Garage Sale Vinyl: Aerosmith
This week, Christopher Long discovers a treasure lurking in his own GF’s vintage vinyl collection: a scuffed and tattered copy of Toys in the Attic, the 1975 classic from Aerosmith.
This week, Christopher Long discovers a treasure lurking in his own GF’s vintage vinyl collection: a scuffed and tattered copy of Toys in the Attic, the 1975 classic from Aerosmith.
This week, vinyl purist Christopher Long does the unthinkable: he reviews one of those shiny Walmart reissues. Relax, it was a gift — he got it for FREE. Plus, it’s Led Zeppelin III, so cut the poor guy some slack, why don’t ya!
This week, Christopher Long discovers MORE vinyl treasure stashed in his OWN garage — a scratched and scuffed-up copy of Fandango! the 1975 barn-burner from ZZ Top.
This week, Christopher Long travels with the GF to a used record joint down in Vero Beach, Florida, and discovers a TRUE gem in a Dollar Box: a MINT-condition vinyl copy of The Rose, the platinum-selling 1979 movie soundtrack album from Bette Midler.
Full Throttle Live. Review by Christopher Long.
This week, Christopher Long spots and scores a mint-condition vinyl copy of the 1982 live album from one of his all-time favorite country artists, Tanya Tucker, at his local Goodwill store for a quarter.
This week, Christopher Long learns that he doesn’t always have to go to other people’s garages to discover vinyl treasure, as he locates a long-lost, musty LP copy of REO, the oft-overlooked 1976 gem from REO Speedwagon, right under his nose.
To commemorate the 20th installment of his weekly series, Ink 19’s Christopher Long revisits one of his all-time favorite records, Anything Is Possible, the sparkling 1990 studio set from Debbie Gibson.
Hundreds of enthusiasts of all ages packed into downtown Orlando’s ultra-hip nightspot, The Abbey, for a high-energy matinee dance-off hosted by the dynamic Minneapolis-based duo Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Hey! Who brought all those cats to the party?
In this installment, Christopher Long receives another love gift from his nail tech: a slightly battered original pressing LP copy of Fire on the Mountain, the 1974 classic from Charlie Daniels — for FREE!
This week Christopher Long channels John Hughes as he travels down Memory Lane, taking us on an eye-opening pre-high-school-graduation concert excursion in 1981. Along the way, he discovers a well-cared-for used LP copy of Three for Love, the 1980 R&B classic from Shalamar, for a buck.
The leaves were turning gold and the air was getting crisp when Christopher Long visited a legit record joint in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While perusing the “back room,” he spotted and snatched up a vinyl copy of One On One, the 1982 studio set from Cheap Trick, for two bucks.
This week, ChristopherLong travels to a flea market in Mount Dora, Florida, and snatches up a used vinyl copy of Three Hearts, the 1979 sophomore set from one-time Fleetwood Mac guitar slinger, Bob Welch, for three bucks.
Bend Me, Twist Me, Fit Me (Capitol Fox). Review by Christopher Long.
If you like your nekked ladies super sticky and super funky, this week’s installment will be super sweet, as Christopher Long scores a playable used vinyl copy of Honey, the chart-busting 1975 LP from the Ohio Players, for just three bucks.
Vinyl geek Christopher Long spots a seemingly pee’d on, used copy of his all-time favorite album, The Cars’ 1979 classic, Candy-O, at a Florida garage sale, where he gleefully ponies up the 25¢ asking price.
In this installment, Christopher Long STEALS his sister’s long-lost original vinyl copy of the self-titled 1975 Daryl Hall & John Oates breakout album, from the family storage garage.
This week, Christopher Long pulls up at a neighborhood garage sale and picks up his fourth vinyl copy of Song of Joy, the 1976 platinum slab from the Captain & Tennille.
In this installment, Christopher Long receives a massive love gift from his nail tech: a ravaged original vinyl pressing of the classic 1971 Alice Cooper LP, Killer, for free.
This week, savvy shopper Christopher Long scores an abused vinyl copy of The Long Run, the 1979 Eagles classic, from a local junkie for a pack of smokes and a can of pop.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.