The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long revisits the 1975 Greatest Hits collection from country music icon Tanya Tucker. One of several vinyl treasures he discovered on a recent Mississippi excursion, Chris snatched this pristine copy for just $6.
After a near-50-year search, this week Christopher Long finally brings (back) home a well-cared-for used LP copy of Behind Closed Doors — the iconic 1973 breakout record from country music legend Charlie Rich — for three bucks.
I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Compass Records). Review by Joe Frietze.
The Delta Sweete (UMC). Review by James Mann.
Keep It Together (Sorted Noise). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Songbook (Rounder Records). Review by James Mann.
Ghost on the Canvas (Surfdog Records). Review by Sean Slone.
Matt Parish looks into the eyes of soul at a recent Leon Russell show.
Country and bluegrass pioneer John Hartford passed away June 4th after a lengthy battle with cancer. David Whited offers a personal tribute.
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.
