I have just added 10 new tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:
Eric Clapton – Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars … This double disc album is the soundtrack for the recently released documentary on the iconic guitar player. It features songs from Clapton‘s career in John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos and his solo catalogue – but also some session work he did with the likes of Aretha Franklin, The Beatles and Delaney & Bonnie. The best part of the release is that it has 5 previously unreleased tracks that are actually essential to the Clapton catalogue. Listen for the tracks Little Wing (Live At the Fillmore East) by Derek & The Dominos, as well as the Clapton solo tracks Little Queenie (Live At Long Beach Arena) and the full length version of I Shot The Sheriff. Read the review here.
Buddy Guy – The Blues Is Alive and Well … The 7 time Grammy aware winner has released an excellent album at the young-at-heart age of 81! Listen for the tracks Old Fashioned, Ooh Daddy and Cognac (which features guest guitarists Jeff Beck and Keith Richards swapping guitar solos with the blues icon). Read the review here.
The Allman Brothers Band – Peach Picks: Cream Of the Crop 2003 … The four disc set captures selected live performances from July and August of 2003. It features the 2001 to 2014 lineup of original members Gregg Allman (keyboards, vocals) and drummers Butch Trucks and Jaimoe, with percussionist Marc Quinones, guitarists/vocalist Warren Haynes, guitarist Derek Trucks and bassist Oteil Burbridge. Listen for a rocking cover of the Derek & The Dominos classic Layla and a 14 minutes workout of the bands classic Whipping Post – featuring Brantford Marsalis on saxophone. Read the review here.
The Beach Boys – With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra … Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios – this album pairs the band with a world famous orchestra, and the results are actually well worth a listen! Listen for the tracks Good Vibrations and Sloop John B. Read the review here.
Choice Classic Rock – classic rock like you’ve never heard it before!