TAPSheet: Release Notes – 11/03/2015
We’re at that point in the season where the labels seem to go to sleep for the remainder of the year. That’s not to say that they’re totally out of…
Third Man Records Reissue Classic Loretta Lynn Album, Van Lear Rose, On CD and LP
The history that surrounds Loretta Lynn, a Country star since the early ’60s, when she released her first album, Loretta Lynn Sings (1963) on Decca Records. Since then, she has…
New Holiday Album From Chandeen Set For November
Chandeen is a European band that has been around for quite a few years. The band started as far back as 1990, and has transitiond musically (as bands will do)…
New 2CD Carly Simon Collection, Songs From The Trees, In November
Several weeks back, I mentioned the companion album collection of Carly Simon songs meant to sidle up next to Simon’s upcoming autobiography, Boys In The Trees: A Memoir. I knew…
Tusk by Fleetwood Mac Gets Massive Update For December
You may have an opinion of Tusk, the 1979 2LP set by Fleetwood Mac. Clearly, it was a step away from the usual fare provided by this particular lineup. But…
Talia’s Overflow Notes-Thoughts On The Passing Of Cory Wells And Concerning Three Dog Night
Sometimes, it might be said that a writer’s best work might come when they are a little tired. In this regard, the struggle helps to motivate one to really reach…
In Memoriam: Cory Wells (Three Dog Night)
Most of us in our fifties and up remember the hits-laden band, Three Dog Night. For the most part, we had no problem following every single release – of which…
Johnny Marr Live Set, Adrenaline Baby, Planned For December
Added to release schedules is the upcoming Johnny Marr offering, Adrenalin Baby – Johnny Marr Live. This 17-performance song set will be available as a 2LP set, a Special Limited…
4CD Box The Legendary Live Tapes 1978-1981 Featuring Weather Report
If you dug Jazz, listened to Rock, and listened to music experimentally in the ’70s, chances are great that you dabbled in the area of Fusion Jazz. That’s where Rock…
The MGM Years 1965-1973 For Roy Orbison In December Plus More
Back in August, the news that there would be a collected Box set for later Roy Orbison classics was well-received. The Box, which will contain thirteen CDs of new 2015…
Tracy Chapman Gets First Greatest Hits Set In November
Tracy Chapman illumined a late eighties mindset with the plight of poverty on her massive hit, “Fast Car”. With dreams of a better life, and the struggle to get there,…
Bruce Springsteen Class, The River, Gets 4CD/3DVD Box, The Ties That Bind: The River Collection
The Bruce Springsteen legacy is explored once again with the upcoming new multi-disc set collection of anything to do with The River. The River was Springsteen’s much-loved follow-up to his…