The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long takes the first step in reconciling his splintered relationship with his kabuki-faced former heroes, when he ponies up a king’s ransom for a reasonably well-cared-for vinyl copy of Rock and Roll Over, the 1976 cock rock classic from KISS.
This week, Christopher Long scrounges through the “bargain bin” at a Mount Dora, Florida flea market and snatches out a gem — a cozy-sounding, two-dollar vinyl copy of A Night on the Town, the must-own, 1976 LP from Rod Stewart.
Fool for the City (50th Anniversary Edition) (Rhino Records). Review by Christopher Long.
After waiting nearly 50 years, this week Christopher Long finally scores a vinyl copy of A Real Mother For Ya, the 1977 funk classic from Johnny “Guitar” Watson. And he got it for FREE!
Xtra Cherries (Cleopatra Records). Review by Christopher Long.
This week, Christopher Long acquires a tattered-looking vinyl copy of the classic 1977 Angel LP, On Earth As It Is In Heaven, from a buddy who really needed a couple of bucks for a pack of smokes.
This week, author Christopher Long drops by a Florida east coast thrift joint and scoops up a reasonably clean vinyl copy of Willie and Family Live, the classic 1978 double-live set from Willie Nelson — for just $6.
Sonic Mojo (Foghat Records). Review by Christopher Long.
8 Days On The Road (Foghat Records / Select-O-Hits). Review by Christopher Long.
Michelle Wilson braved the elements for a set with the ’70s legends.
Big Dogz (Eagle Records). Review by Christopher Long.
Last Train Home (Foghat Records). Review by Matt Parish.
Live at the Blues Warehouse (Varese Sarabande Records). Review by Matt Parish.
Matt Parish looks into the eyes of soul at a recent Leon Russell show.
Foghat Live 2 (Foghat). Review by Matt Parish.
No one will contest the importance of John Lee Hooker in the development of rock music. Bob Cliffordson explains why another DVD of material is still essential.
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Youth & Young Manhood (RCA). Review by Sean Slone.
Sin (Muscletone). Review by Vinnie Apicella.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
