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::::::: Randall Bramblett Choice Selections...
Thin Places 2004 * * * *
Randall Bramblett is a very talented songwriter/musician/singer/performer -- Thin Places finds Bramblett once again surrounded by great musicians. Inventive compositions, interesting music and harmonies make Thin Places a top notch recording. A few songs worthy of special mention are You Can Be the Rain, Are You Satisfied, and Chet Baker. The lyrics and exquisite harmonies on You can Be the Rain suggest a song that would easily climb the charts providing listener polls were actually interested in genuine talent. The song portrays a sense of guarded optimism that better days could be realized if a certain someone would make better choices. People can be the rain against a window until they're ready to come inside and contribute to the whole of caring relationships.
- (c)2004 Mark's Online Music Source
::::::: The Byrds Choice Selections...
Greatest Hits 1967 * * * * *
Ballad of Easy Rider 1969 * * * *
(Untitled) 1970 * * * *
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Fearless 1971 * * * * *
Bandstand 1972 * * * * *
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Fire and Water 1970 * * * * *
Highway 1971 * * * * *
Free At Last 1972 * * * * *
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Benefit 1970 * * * * *
Aqualung: 1971 * * * * *
Thick as a Brick: 1972 * * * *
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Ah Via Musicom 1990 * * * * *
Venus Isle 1996 * * * * *
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Solar Fire 1973 * * * * (Re-Mastered in 1998 + 2 bonus tracks)
The Good Earth 1974 * * * * * (Re-Mastered in 1998 + 3 bonus tracks)
The Roaring Silence 1976 * * * * * (Re-Mastered in 1998 + 2 bonus tracks)
::::::: Roger McGuinn Choice Selections...
Roger McGuinn 1973 * * * *
Back From Rio 1991 * * * * *
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Contraband: The Best of 1996 * * *
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Broken Barricades 1971 * * * *
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Santana early 70s * * * * *
Supernatural 1999 * * * * *
Shaman 2002 * * * *
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The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus 1970 * * * * *
(includes the song - Nature's Way)
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Every Picture Tells A Story 1971 * * * * *
Never A Dull Moment 1972 * * * *
Arguably, these are Stewart's best solo recordings to date.
Nice follow-up to Every Picture tells A Story ... includes the hit, You Wear It Well.
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Bursting at the Seams 1973 * * * * *
(includes the songs, Down By the Sea and Lay Down)
Deep Cuts 1976 * * * * *
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John Barleycorn Must Die 1970 * * * *
(In addition to the title track, the recording also includes, Empty Pages)
Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys 1971 * * * *
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Twice Removed From Yesterday 1973 * * * * *
Bridge of Sighs 1974 * * * * *
For Earth Below 1975 * * * *
![]() When Robin Trower launched his solo career in the early seventies he created a wall of sound with his guitar that even a sledgehammer would have labored to crack. Bridge of Sighs was a landmark recording and became an icon of sorts for the successful union of overwhelming guitar force and equally powerful vocals delivered by James Dewar.
The former Procol Harum guitarist remains quite active in the studio today recording new material. Much of his back catalog has been remastered and reissued on CD in recent years.
- (c)2004 Mark's Online Music Source
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::::::: Wheelhorse Choice Selections...
Victrola For Sale 2003 * * * * *
(April 2004) -- Victrola for Sale is a stark reminder that rock music is alive and kickin' in the twentieth century. The CD introduces original compositions steeped in rock tradition yet seasoned with an inventive approach to alternative rock. Wheelhorse emerged from a network of deep roots whose underground branches absorbed the nutriments of diverse musical influences. The band has been around for ten years -- the current lineup has been together for two years. The music of Wheelhorse refuses to be pigeonholed into any one genre -- textures of alternative, blues, country and rock are melded together like the strike of a blacksmith's hammer. Wheelhorse has proven noteworthy per getting it right -- having refined their artistry before recording the debut.
Their musicianship, vocals and arrangements take on a unique blend of originality. Listening to Victrola for Sale for the first time is like taking a ride in an old classic with brand new shocks -- there's something familiar about it yet the ride is different. I highly recommend taking Wheelhorse for a test drive ... Victrola for Sale hugs the road, corners well, and the ride is music to your ears.
- (c)2004 Mark's Online Music Source
::::::: The Who Choice Selections...
::::::: YES * Choice Selections...
Union (includes the song, Lift Me Up) 1991 * * * *
Fragile (includes the song, Roundabout) 1971 * * * * *
Close To The Edge (includes the song, And You And I) 1971 * * * * *
The Yes Album (includes the song, Starship Trooper) 1970 * * * * *
![]() * The Union CD was a joint effort that started out as two different YES Bands recording their own Albums. Each group contained original members of the YES group. YES, and the group Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman and Howe, upon learning of the two projects soon turned it into a collaborative effort and also did a joint "UNION" tour. The interesting thing to me is the fact that according to interviews this is their least favorite effort and it was a labor of stress instead of a labor of love. However, if you have followed YES's music since the 70's, this is indeed a great recording and one of their best projects during the 90's.
- (c)2002 Mark's Online Music Source YES FAMILY TREE
::::::: Neil Young Choice Selections...
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere 1969 * * * * *
After The Gold Rush 1970 * * * * *
Heart Of Gold - DVD 2006 * * * *
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