Garage Sale Vinyl: Stevie Wonder
This week Christopher Long ventures into a proper used record outlet and discovers a long-pursued treasure: a rather punished original LP pressing of Innervisions, the 1973 classic from Stevie Wonder, for just $6.
This week Christopher Long ventures into a proper used record outlet and discovers a long-pursued treasure: a rather punished original LP pressing of Innervisions, the 1973 classic from Stevie Wonder, for just $6.
A musical group arises in the glory days of soul music and nearly implodes when the lead singer is replaced.
The Gumption (Record Kicks). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Late Nights & Heartbreak (Record Kicks). Review by James Mann.
Small Town Heroes (ATO Records). Review by James Mann.
The South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
The once vital city of Detroit gave us the auto industry and punk rock. Detroit Rock City shares the heights – and the depths – of the Motor City. James Mann says “Kick out the jams!”
I’ll Play the Blues for You (Stax). Review by James Mann.
Stone Rollin’ (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Measures. Review by Jeff Schweers.
Land of 1000 Dances (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Freedom Suite (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Look! It’s El Perro del Mar! (Hybris). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Sing Along With Acid House Kings (Twentyseven). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Thunder, Lightning, Strike (Memphis Industries Ltd). Review by Danny Lewis.
This Time Every Year 7” (Sonic Syrup). Review by Aaron Shaul.
3 (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.
World Wide Underground (Motown). Review by Alicia Benjamin-Samuels.
Voyage To India (Motown). Review by Bill Campbell.
From There to Here (Motown). Review by Dan Stapleton.
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.