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Jackson Browne, self-titled, 1972 on Asylum. Often mistakenly called “saturate before using,” Browne’s debut includes “Jamaica Say You Will,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and ” Rock Me On The…
FKA Twigs, Magdalene, 2019 on Young Turks. One of my recent favorites. Love the textures, rhythms and vocals all over this – her best work yet.
Soft Cell, Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go, 1981 on Sire. Combined cover of Gloria Jones and The Supremes, by the inimitable Marc Almond and David…
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, If You Leave (extended version), 1986 on A&M. Another song that was on the Pretty in Pink soundtrack – clearly John Hughes films…
Fleetwood Mac, Tusk, 1979 on Warner Brothers. My copy is a Columbia Record club edition A definite must-have for any vinyl collection
Suzanne Vega, self-titled, 1985 on A&M Her debut album – already such strong songwriting and performance style – Marlene on the Wall, The Queen and the Soldier, Undertow….
Tom Hummer, Dystopian Blues, 2017. This came out back in 2017, so not reflective of current events, but certainly resonant. Wonderful instrumental post-rock from Tom Hummer (with whom…
Paul and Linda McCartney, Ram, 1971 on Apple Records. Heart of the Country, Uncle Albert, Too Many People, Eat At Home. Great early post-Beatles Paul – not well…
John Prine, Common Sense, 1975 on Atlantic. Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard, He Was in Heaven Before He Died. So many great songs on…
The Breakfast Club, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 1985 on A&M. One of the movies I’ve seen the most in my life (alongside Princess Bride and Stop Making Sense)….
Los Lobos, How Will The Wolf Survive?, 1984 on Slash Records. The major label debut from East LA’s Los Lobos – this copy is the 180g remastered 2018…
Lorde, The Love Club (Limited Edition), 2013 – unofficial release out of Holland by REALDJS Not a great pressing (surface noise) but great songs. Can’t wait to watch…
Fishbone, In Your Face, 1986 on Columbia Studio debut LP (after the Fishbone EP) “You act this way when problems arise” Via Academy Records, NYC
Beatles, Abbey Road, 2019 anniversary edition 3 LP box set on Apple/UMG Includes 2 extra LPs of session recordings and the new mix by Giles Martin and Sam…
Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band, Live / 1975-85, released 1986 on Columbia. 5 LP box set, recorded at Meadowlands, Giants Stadium, Nassau Coliseum, Winterland, The Roxy, and…
Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear, Skeleton Crew, 2015 on Glassnote Debut album from a Mother & Son duo from Missouri. Most well known for “Silent Movies” but…
M. Ward, More Rain, 2016 on Merge Barnes & Noble “exclusive” edition with a signed poster. Love M. Ward and there are great collaborations here with Peter Buck,…
Rhiannon Giddens, Freedom Highway, 2017 on Nonesuch Beautiful, haunting, Americana music from Rhiannon Giddens – especially “At the Purchaser’s Option,” a song title drawn from a advertisement for.a…
Barrence Whitfield and the Savages, Dig Yourself, 1985 on Roiunder Their second album. Turns out Barrence is a local and I run into him frequently at The Record…
The Del Fuegos, Stand Up, 1987 on Slash Records. Note the cutout on the back that lets you stand up the album cover.