Tag Archives: New Releases

Otis Redding ballad collection to be issued on blue vinyl

January 16, 2013 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

With a cover that looks like it came straight from the 1960s, “Lonely & Blue: The Deepest Soul of Otis Redding” puts the spotlight on the soul man’s slow songs. ►

Publishers, record labels produce new crop of books and discs

October 23, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Here’s our Oct. 15, 2012, update on vinyl records, CDs, Blu-rays, DVDs and music-related books. Featured artists include Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Peter Garbriel and Freddie Mercury. ►

Tull’s Ian Anderson announces ‘Thick As A Brick’ sequel, tour

June 20, 2012 | ebradley | 2

For the 40th anniversary of Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ album, vocalist and flutist Ian Anderson has conceived an ambitious sequel and StCleve.com, a reimagining of the original album cover. The fate of character Gerald Bostock is now in the hands of The Ian Anderson Band, now on a worldwide tour. ►

Fans should rejoice over live Bruce Hornsby

July 15, 2011 | princep | 1

This album is a major treat for Hornsby fans and people who enjoy live albums alike. ►

‘The Definitive Albert King on Stax’ perfect for casual fan

July 14, 2011 | princep | 0

This Stax release is more for a casual fan or first-time listener, for whom it’s bound to be a treasure trove. ►

Lucinda Williams’ ‘Blessed’ shows much grit

July 11, 2011 | princep | 0

Savvy producer Don Was keeps the sonic palette of the Williams’ album “Blessed” shifting. ►

An impressive compilation of Stephen Kalinich songs

July 10, 2011 | princep | 0

He may not be a household name, but Stephen Kalinich has had his material recorded with Brian Wilson and Sir Paul McCartney — pretty good company. ►

Marianne Faithfull to play Montreal Jazz Fest in July

June 22, 2011 | princep | 0

With her new album, “Horses and Heels,” coming out, Marianne Faithfull will be showcasing new material when she join this year’s Montreal Jazz Festival. ►

NRBQ ‘Keep This Love Goin’ this year

June 6, 2011 | princep | 0

Since its inception more than 40 years ago, NRBQ resumes with the release of a new studio album, “Keep This Love Goin’,” due out July 19, 2011 with a supporting U.S. tour ►

Diamond’s ‘Bang Years’ warm and personable

May 31, 2011 | princep | 0

Neil Diamond fans will certainly welcome the chance to fill in some holes in their collections with “The Bang Years.” ►