2 LP In 1990, Eric Clapton performed 18 nights at one of his favorite venues – the famous Royal Albert Hall in London. During the 18 run of shows Clapton performed with three different line-ups: a rock band, a blues band, and an orchestra. Eric returned to the same venue in 1991 with the same […]
Thelonious Monk’s Columbia records debut bursts with blues, stride, gospel, and swing: 1963 set conveys a joyous, exhilarating freedom that encourages repeat listening. The historical import, musical genius, and timeless artistry of Monk’s Dream can be best appreciated by first placing the record in the context of its era. In short, Thelonious Monk’s joyful Columbia […]
Brothers Adrian and Paul Gurvitz were responsible for some of the most progressive hard rock sounds of the late ‘60s and ‘70s, first in The Gun, and later with Cream drummer Ginger Baker in The Baker Gurvitz Army. In between those two bands, though, was the one that was perhaps the best of the bunch; […]
Released in 1991, Hey Stoopid is the 19th studio album by rock legend Alice Cooper.Following the success of Trash (1989), this album continues his hard rock and glam metal sound, featuring an all-star lineup, including Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Satriani, and Steve Vai. The album delivers powerful anthems like the title track “Hey Stoopid,” “Love’s […]
Brand new album from Robert Forster of The Go-Betweens Picture one of our greatest living singer-songwriters in a kitchen. He is on holidays, hes just had a swim. His wife is out on the beach, and he finds himself faced with a bowl of irresistible strawberries. Theyre meant to be shared, of course, but their […]
Al Stewart was born on September 5, 1945 in Greenock, a small town west of Glasgow. Music became the center of his life at an early age. He bought his first guitar from future Police guitarist Andy Summers, and King Crimson founder Robert Fripp gave him guitar lessons. In 1967 Al released his first album […]
Some shows are so momentous, they pass into rock ‘n’ roll folklore. When Gary Moore stepped onto the stage of Basel’s Baloise Session on November 13, 2008, it was a true one-off, showcasing one of blues-rock’s biggest names on one of the worlds respected stages. Nobody in the crowd that night suspected the great Irish […]
The first post-Beserkley release from the There’s Something About Mary star Produced by Cretones bassist Peter Bernstein Available on CD, with exclusive peach-swirl vinyl available for Record Store Day Black Friday Jonathan Richman formed The Modern Lovers in 1970 with Jerry Harrison, David Robinson & Ernie Brooks. The band would eventually travel to Los Angeles, […]
Genesis is a unique case in the world of popular music, as it began its career as a cult band and despite losing its lead singer, the charismatic Peter Gabriel, they moved on with then drummer Phil Collins as front man, shich brought them massive and unexpected success in the 80s. In this chapter of […]
– 1 – 1. All Join Hands – Roadhouse Feat. Pete Willis & Frank Noon 2. I Will Be There – Gomagog Feat. Pete Willis & Janick Gers 3. Doin Fine – Carmine Appice Feat. Vivian Campbell 4. On a Lonely Road – the Frog & the Rick Vito Band Feat. Joe E 5. Over […]
