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250 word album review: The Hold Steady – The Stove & The Toaster

Posted on July 17, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

  The opening line “Let’s just say they owe me a favor…” is probably about as good as Springsteen’s “They blew up the chicken man in Philly last night…” The line leads to a typically twisted Craig Finn penned tale … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: The Coterie at Cafe Acoustic 7/16/15 in St. Joseph, MO

Posted on July 17, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Volume doesn’t scare those who aren’t faint of heart. Every acoustic singer probably has the urge to plug in and rock every now and then. A great example is The Coterie led by chief singer/songwriter Matthew Coman and the band … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: William Elliott Whitmore – Radium Death

Posted on April 1, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

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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My Favorite Cracker Album: Cracker – by John Mockmore

Posted on December 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

My Favorite Cracker Album: Cracker – By John Mockmore I was house sitting when I first discovered the group Cracker and the CD my friend Carmen had. I played it through his speakers and listened to maybe the first two … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Presidents of the United States of America – Get Back In The Van

Posted on July 13, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

This free downloadable EP from one of the most fun bands of all time is a nice addition to your iTunes library. It is all previously released songs recorded as a live album. It is split into a 5 song … Continue reading →

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