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The exceptionally talented Rock artist Tori Amos has released her CD entitled Little Earthquakes. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Tori Amos fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Little Earthquakes Tori Amos’s artistic excellence is on full display as Amos has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be her best work to date.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Amos on several of the tracks. Artists like Paulinho Da Costa and Matthew Seligman just to name a couple.

I’m of the opinion that Little Earthquakes is certainly Tori Amos’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While the entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Silent All These Years, track 10 – Tear In Your Hand, and track 12 – Little Earthquakes.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Crucify. It’s a great track!

Little Earthquakes Release Notes:

Tori Amos originally released Little Earthquakes on February 25, 1992 on the Atlantic label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Crucify 2. Girl 3. Silent All These Years 4. Precious Things 5. Winter 6. Happy Phantom 7. China 8. Leather 9. Mother 10. Tear In Your Hand 11. Me And A Gun 12. Little Earthquakes

Personnel: Tori Amos (vocals, acoustic & electric pianos, keyboards); Jef Scott, Steve Caton (guitar, bass); John Chamberlin (mandolin); Eric Williams (ukulele, dulcimer); Will McGregor, Matthew Seligman (bass); Eric Rosse (drums, programming); Ed Green, Carlo Nuccio, Chris Hughes (drums); Paulinho DaCosta (percussion). Producers: Davitt Sigerson, Tori Amos, Eric Rosse, Ian Stanley. Engineers include: John Beverly Jones, Ian Stanley, Eric Rosse.

I can describe the latest release from Rock sensation Neil Young for you with just one word… Outstanding!

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Young on several of the tracks. Artists like Ben Keith and Tim Drummond just to name a couple.

Overall Hawks and Doves is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Rock collection. Truly an outstanding Rock CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – The Old Homestead, track 8 – Comin’ Apart At Every Nail, and track 9 – Hawks & Doves.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Little Wing. This is a great track!

Hawks and Doves Release Notes:

Neil Young originally released Hawks and Doves on August 19, 2003 on the Reprise label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Little Wing 2. The Old Homestead 3. Lost In Space 4. Captain Kennedy 5. Stayin’ Power 6. Coastline 7. Union Man 8. Comin’ Apart At Every Nail 9. Hawks & Doves

Personnel: Neil Young (vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano); Ben Keith (steel guitar, dobro, background vocals); Rufus Thibodeaux (fiddle); Dennis Belfield, Tim Drummond (bass); Levon Helm, Greg Thomas (drums); Hillary O’Brien (background vocals). Producers: Neil Young, David Briggs, Tim Mulligan. Recorded at The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, Broken Arrow Studio, Redwood City, Indigo Ranch, Malibu, and Gold Star Studio, Hollywood, California; Quadrafonic Sound Studio, Nashville, Tennessee; Triad Recording Studio, Ft, Lauderdale, Florida.

Tommy Bolin, the richly talented Rock artist has released her latest album titled Teaser and Wow! It’s good.

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply is NOT a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it’s own.

Teaser is a pleasantly varied, mix of 9 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Bolin on several of the tracks. Artists like David Sanborn and Others just to name a couple.

I’m of the opinion that Teaser is certainly Tommy Bolin’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Homeward Strut, track 7 – Machine Power, and track 9 – Lotus.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Grind. Wow!

Teaser Release Notes:

Tommy Bolin originally released Teaser on December 21, 2004 on the Sony label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Grind – (studio) 2. Homeward Strut – (studio) 3. Dreamer – (studio) 4. Savannah Woman – (studio) 5. Teaser – (studio) 6. People, People – (studio) 7. Marching Power – (studio) 8. Wild Dogs – (studio) 9. Lotus – (studio)

Joe Walsh, the richly talented Rock artist has released him latest album titled But Seriously Folks and Wow! It’s really a good one.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with But Seriously Folks. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Walsh on several of the tracks. Artists like Bill Szymcyzk and Ed Mashal just to name a couple.

Overall But Seriously Folks is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Second Hand Store, track 7 – Theme From Boat Weirdos, and track 8 – Life’s Been Good

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Over And Over. Outstanding!

But Seriously Folks Release Notes:

Joe Walsh originally released But Seriously Folks on July 16, 1991 on the Elektra Entertainment label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Over And Over 2. Second Hand Store 3. Indian Summer 4. At The Station 5. Tomorrow 6. Inner Tube 7. Theme From Boat Weirdos 8. Life’s Been Good

Personnel: Joe Walsh (vocals, guitars, synthesizers); Joey Murcia (guitar); Jay Furgeson (keyboards); Willie Weeks (bass); Joe Vitale (drums, percussion, flute, synthesizer).

Additional personnel: Gley Frey, Don Henley (vocals); Don Felder (pedal steel guitar); Bill Szymczyk (tambourine); Jody Boyer, Joe Vitale, Timothy B. Schmidt (background vocals).

Recorded at Bayshore Recording Studios, Coconut Grove Florida.

Down The Road is the latest Rock CD put out by the highly talented Stephen Stills who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Stephen Stills fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Down The Road kicks off with an outstanding track, Isn’t It About Time, that I anticipate will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It’s a really nice track.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Stills on several of the tracks. Artists like Joe Walsh and Bobby Whitlock just to name a couple.

I’m of the opinion that Down The Road is certainly Stephen Stills’s best work in a few years. A totally enjoyable CD and an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up because it’s a collection that even the casual Rock fan can appreciate and enjoy.

While the entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 6 – Do You Remember The Americans, track 5 – Business On The Street, and track 10 – Rollin’ My Stone

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Isn’t It About Time. Wow!

Down The Road Release Notes:

Stephen Stills originally released Down The Road on October 25, 1990 on the Atlantic label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Isn’t It About Time 2. Lies 3. Pensamiento 4. So Many Times 5. Business On The Street 6. Do You Remember The Americans 7. Down The Road 8. City Junkies 9. Guaguanco De Vero 10. Rollin’ My Stone

Manassas: Stephen Stills (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, piano, organ, bass); Chris Hillman (guitar, bass, mandolin, vocals); Al Perkins (pedal steel guitar, banjo); Paul Harris (piano, organ); Fuzzy Samuel (bass); Dallas Taylor (drums); Joe Lala (congas, timbales, percussion, vocals). Additional personnel: Charlie Grimes (guitar); Joe Walsh (slide guitar); Sydney George (flute); Jerry Aiello (organ); Bobby Whitlock (keyboards, vocals); Guille Garcia, Lachy Espinol (percussion); Pat Arnold (background vocals). Producers: Chris Hillman, Dallas Taylor, Stephen Stills.

The exceptionally talented Rock artist Scott Hamilton has released him CD entitled Tenorshoes. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Scott Hamilton fans, and Rock fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Tenorshoes Scott Hamilton’s artistic excellence is on full display as Hamilton has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be him best work to date.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Tenorshoes. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known contributors on the project including Carl E. Jefferson and Phil Edwards plus a few other notables as well.

Overall Tenorshoes is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Rock fan. Really sensational from beginning to end.

While this entire album is outstanding the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Fallin g In Love With Love, track 3 – The Shadow Of Your Smile, and track 1 – I Should Care.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4 – The Nearness Of You. Outstanding!

Tenorshoes Release Notes:

Scott Hamilton originally released Tenorshoes on January 13, 1993 on the Concord Jazz label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. I Should Care 2. Falling In Love With Love 3. Shadow Of Your Smile, The 4. Nearness Of You, The 5. How High The Moon 6. Our Delight 7. My Foolish Heart 8. O.K.

Personnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Dave McKenna (piano); Phil Flanigan (bass); Jeff Hamilton (drums). Recorded at Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California in December 1979. Includes liner notes by Ron Della Chiesa.

I can describe the latest release from Rock sensation Donell Jones for you with just one word… Outstanding!

It’s a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I’m more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn’t a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Jones on several of the tracks. Artists like Shelene Thomas and Darin Whittington just to name a couple.

Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Donell Jones is clearly in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Rock music you’ll enjoy this CD.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 – Knocks Me Off My Feet, track 8 – Wish You Were Here, and track 15 – The Only One You Need

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – In The Hood – (Playas Version). Great track!

My Heart Release Notes:

Donell Jones originally released My Heart on June 4, 1996 on the LaFace label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. In The Hood – (Playas Version) 2. Knocks Me Off My Feet 3. No Interruptions 4. Waiting On You 5. I Want You To Know 6. My Heart 7. Yearnin’ 8. Wish You Were Here 9. All About You 10. You Should Know 11. Natural Thang 12. Believe In Me 13. In The Hood – (remix) 14. Don’t Cry 15. Only One You Need, The

Personnel: Donell Jones (vocals, keyboard & drum programming); Joseph Morant (trumpet); Darin Whittington, Mookie, Edward “Eddie F.” Ferrell, Mark Sparks, Kenny Tonge (keyboard & drum programming); Tia Whittington, Shelene Thomas, Chico DeBarge, Patria, Erik Milteer (background vocals).

Producers: Donell Jones, Darin Whittington, Mookie, Edward Ferrell, Kenny Tonge.

Lyle Lovett, the richly talented Rock artist has released him latest CD titled Joshua Judges Ruth and Wow! It’s really a good one.

Lyle Lovett has been a heavy hitter in the Rock genre for quite a while now and Joshua Judges Ruth is an excellent illustration as to why.

Rock music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Lovett on several of the tracks. Artists like Dean Parks and Russ Kunkel just to name a couple.

Listen to and I think you’ll agree that the song choices are excellent, the production is outstanding and Lyle Lovett is clearly in top form.

While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 – She’s Already Made Up Her Mind, track 10 – She’s Leaving Me Because She Really Wants To, and track 12 – She Make Me Feel Good

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – I’ve Been To Memphis. What a nice track!

Joshua Judges Ruth Release Notes:

Lyle Lovett originally released Joshua Judges Ruth on March 31, 1992 on the MCA Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. I’ve Been To Memphis 2. Church 3. She’s Already Made Up Her Mind 4. North Dakota 5. You’ve Been So Good Up To Now 6. All My Love Is Gone 7. Since The Last Time 8. Baltimore 9. Family Reserve 10. She’s Leaving Me Because She Really Wants To 11. Flyswatter / Ice Water Blues 12. She Makes Me Feel Good

Personnel includes: Lyle Lovett (vocals, acoustic guitar); Dean Parks (acoustic guitar); Ray Herndon, Billy Williams (electric guitar); Leo Kottke (guitar); Jay Dee Maness (pedal steel guitar); John Hagen (cello); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Matt Rollings (piano); Leland Sklar (bass); Russ Kunkel (drums); Ricky Lee Jones, Emmylou Harris, Sir Harry Bowen, Sweet Pea Atkinson (background vocals). Producers: George Massenberg, Billy Williams, Lyle Lovett. Recorded at Ocean Way Recorders and Conway Studios, Hollywood, California between September 1991 & January 1992.