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deadcalm · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:41 pm Post subject:

Wigwam - Bless your lucky stars (1975) .. 9-10

Heard them on John Peel at the time and loved the Nuclear Nightclub album.. They never made it big other than in Finland their homeland though..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRpEDxPzVmU
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Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 3844

"And" - Johnny Winter: 7/10

This one is not supposed to be a bluesy album but the flavour is still there in this great 70's rock album, not to mention the awesome guitar playing...

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:02 pm Post subject:

miss sparks · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 4:12 pm Post subject:

The Tipping Point - Tears For Fears 9/10

Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 3844

"The Pick Of Destiny" by Tenacious D
8.5/10

If you want a good rock album and a good laugh as well, that's the album you wanna listen to. (or watch the movie, both are equally valuable)
I've always been a big fan of Jack Black (both the man and the artist), I never heard him talk about Sparks but he's so great I wouldn't be surprised if he was a fan

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 8:50 am Post subject:

Linda Lindas - Talking To Myself
I'm such a sucker for punky pop. I give this song a solid 8/10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYah_JGyYSg

Art d'Ecco has a new infectious beat thumping single, Only Ones. This gets a 7/10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ia3J-EqZnQ
This isn't the first song I like by Art d'Ecco, I hope to see them live at some point and remember they also did a cover of Angst In My Pants.

Masked country artist Orville Peck just released the epic sounding Daytona Sand which is 7/10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoJaV-rqsiU
There really aren't enough singers wearing masks.

Jack White has a new release...good moments but also challenging at times. No rating from me!
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miss sparks · Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:29 am Post subject:

Famous last words: the collection - Tears For Fears 8/10

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 3:01 am Post subject:

New release by Nazareth...really? The last thing I remember by them was "Holiday" which was released in 1980, I liked that.

I'm not crazy about the album as a whole but i do like the groovin' "You Gotta Pass It Around" and riff rockin' "Falling In Love".

in particular, "You Gotta Pass It Around" marries a hypnotic groove and some nice metalish vocals. It works really well on every level though the guitar solo seems out of place...as if an overdubbed afterthought. Regardless, nice song and a very solid 7/10.
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deadcalm · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:55 am Post subject:

Fun Destruction - Teleman 9 -10

No prizes for guessing which Halfnelson song they used for the outro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITm5f5CpyrQ
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 4:18 am Post subject:

OK, I was on my computer cruising old files and stumbled across things I had saved over ten years ago in Windows Media Player.

Remember Mr. Big? No, not the American big hair metal band. I'm talking about the mid '70's British band who had a hit with "Romeo" and opened up for Queen on the ANATO tour.

Anyways...I'm loving on the American release of the LP Photographic Smile which is essentially a best of from their two UK releases (Sweet Silence, Mr Big).

I don't believe the US version has seen the CD format.

Anyways...now playing, "Feel Like Calling Home". 9/10
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Tue May 31, 2022 3:32 am Post subject:

New Way Of Life - DeeOhGee

This song is pure power pop and perfect for my ears. It's proof that the spirit of rock n roll is alive and well.

8/10

The only negative is I missed this release by a year...where is my support system for new music?? Hello??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyrEmY8oo4
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Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 3844

Gyasi - "Pronounced Jah-See" : 5/10

I'm discovering this band through their latest album (came out last week or so), and I have to say that's a good one.
Even though there's nothing new here, it's well played and their look is just so cool :)

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:53 am Post subject:

Omega - The Alarm 6/10

If I knew The Alarm were still releasing material or even still together...I forgot. I bought the LP 'Strength' back in '85 or so and I thought very highly of it. So much in fact, one of the earliest CDs in my collection was the best of, 'Standards'.

'Omega' recalls the sound of the '80's while dealing with being in quarantine. The track "We Got This" is pretty decent as are several others.

One more release this week worth mentioning.
"Rich White Honky Blues" - Hank Williams Jr. 7/10

An absolutely listenable release that leans on blues a little more than country and gets better every time I play it. Well Done!

On a sad note. I just discovered Ron "Rontrose" Heathman of The Supersuckers has died...nearly two years ago! He hasn't been with the band the last couple times I saw them dating back nearly ten years. However, he blistered the first few times I saw the band and 2003's "Motherf*ckers Be Trippin'' is an absolute killer album.

The dual lead guitar attack by Rontrose and Thunder Dan was the calling card of the band during the first 15 years of the band's existence. Anyways, lighter held high...RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZAIX24h00
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miss sparks · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2022 12:38 pm Post subject:

Jet - Jet 10/10

One of my favourite albums of the 70s

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 2:53 am Post subject:

jessie6413 · Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:55 pm Post subject:

Eleutheromania - Trope
Lead vocalist Studenberg reminds me of Amy Lee but at their best, they are far superior. The rhythms are complex at times. Bass player is great. The song “Lambs” is a stand out.

I see a number have mentioned Tears For Fears’ Tipping Point. I have been listening to that too. Really good though a song or two were over produced. I assume those are from the original recording session years ago that they mostly ditched.
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:15 am Post subject:

deadcalm · Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:04 am Post subject:

What feels like Eternity - Metric 8-10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0RQVKTZQpI

New album out today "Formentera" . Sort of a little daring opening with a 10min plus track ..

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jessie6413 · Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:03 pm Post subject:

Currently listening to Physical Graffiti Led Zep. Not one of my favorites of theirs but wanted to listen to something different from my norm.
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