … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Cracker, Cracker week, German, Germany, record, Sunrise In The Land of Milk and Honey, The Vinyl Court
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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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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
The Vinyl Court: Jack White – Lazaretto
Artist: Jack White Album: Lazaretto (2014) Purchased at: Third Man Records (thirdmanrecords.com) for $20 Jack White is a revolutionary artist in many ways. Obviously his bands have shaped the musical landscape for the past decade and a half but now … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Jack White, Lazaretto, LP, record, review, The Vinyl Court, Ultra LP, vinyl
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Album at a glance: One Headlight High – Live Free or Don’t
One Headlight High – One Headlight High Pop punk is one of the cleanest sounding genres around. Green Day, Jimmy Eat World and Superchunk created a huge wake of bands inspired by them over the last couple decades and out … Continue reading
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Tagged album, album at a glance, Live Free or Don't, local, Maryville, Missouri, One Headlight High, pop punk, review, sexlexia
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The Vinyl Court: The Motels – All Four One
Artist: The Motels Album: All Four One Purchased at: Pawn Plus(St. Joseph) for $1 Not every slab of used vinyl you pick up is going to be a winner. The Motels third album, All Four One, was originally released in … Continue reading
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250 Word Album Review: The Biff Tannens – Johnny Dare is a Douche
The Biff Tannens are a straight forward American punk band that doesn’t waste its time by trying to be clever or adding unnecessary frills, they just let the ourtrage flow. Their sense of humor is apparent by both their name … Continue reading
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