Garage Sale Vinyl: Stevie Wonder
This week Christopher Long ventures into a proper used record outlet and discovers a long-pursued treasure: a rather punished original LP pressing of Innervisions, the 1973 classic from Stevie Wonder, for just $6.
This week Christopher Long ventures into a proper used record outlet and discovers a long-pursued treasure: a rather punished original LP pressing of Innervisions, the 1973 classic from Stevie Wonder, for just $6.
A musical group arises in the glory days of soul music and nearly implodes when the lead singer is replaced.
The Gumption (Record Kicks). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Late Nights & Heartbreak (Record Kicks). Review by James Mann.
Small Town Heroes (ATO Records). Review by James Mann.
The South Side of Soul Street: The Minaret Soul Singles 1967-1976 (Omnivore Recordings). Review by James Mann.
The once vital city of Detroit gave us the auto industry and punk rock. Detroit Rock City shares the heights – and the depths – of the Motor City. James Mann says “Kick out the jams!”
I’ll Play the Blues for You (Stax). Review by James Mann.
Stone Rollin’ (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Measures. Review by Jeff Schweers.
Land of 1000 Dances (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Freedom Suite (Collector’s Choice Music). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Look! It’s El Perro del Mar! (Hybris). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Sing Along With Acid House Kings (Twentyseven). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Thunder, Lightning, Strike (Memphis Industries Ltd). Review by Danny Lewis.
This Time Every Year 7” (Sonic Syrup). Review by Aaron Shaul.
3 (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Aaron Shaul.
World Wide Underground (Motown). Review by Alicia Benjamin-Samuels.
Voyage To India (Motown). Review by Bill Campbell.
From There to Here (Motown). Review by Dan Stapleton.
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.