Review: The Classic Christmas Album – Andy Williams
Andy Williams has long been called Mr. Christmas by just about anyone familiar with his holiday classics recordings, of which there are three for Columbia Records. It’s a sure bet…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 10/03/2013 (US Report)
Anti Records will release a 4-track EP from Glen Hansard that reprises his on-stage cover of Springsteen’s chilling “Drive All Night” in an equally chilling studio version. The EP is…
3CD 45th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Of White Light/White Heat By The Velvet Undergound IS Coming
Growing up, I enjoyed a number of favorites. Having had a radio play throughout my day (as much as could be allowed) quite early in my life, it wasn’t long…
Talia’s Overflow Notes: 10/02/2013
It’s been raining an incredible amount this past week where I live. It’s also pouring more releases for the 4th Quarter. A DVD for Gordon Lightfoot called Greatest Hits Live…
David Lee Roth Gets A CD/DVD Deluxe Edition, Greatest Hits
Diamond Dave, or David Lee Roth, whichever your preference, had a whirlwind of an excellent career even if a lot of it was shrouded in bad feelings, and all of…
New Vangelis Remasters (UK Report)
Since we’re in quite the ambient mood these few days, it’s nice to be able to concentrate a little on the genre. After I had announced that I would be…
The Ambient Series – Tangerine Dream
Easily one of the most recognizable names in electronic music, Tangerine Dream went a long way in providing legitimacy to ambient music. And while ambient would not have been the…
6CD Ramones Set: The Sire Years 1976-1981
In 1976, Ramones arrived with a stunning self-titled collection of 14 songs that started with “Blitzkrieg Bop”, bumping into “Beat On The Brat”, “Judy Is A Punk”, “I Wanna Be…
TAPSheet: Release News – 09/26/2013 (US Report)
Friday Music have a nice little selection of upcoming music, most in vinyl LP. But not all. On November 19, Friday Music will reissue a 3LP 180g Limited Edition vinyl…
SACDs From Japan
It’s been awhile since I’ve done any kind of notice for any SACDs arriving out of the Japan marketplace. However, a few readers have privately emailed me and asked why.…
More Close To The Edge Remix News
If you’re like me, it’s never enough when it comes to some albums. Labels could churn out monthly updates of certain albums, and I’d put my credit card on automatic.…
Talia’s Overflow Notes – 09/24/2013
Yes. Things are slowing down. But it isn’t without a few surprises from way out in left field. I have to admit that two of these box sets I am…