New Remaster 2019: Walking Man, James Taylor's fifth album, released in 1974 finds him at a transitional period. This album is the first that has the contemporary JT feel to it, his sound and songwriting had matured. He still delivers the classic sound developed back in the Sweet Baby James...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Sweet Baby James (2019 Remaster)
New Remaster 2019: James Taylor's second album, Sweet Baby James, released in early 1970, is the album that secured his spot among the most important songwriters of the 70s. The sweet, bluesy acoustic guitar and vocals on this album are authentic and interesting ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
New Remaster 2019: In the Pocket is singer-songwriter James Taylor's seventh album, and his last to be released under Warner Bros. Records before signing with Columbia. One of his most memorable records, In the Pocket found Taylor recording in the studio with many colleagues and friends, mainly Art Garfunkel (who duetted with him on "A Junkie's Lament" ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Berlioz: Requiem (Grande Messe des morts)
Marking the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s death, this performance of the mighty Requiem or Grande Messe des Morts - took place in St Paul’s Cathedral, London, in March 2019. Conducted by John Nelson, it involved over 300 musicians, including tenor Michael Spyres. ,,,
Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Choral
Conducted by Opera Rara’s former Artistic Director, Sir Mark Elder, the studio recording was made last November shortly before the opera’s modern day première at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Leading the cast with the London Philharmonic Orchestra are Ermonela Jaho – the star of ...
Composer: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Opera
Why Me? Why Not. (Deluxe Edition)
Liam Gallagher’s eagerly anticipated second album ‘Why Me? Why Not.’ is shaping up to be one of the album events of the year when it’s released on September 20th on Warner Records. “I wrote some songs on my own for the last album, but this time it’s all co-writes,” ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
It’s a delicate affair, a tender and heartfelt introspection carried on a looping drumbeat that sees Ternheim in a contemplative mood as she sings about the pain and memories that come with a lost friendship. ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
Chastity Belt’s energy is like a circuit, circling around the silly and the sincere. Tongue-in-cheek shit-shooting and existential rumination feed into each other infinitely. Theirs is a long-term relationship, and that loop sustains them. That’s a creative thesis in and of itself, but isn’t that also just the mark of a true-blue friendship? ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
The New Orleans natives made their long-awaited return last year with a string of reunion shows and festival appearances, and now are launching a full-on comeback with the impending release of “Mourn the Southern Skies”. Recorded with Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording and ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Metal
Multi-platinum artists Fitz and the Tantrums have quickly grown from independent upstarts to bonafide hitmakers. The LA-based band are set to release their much-anticipated, fourth full length “ALL THE FEELS,” featuring lead single “123456,” this fall. “ALL THE FEELS” follows ....
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
With only one co-writer on the entire album—ANTI- label-mate, friend, and fellow esteemed Nashville musician, Jeremy Ivey—Bradbury’s one-of-a-kind style is allowed to shine brilliantly, unobstructed by outside opinion. The tracking of Talking Dogs & Atom Bombs was completed ...
Genre: Songwriter
Subgenre: Folk Rock
The Shelters fan a fresh flame with classic fuel on their upcoming second full-length, Jupiter Sidecar. Ebbing and flowing between rock ‘n’ roll roots, surf swagger, synth swells, and unassuming pop ambition, the Los Angeles-based group—Chase Simpson [vocals, guitar], Josh Jove ...
Genre: Rock
Subgenre: Adult Alternative
Homage to Gerald Moore (Live at Royal Festival Hall, 1967) (Remastered)
EMI’s prestigious ‘Great Recordings of the Century’ series has featured a host of celebrated conductors, singers and instrumental virtuosi. Why, you may think, should an issue pay tribute to a "mere" accompanist? However, as I pointed out recently when comparing two ...
Genre: Classical
Subgenre: Vocal
Allan Clarke, one of the most distinguished voices in British music history, makes a dramatic return to the musical frontline — and no one is more surprised than Clarke himself. Clarke's place in pop-rock folklore is unshakeable. As co-founder and lead vocalist with the mighty ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Sounds Like A Melody (Remaster) - EP
Vor der Gründung von Alphaville nannten sich die Bandmitglieder rund um Sänger Marian Gold „Forever Young“. In dieser Zeit rund um 1982 entstand auch das erste Demo zu „Forever Young“. Ein Jahr später wurde „Forever Young“ in einer Studio-Session zusammen mit „Big In Japan“ produziert und eingespielt. ...
Genre: Pop
Subgenre: Pop Rock
Morning in America consists of 7 songs that were recorded during the sessions for Mudhoney’s 2018 album, Digital Garbage (“...an astute, politically relevant and commendably fired-up garage punk belter of an LP,” – The Quietus). The tracks include "Let's Kill Yourself Live ...
Genre: Alternative
Subgenre: Indie Rock
