The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
This week, Christopher Long motors through Mississippi and discovers an amazing new record joint where he comes across a pristine, original vinyl pressing of The Partridge Family Album, the 1970 debut pop classic from The Partridge Family. And from his 20-dollar bill, he walks out with enough change for a pack of smokes and a Fresca.
This week, Christopher Long spots and scores a mint-condition vinyl copy of the 1982 live album from one of his all-time favorite country artists, Tanya Tucker, at his local Goodwill store for a quarter.
Found Yourself a Lady (Self-Release). Review by Christopher Long.
Chickaboom! (Outside Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Everybody’s Brother (Compadre Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Hometown boy Carl F Gauze checks out this dvd of a mid-nineties concert at Orlando’s Cheyenne Saloon by a still-vibrant Tucker - and totally bombs the “Country Music Quiz” in the bonus features.
Til the Dawn (Bloodshot). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Event Review by Ed Furniture
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.
