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Steven Tyler Goes Country?

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Jeff Beck - Loud Hailer
Jeff Beck – Loud Hailer

I have added a couple of new tracks into high rotation this week. The first track is from the new release from Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith). The track is called We’re All Somebody From Somewhere, which incidentally is the name of the album. Recorded in Nashville, with crack session musicians, you can hear a definite country influence on several tracks on the album.

The second track I have added into high rotation is taken from the new Jeff Beck album, which is called Loud Hailer. Listen for the very interesting, funk-infused track called O.I.L. (Can’t Get Enough Of That Sticky). Let me know what you think!

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Brand New Heart Album

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Brand New Heart Album - Beautiful Broken
Heart – Beautiful Broken

I have just added 4 tracks into high rotation from the brand new Heart album, which is called Beautiful Broken.

The Wilson sisters have dug back into their back catalogue and re-recorded several tracks that they were not originally satisfied with due to production or performance. The results are engaging and energizing. Listen for the title track, which features a duet with James Hetfield (of Metallica). You can see (and hear) the video by clicking here.  A new track called Heaven is an interesting mix of different musical styles. They turn the track  Down on Me (originally from the album Bebe Le Strange) into a heavy, slow-burning waltz with a torch-song vibe. The track I Jump is a Led Zeppelin inspired burn that features a string arrangement from Paul Buckmaster, who is famous for orchestrating early Elton John albums.

The album is receiving raves from fans and critics alike – and I recommend you keep it on your player of choice throughout the summer!

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Something New for The Prog Rock Crowd

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Anderson Stolt - Invention Of Knowledge
Anderson Stolt – Invention Of Knowledge

I have added 4 new tracks into high rotation on the playlist. This includes a brand new track called Knowledge from a new album from Jon Anderson (vocalist of Yes) and Raine Stolt (of The Flower Kings and Transatlantic). The album is called Invention Of Knowledge. If you liked early Yes – you will love this album. Here is a short teaser currently on YouTube.

I have also added a track from the new Eric Clapton album Crossroads Revisited, which is a 3 disc compilation featuring over 4 hours of live performances garnered over the years from Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Listen for a rockin’ live version of Crossroads.

I have also added 2 new tracks from the album recently released by Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle. The album is called (logically enough) Colvin & Earle. Listen for the tracks You’re Right (I’m Wrong) and Tobacco Road.

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New From Young, Simon, Hornsby and Beck

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Neil Young – Earth
Neil Young – Earth

Young, Simon, Hornsby and Beck is not the name of a law firm! I have just added into high rotation new tracks from Neil Young‘s new album Earth, Paul Simon‘s new release Stranger To Stranger, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers new album Rehab Reunion and the single from Jeff Beck‘s upcoming release which will be called Loud Hailer. The Jeff Beck track is called Live In the Dark. You can watch the video for it by clicking here.

In other news – I have redone the web site and it now features a player on the right side of the screen. This player should work in mobile devices as well as a computer – so you can listen to Choice Classic Rock anywhere you go! Let me know your thoughts about the new look in the comments section.

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New Monkee Music!

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The Monkees – Good Times
The Monkees – Good Times

I have just added into high rotation in the playlist 4 brand new tracks from (wait for it) – The Monkees. That’s right – dubbed by many as the Prefab Four back in the sixties, The Monkees have released their new album Good Times to critical acclaim. Teamed with producer Adam Schlesinger – the multi instrumentalist from Fountains of Wayne – and featuring new tracks composed by such musical luminaries as Noel Gallagher (of Oasis), Paul Weller and Andy Partridge (of XTC) – as well as older songs composed by Harry Nilsson, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart and Neil Diamond – the album is a perfect blend of pop rock. Some critics have called it “the best album released so far in 2016.” Tune in to check out the tracks Good Times, Gotta Give It Time, She Makes Me Laugh and You Bring the Summer. Click here to see the video of the track You Bring the Summer.

I have also added 4 new tracks into high rotation from the new release from Tom Petty‘s side band called Mudcrutch.

If you have any suggestions or comments – please feel free to use the comments section below. I’d love to hear from you!

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Eric Clapton’s Last Album?

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Eric Clapton – I Still Do
Eric Clapton – I Still Do

Today, Eric Clapton released his latest project called I Still Do. In media interviews this week, he intimated that this may actually be his last project before retirement. I hope not! I have added 4 more tracks into high rotation from this release – and they all are tasty nuggets of classic rock and blues. You can check out the video for the latest single released from the album – which is called Spiral – by clicking here.

I also heard a nice ballad the other day from Don Henley‘s recently released album – Cass County – so have added the track Words Can Break Your Heart into high rotation. Enjoy!

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New Music From The Rides

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The Rides – Pierced Arrow
The Rides – Pierced Arrow

I have just added into high rotation a track from Cheap Trick‘s latest album Bang, Zoom, Crazy … Hello. The track is called When I Wake Up Tomorrow and is the second single released from the project. You can see the video by clicking here.

I have also added 2 tracks from the latest release from The Rides, which is called Pierced Arrow. The Rides consist of Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills & Nash), Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg.

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