Review: Songs From A Movie – Mary Chapin Carpenter
From album to album, there is an anticipation that Mary Chapin Carpenter might not do as good as her last one. Well, it was just too damn good. How does…
Review: Olias Of Sunhillow – Jon Anderson (SACD-Stereo Hybrid)
After the legendary sessions of Relayer, the band elected to take some decompression time to release solo works. Every member produced an album that, in many ways, thrilled the fans…
Sweden’s Folk/Rock Sister Duo, First Aid Kit, To Release New Album In June
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the Swedish Folk/Rock sister duo known as First Aid Kit. Their last album is something to listen to. In fact, I…
The Black Keys To Release New Album In May
The two components of The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach (guitars/vocals), and Patrick Carney (drums) have taken the band to extraordinary heights not seen by even many of the Pop stars…
Bigelf Ends Long Hiatus With New Album, Into the Maelstrom
I don’t know how I missed this one. But I did! (Thanks to Bill B for the ‘kick in the ass’ on this!) However, when we last left LA’s progressive…
ELP’s Brain Salad Surgery To Finally Get Released In A Stunning Remix With Surround And Stereo
Many of us have been waiting patiently for the next in line of the remastered/remixed Emerson, Lake & Palmer albums after the release of their first two. The two released…
Poll: Which Head Would You Have Liked To Be In For The Creation Of Which Album?
A few weeks ago, I wrote a fun piece on which album that you wish you were at sessions for. The answers were fun to read, and enviable. But I’ve…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – 03/21/2014 (US Report)
Friday Music will update several classic albums on vinyl LP that will include remastered editions of For Earth Below (Robin Trower), Chinatown (Thin Lizzy), and Amigos (Santana). All LPs will…
Talia’s Overflow Notes: 03/19/14 – Why Led Blimps Induce Hysteria-The Led Zeppelin Experience Over Years & The Past 15 Months
Once upon a time, back in 1968, there was a Blues-based band who took the Blues and created music from it which made them look like young lions. They were…
The Black Angels To Release New EP
Last April, just around this time, Psychedelic Rock band, The Black Angels released their 4th long-player, Indigo Meadow. And pleased with it we were. As the highly successful annual event…
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart Readies Their Third Album For May
For me, it’s almost always about NYC. Many of my favorite bands and artists originated there. For me, the city just seems to have a core of creativity burning like…
Rick Wakeman A&M Catalog To Be Reissued
Rick Wakeman got his first real grounded play in Rock and Roll while being in Strawbs. However, his stand with YES during their most interesting years did more for his…