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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raise the Roof, 2021 on Rounder Records.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raise the Roof, 2021 on Rounder Records. Long Awaited (by me at least) follow up to 2007’s Raising Sand. Got to see this tour in Boston at what is now Leader Bank Pavilion – great show, and great album. My copy is the Vinyl Me, Please version but I think…
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The Cure, World War (Early Demos), Bootleg on Swingshift, 2017.
The Cure, World War (Early Demos), Bootleg on Swingshift, 2017. Great collection of early demos – wish it had better documentation on where and when each was recorded.
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Camper Van Beethoven, Vampire Can Mating Oven, 1987 on Pitch-a-Tent Records.
Camper Van Beethoven, Vampire Can Mating Oven, 1987 on Pitch-a-Tent Records. Early EP including a cover of Photograph (the Ringo Starr solo song cowritten with George Harrison)
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The Cure, Pornogrqphy, 1982 on Fiction.
The Cure, Pornogrqphy, 1982 on Fiction. This copy is a 2015 Rhino reissue on 180g vinyl. Fourth stydio album from The Cure – tail end of the gloomy / goth era, leading up to the Top and Head On The Door.
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Chic, Risqué, 1979 on Atlantic.
Chic, Risqué, 1979 on Atlantic. Side one track one: Good Times. That bass line! Classic Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Via Island Music in Vineyard Haven.
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Friday, October 21st, 2022 – Celebrating David Bowie
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Bill Withers, +’Justments, 1974 on Sussex.
Bill Withers, +’Justments, 1974 on Sussex. My copy is a 2021 Vinyl Me, Please reissue with listening notes by Briana Younger Withers’ 3rd LP and last on Sussex before signing with Columbia.
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James Brown, James Brown Sings Out of Sight, 1968 on Smash Records.
James Brown, James Brown Sings Out of Sight, 1968 on Smash Records. Originally released in 1965 as just Out of Sight, with different cover art.
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
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Bill Evans Trio, Portrait in Jazz, 1960 on Riverside.
Bill Evans Trio, Portrait in Jazz, 1960 on Riverside. My copy is a reissue from 2011 in the Original Jazz Classics series (OJC-088). Evans with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian One of my favorite Jazz LPs
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Monday, October 17th, 2022 – Moment of Zen
Moment of Zen
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Coleman Hawkins, The “Hawk” Talks, 1955 on Decca.
Coleman Hawkins, The “Hawk” Talks, 1955 on Decca. First released on two 45 rpm 12″ EPs in 1953, then as an LP in 1955. Conducted and arranged by Danny Mendelsohn with Candido on percussion on three tracks and Sam Makia on Hawaiin steel guitar on two. Via a Mill No. 5 record fair
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Jeremiah Fraites, Piano Piano, 2021 on Dualtone.
Jeremiah Fraites, Piano Piano, 2021 on Dualtone. Drummer, songwriter from The Lumineers, recorded this during the pandemic at home with engineering and production support from David Baron Lovely tranquil instrumental mood music
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Steve Cropper, Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales, 2011 on 439 Records.
Steve Cropper, Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales, 2011 on 439 Records. Great random find via the Record Exchange in Salem – guests include Steve Winwood, Betty LaVette, BB King, Lucinda Williams, John Popper, Delbert McClinton, Dylan LeBlanc, Sharon Jones, Buddy Miller, Shemekia Copeland, Brian May. Produced by Jon Tiven
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Bright Eyes, I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning, 2005 on Saddle Creek.
Bright Eyes, I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning, 2005 on Saddle Creek. My copy is the 2022 Vinyl Me, Please reissue on Dead Oceans, which looks and sounds fantastic.
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10,000 Maniacs, The Wishing Chair, 1985 on Elektra.
10,000 Maniacs, The Wishing Chair, 1985 on Elektra. Will always love Natalie Merchant’s voice and style – this was their third full length and first on a major label ( the first two were on Mark Records). Lineup with Steven Gustafson, Jerry Augustyniak, Robert Buck, John Lombardo, Dennis Drew and Merchant, produced by Joe Boyd.…
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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, 1980 on Virgin in the US, Dindisc in the UK.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, 1980 on Virgin in the US, Dindisc in the UK. The US version was released in 1987 so between 1980 and then you’d have to get an import. Yes, kids, they used to make different releases in different countries. Not to be confused with the…
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Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Secrets, 1978 on Arista.
Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, Secrets, 1978 on Arista. More 70s jazz/funk – Jackson on flute, piano, and synth bass; Scott-Heron on piano and vocals. Guests include Leon Williams, Barnett Williams, Greg Phillinganes.