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The Vinyl Court: Lucero – That Much Further West

Posted on October 12, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

  Artist: Lucero Album: That Much Further West (2003) Purchased at: Lucero Concert (The Crossroads, Kansas City, MO) for $20 As a music fan I do my best to support the artists that I like. Listening to them on Spotify … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Tom Waits – Frank’s Wild Years

Posted on October 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

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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Album at a glance: Whiskey For The Lady – Too Many F Holes

Posted on September 23, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

  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 →

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The Vinyl Court: Jack White – Lazaretto

Posted on September 7, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

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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250 Word Album Review: Conor Oberst – Upside Down Mountain

Posted on September 3, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Conor Oberst’s Upside Down Mountain feels like the album he has always been trying to make. Its closest kin in Oberst’s now staggering catalog is 2007’s Cassadega, that album had just the right amount of country influence and found Oberst … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours – Del Gaucho

Posted on August 17, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

  Lucky Tubb & The Modern Day Troubadours – Del Guacho Lucky Tubb sets out to show the world what real country music is. What is played on the radio on “country” stations doesn’t match what Tubb is doing. If … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: The Motels – All Four One

Posted on August 10, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

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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The Vinyl Court: Iron Maiden – Live After Death

Posted on August 5, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Iron Maiden Album: Live After Death Purchased at: Hastings(St. Joseph) for $10 Holy crap was I excited when I saw the top of the “Iron Maiden” logo peeking out from behind a $.99 Janis Ian record. I could tell … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Muddy Waters – Hard Again

Posted on July 7, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Muddy Waters Album: Hard Again Purchased at: The Lucky Tiger (St. Joseph, MO) for $16 Muddy Waters is simply a legend. It somehow seems appropriate to listen to his deep growl roaring off of a spinning vinyl record. Old … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Bob Dylan – Blood On The Tracks

Posted on July 6, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Bob Dylan Album: Blood On The Tracks Purchased at: The Lucky Tiger (St. Joseph) for $16 Buying multiple copies of vinyl records makes more sense than multiple copies of CDs. Condition is always key but sometimes it is just … Continue reading →

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