The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: This 45 came in a big box of records my landlord had given me. The A-Side is the theme from the Hockey team ‘Edmonton Oilers’, so therefore, the title is “The Edmonton Oilers Theme” – and well, it’s definitely a late 70’s – early 80’s sound. It’s... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: I think I got this one for the van on the cover, and the fact it says ‘Gospel’ – but it really isn’t gospel. So, the A-Side opens with “A Better Way” – and it’s a pretty rusty sounding bluesy Gospel track, the vocals are alright, and... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Kate Bush’s “Babooshka” is one of the few Kate Bush songs I like. I love it for how artistic it is. Also got to give credit to Kate Bush for being so creative. Anyways, so the A-Side is “Babooshka” – it opens with a few simple music... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So Claude François was almost like Elvis but in France. He wrote the original French version of the song “My Way” (“Comme D’Habitude“) and ultimately died after trying to change a light bulb in the shower. The A-Side of this EP opens with “Maman Chérie” and despite being... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “THE ZEEBRUGGE FERRY DISASTER MARCH 6, 1987 THIS historic recording took place at PWL Studios, The Borough, London, over three incredible days – March 14, 15 and 16, 1987. All monies received by Ferry Aid will go towards The Sun’s Zeebrugge Disaster fund, Midland Bank, Fleet Street, London.” Personal... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “IN WORLD WAR TWO THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE COMBAT SOLDIER WAS 26. IN VIETNAM HE WAS 19” Personal Review: So, basically, this song fell into the category of one hit wonders of the 80’s, and basically, the title track “19” is a song with overdubs from a local news... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Time to take a nostalgia trip back to my childhood, I remember when I was really young this song would come on the radio and my mother and I would always sing along together. Good times. So, the A-Side is “Shaddap You Face” and well, it has... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Basically, a long time ago, long before other certain former Olympic gold medalists were all over the news, Carl Lewis was one of the big shots. At the height of his Olympic career, he decided to do an anthem for himself… this is it. The A-Side is... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Given on the Lord’s Day October 19, 1970 to Peter Bianchi by The Holy Spirit” Personal Review: Just a random Gospel 45 from my collection from some family from NYC. The A-Side is the song “I’m So Happy” and it opens with some really upbeat guitar playing before the vocals... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: “Many thanks to all the fine artists who kindly donated their time and effort in the making of this record” Personal Review: Bob Geldof’s wonderfully produced Christmas song for Ethiopia. The song opens with that drum noise thing, and then Paul Young singing, I like Paul Young, but why Bob... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: So, December 8th will be 34 years and 1 day since Darby overdosed on Heroin, on the eve of John Lennon’s assassination, gaining no media attention whatsoever except a little article in the obituary section of the local newspaper. Darby Crash however to me will always be... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner/Sleeve Notes: Personal Review: So, to be quite honest, I do not know much about Ryan Adams – I liked the fact that this was a full length 7″ EP – and that it is titled ‘1984’ – I also hear Ryan changes his persona quite often. So, that’s kinda neat! So,... Read More »
The Sleeve: The Liner / Sleeve Notes: None. Personal Review: Sharifah Noor, the blind Malay diva. Honestly, she’s great. The EP opens with the track “Djauh” which just so happens to be my favorite Sharifah track! I don’t have much of a clue as to what is being said, (but that is why I... Read More »
