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The Vinyl Court: The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Time Out

Posted on June 26, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: The Dave Brubeck Quartet Album: Time Out (1959) Purchased at: Red Racks Thrift Store (St. Joseph, MO) for $1 The used record shelf at Red Racks Thrift Store has never been too nice to me. I got a little … Continue reading →

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Vinyl Court: Father John Misty – I Love You Honeybear

Posted on September 27, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

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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Vinyl Court – Guns N’ Roses – Lies

Posted on June 6, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Guns N’ Roses Album: Lies (1988) Purchased at: Garage Sale (St. Joseph, Mo) for $1 On the heels of their giant breakthrough debut “Appetite for Destruction” Guns N’ Roses released this double EP to appease fans. It consists of … 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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Vinyl Corner: Alabama Shakes – Sound & Color

Posted on February 6, 2016 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: The Alabama Shakes Album: Sound & Color (2015) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $26 The Alabama Shakes will never write a better song than “Hold On,” I just want to get that out of the way. “Sound … 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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The Vinyl Corner: Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

Posted on July 24, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Amy Winehouse Album: Back To Black (2006) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) for $11 Amy Winehouse was far more than a mid 2000s chart sensation. With her sophomore album “Back To Black” in 2006 she was catapulted into … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: William Elliott Whitmore – The Early Years Box Set

Posted on February 18, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: William Elliott Whitmore Album: The Early Years Box Set (2014) Purchased at: WilliamElliottWhitmore.com for $50 William Elliott Whitmore is a Midwest treasure. His simple delivery of raspy vocals with a kick drum and banjo or guitar is about as … Continue reading →

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The Vinyl Court: Buck Owens -Best of Buck Owens Volume 1

Posted on February 14, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Buck Owens Album: The Best of Buck Owens (1964) Purchased at: Treasure Island Thrift Store (Maryville, MO) for $1 I’ll admit it; I really didn’t understand what country music was for a long time. I thought Garth Brooks and … Continue reading →

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250 Word Album Review: Lucinda Williams – Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone

Posted on November 17, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Artist: Lucinda Williams Album: Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone (2014) Purchased at: Hastings (St. Joseph, MO) 3xLP vinyl for $34 A triple album is a lot to swallow. Throughout history double albums (as in the CD version of … Continue reading →

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