Well, it seems that nearly everyone is now in full on holiday mode. Our friends over at AOL Music are dedicating an entire listening party to holiday music. James Taylor, Hall & Oates and Sarah McLachlan were a few that caught my attention. Don’t miss Taylor’s rendition of “Jingle Bells”. On another wavelength check out […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2006, part 1
Although I’ve been rather quiet on the posting front, I haven’t stopped listening to music. Here are some selections from the Fall for your consideration. Stuck Between Stations, The Hold Steady (from the album Boys and Girls in America this song combines all that is great about the Hold Steady: Tad Kubler’s in-your-face guitar, Franz […]
Tom Waits & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Tom Waits, Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards (Disc 1) (Anti) If the name of the album alone doesn’t sell you, how about 3 discs, 54 songs including 30 new songs and 24 “lost” tracks. Personally, I find it difficult to digest Waits’ songs in large quantities but isolated they expose their brillance. […]
Neil Young & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Live at the Fillmore East 1970 (Reprise) How great to hear this concert footage come back to life after 36 years. I wasn’t even an embryo yet. You gotta love the marquis Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Miles Davis, John Mayall, Moody Blues, Joe Cocker and Brian […]
Josh Ritter – In The Dark, Live At Vicar Street
I’ve learned all too well that the Holiday Shopping season has commenced. Borders has been packed with people buying gifts left and right, and in that spirit, I wanted to make sure you all got the heads up on Josh Ritter’s new live CD/DVD combo, “In The Dark”. It won’t be released until November 24th […]
J.J. Cale with Eric Clapton & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton, The Road to Escondido (Reprise) J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton offer a nice surprise to an otherwise ho hum week for releases. roots WORTH MENTION: Foo Fighters, Skin and Bones (RCA) Dave Matthews Band, The Best of What’s Around (Disc 1) (RCA) Dave Matthews Band, The Best […]
Willie Nelson & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Willie Nelson, Songbird (Lost Highway) Backed by Ryan Adams’ band, The Cardinals, the country legend spits out yet another album this time with a youthful (yet classic Willie) touch. Adams acted as producer of the album. Check out tracks “Rainy Day Blues”, “We Don’t Run” and “Songbird”. You’ll also find a cover […]
Damien Rice & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Damien Rice, 9 (Warner Brothers) Expecations are high for the forthcoming album by broody Irishman, Damien Rice, after 2003’s debut album O. Don’t miss “9 Crimes” and “Accidental Babies”. folk WORTH MENTION: The Who, Endless Wire (Republic) Bright Eyes, Noise Floor (Parties: 1998-2005) (Saddle Creek) Duncan Sheik, Brighter: A Duncan Sheik Anthology […]
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Love Their Country (Fat Wreck Chords) country, pop These guys could be the best cover band around. This time around the album theme is classic country hits played as always with the bands signature punk-pop delivery. K.T. Tunstall, K.T. Tunstall’s Acoustic Extravaganza (EMI) acoustic, folk Tunstall […]
Robert Randolph & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Colorblind (Warner Brothers) rock, soul Conceived in love and full of energy, Robert Randolph & The Family Band bring down the house with the help of a few friends (Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Leela James). Great album, great band. Start with opening track “Ain’t Nothing Wrong […]