John Lennon-Plastic Ono Band 1970
Rock. First proper solo LP. Fearless self-portrait-rejects pedestal fans placed him on. John, Ringo & Voormann trio chemistry locked in. A haunting, riveting statement. RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYXU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D77d...
John Lennon-Plastic Ono Band 1970
Rock. First proper solo LP. Fearless self-portrait-rejects pedestal fans placed him on. John, Ringo & Voormann trio chemistry locked in. A haunting, riveting statement. RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYXU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D77d...
3’s A Crowd (USA Band-classic small-town garage rarity)– Keep on Walking 1968
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgX...
3’s A Crowd (USA Band-classic small-town garage rarity)– Keep on Walking 1968
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgX...
Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life 1976
Jazz Fusion. Promising solo debut. I found a treasure here w/ soft edges, big emotion. Maybe, the start of modern jazz guitar? A must-hear & perfect Sunday morning jazz.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpmn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQAN...
Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life 1976
Jazz Fusion. Promising solo debut. I found a treasure here w/ soft edges, big emotion. Maybe, the start of modern jazz guitar? A must-hear & perfect Sunday morning jazz.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpmn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQAN...
The Wild Swans-Bring Home the Ashes 1988
Rock. Bright, jangly guitars w/ synths & soaring melodies. ‘Why didn’t more people hear this?’ LP. Great start-to-finish listen-pairs well w/ coffee. Lost classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSfi...
The Wild Swans-Bring Home the Ashes 1988
Rock. Bright, jangly guitars w/ synths & soaring melodies. ‘Why didn’t more people hear this?’ LP. Great start-to-finish listen-pairs well w/ coffee. Lost classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3l...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSfi...
Tim Baker-The Festival 2022
Folk Rock. 🍁heartfelt singer-songwriter embraces East Coast roots w/ horns, strings & warm keys. Perfect for late-night headphones or early-morning coffee. Quiet gem full of soul.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh4C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpHQ...
Tim Baker-The Festival 2022
Folk Rock. 🍁heartfelt singer-songwriter embraces East Coast roots w/ horns, strings & warm keys. Perfect for late-night headphones or early-morning coffee. Quiet gem full of soul.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh4C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpHQ...
Booker T. & the M.G.’s-Melting Pot 1971
Soul. Last group LP from greatest backing band in history w/ funky bass, jazzy drums, bluesy guitar & soulful organ. Slow cooked grooves are timeless. RIP Steve Cropper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5oO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDuU...
Booker T. & the M.G.’s-Melting Pot 1971
Soul. Last group LP from greatest backing band in history w/ funky bass, jazzy drums, bluesy guitar & soulful organ. Slow cooked grooves are timeless. RIP Steve Cropper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5oO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDuU...
Still thinking about the McCartney show I saw, that was so electric, his energy unstoppable, the timeless classics & the celebration of rock & roll joy…
Still thinking about the McCartney show I saw, that was so electric, his energy unstoppable, the timeless classics & the celebration of rock & roll joy…
Trace - ST 1974
Rock. Dutch symph/prog trio debut-former Ekseption, Focus members. Classical-influences w/ soaring Hammond, Mellotron swells & massive rhythms. Needs serious listen-overlooked sleeper classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0U...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JH...
Trace - ST 1974
Rock. Dutch symph/prog trio debut-former Ekseption, Focus members. Classical-influences w/ soaring Hammond, Mellotron swells & massive rhythms. Needs serious listen-overlooked sleeper classic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0U...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JH...
‘Holding down the fort’
‘Holding down the fort’