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Disc of the day: 09-11-09
thejazzbreakfast —
Authority: 133
George Benson: Songs And Stories (Concord Jazz 0888072303645) Ah, it’s the other gorgeous George. For some weak-minded reason every time a new George Benson album comes out I am interested enough to hear it and hope that it will be as good as the early ones – that the guitar playing will match those real jazz ...13 hours ago -
CD Review: Gabriel Sullivan – By the Dirt
Lucid Culture —
Authority: 471
Gabriel Sullivan knows a lot of styles and he’s adept at them. More specifically, his new cd By the Dirt runs through a whole bunch of stylized genres, pretty successfully – the playing is generally good, he’s got a good sense of melody and a feel for vintage Americana styles. Mixed by Craig Schumacher of ...14 hours ago -
CD Review: Lou Reed, “Legendary Hearts” and “New Sensations”
Popdose —
Authority: 620
Though he doesn’t get much love here at Popdose, Lou Reed has earned a spot in many of rock and roll’s hardest hearts. A whole generation of New York musicians grew up with him, the glam-rock movement idolized him, and punk may likely have never happened without his influence. Whatever he does or doesn’t do now, ...22 hours ago -
John Frazier and the 8 Year Olds – Boogieman
The Ripple Effect —
Authority: 127
Generally, I tend to like weird. By weird, I simply mean something that’s different than the status quo or something with a unique twist on the usual. That’s what weird is, right? Outlandish and bizarre is a whole separate category and I can get into that in later reviews. But for now, let’s discuss John ...1 day ago -
Jazz Sax Player Brendan Romaneck’s Auspicious Compositions Memorialized in a Superb New Album
Lucid Culture —
Authority: 471
This is the saddest way jazz legends are born. At age 24, sax player Brendan Romaneck was just about to record his first full-length album. Impressively, he’d put together a first-class band including powerhouse trumpeter Terrell Stafford . Tragically, before recording could begin, Romaneck was cut down in a ...1 day ago -
Disc of the day: 08-11-09
thejazzbreakfast —
Authority: 133
Geoff Gascoyne: Pop Bop (Jazzizit Records JITCD 0952) Gascoyne made his reputation as bass player and MD in the Jamie Cullum band, and is joined here by fellow JCer Sebastiaan De Krom on drums, Jim Mullan on guitar and Graeme Blevins on saxophones. He has chosen a bunch of pop songs to rework as jazz vehicles and ...1 day ago -
CD Review: The Asylum Street Spankers – God’s Favorite Band
Lucid Culture —
Authority: 471
Things like this happen with bands who’ve been around awhile and have the good sense to record themselves in fortuitous circumstances. Back in 2006, the Asylum Street Spankers – the world’s smartest, most deliriously fun oldtimey Americana band – recorded some live performances at the Saxon Pub in their ...1 day ago -
CD Review: Legacy Five – Just Stand
Musicscribe Blog —
Authority: 471
RATING: 4 Stars Producer: Lari Goss Label: Daywind Records Website: www.legacyfive.com Song Titles: “New Born Feeling,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “One Thing God Can’t Do,” “Just Stand,” “Faithful To The Cross,” “Above All Circumstance,” “When They Found Nothing,” “My ...2 days ago -
CD Review: Karen Peck & New River – No Worries
Musicscribe Blog —
Authority: 471
RATING: 4 1/2 Stars Producer: Mark Fain Label: Daywind Records Website: www.karenpeckandnewriver.com Song Titles: “Bend In The River,” “Why Can’t All God’s Children Get Along,” “This Is Living,” “While I Still Can,” “Why Should I Worry,” “I Can See Clearly,” “Special ...2 days ago -
CD Review: JD Sumner A Musical Biography
Musicscribe Blog —
Authority: 471
RATING: 5 Stars Producer: Donnie Sumner Label: Image Records Website: www.jdsumnerandthestampsquartet.com Summary: On this recording, Donnie Sumner shares JD’s life story from an intimate perspective. Donnie includes his own story as well, first admiring his famous uncle from afar, then ultimately ...2 days ago -
Paul Masson’s Music
The Gobblers Knob —
Authority: 420
Anyone who has read The Gobb Knob recently likely is starting to pick up on the fact that I have been digging a good bit of E.P.’s lately. I haven’t exactly been quiet about it. An E.P. that has garnered many a spin in the CD player recently has been Paul Masson’s ( Official / Myspace ) self-titled, ...2 days ago -
Disc of the day: 07-11-09
thejazzbreakfast —
Authority: 133
Tony Oxley/Derek Bailey: Quartet (jazzwerkstatt 033) Recorded in Cardiff in 1993, this finds experimental improv veterans drummer/percussionist Oxley and guitarist Bailey working with two younger explorers, Pat Thomas on piano and electronics and Matt Wand on sampler. As with anything from Oxley or Bailey or both ...2 days ago -
CD Review: We, The Undersigned – Bleed The Constants
ABORT Magazine —
Authority: 146
CD Review – We, The Undersigned Bleed The Constants Diminished Fifth Records We, The Undersigned and Diminished Fifth Records present: Groovy party time metal for nerds! Bleed The Constants keeps the bar high for energy and creative heavy riffage without losing the underlying groove that keeps heads banging. It ...3 days ago -
CD Review – Kronicles – Reset
Jt's Indie Christian Music Podcast —
Authority: 126
Artist: Kronicles CD Title: Reset Style: Alternative Website: www.kronicles.ning.com Store: kronicles.powweb.com/store.htm l Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Playlist: 1. Switch – 3:23 2. Reset – 3:53 3. My Dear – 4:13 4. Cali – 3:10 5. I Am A Man – 3:38 6. Gotta Be – 6:10 7. Silent – 1:50 8. Last Time ...3 days ago -
"Shes coming after me, shes like a honeybee..."
It's Not The Band I Hate, It's Their Fans —
Authority: 460
Quick Blurbs about Friendly Rich, The Hoa-Hoas & Krupke Friendly Rich & The Lollipop People - Pictures At An Exhibition To describe Friendly Rich Presents: Modest Mussgorskys Pictures At An Exhibition as an eclectic piece of music is an incredible understatement. His personal reworking of the ...3 days ago -
CD Review: The Rolling Stones, “Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out” 40th Anniversary Edition
Popdose —
Authority: 620
Just when you start to think that Rhino is the only company that knows how to do the box set thing, along comes ABKCO Records with their entry in the definitive statement sweepstakes. In this case the statement in question is in regard to the classic live Rolling Stones album Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out from 1969. ...3 days ago -
CD Review: Devin Townsend Project – Addicted
ABORT Magazine —
Authority: 146
CD Review – Devin Townsend Project Addicted HevyDevy Records/Century Media/E1 (Canada) Let’s face it, for most artists who decide to sober up, the music they produce in their new founded clear-headedness becomes far removed from (and often inferior to) the music they produced with the help of their ...4 days ago -
CD Review: Kottonmouth Kings – Hidden Stash 420
ABORT Magazine —
Authority: 146
CD Review – Kottonmouth Kings Hidden Stash 420 Suburban Noize Records One thought comes to mind upon listening to the first few songs of Kottonmouth Kings’ new monster 40-song double album Hidden Stash 420 and never leaves through the entire thing: “Man, this totally blows.” Rapping over beats that sound ...4 days ago -
CD Review: Every Avenue "Picture Perfect"
My Crazy Music Blog —
Authority: 137
Written by: Brian CampbellEvery Avenue - Picture Perfect (Fearless Records) There are those that say the key to winning a track meet is to both start and finish strong, while simply keeping pace in the middle. Well, someone should have told that to Every Avenue and their latest effervescent oeuvre, Picture ...4 days ago -
Disc of the day: 05-11-09
thejazzbreakfast —
Authority: 133
Oliver Nelson & His Orchestra: The Kennedy Dream (Impulse! Originals 0602527069999) In the original liner notes Oliver Nelson remembers where he was when he heard that John F Kennedy had been shot. He was in the studio working on an album with many of the musicians who would, three and a bit years later, work ...4 days ago