#374
Roxy Music Siren
Release Date: 1975
Previously Owned: No
First Time Listen: Yes
Impressions: Even though I've heard it a million times, "Love is the Drug" is still a hell of an cut. Funky, sexy, funny, catchy, just aces. I can't imagine the album keeping that pace up, but bright punchy "End of The Line" really does. So far, a tiny bit more commercial than their previous outings but still great, weird songs and Brian … Continue Reading ››
RS #375 – Jackson Browne – Late For The Sky
#375
Jackson Browne, Late For The Sky
Release Date: 1995
Previously Owned: No
First Time Listen: Yes
Impressions: Well, Mr. Browne...we meet again. I was pleasantly surprised by For Everyman. but didn't quite dig The Pretender. So, let's put on the tie-breaker ... Title track sounds a little closer to "For Everyman," so far, down-the-middle '70s soft-ifornia rock. Slow start. … Continue Reading ››
RS #376 – Björk, Post
RS #377: John Lee Hooker – The Ultimate Collection (1948-1990)
#377
John Lee Hooker The Ultimate Collection (1948-1990)
Release Date: 1990
Previously Owned: No
First Time Listen: Yes
Impressions: Uh oh. I'm doomed. 1948-1990. That's DECADES of music. Oh whew, it's only 2 discs. And it's great stuff, so no big deal. Wow, there are an endless amount of compilations out there of his music. But of course, this specific one … Continue Reading ››
RS #378: Oasis – (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?
#378
Oasis (What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Release Date: 1995
Previously Owned: No
First Time Listen: Yes
Impressions: This falls into Cheap Trick category for me: I should like this, in theory. These guys throw The Smiths, Stone Roses, Beatles, The Jam, Stones, etc in a blender and make a Brit-pop smoothie. … Continue Reading ››