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250 word album review: Nick Waterhouse – Never Twice

Posted on July 5, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

The book is out on Nick Waterhouse and now he is settling in to a career of perfecting his sound. That distinct sound is taken straight out of 50s and while Waterhouse isn’t the only artist tracking songs like this, … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Hurray For The Riff Raff – The Navigator

Posted on June 27, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Hurray For The Riff Raff gained a ton of attention with the album “Small Town Heroes” in 2014 and now they (she) is taking a shot at an even larger audience. On “The Navigator” the sound is clean and more … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Justin Townes Earle – Kids in the Street

Posted on June 24, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Justin Townes Earle is finally back. After a very disappointing foray into the albums “Single Mothers” and “Absent Fathers” he returns to the artist that had been so interesting over the last decade. This album is the third part of … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – The Nashville Sound

Posted on June 21, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Jason Isbell has watched his career simply skyrocket since that day he split from the Drive-By Truckers. Now he finds himself with more success than that band all together. He is making great sounding records in big studios, is a … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Cory Branan – Adios

Posted on April 4, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Cory Branan is an outlaw in pedestrian clothes. He shows more versatility than ever before on his new record “Adios” as he navigates through his past trying to figure out how he got where he is now. In the end it’s … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Esmé Patterson – We Were Wild

Posted on March 15, 2017 by VocalsOnTop

Esmé Patterson takes you a little off guard at first. Her music is mellow but there is plenty of interesting guitar play throughout her album “We Were Wild” and the songs  consistently settle into good rocking grooves. On the album opener “Feel … Continue reading →

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250 Word album review: Massy Ferguson – Run It Right Into The Wall

Posted on August 4, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

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 →

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The Vinyl Corner: The Very Best of The Everly Brothers

Posted on February 25, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

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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The Vinyl Corner: The Replacements – Hootenanny

Posted on December 22, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: The Replacements Album: Hootenanny (1983) Purchased at: Gift from a friend The Replacements are essential rock and roll. The band started its path of destruction in the 1980s and their influence has been heavily felt since that time. Their … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Corner: Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir – Bummer Songs

Posted on November 2, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Dan Mariska & The Boys Choir Album: Bummer Songs (2013) Purchased at: Live show at Rendezvous (St. Joseph, MO) for $15 Dan Mariska and his band passed through St. Joe last year, hitting The Rendezvous with touring partners See … Continue reading →

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