random records discussed
Malachi Krunch / Sold On Murder – Split
Completely random find. As I was parsing through the various Commodores and Jim Reeves albums at the local antique mall, suddenly this black and white, somewhat DIY-press-looking thing popped out at me. It was literally between a Poco record and a Christmas compilation. What the hell? So, of course I start looking it over, trying…
The Little Red Rooster Band – Shufflin’, Hoppin’ and Fingerpoppin’ (Live At The Cabooze Bar In Minneapolis, MN)
Bought for a quarter in central Minnesota by my mother-in-law, this record’s artwork was enough to pique my interest. But then I see, “Minneapolis”! On my last spin session, I discussed the work of Robert “One-Man” Johnson and his induction into the Central Iowa Blues Hall of Fame. Well, here’s another inductee! The harmonica player…
One-Man Johnson – ’54 Chevrolet Panel Truck Blues
Just looking at this cover brings forth memories of a Northern Winter I’ve never experienced. It’s not that I haven’t experienced Winter in Minnesota or Wisconsin (I have, I live in MN), but the Winter pictured on this LP is clearly before my time. The needle drops and resonator guitar sounds start bouncing through the…
Kathy Dalton – Boogie Bands & One Night Stands
The album cover of this pressing reminds me of an old-timey diner, but that might be the ketchup-red lettering and mustard-yellow background. Of course, when you reprint something just to slap one extra song on it you might end up with something as basic as this. That being said, yeah I dig it. The instrumentation…
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