British rock ruffians, Massive Wagons, are back with their seventh studio album, Earth To Grace. Hotly anticipated after their previous album TRIGGERED! which reached their record high of #6 on the UK Albums chart, Earth To Grace brings the anthemic muscle and punked-up gusto that Massive Wagons have made their name with, while adding a pinch of stardust that shoots the band into the stratosphere as master songcrafters.
Originally released in 1991, Holidays In Eden was ... MoreMarillion’s sixth studio album and second with Steve Hogarth on lead vocals. This version contains the brand-new 2022 stereo remix by Stephen W Tayler, released on the deluxe editions back in September. Their previous album and first with Hogarth, Season’s End, was written fairly quickly, leaning on a large amount of material already being written prior to Hogarth’s arrival. Holidays In Eden brought about a different challenge to the band’s new line-up, having to start from scratch with this new dynamic. The band faced their greatest commercial pressure yet from EMI, who wanted a couple radio-friendly singles. It set the path for pop-friendly Chris Neil to produce the album, who still desired, along with the band, for the rest of the album to be quintessentially Marillion. Holidays In Eden is a scintillating, compelling rock album, with tracks such as The Party and This Town effortlessly accompanying singles like No-One Can and Dry Land. Less
In just three remarkable solo albums, Margo Price ... Morehas cemented herself as a force in American music and a generational talent. On her fourth full-length, Strays, recorded in Topanga Canyon and produced by Jonathan Wilson, the singer/songwriter presents a clear-eyed mission statement delivered in blistering rock n' roll. Margo Price has something to say and nothing to prove. Available on purple swirl color vinyl with bonus 7" flexi-vinyl single and poster insert. Limited Edition. Less
On August 5, exactly 10 years after its original r... Moreelease, Matador Records is reissuing Spoon’s beloved eighth album, ‘They Want My Soul,’ on all digital platforms, with a 2xLP gatefold vinyl release to follow in the fall. Along with the album’s original 10 tracks—including all-time Spoon classics “Inside Out,” “Do You,” and “Rent I Pay”— ‘They Want My Soul: Deluxe More Soul Edition’ includes 11 demos and alternate versions, almost all of them previously unreleased. The reissue underlines the album’s vaunted place amid one of rock’s most bulletproof catalogs and offers a glimpse at the creative process behind a pivotal moment in the ongoing Spoon story. It’s one thing for a band to last a long time. But it’s something completely different—and inordinately more difficult—for a band to make very good records for a long time. Spoon is one of those bands. How do they do it? By maintaining dignity in a world hellbent on sucking it out of each and every one of us. By being unafraid to introduce new voices and creative expressions in their work, while never taking a corny left turn just for the sake of it. By knowing when they need to stop and recharge—and when to come back with force. They make it all look easy. But ‘They Want My Soul: Deluxe More Soul Edition’ shows the hard work it takes to achieve greatness every damn time. Less
The Rolling Stones performed one of the largest fr... Moreee concerts in history, playing in front of 1.5 million people in Rio de Janeiro on February 18, 2006. Recorded during their A Bigger Bang World Tour, this concert has been fully remastered and includes 4 previously unreleased tracks, "Tumbling Dice," "Oh No, Not You Again," "This Place Is Empty," and "Sympathy For The Devil." Limited Edition Green/Yellow/Blue 180-gram 3 LP. Less
In November 2002, the Stones arrived in Los Angele... Mores to perform at a packed Wiltern Theatre, treating fans to a set heavy on rarities which feel right at home in such an intimate setting. While some of the hits are performed, this night at the Wiltern is for the rarely played classics, including “Stray Cat Blues,” “No Expectations” and a cover of “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love,” featuring a guest spot by the legendary Solomon Burke, who opened the show that night. Amazon Exclusive 3 LP set pressed on bronze & black swirl vinyl. Limited Edition. Less
John McCauley, III wrote, arranged, played, and re... Morecorded the album at the tender age of 21. The album is full of songs wiser and more nuanced than John should have been able to produce according to natural law. The words are deliberate and heartfelt, and follow the lead of singer/songwriter heroes of John’s like Townes van Zandt, Neil Young and Richie Valens. And the album concludes with a cover of the 1962 GRAMMYⓇ winning Song of the Year "What Kind of Fool Am I" made famous by Sammy Davis, Jr.It can safely be said that this debut album is a genre defying classic; it’s a hook filled barroom rock album that is as connected to 90’s Seattle catchy gloom as it is to left-of-the-dial late 80’s Minneapolis and 70’s Austin honky tonk.This version of the album finds us returning to the original ’07 illustrated cover. This cover will become the new standard version of the album across all formats. The music and track listing remains the same.This limited edition of 2000 LPs is being pressed on Heavy Metal Grey vinyl (gun metal grey). Less
"The first three are innocent in a way, becau... Morese we didn't have an audience when we were making them," Oberst says. "But from Lifted on, I was definitely aware of an audience. Lifted was well-received right away, and then everything happened with Wide Awake and Digital Ash." Those two albums came out simultaneously. And their lead singles - "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)," from the austere, remote Digital Ash, and "Lua," from the warm, folky Wide Awake - debuted in the top two slots on the Billboard Hot 100. "First Day of My Life," also from Wide Awake, would later be voted the Number One love song of all time by NPR Music's reader's poll. Bright Eyes had officially broken through. It was a heady, exciting time, but also fraughtand tense, both because of the band's careening new fame, and because of the state of the world. When Bright Eyes made their Tonight Show debut in 2006, they chose to perform none of their shiny new hits, instead delivering a searing, harrowing rendition of their caustic anti-Bush anthem, "When The President Talks To God." These days, Oberst is still amusing himself by messing with the extremes Bright Eyes baked into this era's releases, extremes that reflected the polar, with-us-or-against-us, fractious feel of the times. The reworked Digital Ash tracks, originally so clean and elegant, are, on the companion EP, full of "harmonica and mandolins - folky vibes," Oberst says. While the analogue sweetness of the Wide Awake songs have been put through a detached nihilism filter. Less
Things that don’t make sense at first often make... More sense later. In the creation of art, when the process is left up to the subconscious mind, when there is no preconceived concept, patterns still always emerge. Themes and recurring images, blurred in the moment, later become clear. This is the case with The Faint’s sixth album Doom Abuse, an unexpected but also inevitable addition to their compellingly unusual catalog of music. Less
Scumdogs XXX Live! The 30th Anniversary reunion sh... Moreow of the shock rock classic Scumdogs of the Universe. The band plays their breakout album front to back and is joined by guests and members who long ago retired. The Salamanizer The Years Without Light Sexecutioner Black and Huge Vlad the Impaler Death Pod Maggots Love Surgery Horror of Yig King Queen Sick of You Techno’s Song U Ain’t Shit Cool Place to Park Slaughterama Less
FLETCHER returns with sophomore album, In Search O... Moref The Antidote, detailing the journey of finding the antidote in life and the many forms it can take. Through singles like "Eras Of Us," "Lead Me On" and more, FLETCHER shares the different realizations, ego deaths, personal rebirths and more, that encompass what it means to be on a true soul search. She shows both the beauty and brutality of what it means to be a human being on an ever-evolving quest back to one's own heart. Less
The fourth studio album by Billy Joel, originally ... Morereleased on May 19, 1976. Includes the iconic track “New York State Of Mind” on standard weight black vinyl. Less
Deep Purple =1 (2LP Black, 180g Gatefold) includes... More 13 brand-new tracks and features a rich 12-page vinyl sized booklet and relief spot varnish exclusive to the first print run!
‘=1’ is the highly anticipated new album by one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple.
Produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin, this record captures the band’s pioneering classic sound without relying on nostalgia, embodying the essence and attitude of their 1970s incarnation possibly more than any other recent album.
The enigmatic title ‘=1’ symbolises the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. It all adds up to one.
With three consecutive No.1 albums in their back pocket and a new energy powering them forward, ‘=1’ represents Deep Purple at their pinnacle. Less
Sometimes, Forever, the immersive and compulsively... More replayable new Soccer Mommy full-length, cements Sophie Allison's status as one of the most gifted songwriters making rock music right now. The album finds Sophie broadening the borders of her aesthetic without abandoning the unsparing lyricism and addictive melodies that made earlier songs so easy to obsess over. To support her vision Sophie enlisted producer Daniel Lopatin, whose recent credits include the Uncut Gems movie score and The Weeknd's Dawn FM. Limited Edition Bone LP with poster. Less
New Jersey-born singer, songwriter, and producer J... Moreeremy Zucker releases his sophomore album, CRUSHER. This album features "Therapist" alongside Jeremy's summer anthems, "18," "HONEST," and "Cry with you." Since emerging in 2015, he has amassed a staggering 5.3 billion global streams, sold 3 million albums, and has multiple Platinum and Gold-Certified records. Grey LP. Less
“I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)”... More is the second part of Teddy Swims’ debut album, arriving January 24, 2025. It follows the massive success of Part 1, which includes his multi-platinum global smash hits, “Lose Control” and “The Door.” This self-taught Atlanta-born vocal powerhouse has swiftly risen to the forefront of the music scene in 2024 with record breaking songs, sold-out global tours, and iconic performances. With a voice that effortlessly blends genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy Swims has captivated listeners with his raw emotion. His voice, full of soulful resonance, carries the weight of lived experience and his lyrics delve into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Less
Norah Jones has been a warm voice of comfort and r... Moreeassurance for nearly 20 years since her cozy 2002 debut, Come Away With Me. Now, the 9x GRAMMY-winning artist has made her first holiday album with I Dream Of Christmas, a collection of timeless seasonal favorites ("White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "Christmas Time Is Here") and profound new originals that explore the complicated emotions of the past year and our hopes that this holiday season will be full of joy and togetherness. Less
Gatefold 2LP (purple/red marble vinyl). Auerbach T... Moreonträger / Prophecy Productions continue their vinyl re-release campaign of classic Sol Invictus albums. "The Blade" (1997): black and purple/red marble vinyl with padded inner sleeves, 2-page insert and protection sleeve. "The Cruellest Month" (2011): black and crystal clear/blue/red marble vinyl with 2 bonus tracks, padded inner sleeves, 2-page insert and protection sleeve. This is the very first vinyl edition of "The Cruellest Month" ever released! Less
The Rose is the perfect blend of Alt-Pop and Indie... More-Rock that appeals to fans of across the globe The Rose was named the #1 Billboard Emerging Artist and #33 on the Artist 100 list The Rose debuted their album for the first time during their set at Life Is Beautiful festival DUAL charted at #83 on the Billboard 200 Albums The Rose has appeared on Lollapalooza lineups in America, South America, Europe and Asia The Rose has been featured in articles from Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, Billboard, NME and USA Today Vinyl editions come as colored (Dusk Version - Dusk themed booklet insert, photocards) 1 LP in gatefold sleeve The Rose social stats: 1.7M followers on Instagram, 2.1M on TikTok and 63.4M likes, 1.55M Subscribers on YouTube and 259M views across their channel The Rose have 2.16M monthly listeners (and 2.54M followers) on Spotify with DUAL amassing over 48M streams on Spotify. The Rose has a fan club app “The Rosarium” with over 20k paid members from across the globe Less
50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl LP. Fleetwood Mac's... More Last Album with Bob Welch. Fleetwood Mac's ninth studio album, Heroes Are Hard to Find was released in September 1974 and was the last album recorded with Bob Welch, who left the band at the end of that year. It was the first Fleetwood Mac studio album recorded in the United States, in Los Angeles. Less
Double colored vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remast... Moreered and expanded edition. A Rock In The Weary Land was The Waterboys' seventh studio album, originally released on September 25, 2000. The recording saw the return of the band name after Mike Scott's two solo albums and featured contributions from two original Waterboys, Kevin Wilkinson and Anthony Thistlethwaite, and some brilliant new ones including keyboard players Thighpaulsandra and Sir Richard Naiff. NME described the album as "a masterpiece" and Mojo called it "brazen, unapologetic, vital". Less
Logic's third studio album, Everybody, topped the ... MoreBillboard 200 chart when it was originally released in 2017 on Def Jam. The platinum-certified release includes the smash hit, "1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara & Khalid)." Available on transparent pomegranate color vinyl. Amazon Exclusive. Limited Edition. Less
180 gram vinyl LP pressing. The exciting original ... Morecompositions on Come Fly With Me were inspired by everything from a Tito Puente rhythm Alpert fell in love with (the propulsive "Night Ride") to jamming with his world class band in between shows on tour (the fun, reggae-infused "Cheeky" was born of these sessions). On "Walkin' Tall", another track with a punchy reggae beat, Alpert's trumpet melody slinks and slides. Herb's take on one of Frank Sinatra's most famous recordings, "Come Fly With Me," is set to a groovy bossa nova beat with the surprising addition of a steel drum. His sparse take on George Harrison's "Something" includes the use of an electronic instrument known as an EVI, to play the signature guitar lick from the original recording. Less
Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Central Reservatio... Moren makes a welcome return to LP, having not been available outside the US since it's release in 1999. This is the album which saw Beth win a BRIT Award and a Mercury Prize nomination and is home to some of her most popular tracks including 'Stolen Car', 'Pass In Time' (featuring Terry Callier), and the title track, 'Central Reservation'. Less
Limited vinyl LP pressing. Following on the mellow... More buzz generated on their 2015 debut album, Timeline, The Mild High Club returns with their second full-length, Skiptracing. In just over a calendar year, it's been quite the journey for Alexander Brettin, who is both founder and member of the Club. Brettin admits that for the first Mild High Club album he resorted to vague lyrics so as to highlight the music itself. But for Skiptracing there's both a heightened thematic aspect as well as more complex musical arrangements encasing it. In Brettin's estimation, the album's story arc is that of a "private investigator attempting to trace the steps of the sound and the spirit of American music." And in investigating the spirit of American music, The Mild High Club re-imagine AM radio hits as blasting in from a parallel universe, the sound of early ‘70s LA in a smog of sativa. If Todd Rundgren was the primary touchstone for Timeline, Brettin and band now look to the wry, trenchant wit of Steely Dan, gazing deep into the dark underbelly of sun-bright LA and coming away with a catchy song underpinned by slippery jazz phrasings. It's a cosmic connection that tethers The Mild High Club to fellow sonic brethren like Ariel Pink, Tame Impala, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Connan Mockasin and more. Less
Originally released in 1979 and long-out-of-print,... More Nick Lowe's Labour of Lust album has been remastered to its original glory and now includes both the U.K.-only track "Endless Grey Ribbon" and the U.S.-only track "American Squirm," along with the bonus B-Side "Basing Street." Hailed by Trouser Press as "a brilliant piss-taker that pairs sprightly pop and savage lyrical wit" and by Rolling Stone as "...a hookfest full of barbed wit," the album features Nick Lowe's worldwide mega-hit "Cruel to Be Kind" amongst other fan-favorites. Less
Buffalo Tom (Bill Janovitz, Chris Colbourn and Tom... More Maginnis) formed at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1984 - a breeding ground of post punk guitar bands like Dinosaur Jr. and Pixies. The three longstanding bandmates recognize the achievement of their longevity as a creative unit. We are happy to have these three records in print on black vinyl. Released in 1990, songs from Birdbrain have become live favorites including the epic title track and “Enemy”. In 1992 the band recorded their third album Let Me Come Over with a varied group of songs they had been developing at home and on the road - mixing their live power trio sound with some more acoustic based guitar ballads. The album’s single “Taillights Fade” became their signature song. Released in 1993, Big Red Letter Day found the band doing what they do very well indeed, but with more body and gloss to the production. The album was recorded in LA by The Robb Brothers and features numerous favorites, in particular: “Sodajerk”, “I’m Allowed”, “Treehouse” and the classic “Late At Night.” Less
Rather Ripped was recorded through the waning hour... Mores of 2005 into the dawn sunshine of 2006 at Sear Sound Studios in NYC's fading theater district. Mixed at Sear Sound and at Hoboken, NJ's Water Music by the golden ear of John Agnello, the album exhibits SY in positive vibration mode. Rather Ripped features twelve songs of forward motion and harmonic/melodic surprise with vocals shared by Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon and Lee Ranaldo with Steve Shelley gluing the rhythms to the floorboards. Less
Lonnie Smith's 1970 album, Drives, was a showcase ... Moreof the organist's sense of adventure and indomitable groove. With Dave Hubbard on tenor sax, Ronnie Cuber on bari sax, Larry McGee on guitar and Joe Dukes on drums, Smith delivers funky takes on hits "Twenty-Five Miles" and "Spinning Wheel," plus a fleet version of Miles Davis' "Seven Steps to Heaven." This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Less
To emerge from a global pandemic with a renewed se... Morense of situational awareness, hard won insight, and a new album is the kind of move we've come to expect from Thrice over the last twenty years. With Horizons/East, Dustin Kensrue and his bandmates address, with candor and courage, the fragile and awkward arrangements that pass for civilization, while inviting us to dwell more knowingly within our own lives. Without surrendering any of the energy and hard edge of their previous albums, they've given us a profoundly meditative work which serves as a musical summons to everyday attentiveness.Since forming Thrice with guitarist Teppei Teranishi, bassist Eddie Breckenridge, and drummer Riley Breckenridge in 1998, Kensrue has never been one to back down from a mental fight. This mood is set by the opening synth-driven number "Color of the Sky," which sounds well-suited to accompany the closing credits of the Stranger Things season finale. Think Flying Lotus giving way to Elbow and setting the listener down in a new dimension. A self-recorded effort, Horizons/East conveys a palpable sense of danger, determination, and possibility. Less
Cut in 20 hours with Grammy-winning producer Lloyd... More Maines (Home by The Chicks), this album is where Wayne “The Train” Hancock earned his reputation as the king of juke joint swing. A shotgun blast to the chest of anyone who ever complained that nobody does ‘em like Hank anymore, A-Town Blues swings, cooks, and yodels across 14 tracks that just begged to be pressed on vinyl. We’re damn proud that we finally made that happen, wrapping it in all new artwork that looks as not-new as the record demands. Less
Limited box containing five seven inch vinyl singl... Morees. An artist on the cusp of genius, in the height of Swinging London. Bowie's early Deram singles collected in a 7-inch box for the very first time, including a never before released version of 'Space Oddity', his breakthrough hit. Less
Unreal Unearth is the highly anticipated new album... More from Grammy nominated Irish singer-songwriter, Hozier. This 16 track collection has production credits for Hozier, as well as Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, Jennifer Decilveo, and Bekon. Hozier burst onto the global music scene in 2013 with his hit single “Take Me To Church,” now RIAA certified DIAMOND, with over 13 million in combined sales and streaming volume. Hozier, his self titled debut album from 2014 is RIAA certified 3x PLATINUM, and the 2019 follow up album Wasteland Baby! is RIAA certified GOLD. Hozier has toured globally, and played numerous festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Bannaroo, ACL, and more. This version is two standard weight BLACK vinyl discs, in a gatefold jacket, printed inner sleeves, and a 12”x 12” two sided poster insert Less
Recorded in 1965 and showcasing a number of songs ... Morehe'd never recorded before; Baker's Holiday is Chet's tribute to Billie Holiday and features his instantly identifiable trumpet along with four trademark vocals. Backed by a full sax section and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Hank Jones, this classic album highlights colorful Jimmy Mundy arrangements. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging. Less
Still + Bright finds Amythyst Kiah exploring the v... Moreast expanse of her inner world. Produced by Butch Walker and featuring songs with Billy Strings, SG Goodman, and Avi Kaplan, Kiah offers a darkly cinematic twist with her third album. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiah's exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright fully affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth. Available on translucent forest green vinyl. Less
Moon Mirror, Nada Surf’s new record, has everyth... Moreing fans love and expect from them. Bittersweet anthems that begin quiet but explode into soaring harmonies? Check. Songs that are play-on-repeat heart punches? Check. Songs that are poetic and thought-provoking while also being absolute belt-at-the-top-of-your-voice-with-the-windows-down masterpieces? Check. It’s all here. For the past 30 years, Nada Surf has had the same core lineup: Matthew Caws, Daniel Lorca, and Ira Elliot. Moon Mirror, their first for New West Records, was produced by the band and Ian Laughton at Rockfield Studios in Wales. For the recording, Matthew, Daniel, and Ira were joined by their friend and longtime keyboard player Louie Lino. Moon Mirror is a thrilling and moving leap forward for Nada Surf. The songs on the album are true to the human experience—as meaningful and mysterious and sometimes absurd as it is. There’s love, yes, but also grief, deep loneliness, doubt, wonder, and hope. These are not the songs of a band in their 20s. There is hard-won wisdom here, and hard-won belief in possibility—the kind that comes from falling down and getting back up. Less
Tossing down straight acoustic shots with electric... More guitar back, Ty Segall rides through the valley of thee ol' Canyon legends, seeking an isolated place beneath the open sky to loose his herd of wild nerves Alone at last, naturally? Nope - there's a rider on the horizon, cross-hairs trained on his very own heart. Tremulating in fear and loathing upon the precipice of everyday, so that we don’t think we don't have to, Ty guides ten songs of love through internal crevasses and past darkened cavities, as harmony vocals swarm above the treacherous, yet reverberant arroyos. Whatever doesn't get killed is getting stronger all the time. Its light rock made heavy through thought and intention, "Hello, Hi" is a lean, mean deal, baked in saltwater and sunlight, compassion pouring forth from beautiful blue eyes. Less
Legendary trumpeter Miles Davis was still near the... More start of his storied career when he cut the three sessions that comprise his Blue Note recordings from 1952-1954. Blue Note later compiled the tracks into two LPs as part of the 1500 Series. The music on Volume 2 presents all the hallmarks of his early style from blazing bebop to beautiful ballads. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original masters, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal. Less
Warning, Green Day's 6th studio album, was release... Mored in 2000 and continued the remarkable run of successful releases for the band following Dookie, Insomniac and Nimrod. The album blends the band's usual punk rock sound with pop, folk and acoustic elements. Hit singles from Warning include "Minority" and "Macy's Day Parade". This limited-edition version of the album is pressed on fluorescent green vinyl. Less
This is the 5th Volume of Reprise’s chronologica... Morel re-issue of Neil Youngs official catalog releases. The initial pressings of the CD and vinyl box sets are numbered, and the vinyl is pressed on 180g vinyl. Freedom (1989): 1 CD, 2 LPs. This is one of Neil’s most popular and successful albums. It includes the classic track “Rockin’ In The Free World” (always a live show staple), plus the stand-out songs “Wrecking Ball”, “No More”, “Too Far Gone” and “Crime in the City”. Ragged Glory (1990). 2 CDs, 3 LPs. Recorded with Crazy Horse at Neil’s Broken Arrow Ranch, Ragged Glory one of Young’s most loved albums.The 10-song original album is expanded for this re-issue with 4 rare tracks. “Interstate” and “Don’t Spook The Horse” (both b-sides to singles) an “Box Car” and the 12 minute “Born To Run” (both previously unreleased versions). The 4 additional songs have resulted the CD format expanded to 2 CDs and 3 LPs. Weld (1991). 2 CDs, 3 LPs. The live album Weld was recorded with Crazy Horse on the tour following the release of Ragged Glory. Several songs from that album are featured, along with favorites such as “Powderfinger”, “Cinnamon Girl”, “Tonight’s The Night”, “Like A Hurricane” and a cover of Dylan’s “Blowin’ In The Wind”. Only previously released on vinyl in Europe. Arc (1991). 1 CD, 1 LP. This is the live companion release to Weld. Also recorded on the 1991 US tour, it is a 35-minute composition of feedback, improvisation, guitar solos and vocal fragments. First release on vinyl. Less
In James McMurtry’s new effort, The Horses and t... Morehe Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance (“Canola Fields”) and endless energy (“If It Don’t Bleed”). This first collection in seven years spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection (“Vaquero”) and revelation (closer “Blackberry Winter”). Familiar foundations guide the journey. “There’s a definite Los Angeles vibe to this record,” McMurtry says. “The ghost of Warren Zevon seems to be stomping around among the guitar tracks. Don’t know how he got in there. He never signed on for work for hire.” The Horses and the Hounds is a reunion of sorts. McMurtry recorded the new album with legendary producer Ross Hogarth (Ozzy Osbourne, John Fogerty, Van Halen, Keb’ Mo’) at Jackson Browne’s Groovemaster’s in Santa Monica, California. Hogarth recorded McMurtry’s first two albums, Too Long in the Wasteland and Candyland and later mixed McMurtry’s first self-produced album, Saint Mary of the Woods. Another veteran of those three releases, guitarist David Grissom (Joe Ely, John Mellencamp, Dixie Chicks), returns with some of his finest work. Less
Live At the Opera House is the first-ever, full re... Morelease of Sylvester's iconic 1979 concert at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House, previously available only as heavily edited excerpts. The album features 13 unedited songs from the performance, plus a recording of the mid-concert ceremony where Sylvester was awarded the key to San Francisco, culminating in over an hour of previously unreleased music and a total runtime of over 2 hours. Available as a 3 LP set on purple vinyl in a gatefold jacket. Less
