Monthly Archives: July 2013

3 From Elmore

Three of my recent record reviews for Elmore Magazine are available online (as I just found out), please check them out!  My review for The Source Family Soundtrack: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2013/06/reviews/albums/the-source-family-the-source-family-drag-city   My review for Good God! Apocryphal Hymns: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2013/06/reviews/albums/various-artists-good-god-apocryphal-hymns-numero-group My review for The Complete Stax/Volt Singles Collection by Otis Redding: http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2013/07/news/otis-redding-historys-greatest-singles-artist  

My Favorite Bootlegged Bob Dylan Tracks Part 1

In case you haven’t heard yet, Bob Dylan just announced the details of the next release in his official Bootleg series. It’s entitled, Another Self-Portrait and it focuses on the sessions for the curious Self-Portrait album from 1970 as well as other unreleased or alternate version of songs that were recorded for New Morning and Nashville Skyline, both from around theContinue reading “My Favorite Bootlegged Bob Dylan Tracks Part 1”

Record Crates United Online Mixtape Vol.2

It’s that time again when you can finally put a sound to the words that I’ve been writing. It’s my second mix of songs via 8tracks.com that are related to the last batch of posts (since the last mix anyway). The full tracklisting: 1. Somewhere Between- Six Organs of Admittance 2. Dead Flowers- Six OrgansContinue reading “Record Crates United Online Mixtape Vol.2”

The Bevis Frond – Dolly Bug

The Bevis Frond Dolly Bug (1995) Damaged Goods 7″ Playing since the late 80s, Nick Saloman’s legendary Bevis Frond have been consistently keeping alive the woodsy, quirkier side of psychedelic rock. On this 1995 single, Saloman and crew blast out in full power. The A-side is a true joy, a real acidic-punk kicker with great lyrics aboutContinue reading “The Bevis Frond – Dolly Bug”

Elizabeth Cotten – Live!

Elizabeth Cotten Live! (1983) Arhoolie Records LP/CD This album has held a special place in my heart for sometime now. Elizabeth Cotton was a fairly legendary folk and blues musician who left a large wake of influence behind her all through her long life. She picked up guitar and banjo and began writing her ownContinue reading “Elizabeth Cotten – Live!”

Read my interview with Mark Mulcahy!

Yep, I got to interview the mastermind behind Miracle Legion, Polaris (who did the soundtrack to The Adventures of Pete and Pete) and of course the solo albums of Mark Mulcahy (obviously). Anyways, it’s on The Waster and can be read here: http://www.thewaster.com/interview/an-interview-with-mark-mulcahy/ Mark was an absolute joy to talk to. He was real downContinue reading “Read my interview with Mark Mulcahy!”