Talia’s Overflow Notes: Remembering Joe Cocker
When I heard the news this afternoon of the passing of Joe Cocker, I had it in my mind that I wasn’t qualified to do any writing about him. I…
[UPDATE] Upcoming Upgraded Simple Minds Classic, Sparkle In The Rain, Now To Include BD-Audio Reissue
On December 8, I mentioned the upcoming Simple Minds classic album reissue of Sparkle In The Rain (1983), which is expected on March 16 (UK). Recently, the notes are that…
Bob Dylan Will Release New Album, Shadows In The Night, in February
Bob Dylan seems to be a tireless creator of music. And while the songs on this upcoming Dylan set are not his original lyrics, they are his arrangements. The new…
3CD 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of Defenders Of The Faith By Judas Priest Expected In March
One of the bands that held sway in the ’80s was the popular metal band, Judas Priest. With many albums leading up to their debut Columbia release, Sin After Sin,…
OMD’s Junk Culture To Receive 2CD Deluxe Edition In February
At the turn of the ’80s, I walked into one of my favorite independent record stores in the St. Louis area, and heard a new band (via in-store play) that…
Pops Staples Last Album, Don’t Lose This, Is Expected In February
Anti Records will release finished (and final) sessions tapes featuring Pops Staples in a new album called Don’t Lose This. This release, so named because, after the sessions, Pops gave…
3CD Remastered Reissue Of The Complete Columbia Singles Featuring Paul Revere & The Raiders Planned For February
Friday Music will reissue the 3CD compilation box originally issued by Collector’s Choice back in 2010 that celebrated the music of Paul Revere & The Raiders. The set, The Complete…
Vinyl Reissues For Fleetwood Mac, And Eagles Planned For February
With the growing interest in vinyl, it’s only appropriate that we give out vinyl news for those who are fans. It’s fascinating to see some of the titles being revisited…
Discoveries: Public Service Broadcasting (London)
Sometimes compelling music just pops out of nowhere. And while the historical surprises are far, far behind us, it falls on the current generation to keep slipping us a few…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 12/11/2014 (UK Report)
One of Britain’s favourites, Thunder, will be releasing new music with the issue of their newest album, Wonder Days. With the release expected on February 16, and a variety of…
Rush To Release A Year’s Worth Of Title Upgrades That Include Two More Blu-ray Audio Reissues
It’s a year of RUSH coming to you. Beginning with the Fly By Night BD-Audio that we mentioned earlier in the week, there will be a monthly release of titles.…
Rhino Records To Reissue Fleetwood Mac Classic, Bare Trees, On Vinyl LP In February
Much gets said about Fleetwood Mac. And with good reason. They are, after all, a historic band that has enjoyed the talents of so many fine guitarists that include the…