Reviews
Allen Toussaint (2016)
Live 1989 Chicago Blues Festival
Exuberant live album recorded in 1989 from late New Orleans jazz and blues artist Allen Toussaint
Billy Joe Shaver (2019)
The Collection
Superb double CD retrospective of prolific American country musician, Billy Joe Shaver, which packages together four of his albums and deserves a deep listen.
Blood Sweat and Tears (2018)
In Concert
Appealing live recording from Blood Sweat and Tears from 1975 that captures the jazz rock pioneers in fine form.
Commander Cody (2018)
Rock 'n' Roll Again/Flying Dreams
Likeable double CD reissue of two late 70's albums from undervalued singer-songwriter and cult artist Commander Cody
David Bromberg (2019)
The Player: A Retrospective
First-rate compilation of early 70's material from Californian singer-songwriter David Bromberg whose name might not be instantly recognisable but whose trademark guitar fingerpicking has been very influential.
Dick Dale (2016)
Live on the Santa Monica Pier
Evocative double CD live album from surf guitar king Dick Dale recorded at Los Angeles's iconic Santa Monica Pier
Edwin Hawkins Singers (2018)
The Buddah Collection
Fascinating double CD from the Edwin Hawkins Singers whose 'Oh Happy Day' was a 1969 worldwide hit, taking gospel’s influence way beyond the church
Gregg Allman (2016)
No Stranger to the Dark: The Best of Gregg Allman
First-rate 'Best of' solo collection from legendary Southern blues rock vocalist and Allman Brothers Band co-founder, Gregg Allman
Hot Tuna (2017)
Live at New Orleans House, Berkeley, CA 09/69
Terrific early 1969 concert recording from Hot Tuna, which was then a Jefferson Airplane side project
Little Feat (2019)
Ain’t Had Enough Fun
Newly reissued and solid 1995 Little Feat album with a new and unique formation of the band
Little Feat (2018)
Live from Neon Park
Enjoyable double CD reissue of Little Feat’s live performances from 1996 which prove just how enduring and exciting their music can be
New Riders of the Purple Sage (2018)
The Best of New Riders of the Purple Sage
Early 1970's cosmic California country rock is captured on reissued release of 'The Best of New Riders of the Purple Sage
Pure Prairie League (2018)
Firin Up
Enjoyable reissue of Pure Prairie League’s 1980 album which will remind fans of just how great they were and hopefully will motivate a new audience into appreciating how influential their music continues to be
Sharon Robinson (2016)
EP1
Inventive collection of covers in first in a new series of EPs from American singer, Sharon Robinson
Smithereens (2018)
A Date With The Smithereens
Although fairly predictable in chordal structure, ‘A Date with the Smithereens’ serve up some delightful moments in this recently reissued 1994 CD from the New Jersey-formed band.
Taj Mahal (2019)
Taj's Blues
Excellent reissue of 1992 compilation album from American blues artist Taj Mahal which pays glorious tribute to a roster of classic blues songs
Taj Mahal (2017)
Like Never Before/Dancing the Blues
Fantastic double album CD set from Chicago bluesman Taj Mahal which takes us back to the early 1990s but upon which the music is timeless
Willie Dixon (2019)
Live in Chicago,1974
Live 1974 album from Willie Dixon proves to be a clear window into the music of one of the great songwriters and legends of Chicago blues