The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Markey travels with her husband, Paul. She sings and preaches at church, women’s clubs, and any other place where Christ can be promoted. Many of the songs Markey sings are of her own original compositions. If you would like Markey to minister in sermon and…
Continue Reading....Author: Colin of VAoT
I live among the creatures of the night.
Pink Floyd – “The Endless River”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So every once and a while I like to do something a little more mainstream, as opposed to my usual target of private pressings. I do think this is pretty mainstream, and it’s Pink Floyd’s latest, and I’m quite familiar with their old…
Continue Reading....Stringband – “The Maple Leaf Dog”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: This album was one of those random record store purchases because of a dog on the cover. I tend to do that lots. The album opens with the track “Newfoundlanders” and well, it’s a song about people from Newfoundland, and well, it’s…
Continue Reading....Buddy Holly – “Buddy Holly”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Buddy Holly’s professional career lasted a little over eighteen months, yet during that time he recorded some of the most memorable music to come from the rock ‘n’ roll era. Although Buddy recorded in 1956 for American Decca, it was not until he became associated…
Continue Reading....Jim Strathdee – “There’s Still Time”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Dear Friends, This is music for worship. It grows out of the soul’s need to express love, joy, and a commitment to our mutual journey. This is a time to say “yes” to who we are and find ways to nourish our deepest roots, share…
Continue Reading....David Bowie – “Space Oddity”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I’ve always been one of Bowie’s biggest fans, and this being one of his greatest albums, I figured what they hey, haven’t reviewed Bowie in a while and listen to this record enough to want to review it. And here we are.…
Continue Reading....Sunshine Gospel Singers – “Celebration!”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Singing has always been important in the Christian tradition. From the singing of a hymn in the Upper Room on the night of Christ’s betrayal to the present day “Jesus Christ Superstar”, Christians have tried to express their faith in song and hymn. St. Andrew’s…
Continue Reading....Psyche – “Unveiling the Secret”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Thanks to Martina Shuman for original concepts expressed in “Lord unleashed”. Acknowledgements to H.P. lovecraft for inspiration of “The saint became a lush” & to David Cronenberg for “The words made ‘flesh” in “unveiling the secret”.” Personal Review: Psyche has always been one of my…
Continue Reading....Roger Mobley – “Something for Everyone”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, Roger Mobley is a former child actor best known for “Wagon Train” and “Fury” he eventually retired from acting, joined the U.S. Army – became a Green Beret, served in Vietnam and then came back to America and did this album…
Continue Reading....Joe Jackson – “Mike’s Murder: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: To be fair, I’ve never heard of this movie. I had originally mistook Debra Winger for JoBeth Williams and decided to buy it, only to discover later it wasn’t JoBeth – anyways, the movie actually looks pretty good. So, the album opens…
Continue Reading....Bill Casolari – “Gospel… In the Universal Language”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Crusade Enterprises proudly present the instrumental artistry of their head musician, BILL CASOLARI, and the Casolari Orchestra. The orchestra consists of 40 instruments but only ONE musician! This feat is accomplished by combining the unusual talents and versatility of Bill with modern multi-track recording equipment…
Continue Reading....Garry Lee and Showdown – “Wanted! Garry Lee and Showdown: Loaded Loose and Rowdy”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, this one is quite the interesting one, mainly because I know a guy who played in the band – who unfortunately is not on the album. So, here we go! The album opens with the song “Hot Dog Saturday Night” and…
Continue Reading....Mama Cass – “Dream a Little Dream”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, I’m kind of a big Mamas and the Papas fan, I love all of their stuff, and have been trying to get reviews done for each of the members solo albums, so far I got John & Michelle Phillips‘ done. Mama…
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