Album Reviews

Album Review: "Capon Crusade" by The Yawpers

Bill Powers — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:48:49 +0000

Album Review: Dr. John (Mac Rebennack) // Locked Down

Mike "Dr. Mikey (and his vinyl psyche)" Malone — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:02:11 +0000

Released 2012 Nonesuch Records

Welcome to the swamp! The last of the Trichnologists (it’s in the left hand) is back with an amazing album, filled with voodoo, revolutionary politics, religion, and chants.

Wax Tailor // Dusty Rainbow From The Dark

The KVNF Knitting Society — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:09:51 +0000

Released 09.18.2012 Le Plan Records

Wax Tailor could arguably be one of the best and most under rated DJ’s around. This complex and genius concept album demands your attention as it winds you up and draws you into its bad ass breaks and grooves. Sit down in a dark room and listen to this one by yourself!

Skipping Girl Vinegar // Keep Calm Carry The Monkey

The KVNF Knitting Society — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:40:11 +0000

Released

Don’t let the name of the band fool you – this is a sweet album! Full of surprises with sounds reminiscent of Joy Division and The Avett Brothers. Put this CD on and listen to great music – from end to end.

The Heavy // The Glorious Dead

The KVNF Knitting Society — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:33:00 +0000

Released 8/21/2012 Counter Records

Rock & Roll album of the year? The Heavy lay down a driving intensity in this CD - with multiple layers of rock and roll. Undercurrent vibes from Jack White, Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys and others as the album explodes with creativity. It’s funky, punky, jazzy, and makes me wanna ROCK & ROLL!

Led Zeppelin// "Celebration Day"

Mike "Dr. Mikey (and his vinyl psyche)" Malone — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:26:42 +0000

Released 11/19/12 by Atlantic Records

Do you like Led Zeppelin? If so, you will love this live recording. Just remember, this is LZ, so turn it up! "Celebration Day" is a tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, one of the movers and shakers of the music world for over half a century, and this recording is likely the last time LZ will play. Who knows?

Aimee Mann // Charmer

Dr Mikey — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:25:06 +0000

Released 09/18/12 Superego Records

I have been a huge fan of Aimee since her album “I’m With Stupid,” As a lyricist and musician, she is a national treasure. Her live shows are always wonderful.

Kelly Richey Band // Carry The Light

Dr. Mikey — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:36:18 +0000

Released June 3, 2008 Sweet Lucy Records

Kelly’s guitar playing and singing are amazing. She’s been described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” Kelly does things with a guitar that simply amaze me.

Carlos Santana // Shape Shifter

The Hurricane — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:23:50 +0000

Released 05.15.2012 Starfaith

With the release of this CD, Carlos returns to the classic Santana Sound. Stunning music, simply stunning. The CD’s title track, "Shape Shifter," as well as “Nomad,” are emblematic of Santa’s stinging guitar solos, the big Hammond B3 organ weaving in and out, relentless percussionists keeping everyone honest . . . Carlos' transgalactic musique is back . . . big time.

Sugar Blue // Raw Sugar

The Hurricane — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:57:58 +0000

Released 09/13/2012 Beeble Records

Sugar Blue has done it again with his live 2-CD release “Raw Sugar.” One of the most striking tunes is an updated “Miss You.” Striking as in “it will flat blow you away.”