6CD Box, Snake Box, To Be Released Featuring Harvey Mandel Classics
If you remember the great Canned Heat band, with its iconic “Going Up The Country” song, then you will remember having heard Harvey Mandel in his role as guitar player…
Review: The Garden Party – A Celebration Of Wishbone Ash Music – Martin Turner
Music by Wishbone Ash has almost always been a plus in my listening experiences. For one reason or another, they had an awesome sense of the Blues, Rock and Roll,…
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…
In Memoriam: Joe Cocker
There is nothing sadder than a death. Whether that death be a close family member, a friend, or someone you respect, the sudden departure of someone is jarring. Artists, whether…
[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,…
The High Resolution Realm of Digital Music Files
Surprisingly, there are now strong adherents of the upgraded audio (usually 96k / 24-bit) resolution digital files as presented by labels on albums, and, more often, as HD Tracks issues.…
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…
Review: Letting Go – July A.D.
The last time I listened to July A.D., I was thoroughly impressed with their album, In Black. Released in 2012, the album featured strong Rock and Roll, with a sound…
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…