Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#708 in the Series) is Tristen, Charlatans At The Garden Gate I thought I was familiar with the name Tristen when I saw she was going to be the support act for a large chunk of the 2012 Justin Townes Earle tour.
Tristen “Charlatans At the Garden Gate” ..Today’s “Cool Album of The Day”
The Blasters “The Blasters” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#707 in the Series) is the The Blasters. How strong of a debut album this is! Some might not consider it The Blasters debut; they did have one earlier with many of the same songs, but we’re calling it their major label debut at least. Oddly enough, this wasn’t originally a major label album. It was picked up by the Warner Brothers -distributed Slash label (BoDeans,
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Give the New Neil Young Album “Americana” a Free Listen
Rolling Stone Magazine is providing a free stream of the new album “Americana.” The album will be released next Tuesday, June 5th.
Free Streaming Today of New Rodney Crowell Album “Kin”
TODAY ONLY !! Free streaming of the the new Rodney Crowell Album “Kin.” Here’s the link for the stream
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Jim Nabors “Back Home Again In Indiana” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” .. and Why I Love The Indianapolis 500
A little change of pace today….. I did this last year on the Cool Album of the Day facebook page and today I’m going to make it an official tradition and take it to the website as well. On this day, the Sunday before Memorial Day is the day that The Indianapolis 500 is run, and on that day, we’ll always be featuring “Back Home Again in Indiana.” I do know that it is not an album but a song.
Pat Green “Songs We Wish We’d Written II” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” – NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#706 in the Series) is Pat Green, Songs We Wish We’d Written II In 2001, Pat Green, Texas Troubadour and “Grasshopper” to Texas Hill Country “Sensei’s” Jerry Jeff Walker, Joe Ely, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Tommy Alverson, released an album along with Cory Morrow that was called Songs We Wish We’d Written. The record as the name implies included an eclectic stable of s
Bob Dylan “Hard Rain” … Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#705 in the Series) is Bob Dylan, Hard Rain I was more than a little late in becoming a Bob Dylan fan.
New York Dolls “New York Dolls” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#704 in the Series) is New York Dolls, New York Dolls The New York Dolls are a band that has, over time, come to be defined more by the drugs, debauchery, and deaths of various members than their actual music, and the original line-up has never been given enough credit for being good musicians, in my opinion. Much like The Sex Pistols and even The Ramones, they are
Cory Branan “Mutt” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” – NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#703 in the Series) is Cory Branan, Mutt With Mutt, his debut release on the Chicago based Bloodshot Records
Bee Gee Robin Gibb Has Died. He was 62.
Bee Gee Robin Gibb has passed away at the age of 62. His death was confirmed today by a family spokesperson. He had been battling colon and liver cancer for over two years. Here is their statement: “The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their pr
Mick Jagger, Foo Fighters and SNL Cast Members Follow Successful Show With After Party Jam Session.
The fun did not end at 1 AM this morning when the screen faded to black ending the 37th season of Saturday Night Live. Host and musical guest Mick Jagger along with The Foo Fighters led an after party that lasted well into the wee hours of the morning. The band played numerous cover tunes that saw a variety of past and present cast members joining in on the fun. Will Forte sang some Black Sabbat
Willie Nelson “Heroes” ..Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” – NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#702 in the Series) is Willie Nelson, Heroes I know what you’re thinking. The world needs another Willie Nelson album about as much as they need another repackaging of The Knack Greatest Hits.
Fairport Convention “By Popular Request” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” – NEW MUSIC REVIEW
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#701 in the Series) is Fairport Convention, By Popular Request Fairport Convention, in part to mark their 45th anniversary put us, their fanbase, to the voting box last year to surmise which 20 tracks they would like to see the current, and longest standing version of the band perform. A band which brought, among many other notables, Richard Thompson and Sandy Denn
Genesis “Foxtrot” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#700 in the Series) is Genesis, Foxtrot One thing that we do here at Cool Album of the Day is endeavor to bring you something special for our milestone numbered posts. As you’ve just read, this piece represents entry number 700. So today we bring you an album that more than arguably could be considered the best progressive-rock album of all time. It contains a song
Hilarious Mick Jagger/Kristen Wiig SNL Promos Released For This Weekend’s Finale
Saturday Night Live has released some great promos for this weekend’s season finale starring Mick Jagger. He come across as quite a comic natural in these. I’m looking forward to the show. One thing that hasn’t been mentioned much about this episode is “Who of the long term regulars will be appearing for the final time?”
Elvis Costello & The Imposters “The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#699 in the Series) is
Vince Gill Shares His Thoughts on Today’s Country Music..and He’s Right On!
For quite some time now I’ve been harsh on today’s country music, or more specifically, the state of today’s country radio. Now I’ve been joined by Vince Gill in its critique. It’s sad when Taylor Swift can dominate country radio and Merle Haggard can’t get a sniff. And I’m not talking about Merle’s old great albums I’m referring to his last couple of albums. They’ve been great yet completely ig
Carole King “The Legendary Demos” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day” – NEW RELEASE REVIEW
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#698 in the Series) is Carole King, The Legendary Demos Carole King demos have been floating around the music industry for as long as I can remember. Some sounded really good.
Jimmy Webb “Just Across the River” .. Today’s “Cool Album of the Day”
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#697 in the Series) is Jimmy Webb, Just Across the River If you stopped right now and wrote down your five favorite songs the odds are that a Jimmy Webb song would be among them.
Kick The Cat “Scramble” .. Today’s Cool Album of the Day
Today’s Cool Album of the Day (#695 in the Series) is Kick the Cat, Scramble This was a new find for me when I saw them live at Reggie’s Rock Bar on the near south side of Chicago (where they have one of the coolest record stores around with tons of rare vinyl), They were opening up for a band called District 97 who was having a guest appearance by singer John Wetton, ex of King Crimson, Asia,
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