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The Hard Aches - Mess (2018)
What are you listening to? May 2018
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Flipper - Generic (1982)
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Gnod - Mirror (2016)
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Sendelica - Cromlech Chronicles III (2018)
Old Uncle Toe
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The Eric Steckel Band - High Action
First Album from Eric Steckel at age 14. He's a decent guitar player and his band is perfectly adequate. But every time he steps in to sing, his efforts to sing (and growl) the blues with his pre-adolescent voice remind one of a high school talent show. It's a shame because otherwise, while maybe not a 5-star album, it's good for the blues rock that it is.
First Album from Eric Steckel at age 14. He's a decent guitar player and his band is perfectly adequate. But every time he steps in to sing, his efforts to sing (and growl) the blues with his pre-adolescent voice remind one of a high school talent show. It's a shame because otherwise, while maybe not a 5-star album, it's good for the blues rock that it is.
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Old Uncle Toe
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Darn it! I actually have a pair of red/green 3D glasses that came with another CD. I looked for them but I moved last year and they're not with the CDs anymore.
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Tropical Fuck Storm - A Laughing Death In Meatspace (2018)
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Cold Blood - Lydia
East Bay Grease.
East Bay Grease.
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Bobby Pierce - The Long Road Back (2009)
I discovered Bobby on my journey through the catalog of Muse Records. His comeback album, The Long Road Back, is a real tour de force. AMG sez:
Organ combo historians might be the only ones who remember Bobby Pierce, the Columbus, OH native and peer of Don Patterson, Eddie Baccus, and Hank Marr. His only other album for the Cobblestone/Muse family of record labels came out back in 1972, Introducing Bobby Pierce. It's long out of print, a collectors item for sure, and a reminder of the chitlin' circuit club scene where his central Ohio home was a focal point. At the time of this recording, he is based in Los Angeles, playing music in jazz, gospel, or classical settings after being devoted to a life apart from music for the better part of four decades. Pierce returns with this tasteful set of swinging originals and soulful covers with a formidable band, including the excellent tenor saxophonist Rickey Woodard, guitarist Frank Potenza, and drummer Clarence Johnston. They give Pierce more than ample support, and in fact exceed expectations of regular sidemen. Pierce tends to be laid-back, but when he cuts loose and jams out -- you know he is redoubtable, as are his talented bandmates.
Highly recommended...and it's on Spotify.
I discovered Bobby on my journey through the catalog of Muse Records. His comeback album, The Long Road Back, is a real tour de force. AMG sez:
Organ combo historians might be the only ones who remember Bobby Pierce, the Columbus, OH native and peer of Don Patterson, Eddie Baccus, and Hank Marr. His only other album for the Cobblestone/Muse family of record labels came out back in 1972, Introducing Bobby Pierce. It's long out of print, a collectors item for sure, and a reminder of the chitlin' circuit club scene where his central Ohio home was a focal point. At the time of this recording, he is based in Los Angeles, playing music in jazz, gospel, or classical settings after being devoted to a life apart from music for the better part of four decades. Pierce returns with this tasteful set of swinging originals and soulful covers with a formidable band, including the excellent tenor saxophonist Rickey Woodard, guitarist Frank Potenza, and drummer Clarence Johnston. They give Pierce more than ample support, and in fact exceed expectations of regular sidemen. Pierce tends to be laid-back, but when he cuts loose and jams out -- you know he is redoubtable, as are his talented bandmates.
Highly recommended...and it's on Spotify.
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Steve Hillage- L (1976)
You say you are looking for some Prog guitar noodling? Look no further than Steve Hillage's "L". Includes two covers: Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man", which is only made more psychedelic by Hillage, and the Beatles' "It's All Too Much". And as much as I rate almost all Beatles covers one or two stars, this one gets 4.5 from me. @Ojai Sam would do well to check this one out as part of his Prog travels.
You say you are looking for some Prog guitar noodling? Look no further than Steve Hillage's "L". Includes two covers: Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man", which is only made more psychedelic by Hillage, and the Beatles' "It's All Too Much". And as much as I rate almost all Beatles covers one or two stars, this one gets 4.5 from me. @Ojai Sam would do well to check this one out as part of his Prog travels.
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Grails - Chalice Hymnal (2017)
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The L you say, @Nickyboy! I'll check it out.Steve Hillage- L (1976)
You say you are looking for some Prog guitar noodling? Look no further than Steve Hillage's "L". Includes two covers: Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man", which is only made more psychedelic by Hillage, and the Beatles' "It's All Too Much". And as much as I rate almost all Beatles covers one or two stars, this one gets 4.5 from me. @Ojai Sam would do well to check this one out as part of his Prog travels.
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Gnod - Infinity Machines (2015)
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B.B. King - Do The Boogie! Early 50's Classics
Most lists show BB King's first release in 1958. This sounds earlier. I haven't read all of the liner notes, but apparently this is compilation of some rare mid-50's recordings from Ace Records, remastered (released by Virgin in 1988). The sound quality seems surprisingly good, granted my office speakers are small and far from audiophile quality. A fun listen - a master in his very early days.
Most lists show BB King's first release in 1958. This sounds earlier. I haven't read all of the liner notes, but apparently this is compilation of some rare mid-50's recordings from Ace Records, remastered (released by Virgin in 1988). The sound quality seems surprisingly good, granted my office speakers are small and far from audiophile quality. A fun listen - a master in his very early days.
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This looks like a great collection, OUT.B.B. King - Do The Boogie! Early 50's Classics
Most lists show BB King's first release in 1958. This sounds earlier. I haven't read all of the liner notes, but apparently this is compilation of some rare mid-50's recordings from Ace Records, remastered (released by Virgin in 1988). The sound quality seems surprisingly good, granted my office speakers are small and far from audiophile quality. A fun listen - a master in his very early days.
These songs appear to come from singles released during his days on R.P.M. between 1952-1957. Ace later licensed and compiled them. The 1958 date is for his first LP.
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Manic Street Preachers - Lifeblood
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You are most welcome. All of his albums are good, but I like "L" the best.
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