THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Ray Charles & Count Basie Orchestra, Ray Sings, Basie Swings, (Concord) soul I can’t believe Ray Charles is still making albums from the grave, how remarkable! To me, he’s up there with Elvis in terms of musical genious. Interesting album facts: This GROUND BREAKING CD marks the FIRST-TIME an entire album has […]
The Lemonheads & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: The Lemonheads, The Lemonheads (Vagrant) alternative, rock Alt rock master Evan Dando and The Lemonheads are back after a 10-year hiatus this time with new members. Thankfully, they picked right back up where they left off. Just rockin’. Start with track #7, “No Backbone”. Here’s a download for you courtesy of the […]
Jonny Lang & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Jonny Lang, Turn Around (A&M) Blues-rocker, Lang, tears it up again. Chew on song “Anything’s Possible” for a taste. WORTH MENTION: Diana Krall, From This Moment On (Verve) Elton John, The Captain & The Kid (Interscope) MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (high anticipation, no apparent album stream): Here we go, another week with a ton […]
Twangville Recommends: Bob Walkenhorst
Bob Walkenhorst is among the most impressive songwriters that I’ve heard, a vibrant and literate lyricist who packs his songs with social commentary. As the lead singer and songwriter for Missouri’s Rainmakers in the late 1980’s, he matched intelligent lyrics with the force of classic rock and roll. Although I didn’t share his political views […]
R.E.M. & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: R.E.M., And I Feel Fine: The Best Of R.E.M. Disc 1 | Disc 2 (Capitol/IRS) This album could easily be a soundtrack for my teen years. These songs were an escape from reality during that awkward time. John Mayer, Continuum (Sony, Aware) Another impressive effort. Soulful “Waiting on the World to Change” […]
Don’t Forget to Tip the Bartender
I learned a valuable lesson this weekend while catching some music at my neighborhood music club. A couple walk into the bar and approach the bartender to order drinks. She: I’d like a Long Island Iced Tea. He: I’d like a Grateful Dead. Bartender: Sure, name one Grateful Dead song. He: (after an all too […]
Hem & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: It’s a quiet week, rest up your ears for next week and all of September. WORTH MENTION: Hem, Funnel Cloud (Nettwerk) Libby Johnson, Annabella (Wrong) MISSED OPPORTUNITIES (high anticipation, no apparent album stream): Record companies… What’s up? Still on vacation? Did Beyonce and Jay-Z pay everyone off? [AOL Music]
Special Guest Twangville Commentary
While conducting an interview backstage at this year’s Lollapalooza Festival, Mike Patton (Faith No More, Peeping Tom) offers his opinion on the band Wolfmother. See the video here. Video courtesy of G4.
Bob Dylan & More, Album Previews
THIS WEEK’S ELITE: Bob Dylan, Modern Times He never ceases to amaze. For many of the songs, the growling vocals are an acquired taste, but the songwriting is as strong as ever and the musicianship with the Never Ending Tour band makes the album unforgettable. Notable Tracks: “Thunder on the Mountain”, “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, “Someday […]
Robert Randolph & The Family Band Set to Release New CD
Preview Colorblind, the new album from Robert Randolph & The Family Band Full press release: ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND Colorblind Robert Randolph – guitars, vocals Danyel Morgan – bass, vocals Marcus Randolph – drums Jason Crosby – Hammond organ, piano “We wanted to take our time and find ourselves,†says Robert Randolph. “Find […]