The discussion of Rod Stewart brought to mind, "Gasoline Alley".
For me that is an excellent "solo" recording from Rod (though he's got a great group of musicians working with him on it). I'd put that out there as an example of an LP that doesn't get enough praise.
boxer12, what's an album from Dylan's rock-a-billy period? |
boxer - while I don't think of 'em as "rock-a-billy" I get where you are coming from. That's a string of good recordings from Mr. Z. Starting with "Time Our of Mind", even, (though Lanois' production clouds the picture a bit), I'd say there's something of a similar feel to 5 successive LPs (leaving out Christmas and Shadows). Personally, I'm partial to "Together Through Life". Love David Hidalgo's accordion on that one. |
Ncarv - no argument from me about Rod's voice. He lost me, however, mid 70s with Night on the Town and Footloose & Fancy Free.
"Hot Legs" is definitely something that will make me switch the station or turn the thing off. Also in agreement with you about those 2 Dylan albums... Blackjack Davey & Hard Times from GAIBTY along with Two Soldiers & Lone Pilgrim from WGW being personal favorites. |
bdp - thanks for the Johnny Burnette Trio tip. I'll check it out. Even though I'm not usually a fan of that early R&R sound myself, I do like knowing the roots of the more modern versions that I enjoy. Your in- depth knowledge of popular music history is really impressive.
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The Standard - "Wire Post to Wire" (check out this 2004 release along with a couple other of theirs: Albatross & Swimmer) |
Just recently listening to the James Gang's first album, "Yer' Album". Hopefully, most will know the James Gang was Joe Walsh's first major, commercially successful group. Some of the banter between tracks is a little dated/corny but the music sounds great. Particular noteworthy on this LP is the bass playing by Tom Kriss. Worth a listen just to hear him. It seems unfortunate this was the only album he made with JG. |
Hall & Oates, "Abandoned Luncheonette". A bit surprised to read elsewhere on A'gon dismissive comments about H&O...but I guess that reflects opinion shaped solely by their "light-weight" commercial successes. Listen past that if you can and check this one out. |
Hello fjn04....glad someone is listening! I do hope you will check out H&O. To me their earlier song-writing has more depth than some of the things they did at the height of their commercial success.
I think you make a good point about For the Roses. I do remember this LP when it first came out. It made a big impression on me (Blonde in the Bleachers; Bar & Grille). It IS excellent though, as you say, probably less "celebrated" than Blue, LotC, Court and Spark or Hejira. Personally, Hejira seems a little more "studied" or calculated (forced?) to me. For whatever reason, not as free-flowing as the others you mention - but still a very good recording and something any other artist would be proud to have produced. You probably know Hissing of Summer Lawns. Not sure how this is regarded but it surpasses Hejira in terms of being one of my favorites from JM. Miles of Aisles is a great live compilation.
There's an incredible amount of music out there to explore and enjoy. Thanks for the reminder about For the Roses. Gonna go dig that out later.
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Loomis - you always have a lot of good input. Indeed, I've found Along the Red Ledge on Spotify and actually recognize track 1 "It's a Laugh" - remember it getting some airplay back in the day.
fjn - Definitely give those blue eyed soul boys from Phila. a try. |
Hard to keep up with all the good recommendations Loomis spins off. Have War Babies playing now, Marty. Me personally - I prefer their early/'70s stuff (Whole Oats is a good 'un too). Less enthralled with their '80s output when they found their hit making formula....still some good stuff there too if you listen past the overexposed radio hits. |
Jafant...I see both of those H&O titles on Amazon.
Marty - I like when artists break the mold and come out with something unexpected and different (well....most of the time, Neil Young's Trans comes to mind). I will give WB some more time. As far as Daryl's voice, while I can't say he's a favorite R&R singer of mine (I'm splitting hairs a bit), I absolutely agree it is excellent.
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