September2020

New Cindy Blackman Santana, Cat Stevens, Nick Mason & More!

September 26, 2020 • Blues, New Classic Rock Releases • 1 Comment

I have loaded 18 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the playlist – featuring songs from Cindy Blackman Santana, Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd), Cat Stevens and more! Eleven of the songs are from the following newly released albums:

Cindy Blackman Santana – Give The Drummer Some … Carlos Santana‘s drummer (and wife) took 3 years to make this record, and it is a joy to behold! The songs encompass pop, funk, rock and jazz – and she is more than ably supported by her husband on guitar, as well as Mahavishu Orchestra legend John McLaughlin, Living Colour’s Vernon Reid and Metallica’s Kirk Hammett. Listen for the tracks Black Pearl, She’s Got It Goin’ On and an incredible cover of the John Lennon classic Imagine. Read the review here.

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – Live At the Roundhouse … The Pink Floyd drummer has finally released this live album – which was recorded in 2018 – after a delayed released due to Covid-19. The 22 songs on the project feature covers and reworkings of many early Pink Floyd classics – spanning two CDs. The recording in impeccable and the musicianship is second to none. Listen for the songs Interstellar Overdrive, See Emily Play and Arnold Layne. Read the review here.

Yusef (Cat Stevens) – Tea For the Tillerman 2 … The incredibly talented singer/songwriter who dropped out of the public eye when he embraced Islam, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the breakthrough album that catapulted him to superstardom, by releasing an entirely reimagined version of this 1970 project. Listen for reworked versions of the tracks But I Might Die Tonight and Miles From Nowhere. Read the review here.

Ace Frehley – Origins Vol. 2 … The former Kiss member has released his second album of covers – featuring some of the most well known songs from the annals of classic rock. Listen for a scorching version of The Rolling Stones song Jumpin’ Jack Flash featuring a fantastic performance by Lita Ford on vocals, and a cover of early Beatles classic I’m Down. Read the review here.

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite – 100 Years Of Blues … Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite drop their first-ever album as a duo, and it is all authentic, raw blues. Listen for the song Help Me. Read the review here.

New Singles

The other 7 songs are all recently released singles:

Bruce Springsteen – Letter To You and Ghosts … these two songs are the first two singles from the upcoming album Letter To You, which will be The Boss‘s first album featuring the E-Street Band since 2014’s High Hopes. The new album is due for release on October 23rd, 2020.

Tom Petty – Confusion Wheel … this previously unreleased song is from the late singer/songwriter’s box set – Wildflowers & All The Rest – which is scheduled for release on October 16th, 2020.

Mick Fleetwood’s Da da ism – These Strange Times … the Fleetwood Mac drummer has released a new version of a song originally released in 1995 on the band’s 16th studio album Time. The song comes with an eight-minute video that traverses the globe, channeling the Earth and human life’s beauties while acknowledging the current struggles (Covid-19, racial injustice, poverty) faced by people around the world. Click here to see this stunning video on YouTube.

Jimi Hendrix Experience – Voodoo Child (Slight Return) … this song is the first single released from the legendary guitarist’s album Live In Maui, which was recorded in the island paradise on July 20, 1970 . The double CD/3 vinyl record album and an accompanying video documentary is scheduled for release on November 20th, 2020.

Timothy B. Schmit – Cross That Line … this single from The Eagles bassist/vocalist is about the MeTo Movement and the current American president.

Todd Rundgren – Espionage … this new song is a collaboration with Iraqi/Canadian hip-hop artist Narcy and is taken from his impending album Space Force, which will be released to digital platforms as individual singles, each with its own unique artwork, every 3 or 4 weeks with the entire album coming in early 2021.

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New Rolling Stones, Savoy Brown & More!

September 11, 2020 • Blues, New Classic Rock Releases • No Comments

I have loaded 21 recently released classic rock songs into high rotation on the playlist – featuring songs from The Rolling Stones, Savoy Brown and more! Eighteen of the songs are from the following newly released albums:

Savoy Brown – Ain’t Done Yet … This British blues band – led by founder/guitar player/vocalist Kim Simmonds – has been around since the mid 1960s – and consistently churn out finely crafted, well-played blues rock. This album is no exception. Listen for the tracks All Gone Wrong, Devil’s Highway and Feel Like A Gypsy. Read the review here.

The Rolling Stones – Goats Head Soup (Deluxe Edition) … Often maligned as one of the band’s lesser works – this album which was originally released in 1973 – has been re-released with an additional disc of outtakes and another disc that features live material from a 1973 concert. The new songs fit in nicely and I believe that they probably would have been included on the original release if the length of the vinyl did not limit the number of songs that would fit on a record in 1973. Listen for the songs All The Rage, Scarlet (The Killers & Jacques Lu Cont Remix) which features Jimmy Page on guitar – and a live version of Brown Sugar – which was recorded in Brussels in 1973. Read the review here.

The Allman Betts Band – Bless Your Heart … This is the second album from Devon Allman and Duane Betts – both sons of the original members of the Allman Brothers Band. If the you like southern rock with a bit of a modern twist – you will like this record. Listen for the tracks Pale Horse Rider, Airboats & Cocaine and a 12 minute jam instrumental Savannah’s Dream. Read the review here.

Walter Trout – Ordinary Madness … The blues/rock guitar shaman, singer-songwriter, and street survivor delivers another batch of his heartfelt six-string excursions on his new record. The album was recorded at a private studio owned by Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and is a well written and impeccably played project. Listen for the songs Ordinary Madness, Heaven In Your Eyes and Make It Right. Read the review here.

The Empty Hearts – The Second Album … This is the second album (go figure!) from a band that consists of Elliot Easton (of The Cars), Clem Burke (of Blondie), Wally Palmar (of The Romantics) and Andy Babiuk (of The Chesterfield Kings) . Listen for the tracks The World’s Gone Insane and Remember Days Like These (which features the one and only Ringo Starr on drums). Read the review here.

Nils Lofgren Band – Weathered … Recorded live while the band was touring to support Lofgren‘s most recent studio record – Blue With Lou – this album features the E-Street guitar player in his element – live. Listen for the song Across The Tracks. Read the review here.

Various Artists – Angelheaded Hipster … This double album’s worth of material is being released to celebrate the U.K.’s legends of glam rock – Marc Bolan and his band, T.Rex. Listen for the track Bang A Gong (Get It On) performed by U2 and Elton John. As my 16 year old daughter would say – It’s a banger! Read the review here.

Tokyo Storm – Optimistic State Of Mind … This UK band came to my attention when they emailed me a link to their debut album. I gave it a listen – and it is well-written, nicely played, melodic AOR with a bit of a bite. Listen for the songs Optimistic State Of Mind and Is This Love. For more information, click here to visit their web site.

New Singles

The other 3 songs are all recently released singles:

Blue Oyster Cult – Box On My Head and That Was Me … these two songs are from the band’s upcoming album The Symbol Remains, which is due to be released on October 9, 2020.

Robert Plant – Too Much Alike … this previously unreleased song – which features a duet with Patty Griffin – is from his upcoming anthology project, Digging Deep: Subterranea – which is scheduled for release on October 2nd, 2020.

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