The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “As Jesus Christ walked the shores of Galilee and the streets of Jerusalem, he went about spreading a gospel of a kingdom to come. His ministry, his life, reached people all over the world, but yet has touched so many lives in such a personal…
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Blondie – “The Best of Blondie”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Does Blondie really need an introduction? This is one of the greatest Blondie albums, only because it’s the best of Blondie, and it opens with my favorite Blondie track, “Heart of Glass” – which has the most superb chorus and amazing musicianship.…
Continue Reading....Phil Collins – “Face Value”
The Sleeve: The Gatefold: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, this was Phil’s first solo album, with the track that made him super well known as a solo artists, “In the Air Tonight” The album opens with the song “In the Air Tonight” – which is everyones favorite Phil…
Continue Reading....Romel Louis – “A Love Affair”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “SPECIAL THANKS TO: God and my mom and dad G. Louis. The Louis families and to those of you who co-operated in this realization. Love to my friends and to all of you everywhere.” Personal Review: So, the A-Side opens with the title track “A…
Continue Reading....Big Country – “The Crossing”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, at one point or another I heard the title track of this album either on VH1’s One Hit Wonders of the 80’s, or on some 80’s compilation album – either/or, doesn’t matter, because I think it’s a great song. Now, I’m…
Continue Reading....Diana Hubbard – “LifeTimes”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Diana’s music has a classical flavor yet it is fresh and contemporary. You can feel a unique excitement in LifeTimes: These recordings brought together a small symphony of talented friends. Their contributions are personal, freely creative and often daring. Take some time for yourself, away…
Continue Reading....Dr. Roy Anderson, Jr. & the Tyler Trio – “Lord, Let Us Walk by Faith” (1976 Re-Issue)
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Our church was richly blessed to have Dr. Roy Anderson, Jr. worship with us and participate in our morning worship services by giving a special musical number. His rendition was enthusiastically and appreciatively received by the congregation. We only wished that he could have been…
Continue Reading....Dale Coody – “Heaven Came Down”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “The master tape for this recording was made at the PURR RECORD COMPANY, 2011 Boulevard Heights, Anderson, South Carolina, on a Crown Tape Transport. This machine has one of the highest frequency responses of any in the industry. Electrovoice microphones Model 666 were employed. Some…
Continue Reading....Roger Daltrey – “Ride a Rock Horse”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, Roger Daltrey is the lead singer of the Who. He also did this wonderful album. Which has the weirdest cover art. He was also kind of beautiful when he was young. The album opens with the track “Come and Get Your…
Continue Reading....Elton John – “Too Low For Zero”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Everyone knows Elton John. This just so happens to been one of his greatest albums. So, the album opens with the ever so good “Cold As Christmas (In the Middle of the Year)” – which is a break-up song, about a man…
Continue Reading....My Chemical Romance – “May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001 – 2013”
The Sleeve: The Gatefold: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, I believe every twenty-something year old knows who My Chemical Romance is, I know my sixth grade year of school I spent a lot of time listening to the “Black Parade” and thinking how badass I was. Anyways, so,…
Continue Reading....Don King – “Dreams N’ Things”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, Don King is a country singer… and that’s all I know. The album opens with the song “Cabin High (In the Blue Ridge Mountains)” – and Don really reminds me of John Denver, it is a good song, Don is really…
Continue Reading....Tom Frissell – “Tom Sings to His Lord: Amazing Grace”
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “The Singing Ministry of Tom Frissell While growing up and learning to adapt to his sightless world, music became the greatest solace of Tom’s life. Over the years it has been the bridge to many of his meaningful friendships. Whether he sings at a wedding,…
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