New Classic Rock Releases

New Joan Jett, Steve Perry and More!

September 13, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

Joan Jett - Bad Reputation Soundtrack — Joan Jett – Bad Reputation Soundtrack

I have just added four new songs into high rotation. They are all pre-release singles from impending new albums from classic rock artists: new Joan Jett, Steve Perry, Billy Gibbons and Tom Petty.

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts – Fresh Start. This song was newly recorded for the impending documentary about this groundbreaking all-girl band. The film is called Bad Reputation and it premieres September 28th. Click here for more information about the film and it’s soundtrack.

Billy Gibbons – Standing Around Crying. The second single from the ZZ Top guitar player’s impending solo release called The Big Bad Blues. The album is due for release on September 21st.

Steve Perry – No More Cryin’. The second single from the ex-Journey vocalist’s impending album Traces, which is scheduled for release on October 5th.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – You and Me (Clubhouse Version). The second single from the late icon’s soon-to-be-released box set called American Treasure – due for release on September 28th.

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Ten Newly Released Classic Rock Tracks Added

September 7, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

Paul Carrack - These Days — Paul Carrack – These Days

I have just added 10 tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Paul McCartney – Egypt Station … The ex-Beatle returns with his first album since 2013’s New – and it is well worth the wait. The album is simple and honest with great songs. In addition to the 3 songs that were released prior to this record’s release and already added to our playlist – listen for the songs – Dominoes, Caesar Rock, Hunt You Down/Naked/C-Link, Who Cares and People Want Peace. Dig it! Read the review here.

Paul Carrack – These Days … This album features all original material, much of it co-written with Chris Difford of the band Squeeze. Featuring lots of horns – it is a very fine album. Listen for the tracks In The Cold Light of Day and You Make Me Feel. Read the review here.

Alice Cooper – A Paranormal Evening At the Olympia In Paris … This live album from Alice features a hot band and a great selection of songs from his catalogue. Listen for a live version of No More Mister Nice Guy. Read the review here.

Cowboy Junkies – All That Reckoning … This is the first album from this Canadian band since 2013 – and is described in the review as “an entrancing piece of musical artistry”. Listen for the song The Things We Do To Each Other. Read the review here.

Paul Simon – In The Blue Light … As he looks forward to his retirement from touring, Simon has released an album of previously released songs – but has reworked them, refreshing them. Listen for the song Love. Read the review here.

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New Crack The Sky, The Magpie Salute and More!

September 4, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 6 new tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Crack The Sky – Living In Reverse … This West Virginia band’s 2oth album is as solid as it can be. Listen for the tracks Talk Talk and Living In Reverse. Read the review here.

Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul – Live Soulfire! … The album was recorded in Europe and North America last year during the legendary E-Street Band guitar player’s first solo tour in nearly two decades. Listen for the song Angel Eyes. Read the review here.

The Magpie Salute – High Water I … This is former Black Crowes member Rich Robinson‘s band – and this album is excellent from start to finish. Listen for the tracks For The Wind and Walk On Water. Read the review here.

Neil & Liam Finn – Lightsleeper … Neil Finn is a household name in rock/pop music for his time spent in the bands Split Enz and Crowded House. Here, he teams up with his son Liam for some breezy folk-pop that feature great songwriting and the same tight vocals he is known for. Listen for the song Anger Plays A Part. Read the review here.

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Nine New Tracks Added Into High Rotation

August 17, 2018 • Blues, New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

Billy F Gibbons - The Big Bad Blues — Billy F Gibbons – The Big Bad Blues

I have just added nine new tracks into high rotation. They are all pre-release singles from impending new albums from classic rock artists. Tune in to Choice Classic Rock radio right now and listen for:

Billy Gibbons – Rollin’ And Tumblin’. The first single from the ZZ Top guitar player’s latest solo album The Big Bad Blues.

Steve Perry – No Erasin’. The lead single from the ex-Journey vocalist’s new album Traces.

Steve Forbert – That’d Be Alright. The first single from his forthcoming album The Magic Tree.

Yes Featuring Anderson Rabin Wakeman – Fragile. A new song with the same name as one of their early albums.

Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators – Driving Rain. A rockin’ little number that will be found on the Guns n’ Roses guitar player’s new album Living The Dream.

Paul Simon – One Man’s Ceiling Is Another Man’s Floor. This new song is from the singer/songwriter’s upcoming album In the Blue Light.

Paul McCartney – Fuh You. This is the third song released from the ex-Beatle‘s album Egypt Station, which is set for release in September.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters – Unwanted Number. The “other” Elvis is back with a new song from his upcoming release Look Now.

Doyle Bramhall II – Everything You Need. This song features Eric Clapton on guitar, and will be found on Bramhall II‘s new album Shades.

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New Boz Scaggs, Elvin Biship and Bob Dylan

August 7, 2018 • Blues, New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 6 new tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Boz Scaggs – Out Of the Blues … For over 10 years now Boz Scaggs has been releasing albums that are grittier and more blues-based than his most popular albums from the mid-1970s to mid-1980s. This new album maintains that trend, taking the music back into the blues (contrary to what the album title says!) Listen for the tracks Little Miss Night and Day, I’ve Just Got to Forget You and Rock and Stick. Read the review here.

Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio – Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here … Their previous debut album garnered a Grammy nomination and the band continues in a fun-filled bluesy direction. Listen for the hilarious take on those in power on the song Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here and the instrumental track Bob’s Boogie. Read the review here.

Bob Dylan – Live 1962 – 1966: Rare Performances from the Copyright Collections … This two-disc compilation of early concert recordings brings together material previously only available on the limited edition 50th Anniversary/Copyright Extension albums. Listen for the track Baby Let Me Follow You Down, which was recorded in May 1966 at the Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, UK. Read the review here.

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New Rolling Stones and Graham Nash

July 17, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 5 new tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Graham Nash – Over The Years … This double CD album is a “best of” – containing tracks from The Hollies, Crosby Stills & Nash as well as solo material – but also a deep dive into the origins of some of this artist’s best known songs. There are more than a dozen unreleased songs in the collection – including early demos of some of Nash‘s best known work. Listen for the demo versions of Chicago and Wasted On the Way. Read the review here.

The Rolling Stones – No Security: Live San Jose ’99 … This DVD/CD package contains 20 songs from their 1999 No Security Tour culled from two performances in San Jose. Listen for live versions of You Got Me Rocking, Bitch and Jumpin’ Jack Flash. Read the review here.

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New Single From Tom Petty

July 13, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added a new song from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers into high rotation. The track is called Keep A Little Soul and is the first single released from the upcoming box set Tom Petty: An American Treasure. The 4 CD box set will contain 60 tracks of previously unreleased live and studio recordings from across the legendary performer’s storied career. It is due for release in September of 2018.

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New Ray Davies, Tommy Shaw, Paul Rodgers and More!

July 3, 2018 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

Paul Rodgers - Free Spirit — Paul Rodgers – Free Spirit

I have just added 11 new tracks into high rotation from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Tommy Shaw – Sing For The Day! … The Styx guitar player singer is joined by the Contemporary Youth Orchestra for a live re-visit of his catalogue of solo and Styx material. Listen for an orchestra-assisted reworking of the Styx song Renegade. Read the review here.

Sharks – Ready Set Go … This little-known band has been around a long time and features the well-respected excellent guitar player Chris Spedding. Listen for the song Who Chaser. Read the review here.

Ray Davies – Our Country: Americana Act II … As a founder member of The Kinks, Ray Davies has a real knack for song writing. The album is a follow up to his last album (which was just called Americana). Listen for the tracks Back In the Day, The Getaway and March Of the Zombies. Read the review here.

Paul Rodgers – Free Spirit … The former Bad Company singer celebrates the 50th anniversary of his band prior to Bad Company – Free – by releasing this live recording from last year. He covers most of the well-known Free songs. Listen for the track Wishing Well. Read the review here.

The Alarm – Equals … This is the first Alarm album in 8 years, and finds them teaming up with the Cult‘s Billy Duffy. Listen for the songs Two Rivers and Beautiful. Read the review here.

Chicago – Chicago II: Live on Soundstage … This album finds the band performing their (arguably) most popular album (Chicago II) in it’s entirety, in a live setting on Soundstage. Listen for a scorching live version of the song 25 Or 6 To 4. Read the review here.

David Clayton-Thomas – Mobius … The former vocalist for Blood, Sweat & Tears latest album goes in several different directions but it a great all round album. Listen for the songs It’s All About the Money and Back To the 60’s. Read the review here.

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