6/15/2026

Alice Coltrane- Universal Consciousness (1971) ***1/2
James Chance- Irresistible Impulse: Disc Two (2003) **1/2 
Pink Floyd- 8-Tracks (2026) ****

The Beatles- Yesterday & Today: Deidre's 2026 Stereo Mix (2026) ****
(I'm not usually a fan of fan made remixes, but this was absolutely stunning. It's on YouTube, and there is a link to download WAV files in the comments.)

The Mamas & The Papas- Golden Album (1968) ****
(Japanese only vinyl hits collection on RCA Living Stereo! Did not know this existed but I'm thrilled that I found it. Perfect song selection and fantastic sound.) 

Jennifer Lara- Studio One Presents...(1981) ****
Rush- Anika's Third Night, Inglewood: 6/11/2026 (2026) ****
The Kinks- Misfits (1978) ***1/2

Lou Reed- Rock 'n' Roll Animal: Complete (1974/20??) ****
(This album and "Lou Reed Live" edited together and resequenced by someone, sometime ago. "Lou Reed Live" is often considered a throwaway, but I like it more than "Rock 'n' Roll Animal" and this "deluxe" edit is a killer. It's the only way to fly.)

6/14/2026

Cannonball Adderley- Somethin' Else (1958) ****
Allen Toussaint- Songbook: Expanded (2013/2026) ****
Judy Mowatt- Black Woman (1979)- ****
Elvis Costello & The Attractions- Goodbye Cruel World: Rhino Bonus Disc (1984/2004) ***1/2
XTC- Skylarking: Steven Wilson Remix (1986/2016) ****
Jason Falkner- Presents Author Unknown (1996) ****

Jason Falkner- Genius: Personal Playlist (2022) ****
(This-

Play Myself Some Music
Johnsberg, Illinois
Pretty Ballerina
Author Unknown
Very Best Years
The Neighbor
The Lie In Me
Eloquence
Maybe The Universe
Friend of Mine
Follow Me
Afraid Himself To Be
Revelation
All God's Creatures
Runaway
Moving Up
Both Belong
I Go Astray
Both Sides Now-First Version)

Cyril Neville- Don't Wait Til I'm Gone (2026) ***
Los Straitjackets- Rock En Espanol Vol. 1 (2007) ****
Motorhead- Another Perfect Day (1983) ****

6/13/2026

Ry Cooder- S/T (1970)  ***1/2

Will Bernard- Blue Plate Special (2008) **** 
(Almost the Stanton Moore Trio, but with John Medeski replacing Robert Walter on keyboards, and Andy Hess on bass. Been awhile, but it still sounds great.)

 

 

Bonerama- So Much Love (2026) ****
Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore- The Breaks (2026)- **** 
Brenda Holloway- Motown Unreleased 1966 (2017) ***1/2
Neil Young- Walk On (1973-74/2020) ***1/2
Todd Rundgren- Something/Anything?: Sides 1-3 (1972) ****
Led Zeppelin- III (1970) ****
Rush- Fly By Night (1975) ****


Dave Edmunds- Tracks On Wax 4 (1978) ****
(Who did it better?)

  

Squeeze- East Side Story (1981) ****

The Bluebells- Sisters (1984) ***
(I prefer Bananarama's version of "Young At Heart.)

6/12/2026

Johnny Cash- American VI: Aint No Grave (2010) ***1/2
Grateful Dead- American Beauty: Kevin Gray Master (1970/2024) ***1/2
Nat "King" Cole- Personal Playlist (2026) ****
Pink Floyd- Animals: 2018 Remix (1977/2022) ****
Ringo Starr- Ringo (1973) ***1/2
The Zombies- Odessey & Oracle: 2025 MONO RM (1968/2025)- ****
Daryl Hall/John Oates- War Babies (1974) ***1/2
Lou Reed- New York (1989) ****
Nazz- Nazz Nazz: MONO (1969) ****
The Replacements- Pleased To Meet Me (1987) ****
Jon Spencer- Songs of Personal Loss and Protest (2026) ****

6/11/2026

Girl Satchmo- Blue Beat 45s (2023) **1/2

Earth, Wind & Fire- I Am (1979) **** 
(My fave EWF album. I used to warm up to "In The Stone" before band rehearsal.)

The Doobie Brothers- Takin' It To The Streets (1976) ****
(My fave Doobies album. Listen to "Wheels Of Fortune" with headphones. The instrumental break is badass. Two drummers grooving perfectly without stepping on each other's toes.)

Bill Kirchen- Cat Out Of The Bag (2026) ***
World Party- Give It All Away: Studio Rarities By Rob/Dbs (2026) ***1/2
Nine Inch Nails- Broken (1992) ****

The Stooges- Fun House: Kevin Gray Master (1970/2026) ****
(No question, the best version I have ever heard. You can feel it in your chest. I am glad I pulled the trigger on the vinyl. Some of the reviews turned me off, but it's one of my favorites of all time and so I took a chance. It paid off. It sounded so good, I let "L.A. Blues" play until the end.)

Tom Waits- Mule Variations (1999) ****
Blue Oyster Cult- Fire Of Unknown Origin (1981) ***1/2
The Beatles- Magical Mystery Tour: MONO (1967) ****

6/10/2026

James Chance- Irresistible Impulse: Disc One (2003) **1/2
v/a- Studio One Archives, Vol. 3 (2026) ***
Culture- Two Sevens Clash (1977) ****
Rush- Clockwork Angels (2012) ***1/2
Pretenders- S/T (1980) ****

Badfinger- Personal Playlist (2022) ****
https://amazon.com/music/player/user-playlists/c2b8bf172d7842dcaa2ac9c0d2c0cd05sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_fslYNBeiLjJRlHA4me0zLQHZM

Cal Everett- The Weight Of Early Promise (2026) ****
Queen- I: 2024 Remix (1973/2024) ****
The Ventures- In Space (1964) ****
World Party- Private Revolution (1986)****

6/9/2026

Joao Donato- A Bad Donato (1970) ***
Jason Marsalis- Brian Wilson Set: New Orleans Jazz Fest, 5/3/2026 (2026) ***1/2

Os Novos Baianos- Acabou Chorare (1972) ****
(#1 on Rolling Stone's list of Top 100 Brazilian records and for good reason. An amazing set of music!)

Frank Sinatra- Watertown: 2022 Mix (1970/2022) ****
(A misunderstood failure when it was released, it's now regarded as a gorgeous but incredibly sad classic. I loved it since day one.)

Rush- Hold Your Fire (1987) ***1/2
Simon Phillips- Protocol 6 (2026) ***

Elvis Costello & The Attractions- The Alternate "Imperial Bedroom" (1982/2022) ****
(If you love this record, you will love this alternate version. No song has been officially released on any version of the album. THIS and more was found HERE.)

Lennie Hibbert- Creation (1969) ****
Peter Gabriel- Sal's Berry Hill: Personal Playlist (2026) ****
Peter Gabriel- S/T (1977) ***1/2
Mink DeVille- Cabretta (1977) ***1/2
Graham Parker & The Rumour- Squeezing Out Sparks (1979) ****