New Classic Rock Releases

New Doors, Foreigner, Hootie & More!

November 23, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 24 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Eighteen of the songs are from the following eleven newly released classic rock albums:

The Doors – The Soft Parade (50th Anniversary Edition) … The original album, now 50 years old, was always the most controversial of Doors albums. This 3 disc box set answers the question “What would the album sound like if it wasn’t ‘enhanced’ with all the horns and strings?” Several of the tracks on the second disc in this set have had the extras stripped away. Listen for the The Doors Only mixes of the songs Runnin’ Blue and Touch Me. Note: Doors guitar player Robbie Krieger overdubbed extra guitar solos on these tracks – just for this release. Read the review here.

Foreigner – Double Vision: Then and Now … This recording of a 2017 concert at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, celebrates 40 years of the band, features a lineup of former and current members of Foreigner performing an assortment of their greatest hits. Listen for live versions of the songs Double Vision and Hot Blooded. Read the review here.

Steve Miller Band – Welcome To The Vault … This 3 disc box set completely eschews the band’s many hit recordings that powered their career and instead gives us alternate versions, demos, and rare live tracks – 38 of which have not previously been released. A fan’s delight! Listen for the songs Fly Like An Eagle (Alternate Version), Rock’n Me (Alternate Version 1), Swingtown (Alternate Version) and Take The Money and Run (Live/Alternate Version). Read the review here.

Hootie & The Blowfish – Imperfect Circle … This popular band from the 1990s broke up in 2008 but reunited in 2018, recently releasing this new album. Listen for the track Hold On. Read the review here.

David Bowie – Conversation Piece … this five CD box is essentially a superdeluxe Space Oddity special, featuring a total of seventy-five tracks. The material comes from Spying Through A Keyhole, Clareville Grove Demos and The ‘Mercury’ Demos, but also includes a 2009 remaster of the Space Oddity album, a brand new 2019 Tony Visconti remix of the album, twelve previously unreleased additional demos, John Peel’s Top Gear and The Dave Lee Travis Show sessions and a 120 page book. Probably for hard core Bowie fans only – but the Tony Visconti remix sounds glorious. Listen for the song Space Oddity (2019 Remix). Read the review here.

Ronnie Lane with His Live Five – Mad Lad: A Live Tribute To Chuck Berry … This album is the Rolling Stone guitarist’s tribute to Chuck Berry, recorded live in 2018 in England. Listen for the song Rock n’ Roll Music, which features Imelda May on vocals. Read the review here.

John Fogerty – 50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks … The former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman celebrates 50 years with this live release recorded at Red Rocks. Listen for the track Fortunate Son. Read the review here.

The Ides of March – Play On … Jim Peterik was the main man for the band (remember the song Vehicle?). After the band broke up he went on to success with the band Survivor. For this new album, he reunited with the original members of The Ides Of March, added a horn section and brought in some special guests. Listen for the songs Play On and Rule Of Three. Read the review here.

Jack Tempchin – One More Time With Feeling … Tempchin is a universally celebrated songwriter (writing or co-writing some of The Eagles best known songs). This new album features 10 well-written songs, performed with top notch playing. Listen for the track Back To The Old Me. Read the review here.

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders – Get The Money … For his third record – and first is nearly a decade – the Foo Fighters‘ drummer reunited his solo band. This album features an exciting lineup of guest artists, including Roger Taylor (Queen), Duff McKagen (Guns N’ Roses), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Joe Walsh as well as Pat Smear and Dave Grohl – (the other guys from The Foo Fighters). Listen for the title track Get The Money. Read the review here.

Quiet Riot – Hollywood Cowboys … The 80s metal stars return with a new album, produced by drummer Frankie Banali. Listen for the song In The Blood. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 6 songs are currently released as singles:

Paul McCartney – Home Tonight and In A Hurry … these 2 songs were recorded during the sessions for The Beatle‘s last solo album Egypt Station. They are currently available digitally but will be released as a 2 sided single on Record Store Day.

Ozzy Osbourne – Under The Graveyard and Straight To Hell … these 2 songs are the first singles released from the Oz-man’s impending album Ordinary Man, which is scheduled for release in early 2020. The song Straight To Hell feature’s Slash (of Guns ‘n Roses) on guitar.

Timothy B. Schmit & Sheryl Crow – The Good Fight … this is a new single from The Eagle bass player/vocalist. No album release has been scheduled.

The Band – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (Live At Woodstock) … this single is taken from the 50th Anniversary Release of the album The Band.

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New Ringo, Neil Young, Jeff Lynne’s ELO and More!

November 3, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 20 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Seventeen of the songs are from the following nine newly released classic rock albums:

Ringo Starr – What’s My Name … The Beatle drummer’s 20th solo studio album is arguably his best in a very long time. With guest artists the likes of Joe Walsh, Edgar Winter, Dave Stewart and Paul McCartney the album is well written, well played and a joy to the ears! Listen for the tracks Gotta Get Up To Get Down and Better Days. Read the review here.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Colorado … No band quite brings out the best in Neil Young like Crazy Horse. This album is no exception. The songs are furious, haunted and remorseful. Listen for the songs Olden Days and Think Of Me. Read the review here.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO – From Out Of Nowhere … This is only the second studio album from ELO is two decades, but the sound is unmistakably Jeff Lynne. Listen for the tracks Time Of Our Life, One More Time and Help Yourself. Read the review here.

Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars: Songs From the Film … This album is the soundtrack to the feature length film directed by Springsteen. The film features The Boss performing live all the songs from his most recent album, interspersed with narration about each song and footage of the Western landscape. Listen for a cover of the song Rhinestone Cowboy. Read the review here.

Van Morrison – Three Chords & The Truth … This album is the 74 year old Belfast Cowboy‘s sixth record in the last four years and the 41st in his storied career. It is also the first album to feature all-new original songs since 2012’s Born To Sing: No Plan B. Listen for the tracks Dark Night Of the Soul, Early Days and You Don’t Understand. Read the review here.

Myles Goodwyn – Friends Of The Blues 2 … The former singer/songwriter/guitar player for the multi-million selling rock band April Wine returns with his second album of blues music – written and performed with verve and passion. Listen for the songs Hip Hip and Help Me Baby. Read the review here.

Hawkwind – All Aboard The Skylark … This outsider band, that was on the cutting edge of psychedelic-punk-space rock, has over 30 albums to their credit. This album has only one remaining original member (Dave Brock) – yet the sound has not changed from their halcyon days. Listen for the track The Fantasy of Faldum. Read the review here.

Stephen Bishop – We’ll Talk About It Later In The Car … This singer/songwriter’s album started out as a demo project of songs written at the start of his career 40 years earlier, but ended up a fully produced, brand new album. Listen for the songs Like Mother Like Daughter and One In A Million Girl. Read the review here.

The Magpie Salute – High Water II … This is the second album from former Black Crowe Rich Robinson‘s band. Joined by fellow Black Crowes Marc Ford and Sven Pipien, the band delivers a thick stew of psychedelia-tinged Americana Rock & Roll. Listen for the track In Here. Read the review here.

New Singles

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Paul McCartney – Looking for Changes … this song was originally released on the ex-Beatle’s album Off The Ground. It has been used in this new video just released to bring awareness regarding cruel treatment of animals used in science experiments.

Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders – Middle Child and Crossed The Line … these two songs will be found on the upcoming Foo Fighters solo album Get The Money, which is due for release November 8th, 2019.

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New Angel, Gregg Rolie & More!

October 17, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 10 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Seven of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Angel – Risen … Two original band members (singer Frank DiMino and guitarist Punky Meadows) of one of the 1970’s most misunderstood bands have released a new album of material that features 15 tracks of hard guitar rocking interspersed with steady keyboard magic. Sounds like they never left the 70’s. Listen for the tracks 1975 and I.O.U. Read the review here.

Gregg Rolie – Sonic Ranch … The two-time Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductee (and former member of Santana and Journey) has released his first album in 18 years, and it’s a keeper. Featured guests include drummer Michael Shrieve (Santana), bassist Alphonso Johnson and guitar players Steve Lukather (Toto) and Neal Schon (Journey and Santana). Listen for the tracks Lift Me Up and Look Into the Future. Read the review here.

Freddie Mercury – Never Boring … This release bundles all of his solo recordings and puts them in one place. The album is available as a single CD package or as a triple CD plus DVD package. Not Queen – but definitely Freddie. Listen for the songs Love Me Like There’s No Tomorrow and Love Kills (which was recently released on a new YouTube video). Read the review here.

Simple Minds – Live In the City of Angels … Rock veterans Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill are in top form on this live double-album release. The recording contains great live renditions of all their best known work in front of a very appreciative crowd. Listen for the track Alive And Kicking. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 3 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Ringo Starr – Grow Old With Me … the second single from the former Beatles‘ upcoming album What’s My Name (which is due for release on October 25th, 2019) finds him doing a cover of a John Lennon song – with help from Paul McCartney on vocals and bass.

The Who – All This Music Must Fade … this is the second single from the iconic band’s new album, WHO – which is due for release on November 22nd, 2019.

The Bill Ward Band – Arrows … the former Black Sabbath drummer has released a new single to mark the 2nd anniversary of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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New Robbie Robertson, The Beatles & More!

September 30, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 17 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Eleven of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Robbie Robertson – Sinematic … The former The Band member returns with his first album since 2011. It has the classic Robbie Robertson sound, with vocals that almost sound like they’re spoken, over a layer of shimmering guitars. Listen for the songs Street Serenade and Walk In Beauty Way. Read the review here.

The Beatles – Abbey Road (Anniversary Edition) … The Fab Four continue to celebrate their catalog of iconic releases with a 3 disc set celebrating 50 years since the initial release of this album. Re-mixed and remastered – the sound is glorious – with 2 discs of interesting outtakes and demos. Listen for a demo version of Come And Get It – a Paul McCartney song given to the band Badfinger. Read the review here.

Gerry Beckley – Five Mile Road … The co-founder of the ‘70s hitmaking-and-still-touring group America gives us an album where he plays all the instruments with just a little assistance from actor/musician Bill Mumy, former Chicago singer/bassist Jason Scheff, and Poco guitarist Rusty Young. Listen for the songs Hang Your Head High and Sudden Soldier. Read the review here.

Bruce Cockburn – Crowing Ignites … The Canadian singer-songwriter’s latest album features no singing – the entire album is made up of 11 tight instrumentals, which shows off how this folk troubadour is also a virtuosic player. Listen for the track Blind Willie. Read the review here.

Liam Gallagher – Why Me? Why Not. … The former Oasis member has returned with his second solo album, which has been met with critical acclaim and excellent sales numbers (the album debuted at #1 in the UK). Listen for the songs One Of Us and Shockwave. Read the review here.

Pixies – Beneath The Eyrie … The band’s seventh album is darker than most of their catalog, but finds them more confident sounding than they have for quite some time. However, it is arguably their most consistent body of work since their 2004 reformation and certainly their most inventive in 28 years. Listen for the tracks On Graveyard Hill and Catfish Kate. Read the review here.

Alice Cooper – The Breadcrumbs EP … Released on 10″ vinyl in a limited number (only 20,000 copies are available) – this EP (which is also available as a digital download) celebrates and salutes the artist’s earliest influences. There are only 6 songs on the EP and it clocks in at around 22 minutes – but it is a rockin’ 22 minutes of fun! Listen for the song Detroit City 2020. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 6 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Rainbow Of Colors … this is second single from the album Colorado – which is due for release on October 25th, 2019.

Harry Nilsson – Losst and Founnd … this is a single from the late superstar vocalist’s upcoming album which will feature 11 songs produced by collaborator Mark Hudson, with contributions from Jimmy Webb, Van Dyke Parks, Jim Keltner and Harry’s son Kiefo Nilsson. The album is due for release in November of 2019.

Huey Lewis & The News – Her Love Is Killin’ Me … this song is priming the band’s fans for their first release of new material in almost two decades. The as-yet-untitled album is due for release sometime next year.

Ringo Starr – What’s My Name … this first single is the title track of the Beatle drummer’s new album, which is due for release on October 25th, 2019.

The Who – Ball and Chain … this is the first single from the iconic band’s new album, WHO – which is due for release on November 22nd, 2019.

Gregg Rolie – What About Love … this is the first song released from the former Journey and Santana member’s new album Sonic Ranch, which is set for release on October 11, 2019.

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New Allman Brothers, Ten Years After & More!

September 20, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I added 10 new songs into high rotation in the playlist this week. Eight of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

The Allman Brothers Band – Fillmore West ’71 … Just two months before their iconic At Fillmore East, the band were at Bill Graham’s Fillmore West for an epic weekend. This 4 CD set was compiled from reel-to-reel soundboard masters that have been stored away in a closet. The songs are the same, but there is great energy and great playing that lives up to the band’s legacy. Listen for the tracks Hoochie Coochie Man and Midnight Rider. Read the review here.

Ten Years After – Naturally Live … This album was recorded on March 24, 2018 in Germany during the tour that followed the release of their most recent studio album A Sting In The Tale. As well as original members Ric Lee and Chick Churchill, the band features bassist Colin Hodgkinson and guitarist/vocalist Marcus Bonfanti. Listen for a live version of their classic I’d Love To Change The World. Read the review here.

Chrissie Hynde – Valve Bone Woe … The Pretenders frontwoman decided to change up genres for her newest release. The cover album finds her diving into one of her earliest loves, Jazz. Her voice and song selection work well, going over the top at times to nail the tune with all the requisite pomp and circumstance but also experimenting in unique ways. Listen for the song No Return. Read the review here.

Iggy Pop – Free … The former Stooges 18th studio album finds him continuing down a path away from gnarly garage punk and into what I think is more interesting musical terrain. Listen for the track James Bond. Read the review here.

Status Quo – Backbone … This is the first album of new music the band has produced since the death of founding member Rick Parfitt in 2016, and it marks out a new era for a band that’s already had its share of eras. The album finds the band energized and optimistic with the addition of two new members – Richie Malone (rhythm guitar) and Leon Cave (drums). Listen for the title track Backbone and the song Liberty Lane. Read the review here.

Alice Cooper – The Breadcrumbs EP… This EP has only been released on 10” vinyl in rather limited number: only 20,000 copies available worldwide. It finds the master of shock-rock looking back at his roots in Detroit and paying homage with some cover versions. Listen for a cover of the little-known Bob Seger song East Side Story. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 2 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Post Malone featuring Ozzy Osborne – Take What You Want … Taken from the Generation Z rabble-rouser’s album Hollywood Bleeding, listen for Ozzy Osborne … well … doing Ozzy, as only Ozzy can.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Milky Way … This single is taken from the prolific singer/songwriter/guitarist’s impending album Colorado, which is due for release on October 25th, 2019.

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New Sheryl Crow, Rembrandts & More

September 1, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • 2 Comments

I have just added 11 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Eight of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Sheryl Crow – Threads … In what she is calling her final full-length album, Crow has teamed up with 20 guest artists – most of which could be called of legends. These guests include the likes of Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Eric Clapton, Sting, Keith Richards, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and more! Listen for the tracks Beware of Darkness (featuring Clapton, Sting and Brandi Carlile), Flying Blind (featuring James Taylor), Everything Is Broken (featuring Jason Isbell) and Redemption Day (featuring a duet with the late Johnny Cash). Read the review here.

The Rembrandts – Via Satellite … Danny Wilde and Phil Solem – return with their first new album in eighteen years. The album features the same gorgeous chords the band was always known for (think of the theme song from the sit-com Friends – I’ll Be There For You). Listen for the songs How Far Would You Go and Broken Toy. Read the review here.

ZZ Top – Goin’ 50 … The Texas blues rockers latest album celebrates 50 years of existence with a 50 song compilation release. Listen for a smoking live version of Waiting For the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago.

Jack Tempchin – One More Time With Feeling … This album is a personal collection of songs from a songwriter beloved and well-known for his contributions to The Eagles‘ catalog, with songs such as Peaceful Easy Feeling and Already Gone. Listen for the title track One More Time With Feeling – which he co-wrote with the late Glenn Frey (of The Eagles).

New Singles

The other 3 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Robbie Robertson – I Hear You Paint Houses and Let Love Reign … These 2 tracks are from the former The Band guitarist’s upcoming album Sinematic, which is due for release on September 20th, 2019.

Eddie Money – Brand New Day … This track is from an album of the same name, which was due for release in May of 2019, but seems to have been removed from the release schedule after his cancer diagnosis. Hopefully, it will see the light of day soon and the Money Man will return to full health.

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Happy Anniversary Woodstock!

August 11, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have just added 21 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Twenty of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums, including 10 tracks from recently released albums celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, which was held in Bethal, New York in August, 1969:

Various Artists – Woodstock: Back To the Garden – 50th Anniversary … One of the seminal events of the 1960s – Woodstock helped define an era. Three days of peace and music happened on Max Yasgur‘s farm over the weekend of August 15 to 18, 1969 – and featured live performances from the cream of popular music at the time – all in front of an unexpected audience of 500,000 people. To celebrate the 50th anniversary – Rhino Records has released several different albums – a 3 CD set, a 10 CD set and a definitive archive set of 38 CDs (containing every song by every performer who played at the festival). Since I could not afford the definitive set, I have chosen 8 songs from the 10 CD set and added them to the playlist. Listen for the following tracks: The Band – I Shall Be Released, Blood Sweat & Tears – Spinning Wheel, Janis Joplin – Piece Of My Heart, Crosby Stills Nash & Young – Wooden Ships, Jefferson Airplane – Volunteers, The Who – Shakin’ All Over, Joan Baez – I Shall Be Released, Johnny Winter – Johnny B Goode, Santana – Persuasion and Jimi Hendrix – Izabella. Read the review here.

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Live At Woodstock … In keeping with the Woodstock celebration, I have added 2 songs from this never-heard-before live recording of the band playing at Woodstock. Listen for the songs Born On the Bayou and Proud Mary. Read the review here.

Yes – Yes 50 Live … This is the latest “official” Yes album release – celebrating 50 years of existence of the world’s (arguably) best known progressive rock outfit. The album was recorded during two shows in Philadelphia during 2018. Listen for the song Nine Voices. Read the review here.

The Allman Betts Band – Down To The River … Devon Allman and Duane Betts are the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts (of The Allman Brothers Band), and together with Berry Oakley Jr., son of the late Berry Oakley, bassist in the classic Allman Brothers lineup – they are The Allman Betts Band. This album of new southern rock almost escaped my attention until a listener turned me on to it (thanks Miguel Cortés!). Listen for the tracks Shinin’ and All Night. Read the review here.

The Alarm – Sigma … The band’s latest album is a followup to last year’s release Equals, and finds them in familiar territory – still rocking. Listen for the song Can You Feel Me?. Read the review here.

Paul McCartney – Amoeba Gig … McCartney performed a ‘surprise’ show at Amoeba records in Los Angeles on June 27, 2007 to promote his then current album, Memory Almost Full. A few tracks from this performance have been released over the years, but this new release contains the whole show. Listen for the track Get Back. Read the review here.

Mike Love – 12 Sides Of Summer … If you are looking for a blast of summertime music, look no further than this Beach Boy‘s latest release. It features several cover versions and is guaranteed to bring you a breath of fresh summer air! Listen for the song Summertime Blues. Read the review here.

Pat Travers – Swing! … The veteran Canadian blues-rock guitar hero whose career stretches back to the late ’70s and FM mainstays like Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights), Snortin’ Whiskey and Heat in the Street returns with an interesting album of revamped jazz and jump-blues standards by the likes of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan and others. Listen for the track Let The Good Times Roll. Read the review here.

Phil Lanzon – 48 Seconds … The current keyboardist for UK rock legends Uriah Heep has released this new album of melodic rock as a follow up to his first solo effort If You Think I’m Crazy. Listen for the track In The Rain. Read the review here.

New Single

Bruce Springsteen – I’ll Stand By You … This never released song is a single from the soundtrack of the upcoming Springsteen inspired movie – Blinded By The Light.

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New Dylan, Doobies, Springsteen & More!

July 17, 2019 • New Classic Rock Releases • 2 Comments

I have just added 20 new songs into high rotation in the playlist. Sixteen of the songs are from the following newly released classic rock albums:

Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars — Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars

Bob Dylan – The Rolling Thunder Review: The 1975 Live Performances … If you haven’t seen the Martin Scorsese feature documentary, which began airing on Netflix on June 11 – you can definitely listen to the music on this 14 CD compilation and appreciate this historical event. The tour featured Joan Baez as essentially a co-star, with musicians such as “T-Bone” Burnett, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Mick Ronson in the band – and guest appearances by Joni Mitchell and Roger McGuinn (of The Byrds). Listen for the songs Isis and Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door. Read the review here.

The Doobie Brothers – Live From the Beacon Theatre … The Doobies recorded this 2 CD/DVD set in the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City. They brought a full horn section and great energy as they performed 2 of their albums in the their entirety – Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me. Listen for the track Long Train Runnin’ / China Grove. Read the review here.

Bruce Springsteen – Western Stars … With this release of original material, The Boss leaves Broadway and his autobiography behind and turns to great songs with great characters – with a distinct western feel. This is one of his strongest albums in some time. Listen for the songs Sundown and The Wayfarer. Read the review here.

Keb’ Mo’ – Oklahoma … This Grammy winning singer-songwriter’s 13th studio album is co-produced with veteran Colin Linden and the results are remarkable. A very strong record with songs that tackle serious issues like pollution, immigration, feminist strength, mental health and, of course, love. Listen for the tracks I Remember You and the title track Oklahoma. Read the review here.

Jimmy Barnes – My Criminal Record … Barnes is one of the most successful solo artists in the history of Australian music, and one listen to this album and you’ll know why. Half the songs were co-written with Don Walker of Cold Chisel, and he does a couple of covers of Bruce Springsteen and John Lennon tunes. Listen for the songs If Time Is On My Side and the title track My Criminal Record. Read the review here.

J.J. Cale – Stay Around … Six years on from his death at the age of 74, this first posthumous release of new material is J.J. Cale proving that, as the title suggests, his music will indeed stick around. Listen for the songs. Lovingly put together by his widow and band-member Christine Lakeland Cale, the songs are very strong and the album hangs together like a brand new release. Listen for the tracks Chasing You and Go Downtown. Read the review here.

Hollywood Vampires – Rise … The Vampires are basically Joe Perry (of Aerosmith), Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp (the actor). This 2nd release is stronger than the first – and actually shows that Depp is a surprisingly good guitarist. Listen for the songs Welcome To Bushwackers (which features Jeff Beck on guitar) and a cover of the David Bowie song Heroes. Read the review here.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Servants Of the Sun … The band fronted by the one-time singer for The Black Crowes returns with a new studio album featuring 10 songs all written by Robinson. The album features some interesting songs with a diverse mixture of musical textures. Listen for the track Some Earthly Delights. Read the review here.

Lucas Nelson + Promise Of the Real – Turn Off The News Build A Garden … Willie Nelson‘s son and band have toured and recorded with Neil Young. On this album they branch out on their own with this very accessible and well performed album. Listen for the song Where Does Love Go. Read the review here.

Roger Daltrey – The Who’s Tommy Orchestral … This album was recorded live in Budapest, Hungary and Bethel Woods, N.Y. during Daltrey’s 2018 tour, where he performed with local orchestras. Listen for the track I’m Free.

New Singles

The other 4 songs added into high rotation are from forthcoming albums. Tune in and listen for the following tracks:

Sheryl Crow – Still The Good Old Days … This song features Joe Walsh (of The Eagles) on guitar. It is the second single from Crow‘s next album Threads, which is due for release on August 30th, 2019.

Gerry Beckley – Life Lessons … This is the first single released from the former member of the band America‘s upcoming solo album Five Mile Road. The album is to be released on September 20th, 2019.

Cheap Trick – Ambush … This song is from the album This Is the Town: A Tribute to Harry Nilsson vol 2. The album was released on June 21st, 2019.

Freddie Mercury – Time Waits For No One … This song was originally part of Time, a musical that was spearheaded by Dave Clark, best known as the former leader and drummer of the Dave Clark Five. When Mercury’s recording of “Time,” which Clark cowrote with John Christie, came out on the soundtrack for the musical, it was heavily produced with thick layers of backing vocals and heavy drums. Now Clark has stripped the song down to the way he originally heard it.

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