Cast- All Change (1995)- ***
(I remembered why I didn't remember this record. It's kinda flat. Nothing terrible, but no great songs either.)
Teenage Fanclub- Bandwagonesque (1991)- ***
The Millennium- Begin (1968)- ****
(This record is nothing but hooks and heavenly harmonies. I always want to hear it again the minute it ends.)
The Mexicano- Goddess Of Love (1978)- ****
(AKA, Rudolph Grant, brother of Eddy. Fun record with Grant toasting over hooky vocals and solid rock steady rhythms.)
Tyler Ballgame- For The First Time, Again (2026)- ***1/2
(This will get another play soon. Some gorgeous stuff here, occasionally channeling Jeff Buckley, sometimes Roy Orbison, even The Lemon Twigs. Unfortunately, he sabotages a number of songs with over-affected vocalizing. Still, this is worth the time, at least after one pass. Thanks for the tip, Dr. Wu.)
Pablo Gad- Trafalgar Square (1979)- **1/2
(This one's new to me. Gad is a British roots reggae artist and this record is a little heavier on dub than expected. Eh. Okay once.)
Lovin' Spoonful- Personal Playlist (2026)- ****
C.C. Adcock- S/T (1994)- ****
Tony Hazzard- Loudwater House (1971)- ***1/2
(Much different than the British pop he was writing for others to have hits, this record would be a nice double feature with Elton's "Tumbleweed Connection." Plus, you get to hear Chris Spedding, which is always a plus. Good, solid record.)
Fats Domino- Fats Is Back (1968)- ****
(It is what it is and I really dig it. James Booker, Chuck Rainey, Earl Palmer, King Curtis and Darlene Love all show up for the party and it works. "SEEEE how they ROAAN!")
Pretenders- II (1981)- ***1/2
The Runaways- S/T (1976)- ****
(For about two weeks in 1976, I thought this was the greatest record I had ever heard. I came out of it. But I still like it.)
Wilko Johnson/Roger Daltrey- Going Back Home (2014)- ****
2 comments:
SEEEE how they ROAAN indeed! Nice backing band!
I ran across Nordub, Sly & Robbie playing with some jazz guys... wow! What grooves! Check it out, if you haven't yet.
Randy
That’s the perfect setup for Loudwater House for me, sir. Doesn’t hurt that he sang backup on both Tumbleweed Connection and Honky Chateau. Always learning something new at BW. Thanks for all you do. Hope you can enjoy the weekend. :)
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