Choice Classic Rock

February2021

New Ann Wilson and Alison Solo Singles

The following two singles – from Ann Wilson and Alison Solo – were just added into high rotation on the station’s playlist:

Ann Wilson – The Hammer … The Heart vocalist wrote this song with guitarists Tyler Boley and Craig Bartock, and recorded it last fall in Seattle. It is big and booming, with a very hard rock riff – but still has those signature, powerful Ann Wilson vocals. Turn this one up loud!

Alison Solo – Weekend Warrior

Alison Solo – Weekend Warrior … I discovered this track on the singer-songwriter-multi instrumentalist’s Bandcamp page, and was immediately engaged in the spare instrumentation, lovely melody and alluring vocal performance. The song is no longer available there, but will be available from online retailers (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc.) on March 28th. Until then, you can enjoy it by listening to Choice Classic Rock.

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New Alice, Whitesnake, and some Foo for You!

It’s been awhile, but I have finally added some new tracks into high rotation in the playlist. I invite you to tune in to Choice Classic Rock and listen for 15 recently released classic rock songs from the likes of Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Foo Fighters and more! All the songs added into the playlist are from the following newly released albums:

Alice Cooper - Detroit Stories
Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories

Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories … Alice returns from whence he came – his hometown – Motor City – Detroit – which he calls “birthplace of angry hard rock”. The album contains covers of songs from the likes of Lou Reed, Bob Seger and Mitch Ryder – all done as only Alice can. A rockin’ great listen! Listen for the songs Rock n’ Roll, and Social Debris. Read the review here.

Whitesnake – The Blues Album … The band’s third album in the Red, White and Blue trilogy looks at the Blues Rock aspect of the band. The songs included in the package are re-mixes and updated versions originally featured on their albums released from 1982 to 2011 (including a couple of David Coverdale solo albums). Listen for the tracks Give Me All Your Love, and Slow An’ Easy. Read the review here.

Foo Fighters – Medicine At Midnight … On the band’s tenth studio album they are not content to sit on their laurels and repackage the same sound. Instead, they have refreshed things – moving in a slightly “groovier” direction, but still maintaining their strengths! Listen for the songs Chasing Birds, Making A Fire and Waiting On A War. Read the review here.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Way Down In the Rust Bucket … Recorded live at The Catalyst in November of 1990 – this album finds the artist and his most famous backing back stretching out and playing with a fierce intensity that showcases just how great and engaging they were as a live unit! Listen for the tracks Cinnamon Girl and Surfer Joe and Moe The Sleaze. Read the review here.

The Band – Stage Fright (50th Anniversary) … This deluxe boxed set of the band’s third album features a remixed – and resequenced – version of the original album, as well as a previously unreleased 1970 acoustic jam session from a Calgary hotel room, and best of all, a stunning and previously unreleased 1971 concert that captures the group at the peak of its live powers. Listen for live versions of the songs The Weight and Rag Mama Rag. Read the review here.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians – Hunter And the Dog Star … This is the second album in the group’s new phase of existence, having come together with plenty of reunion fireworks with their album Rocket in 2018. The album contains some great, thoughtful, well-constructed songs – brought to life by the Brickell‘s uniquely impactful voice. Listen for the songs Sleeve and My Power. Read the review here.

Arc Of Life – Arc Of Life … This is a new band, featuring current Yes members Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison, with Jay Schellen (Yes’ unofficial touring drummer), Jimmy Haun (who played guitar on the 1991 Yes album Union and worked with former Yes bassist Chris Squire) and Dave Kerzner (keyboardist formerly with Sound Of Contact). So, the is band “Yes-like” without actually copying Yes. If you like tuneful, progressive-style rock, I highly recommend this album. Listen for the tracks I Want To Know You Better and You Make It Real. Read the review here.

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Hungry? How About a Choice Side Dish!

Starting this Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10am (Central Time), I will be debuting a new weekly feature on the station called the Choice Side Dish.

Hosted by Beatrix – the show will play – uninterrupted – a complete album side of a classic rock recording. No talking between the songs – no commercials!

Each week the show will feature a different artist and a different classic rock album side.

So, please tune in and check out the Choice Side Dish. Every Saturday at 10am (Central Time). If you need to calculate what time that is in your end of the world – please use this handy dandy time zone converter.

Enjoy … and thanks for listening!

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