The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Sweeping, overwhelming – like a torrential river pouring down a mountainside – that was the effect of the first revelation of José Feliciano’s unbelievably broad-ranging talents on his debut album The Voice and Guitar of José Feliciano (LPM/LSP-3358). Now that turbulent torrent of talent has been channeled,…
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I live among the creatures of the night.
Northern Lights – “Tears Are Not Enough / Tears Are Not Enough (Instrumental)”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Many thanks to all those who kindly donated their time and effort to help make this record.” Personal Review: Back in the 80’s, shortly after Bob Geldof did the Band Aid thing for Africa everyone began hopping on the bandwagon, first USA with USA for…
Continue Reading....Tommy Ellison – “Let This Be a Lesson to You (Drunk Driver)”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Alcohol and gasoline do not mix! The high price in human life and property damage that drunken drivers cause each year is ample proof of this often stated fact. Now directed by the Holy Spirit, Tommy Ellison & The Five Singing Stars put to music…
Continue Reading....Bob Welch – “French Kiss”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: A few things about this album, firstly, I got the sleeve pictured above as a filler for another record I bought online years ago – the record was not included. I had never purchased a copy online or anything. Then a couple…
Continue Reading....Dr. Al Lacy – “Clyde Hyde: The Mean Little Kid”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “The AL LACY – MACK EVANS CRUSADE TEAM is a regular feature at Calvary Heights. We have them in our church on a regular basis, year after year. The combination of Mr. Evan’s heart felt singing and Dr. Lacy’s powerful preaching always produces the salvation…
Continue Reading....The Louvin Brothers – “Satan is Real”
The Sleeve: The Gatefold: The Cover Blurb: “Inspiring generations with some of the finest harmonies ever recorded, The Louvin Brothers’ 1959 classic Satan is Real features Ira and Charlie singing high lonesome country, angelic melodies, and dark Southern gospel. Includes “The Christian Life” as covered by the Byrds & Gram…
Continue Reading....Willie Nelson – “Georgia On My Mind”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Willie Nelson was raised by his grandparents who taught him to play a few chords on the guitar. After discharge from the U.S. Air Force in the early fifties he settled in Waco, Texas working as a salesman before becoming a radio announcer and hosting…
Continue Reading....The Edgar Winter Group – “They Only Come Out at Night”
The Sleeve: The Gatefold: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I know the Edgar Winter Group was like a huge thing in the 70’s, not just for the fact Edgar is an albino – but they had a lot of good tracks. The album opens with “Hangin’ Around” – and…
Continue Reading....Lowell Mason – “Little Lowell Sings Praise the Lord!”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Little Lowell Mason has been called the “Singing Midget” because of his unique height of 46 inches. Little Lowell began singing on radio at the early age of only 9 years. He became a regular member of The Children’s Bible Hour radio broadcast out of…
Continue Reading....Colinn – “For Shana”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I’ve always thought that this record would be impossible to do for this type of review – solely because there is no information about this album whatsoever. It’s completely hand made. I also know nothing about classical piano music. Anyways, here we…
Continue Reading....Kathy Clark – “Born to Sing for the Lord”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “My Purpose Henrietta Heron To be a little kindlier with the passing of each day; To leave but happy memories as I go along my way; To use possessions that are mine in service full and free; To sacrifice the trivial things for larger good…
Continue Reading....Mark Fox – “Let the Son Shine In”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Mark Fox is personable young man who communicates Christ through his music. His rich golden voice and heart-warming manner has delighted audiences from coast to coast. Mark’s musical career, as well as his love for the Lord started early, in a close-knit Christian home,…
Continue Reading....Peter Schilling – “Error in the System”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I don’t know nothing about Peter, or this album. I solely know of it’s existence because the track, “Major Tom” is #68 on VH1’s One Hit Wonders of the 80’s. Anyways, the album opens with the song “Only Dreams” and it’s pretty…
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