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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Eddie Spaghetti


 


















Artist:  Eddie Spaghetti

Birth Name:  Edward Carlyle Daly III

Origin: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Garage Punk, Cowpunk, Hard Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Bassist

Instruments:  Vocals, Bass


Eddie Spaghetti is an American Vocalist and Bassist of the Rock & Roll Band The Supersuckers.  He is known to have a habit of wearing cowboy hats.  In 2003, he began a solo career in Country Music, which contains songs composed for the occasion but also covers, such as songs from Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and AC/DC.















Title:   Old No. 2 (2023)

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Garage Punk, Cowpunk, Hard Rock, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Alternative Country Rock, Alternative Rock

Label:  Reptilian Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side 1:


 1.  Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You (3:52)

 2.  All Along (2:29)

 3.  Some People Say (3:31)

 4.  Without Love (2:02)

 5.  Carry Me Home (3:30)

 6.  Hey Sexy (2:26)


Side 2:


 1.  I Don't Wanna Know (2:17)

 2.  Here We Go (3:03)

 3.  I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2:48)

 4.  Everywhere I Go (2:59)

 5.  Sick As A Dog (by Quattro) (2:55)


Personnel:


Eddie Spaghetti:  Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass

Jordan Shapiro:  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Pedal Steel Guitar

Mike Murderburger:  Drums, Percussion

Ms. Mercury:  Vocals on Track 2/4

Quattro:  Vocals on Track 2/5

Joe Perry:  Guitar on Track 2/5

Brad Whitford:  Guitar on Track 2/5


Old No. 2 is the second studio album by Eddie Spaghetti, originally released on July 2005 by Mid-Fi Records, remastered and reissued on April 7, 2023 by Reptilian Records.










Monday, March 13, 2023

The Long Ryders


 




















Artist:  The Long Ryders
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Country Rock, Jangle Pop, Alternative Country, Cowpunk, Roots Rock, College Rock, Paisley Underground

Original line-up:

Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Bugle
Stephen McCarthy:  Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Des Brewer:  Bass
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion

Classic line-up:

Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Bugle
Stephen McCarthy:  Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Tom Stevens:  Bass
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion

The Long Ryders Are an American Alternative Country and Paisley Underground Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983 by Sid Griffin (Vocals, Guitar), Stephen McCarthy (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo), Des Brewer (Bass), later replaced by Tom Stevens, and Greg Sowders (Drums).  The band were powerfully influenced of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Buffalo Springfield.  Originally associated with a movement called the Paisley Underground, with a sound of Rubber Soul-Era Beatles, Electric Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield and The Flying Burrito Brothers.  The band's sound like The Dream Syndicate, The Rain Parade, Green On Red and R.E.M.


















Title:  September November (Limited Edition) (2023)

Genre:  Country Rock, Jangle Pop, Alternative Country, Cowpunk, Roots Rock, College Rock, Paisley Underground

Label:  Cherry Red

Rating:  *****


Format: LP


Tracks:


Side 1:


 1.  September November Sometime (3:26)

 2.  Seasons Change (3:29)

 3.  Flying Down (4:32)

 4.  Elmer Gantry Is Alive And Well (5:10)

 5.  Hand Of Fate (3:10)

 6.  Song For Ukraine (1:54)

 

Side 2:


 1.  To The Manor Born (3:28)

 2.  That's What They Say About Love (2:36)

 3.  Country Blues (Kitchen) (3:31)

 4.  Tom Tom (4:21)

 5.  Until God Takes Me Away (2:29)

 6.  Flying Out Of London In The Rain (4:47)













Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  September November Sometime (3:26)

 2.  Seasons Change (3:29)

 3.  Flying Down (4:32)

 4.  Elmer Gantry Is Alive And Well (5:10)

 5.  Hand Of Fate (3:10)

 6.  Song For Ukraine (1:54)

 7.  To The Manor Born (3:28)

 8.  That's What They Say About Love (2:36)

 9.  Country Blues (Kitchen) (3:31)

10. Tom Tom (4:21)

11. Until God Takes Me Away (2:29)

12. Flying Out Of London In The Rain (4:47)


Personnel:


Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin
Stephen McCarthy:  Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion


Additional Musicians:


Murry Hammond:  Bass

D.J. Bonebrake:  Drums

Kerenza Peacock:  Violin


September November is the first album in four years by The Long Ryders, released on March 10, 2023 by Cherry Red, from the original 3 members, with Special Guests:  Murry Hammond (Bass from The Old '97s)), D.J. Bonebrake (Drums from  The EyesX), and Kerenza Peacock (Violin from Royal Academy Of Music).












Sunday, September 12, 2021

Alejandro Escovedo















Artist:  Alejandro Escovedo
Born:  January 10, 1951.  San Antonio, Texas, USA
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Alternative Country, Punk Rock, Cowpunk, Heartland Rock, Americana, Roots Rock, Country Rock, Progressive Country, Adult Alternative
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Alejandro Escovedo is a Mexican American Singer and Songwriter.  He began performing in the first-wave Punk Rock Group The Nuns in San Francisco.  In 1980s He moved to Austin, Texas, where he adopted a Roots Rock, Alternative Country Style in the bands Rank And File.  He started solo career in 1992.  In 1997, he collaborated with Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams.  In 1999, he contributed to the tribute album to Moby Grape's co-founder, Skip Spence.  In 2003, in A Tribute To The Songs of Alejandro Escovedo, contributing musicians included Steve Earle, Jon Dee Graham, Lucinda Williams, John Cale, Jennifer Warnes, Ian Hunter, The Jayhawks, and Son Volt.



















Title:   LA Cruzada. (2021)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Alternative Country, Punk Rock, Cowpunk, Heartland Rock, Americana, Roots Rock, Country Rock, Progressive Country, Adult Alternative

Label:  Yep Roc Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Andare. (0:53)

 2.  Pasos Por Las Sombras (4:49)

 3.  Tejas Es Mi Madre. (3:01)

 4.  Equipaje Adolescente (3:25)

 5.  Algo Azul. (4:10)

 6.  Bandido Para Ti. (3:26)

 7.  Amor Puro. (2:38)

 8.  Esperandome. (3?17)

 9.  Cantas Veces  (4:29)

10. Luvia de Flor de Cerezo. (3:36)

11. Sonica USA (2:20)

12. Rio Navidad. (3:45)

13. Cludad Plateada. (5:28)

14. Furia Y Fuego. (2:13)

15. Volador  (3:08)

16. MC Overload. (3:04)

17. LA Cruzada. (5:19)


Personnel:


Alejandro Escovedo:  Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals

Don Antonio:  Guitar, Bass, Lap Steel Guitar, Keyboards,Vocals on Track 15

James Williamson:  Guitar on Track 4

John Perry:  Guitar on Track 8

Wayne Kramer:  Guitar on Track 11

Vanni Crociani:  Grand Piano on Track 1

Rick Del Castillo:  Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Piano on Track 13

Denis Valantini:  Bass, Chorus, Percussion on  All Track 

Matteo Monti:  Drums, Percussion on All Track

Gianni Perinelli:  Bass Clarinet on Track 15

Franco Naddei:  Beats on Track 16

Adriana Vor. Ckov:  Cello 

Pavel Ciprys:  Viola 

Agnieszka Sciazko, Helena Jir.Kovsk, Marie M. Vlot, Mielena Koi. Rov, Radek Krizanovsky:  Violins

Nicola Peruch:  Organ Electric Piano, Piano, Synths 

Patricia Vonne:  Harmony Vocals, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2, 9

Vanessa Del Fierro:  Harmony Vocals, Backing Vocals on Tracks:  2, 3, 9

Emma Morton, Nicholas Tremulis, Peter Perrett:  Vocals on Track 8

Sabrina Rocchi:  Vocals on Track 9


LA Cruzada is Alejandro Escovedo's critically acclaimed album, The Crossing, with vocals recorded in Spanish, released on August 27, 2021 by Yep Roc Records, featuring Don Antonio, Wayne Kramer, John Perry, and many more!.













 

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

The Blasters





































Artist:   The Blasters
Origin:  Downey, California, USA
Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Blues Rock, Cowpunk, Americana, College Rock, Boogie Woogie

Original line-up:

Phil Alvin:  Vocals, Guitar
Dave Alvin:  Guitar
John Bazz:   Bass
Bill Baterman:  Drums

The Blasters are a Rock & Roll and Roots Rock Band from Downey, California, formed in 1979 by brothers Phil Alvin (Vocals, Guitar), and Dave Alvin (Guitar), along with John Bass (Bass), and Bill Baterman (Drums).  Their self-described "American Music", with Early Rock & Roll, Punk Rock, Rhythm & Blues,, Rockabilly, Boogie Woogie and Mountain Music.















Title:   Dark Night:  Live In Philly  (2019)
Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Blues Rock, Cowpunk, Americana, College Rock, Boogie Woogie
Label:   Liberation Hall
Rating:   *****

Format:   CD:

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Marie, Marie  (4:05)
 2.  No Other Girl  (2:45)
 3.  But I Don't Want To  (2:14)
 4.  Just Another Sunday  (4:31)
 5.  Never No More Blues  (3:10)
 6.  Flat Top Joint  (2:56)
 7.  Border Radio  (2:33)
 8.  Long White Cadillac  (4:03)
 9.  Keep It Clean  (2:37)
10. Dark Night  (4:01)
11. Crazy Baby  (3:36)
12. Hoodoo Man  (3:28)
13. Trouble Bound  (4:02)

Disc 2:

 1.  Help You Dream  (4:26)
 2.  Colored Lights  (3:34)
 3.  Red Rose  (3:05)
 4.  Jubilee Train  (3:16)
 5.  Hear Me Cryin'  (3:41)
 6.  I'm Shakin'  (2:24)
 7.  Blue Shadows  (3:26)
 8.  Friend Of The Common Man  (4:39)
 9.  Rock And Roll Will Stand  (3:03)
10. American Music  (2:58)
11. Too Tired  (3:44)
12. Keep A Knockin' (But You Can't Come In)  (2:17)
13. Stop The Clock  (2:52)
14. So Long Baby Goodbye  (2:07)




























Format:   LP:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Marie, Marie  (4:05)
 2.  No Other Girl  (2:45)
 3.  But I Don't Want To  (2:14)
 4.  Just Another Sunday  (4:31)
 5.  Never No More Blues  (3:10)
 6.  Flat Top Joint  (2:56)
 7.  Border Radio  (2:33)

Side B:

 1.  Long White Cadillac  (4:03)
 2.  Keep It Clean  (2:37)
 3.  Dark Night  (4:01)
 4.  Crazy Baby  (3:36)
 5.  Hoodoo Man  (3:28)
 6.  Trouble Bound  (4:02)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Help You Dream  (4:26)
 2.  Colored Lights  (3:34)
 3.  Red Rose  (3:05)
 4.  Jubilee Train  (3:16)
 5.  Hear Me Cryin'  (3:41)
 6.  I'm Shakin'  (2:24)
 7.  Blue Shadows  (3:26)

Side D:

 1.  Friend Of The Common Man  (4:39)
 2.  Rock And Roll Will Stand  (3:03)
 3.  American Music  (2:58)
 4.  Too Tired  (3:44)
 5.  Keep A Knockin' (But You Can't Come In)  (2:17)
 6.  Stop The Clock  (2:52)
 7.  So Long Baby Goodbye  (2:07)

Personnel:

Phil Alvin:   Vocals, Guitar
Hollywood Fats:  Guitar
John Bazz:  Bass
Bill Baterman:  Drums

Dark Night:  Live In Philly is a live album by The Blasters, released on September 13, 2019 by Liberation Hall, recorded live at The Chestnut Cabaret, July 19, 1986.


Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The Long Ryders


























Artist:  The Long Ryders
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Country Rock, Jangle Pop, Alternative Country, Cowpunk, Roots Rock, College Rock, Paisley Underground

Original line-up:

Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Bugle
Stephen McCarthy:  Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Des Brewer:  Bass
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion

Classic line-up:

Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Bugle
Stephen McCarthy:  Guitar, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo
Tom Stevens:  Bass
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion

The Long Ryders Are an American Alternative Country and Paisley Underground Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983 by Sid Griffin (Vocals, Guitar), Stephen McCarthy (Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo), Des Brewer (Bass), later replaced by Tom Stevens, and Greg Sowders (Drums).  The band were powerfully influenced of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Buffalo Springfield.  Originally associated with a movement called the Paisley Underground, with a sound of Rubber Soul-Era Beatles, Electric Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield and The Flying Burrito Brothers.  The band's sound like The Dream Syndicate, The Rain Parade, Green On Red and R.E.M.














Title:  Psychedelic Country Soul  (2019)
Genre:  Country Rock, Jangle Pop, Alternative Country, Cowpunk, Roots Rock, College Rock, Paisley Underground
Label:  Omnivore Records/Cherry Red Records
Rating:   *****

Format:   CD:

Tracks:

 1.  Greenville  (4:26)
 2.  Let It Fly  (3:50)
 3.  Molly Somebody   (3:39)
 4.  All Aboard  (3:44)
 5.  Gonna Make It Real  (3:26)
 6.  If You Want To See Me Cry  (3:08)
 7.  What The Eagle Sees  (3:19)
 8.  California State Line  (4:31)
 9.  The Sound  (3:59)
10. Walls  (4:40)
11. Bells Of August  (5:04)
12. Psychedelic Country Soul  (6:09)

Personnel:

Sid Griffin:  Vocals, Guitar, Mandoline, Harmonica
Stephen McCarthy:  Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Pedal Steel Guitar, Mellotron, Bass on Tracks:  4, 11
Tom Stevens:  Vocals, Bass, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Lead Guitar on Tracks:  4, 7, 11
Greg Sowders:  Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Ed Stasium:  Vocals, Organ, Synth Horns, Tambura, Melodica
Debbi Peterson:  Vocals on Tracks:  2, 10
Vicki Peterson: Vocals on Tracks:  2, 10
Kerenza Peacock:  Violin on Tracks:  2, 6, 8
Dave Pearlman:  Pedal Steel Guitar on Track 8
Miss Julia Wild:  Vocals on Track 10
Charles Arthur:  Organ on Track 10
Hoppy Nipkins:  Piano on Track 12

Psychedelic Country Soul is the fourth studio album by The Long Ryders, released on February 15, 2019 by Omnivore Records/Cherry Red Records.  The first album in 30 years from the founders members, including first single "Greenville", was released on January 8, 2019.




Monday, May 13, 2019

The Mekons

Artist:  The Mekons
Origin:  Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Genre:  Folk Rock, Punk Rock, Post Punk Cowpunk, Alternative Rock, Indie Folk, Indie Rock, College Rock, New Wave, Alternative Pop, Country Rock

Original line-up:

Jon Langford:  Drums
Kevin Lycett:  Guitar
Mark White:  Vocals
Andy Corrigan:  Vocals
Tom Greenhalgh:  Guitar
Rose Allen:  Bass

The Mekons are a British-American Rock Band from Leeds, West Yorkshire, formed in 1976.  They are one of the longest-running and most prolific of the first-wave British Punk Rock Bands.  The band's music style has evolved of Country, Folk, Alternative Rock, Punk Rock and Alternative Country Band.















Title:  Deserted  (2019)
Genre:  Folk Rock, Punk Rock, Post Punk, Cowpunk, Alternative Rock, Indie Folk, Indie Rock, College Rock, New Wave, Alternative Pop, Country Rock
Label:  Glitterbeat
Rating:  ****

Format:  CD:

Tracks:

 1.  Lawrence Of California  (4:38)
 2.  Harar 1883  (3:09)
 3.  In The Sun/ The Galaxy Explodes  (4:53)
 4.  How Many Stars?  (4:02)
 5.  In The Desert  (4:50)
 6.  Mirage  (4:55)
 7.  Welmar Vending Machine/Priest?  (6:00)
 8.  Andromeda  (4:27)
 9.  After The Rain  (5:01)





























Format:  LP:

Side 1:

1.  Lawrence Of California  (4:38)
 2.  Harar 1883  (3:09)
 3.  In The Sun/ The Galaxy Explodes  (4:53)
 4.  How Many Stars?  (4:02)
 5.  In The Desert  (4:50)

Side B:

 1.  Mirage  (4:55)
 2.  Welmar Vending Machine/Priest?  (6:00)
 3.  Andromeda  (4:27)
 4.  After The Rain  (5:01)

Personnel:

Jon Langford:  Vocals, Guitar
Tom Greenhalgh:  Vocals, Guitar, Autoharp, Piano
Sally Timms:  Vocals
Steve Goulding:  Drums
Susie Honeyman:  Violin
Rico Bell:  Accordion, Vocals, Harmonica
Lu Edmonds:  Cumbus
Dave Trumfio:  Bass

Deserted is the new album by The Mekons, released on April 12, 2019 by Glitterbeat.  The return of one of the planet's most essential Rock & Roll Bands.