September2019

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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