The Fabulous Thunderbirds – The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989 – 4 CD Boxed Set This is a comprehensive boxed set of the early Austin, TX band The Fabulous Thunderbirds when Grammy Award-winning guitarist/bassist/vocalist Jimmie Vaughan & lead vocalist Kim Wilson (harmonica) were behind the controls. The door to their bluesy music opens […]
Reckless and Blue – Seven Deadly Gins These spirited blues by a veteran Colorado-based quintet playing since 2017 have 10 glasses served on their sophomore Seven Deadly Gins (Dropped Dec 21/Independent/42:16). Produced & recorded in Denver, CO by George Williams (guitar/vocals) & Brian Hunter. The band has a darker edge than most & George Williams […]
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Lonnie Mack – Live From Louisville 1992 This set features 7 exciting tracks by the pioneering blues/rock guitarist Lonnie Mack (1941-2016) & though it’s not one of the best live production recordings, it was authorized for release by his estate. Several indeed possess some of his finest guitar solos, so a little tolerance is required […]
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Françoise Hardy – Canta Per Voi In Italiano This remastered Italian-language 1963 LP, produced by Jacques Wolfshon, features 22 reissued tracks & may appeal more to Italians. Italy definitely has a folk music culture & the songs interpreted here possess a Euro-MOR pop elaboration with a few ounces of rootsy flavors. Is this showcase considered […]
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Françoise Hardy – In Deutschland This is a remastered 1965 German-language set produced by Jacques Wolfshon with 14 reissued tracks. It may appeal more to people who understand German, but Germany has a folk music culture. Some songs can be interpreted as pop mixed with middle-of-the-road sensibilities sprayed with a Nico mist. The showcase maintains […]
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Bobby Charles – Last Train To Memphis – 2 CD Set This was an out-of-print LP with appearances by major artists who worked with the late Louisiana singer-songwriter Bobby Charles (1938-2010). The 2-disc reissue Last Train To Memphis (Dropped Nov 21/Last Music Co) is primarily considered Bobby’s “lost years” (1971-2003). Written & self-produced, it has […]
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Steve Forbert – The Things That I See While this album is not new, it’s a revisit to a collection of tunes remixed at an Asbury Park studio by Steve Greenwell, remastered by Steve Puntolillo in a Freehold, NJ studio for the 10th Anniversary reissue of what was Mr Forbert’s 16th studio LP, 2015’s Compromised. […]
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Dana Maragos – Unimaginable Things This album was originally released regionally (Chicago) in late 2024 but is becoming nationally available. It’s the exceptional 4th studio album by singer/songwriter Dana (pronounced Donna) Maragos (Mare-ah-gose). The effort is dedicated to her late brother Danny (1960-2023) & includes songs inspired by conversations, stories & reflections of troubles, & […]
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Ronnie D’Addario – Written By This 13-song set, written by New York City-born Ronnie D’Addario, features multi-instrumentalists The Lemon Twigs – Brian & Michael D’Addario, who also produced the Written By (Dropped Dec. 5/Omnivore Recordings/40:48). The songs include guest singers such as Todd Rundgren, Sean Ono Lennon & 3 others. For one thing, the introductory […]
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Tommy Womack Live a Little This has all the rousing, irrepressible rhythm of bands like Blue Rodeo, the late Scott Kempner (Del-Lords), the Jayhawks & the Bottle Rockets. Tommy Womack’s vocals are well-watered, rootsy & earthy. His opening tune, “Speed, Weed & Alcohol,” is captivating & not long enough. The follow-up is a warm ballad […]
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