What Colin’s Listening to:
Right Now
Rock
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Acherontas, Psychic Death—The Shattering of Perceptions ( Agonia Records )
[ 2020 Release ]
Alabama 3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Aleah Stanbridge, Aleah ( 2 CD ) ( Svart Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Anti–Pasti, 1980–1983 ( 3 CD ) ( Captain Oi Import )
[ Contains The Last Call ... (1981), Caution in the Wind (1982)
and Rarities (2020) ] ***
A3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Avatar, Hunter Gatherer ( Century Media Int’l ) [ 2020 Release; Limited CD Digipak ]
Biffy Clyro, A Celebration of Endings ( Warner Bros. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Black Rose, Black Rose ( Rock Candy Records ) ***
Blind Faith, Live in Los Angeles ( London Calling )
[ Guitarist/Vocalist Eric Clapton, Vocalist/Keyboardist/Guitarist Steve Winwood,
Bassist Ric Grech and Drummer Ginger Baker; Recorded Live
at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, August 15, 1969 ] ***
James Dean Bradfield, Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Citrus Sun, Expansions and Visions ( Dome Records )
Crying Vessel, Pleasures for the Wicked ( Cleopatra ) [ 2020 Release ]
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters,
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters ( American Laundromat )
[ Formerly of Throwing Muses and The Breeders; Teal Colored Vinyl ]
THE DOORS: Robby Krieger,
The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Fantastic Negrito, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ Explicit Lyrics ]
Gene, The Albums ( 9 CD ) ( Edsel Records UK )
[ from Olympian (1995), To See the Lights (1996), Drawn to the Deep End (1997),
Revelations (1999), Libertine (2001) and Rising for Sunset (2000),
Plus 3 Bonus CDs; Box Set ] ***
Bruce Hornsby, Nøn–Secure Cønnectiøn ( Zappo Productions )
Ingested, Where Only Gods May Tread ( Unique Leader (Orch) )
[ 2020 Release; Limited Numbered Box Set ]
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013
( 2 CD , 1 Blu–ray DVD , 1 DVD ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands,
September 14, 2018; 2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
KenZiner, Phoenix ( Pure Steel Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
King Buzzo ( with Trevor Dunn ), Gift of Sacrifice ( Ipecac Recordings )
[ Former Guitarist/Vocalist of Melvins with Bassist Trevor Dunn ]
Kool & The Gang,
Ladies’ Night / Celebrate! / Something Special / As One / In the Heart/ Emergency
( 3 CD ) ( BGO / Beat Goes On )
[ from 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 ] ***
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
MANIC STREET PREACHERS: James Dean Bradfield,
Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Nug, Alter Ego ( Willowtip ) [ 2020 Release ]
Jim O‘Rourke, Shutting Down Here ( Portraits ) [ 2020 Release ]
Primitive Man, Immersion ( Relapse ) [ 2020 Release ]
Protest the Hero, Palimpsest ( Spinefarm ) [ 2020 Release ]
The Rolling Stones,
From the Vault—L. A. Forum ( Live in 1975 ) ( 2 CD ) ( Universal Japan )
[ Originally Released 2002; Recorded Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA;
New Mix Version; SHM–CD; Paper Sleeve ] *** ***
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Spoon, Girls Can Tell ( Matador Records ) [ from 2001 ] ***
state champs, Unplugged ( Pure Noise Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Wet Willie, Wet Willie / Wet Willie II ( BGO / Beat Goes On )
[ Debut and Sophomore Albums from 1971 and 1972 ] ***
Various Artists,
Saint Etienne Present Songs for the Fountain Coffee Room
( Ace Records UK ) [ Saint Etienne Presents ] ***
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Tributes
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Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
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DVD
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Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 DVD , 2 LP ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 DVD , 1 Blu–ray DVD , 2 CD )
( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Various Artists,
British Invasion—The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who
( 3 DVD ) ( Mill Creek ) ***
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Blu-ray DVD
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Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 Blu–ray DVD , 1 DVD , 2 CD )
( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Elvis Presley, Elvis—That’s the Way It Is ( 2 Blu–ray DVD ) ( Warner Archives )
[ Documentary from 1970; 2001 Special Edition + 1970 Theatrical Version;
Blu–ray DVD ] ***
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Country
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Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Lindsay Ell, heart theory ( Stoney Creek Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Mo Pitney, Ain’t Looking Back ( Curb ) [ 2020 Release ]
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
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Jazz
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Paul Brown, Ones Upon a Time ( Woodward Avenue Records )
Citrus Sun, Expansions and Visions ( Dome Records )
Bill Frisell, Valentine ( Blue Note )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist Bill Frisell with Drummer Rudy Royston
and Bassist Thomas Morgan ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Immanuel Wilkins, Omega ( Blue Note ) [ Alto Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins ]
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Vocals
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Dolores Gray,
Heat Wave—The Decca Singles 1953–1955 ( Stage Door Import ) ***
Johnny Mathis, Warm / Swing Softly ( Music on CD ) [ from 1957 and 1958 ] ***
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World
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Kany García, Mesa Para Dos ( Sony U. S. Latin )
Takako Mamiya, Love Trip ( Universal Music Japan ) [ from 1982 ] ***
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Reggae
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Richie Spice, Together We Stand ( VP Records )
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Blues
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Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Various Artists,
Dirty Work Going On—Kent & Modern Records Blues into the 60s Vol 1
( Ace Records UK ) ***
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Gospel and Religious
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Mali Music, The Book of Mali ( RCA Inspiration / Frontline )
We The Kingdom, Holy Water ( Sparrow ) [ 2020 Release ]
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LP / VINYL
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Aleah Stanbridge, Aleah ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ 2020 Release; Colored Vinyl ]
Bee Gees, Best of Bee Gees ( Universal Import )
[ 1969 Compilation; Limited Translucent Purple Vinyl ] ***
Bee Gees, Here at Last ... Bee Gees Live ( Universal Import )
[ from May 1977; Recorded Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, December 20, 1976;
Limited Translucent Orange Vinyl ] ***
Biffy Clyro, A Celebration of Endings ( Warner Bros. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Blue Öyster Cult,
Don’t Fear the Reaper—The Best of Blue Öyster Cult ( 2 LP ) ( Friday Music )
[ 2000 Compilation; 180–Gram Translucent Red Audiophile Vinyl;
Limited Anniversary Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
Bon Jovi, Cross Road—The Best of Bon Jovi ( 2 LP ) ( Island )
[ 1994 Compilation ] ***
James Dean Bradfield, Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Children of Bodom,
Follow the Reaper ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ from 2000 ] ***
Children of Bodom,
Hate Crew Deathtroll ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ from 2003 ] ***
Alice Cooper, Don’t Give Up ( 7" Single ) ( earMUSIC )
[ Limited 7" Vinyl Picture Disc Release! ]
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cosmo’s Factory ( Craft Recordings )
[ from 1970; Half–Speed Master LP ] ***
Devilskin, Red ( Devilskin Ltd. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters,
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters ( American Laundromat )
[ Formerly of Throwing Muses and The Breeders; Teal Colored Vinyl ]
THE DOORS: Robby Krieger,
The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Fantastic Negrito, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ Explicit Lyrics ]
Diamanda Galás, The Litanies of Satan ( Intravenal Sound Op )
[ from 1982; Remaster ] ***
Gene, The Albums ( 8 LP ) ( Demon Records UK )
[ from Olympian (1995), To See the Lights (1996), Drawn to the Deep End (1997),
Revelations (1999), Libertine (2001); Signed 180–Gram Colored Vinyl Box Set ] ***
Gene, Yours for the Taking—The Best of Gene ( 2 LP ) ( Demon Records UK )
[ 180–Gram Blue Colored Vinyl ] ***
Haken, Virus ( 3 LP ) ( Century Media ) [ 2020 Release ]
Bruce Hornsby, Nøn–Secure Cønnectiøn ( Zappo Productions )
In This Moment, Blood ( Century Media ) [ from 2012; Explicit Lyrics ] ***
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 2 LP , 1 DVD ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
King Buzzo ( with Trevor Dunn ), Gift of Sacrifice ( Ipecac Recordings )
[ Former Guitarist/Vocalist of Melvins with Bassist Trevor Dunn ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
MANIC STREET PREACHERS: James Dean Bradfield,
Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Primitive Man, Immersion ( Relapse ) [ 2020 Release ]
Protest the Hero, Palimpsest ( 2 LP ) ( Spinefarm ) [ 2020 Release ]
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Ramones, It’s Alive ( 2 LP ) ( Rhino / Warner Bros. )
[ from 1979; Recorded Live at The Rainbow Theatre, London,
December 31, 1977; 2019 Remaster ] ***
Jonathan Richman, I, Jonathan ( Craft Recordings ) [ from 1992 ] ***
Penny Rimbaud / Eve Libertine / Hugh Metcalfe,
Christ’s Reality Asylum and Les Pommes de Printemps
( One Little Independent Records ) [ from 1992; of Crass ] ***
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( 2 LP ) ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
The 69 Eyes, Angels ( Svart Records ) [ from 2007 ] ***
Slaughter, Stick It to Ya ( Friday Music )
[ from 1990; 180 Gram Translucent Gold Audiophile Vinyl;
30th Anniversary Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
Britney Spears, Oops! ... I Did It Again ( Sony Legacy ) [ from 2000 ] ***
Spoon, Girls Can Tell ( Matador Records ) [ from 2001 ] ***
state champs, Unplugged ( Pure Noise Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Static–X, Project Regeneration Volume 1 ( Otsego Entertainment Group, LLC )
[ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Tink, Hopeless Romantic ( Winter’s Diary ) [ 2020 Release; Hot Pink Vinyl ]
Steve Vai, Passion and Warfare ( 2 LP ) ( Friday Music )
[ from May 1990; 180–Gram Translucent Gold & Red Swirl;
Limited Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
The Vandals, Live Fast, Diarrhea ( Craft Recordings )
[ from May 1995; 25th Anniversary Edition; Explosive Brown Splatter ] ***
Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kyle Nix, Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories ( Kyle Nix )
[ 2020 Release ]
Tenille Townes, The Lemonade Stand ( Sony Music Nashville ) [ 2020 Release ]
Bill Frisell, Valentine ( 2 LP ) ( Blue Note )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist Bill Frisell with Drummer Rudy Royston
and Bassist Thomas Morgan ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Pink Martini, Non Ouais!—The French Songs of Pink Martini ( Heinz Records )
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( 2 LP )
( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Aventura, Generation Next ( Orchard Premium Latin ) [ from 1999 ] ***
Richie Spice, Together We Stand ( VP Records )
Paul Butterfield Blues Band,
Live at Woodstock ( 2 LP ) ( Rhino Custom Indie Retail )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, NY,
August 17, 1969; with Vocalist/Harpist Paul Butterfield, Guitarist Howard “Buzzy” Feiten,
Bassist Rod Hicks, Keyboardist Ted Harris, Saxophonists David Sanborn, Gene Dinwiddie
and Trevor Lawrence, Trumpeters Keith Johnson and Steve Madaio,
and Drummer Philip Wilson; 140–Gram Vinyl ] ***
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Max Richter, VOICES ( 2 LP ) ( Decca )
Hans Zimmer,
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of “The Dark Knight Rises”
( Music on Vinyl ) [ 2012 Superhero Film ] ***
Various Artists,
Music from the Film “Girl on the Third Floor” ( 2 LP )
( Touch & Go Records ) [ 2019 Horror Film ]
Harold Faltermeyer,
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of “The Running Man” ( 2 LP )
( Varèse Sarabande ) [ 1987 Film; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Ricky Nelson, The Very Best of Ricky Nelson ( Import ) ***
Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Goldfrapp, Supernature ( Mute )
[ from 2005; with Vocalist/Keyboardist Alison Goldfrapp
and Keyboardist Will Gregory ] ***
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Shallou, Magical Thinking ( Island ) [ 2020 Release ]
The Toxic Avenger, Midnight Resistance ( 2 LP ) ( Enchanté ) [ 2020 Release ]
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
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Oldies
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Various Artists,
New Breed R&B—Saturday Night Special ( Kent Records UK ) ***
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Folk
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Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
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Electronic / Dance
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Alabama 3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
A3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Eric Hilton, Infinite Everywhere ( Montserrat House )
[ Founding Member of Thievery Corporation ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Various Artists,
Saint Etienne Present Songs for the Fountain Coffee Room
( Ace Records UK ) [ Saint Etienne Presents ] ***
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Rap
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Marlowe, Marlowe 2 ( Mello Music Group ) [ Explicit Lyrics ]
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*** From the
vaults
Updated July 13, 2020
Right Now
Rock- Acherontas, Psychic Death—The Shattering of Perceptions ( Agonia Records )
[ 2020 Release ]
Alabama 3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Aleah Stanbridge, Aleah ( 2 CD ) ( Svart Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Anti–Pasti, 1980–1983 ( 3 CD ) ( Captain Oi Import )
[ Contains The Last Call ... (1981), Caution in the Wind (1982)
and Rarities (2020) ] ***
A3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Avatar, Hunter Gatherer ( Century Media Int’l ) [ 2020 Release; Limited CD Digipak ]
Biffy Clyro, A Celebration of Endings ( Warner Bros. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Black Rose, Black Rose ( Rock Candy Records ) ***
Blind Faith, Live in Los Angeles ( London Calling )
[ Guitarist/Vocalist Eric Clapton, Vocalist/Keyboardist/Guitarist Steve Winwood,
Bassist Ric Grech and Drummer Ginger Baker; Recorded Live
at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, August 15, 1969 ] ***
James Dean Bradfield, Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Citrus Sun, Expansions and Visions ( Dome Records )
Crying Vessel, Pleasures for the Wicked ( Cleopatra ) [ 2020 Release ]
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters,
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters ( American Laundromat )
[ Formerly of Throwing Muses and The Breeders; Teal Colored Vinyl ]
THE DOORS: Robby Krieger,
The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Fantastic Negrito, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ Explicit Lyrics ]
Gene, The Albums ( 9 CD ) ( Edsel Records UK )
[ from Olympian (1995), To See the Lights (1996), Drawn to the Deep End (1997),
Revelations (1999), Libertine (2001) and Rising for Sunset (2000),
Plus 3 Bonus CDs; Box Set ] ***
Bruce Hornsby, Nøn–Secure Cønnectiøn ( Zappo Productions )
Ingested, Where Only Gods May Tread ( Unique Leader (Orch) )
[ 2020 Release; Limited Numbered Box Set ]
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013
( 2 CD , 1 Blu–ray DVD , 1 DVD ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands,
September 14, 2018; 2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
KenZiner, Phoenix ( Pure Steel Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
King Buzzo ( with Trevor Dunn ), Gift of Sacrifice ( Ipecac Recordings )
[ Former Guitarist/Vocalist of Melvins with Bassist Trevor Dunn ]
Kool & The Gang,
Ladies’ Night / Celebrate! / Something Special / As One / In the Heart/ Emergency
( 3 CD ) ( BGO / Beat Goes On )
[ from 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 ] ***
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
MANIC STREET PREACHERS: James Dean Bradfield,
Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Nug, Alter Ego ( Willowtip ) [ 2020 Release ]
Jim O‘Rourke, Shutting Down Here ( Portraits ) [ 2020 Release ]
Primitive Man, Immersion ( Relapse ) [ 2020 Release ]
Protest the Hero, Palimpsest ( Spinefarm ) [ 2020 Release ]
The Rolling Stones,
From the Vault—L. A. Forum ( Live in 1975 ) ( 2 CD ) ( Universal Japan )
[ Originally Released 2002; Recorded Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA;
New Mix Version; SHM–CD; Paper Sleeve ] *** ***
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Spoon, Girls Can Tell ( Matador Records ) [ from 2001 ] ***
state champs, Unplugged ( Pure Noise Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Wet Willie, Wet Willie / Wet Willie II ( BGO / Beat Goes On )
[ Debut and Sophomore Albums from 1971 and 1972 ] ***
Various Artists,
Saint Etienne Present Songs for the Fountain Coffee Room
( Ace Records UK ) [ Saint Etienne Presents ] ***
Tributes- Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
DVD- Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 DVD , 2 LP ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 DVD , 1 Blu–ray DVD , 2 CD )
( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Various Artists,
British Invasion—The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who
( 3 DVD ) ( Mill Creek ) ***
Blu-ray DVD- Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 1 Blu–ray DVD , 1 DVD , 2 CD )
( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Elvis Presley, Elvis—That’s the Way It Is ( 2 Blu–ray DVD ) ( Warner Archives )
[ Documentary from 1970; 2001 Special Edition + 1970 Theatrical Version;
Blu–ray DVD ] ***
Country- Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Lindsay Ell, heart theory ( Stoney Creek Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Mo Pitney, Ain’t Looking Back ( Curb ) [ 2020 Release ]
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Jazz- Paul Brown, Ones Upon a Time ( Woodward Avenue Records )
Citrus Sun, Expansions and Visions ( Dome Records )
Bill Frisell, Valentine ( Blue Note )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist Bill Frisell with Drummer Rudy Royston
and Bassist Thomas Morgan ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Immanuel Wilkins, Omega ( Blue Note ) [ Alto Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins ]
Vocals- Dolores Gray,
Heat Wave—The Decca Singles 1953–1955 ( Stage Door Import ) ***
Johnny Mathis, Warm / Swing Softly ( Music on CD ) [ from 1957 and 1958 ] ***
World- Kany García, Mesa Para Dos ( Sony U. S. Latin )
Takako Mamiya, Love Trip ( Universal Music Japan ) [ from 1982 ] ***
Reggae- Richie Spice, Together We Stand ( VP Records )
Blues- Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Various Artists,
Dirty Work Going On—Kent & Modern Records Blues into the 60s Vol 1
( Ace Records UK ) ***
Gospel and Religious- Mali Music, The Book of Mali ( RCA Inspiration / Frontline )
We The Kingdom, Holy Water ( Sparrow ) [ 2020 Release ]
LP / VINYL- Aleah Stanbridge, Aleah ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ 2020 Release; Colored Vinyl ]
Bee Gees, Best of Bee Gees ( Universal Import )
[ 1969 Compilation; Limited Translucent Purple Vinyl ] ***
Bee Gees, Here at Last ... Bee Gees Live ( Universal Import )
[ from May 1977; Recorded Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, December 20, 1976;
Limited Translucent Orange Vinyl ] ***
Biffy Clyro, A Celebration of Endings ( Warner Bros. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Blue Öyster Cult,
Don’t Fear the Reaper—The Best of Blue Öyster Cult ( 2 LP ) ( Friday Music )
[ 2000 Compilation; 180–Gram Translucent Red Audiophile Vinyl;
Limited Anniversary Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
Bon Jovi, Cross Road—The Best of Bon Jovi ( 2 LP ) ( Island )
[ 1994 Compilation ] ***
James Dean Bradfield, Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Children of Bodom,
Follow the Reaper ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ from 2000 ] ***
Children of Bodom,
Hate Crew Deathtroll ( 2 LP ) ( Svart Records ) [ from 2003 ] ***
Alice Cooper, Don’t Give Up ( 7" Single ) ( earMUSIC )
[ Limited 7" Vinyl Picture Disc Release! ]
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cosmo’s Factory ( Craft Recordings )
[ from 1970; Half–Speed Master LP ] ***
Devilskin, Red ( Devilskin Ltd. ) [ 2020 Release ]
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters,
Tanya Donelly and the Parkington Sisters ( American Laundromat )
[ Formerly of Throwing Muses and The Breeders; Teal Colored Vinyl ]
THE DOORS: Robby Krieger,
The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Fantastic Negrito, Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ Explicit Lyrics ]
Diamanda Galás, The Litanies of Satan ( Intravenal Sound Op )
[ from 1982; Remaster ] ***
Gene, The Albums ( 8 LP ) ( Demon Records UK )
[ from Olympian (1995), To See the Lights (1996), Drawn to the Deep End (1997),
Revelations (1999), Libertine (2001); Signed 180–Gram Colored Vinyl Box Set ] ***
Gene, Yours for the Taking—The Best of Gene ( 2 LP ) ( Demon Records UK )
[ 180–Gram Blue Colored Vinyl ] ***
Haken, Virus ( 3 LP ) ( Century Media ) [ 2020 Release ]
Bruce Hornsby, Nøn–Secure Cønnectiøn ( Zappo Productions )
In This Moment, Blood ( Century Media ) [ from 2012; Explicit Lyrics ] ***
Kamelot, I Am the Empire—Live from the 013 ( 2 LP , 1 DVD ) ( Napalm Records )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, September 14, 2018;
2 LP Gatefold + DVD ] ***
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
King Buzzo ( with Trevor Dunn ), Gift of Sacrifice ( Ipecac Recordings )
[ Former Guitarist/Vocalist of Melvins with Bassist Trevor Dunn ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
MANIC STREET PREACHERS: James Dean Bradfield,
Even in Exile ( Delware Ltd )
[ 2020 Release; Vocalist/Guitarist of Manic Street Preachers ]
Primitive Man, Immersion ( Relapse ) [ 2020 Release ]
Protest the Hero, Palimpsest ( 2 LP ) ( Spinefarm ) [ 2020 Release ]
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Ramones, It’s Alive ( 2 LP ) ( Rhino / Warner Bros. )
[ from 1979; Recorded Live at The Rainbow Theatre, London,
December 31, 1977; 2019 Remaster ] ***
Jonathan Richman, I, Jonathan ( Craft Recordings ) [ from 1992 ] ***
Penny Rimbaud / Eve Libertine / Hugh Metcalfe,
Christ’s Reality Asylum and Les Pommes de Printemps
( One Little Independent Records ) [ from 1992; of Crass ] ***
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( 2 LP ) ( Cooking Vinyl )
[ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
The 69 Eyes, Angels ( Svart Records ) [ from 2007 ] ***
Slaughter, Stick It to Ya ( Friday Music )
[ from 1990; 180 Gram Translucent Gold Audiophile Vinyl;
30th Anniversary Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
Britney Spears, Oops! ... I Did It Again ( Sony Legacy ) [ from 2000 ] ***
Spoon, Girls Can Tell ( Matador Records ) [ from 2001 ] ***
state champs, Unplugged ( Pure Noise Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Static–X, Project Regeneration Volume 1 ( Otsego Entertainment Group, LLC )
[ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Tink, Hopeless Romantic ( Winter’s Diary ) [ 2020 Release; Hot Pink Vinyl ]
Steve Vai, Passion and Warfare ( 2 LP ) ( Friday Music )
[ from May 1990; 180–Gram Translucent Gold & Red Swirl;
Limited Edition; Gatefold Cover ] ***
The Vandals, Live Fast, Diarrhea ( Craft Recordings )
[ from May 1995; 25th Anniversary Edition; Explosive Brown Splatter ] ***
Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Kyle Nix, Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories ( Kyle Nix )
[ 2020 Release ]
Tenille Townes, The Lemonade Stand ( Sony Music Nashville ) [ 2020 Release ]
Bill Frisell, Valentine ( 2 LP ) ( Blue Note )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist Bill Frisell with Drummer Rudy Royston
and Bassist Thomas Morgan ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Robby Krieger, The Ritual Begins at Sundown ( The Players Club )
[ 2020 Release; Guitarist of The Doors; Yellow Vinyl ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Pink Martini, Non Ouais!—The French Songs of Pink Martini ( Heinz Records )
Rumer, Nashville Tears—The Songs of Hugh Prestwood ( 2 LP )
( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release; Tribute to Hugh Prestwood ]
Aventura, Generation Next ( Orchard Premium Latin ) [ from 1999 ] ***
Richie Spice, Together We Stand ( VP Records )
Paul Butterfield Blues Band,
Live at Woodstock ( 2 LP ) ( Rhino Custom Indie Retail )
[ 2020 Release; Recorded Live at the Woodstock Music Festival, Bethel, NY,
August 17, 1969; with Vocalist/Harpist Paul Butterfield, Guitarist Howard “Buzzy” Feiten,
Bassist Rod Hicks, Keyboardist Ted Harris, Saxophonists David Sanborn, Gene Dinwiddie
and Trevor Lawrence, Trumpeters Keith Johnson and Steve Madaio,
and Drummer Philip Wilson; 140–Gram Vinyl ] ***
Shadow & The Thrill, Sugarbowl ( Deko Music )
[ with Vocalist/Guitarist Tony Cardenas–Montana
and Drummer/Keyboardist Brentt James Arcement ]
Max Richter, VOICES ( 2 LP ) ( Decca )
Hans Zimmer,
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of “The Dark Knight Rises”
( Music on Vinyl ) [ 2012 Superhero Film ] ***
Various Artists,
Music from the Film “Girl on the Third Floor” ( 2 LP )
( Touch & Go Records ) [ 2019 Horror Film ]
Harold Faltermeyer,
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of “The Running Man” ( 2 LP )
( Varèse Sarabande ) [ 1987 Film; Deluxe Edition ] ***
Ricky Nelson, The Very Best of Ricky Nelson ( Import ) ***
Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Goldfrapp, Supernature ( Mute )
[ from 2005; with Vocalist/Keyboardist Alison Goldfrapp
and Keyboardist Will Gregory ] ***
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Shallou, Magical Thinking ( Island ) [ 2020 Release ]
The Toxic Avenger, Midnight Resistance ( 2 LP ) ( Enchanté ) [ 2020 Release ]
Quinn XCII, A Letter to My Younger Self ( Columbia ) [ 2020 Release; Explicit Lyrics ]
Oldies- Various Artists,
New Breed R&B—Saturday Night Special ( Kent Records UK ) ***
Folk- Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom ( Dualtone Music ) [ 2020 Release ]
Paul Kelly and Paul Grabowsky,
Please Leave Your Light On ( Cooking Vinyl ) [ 2020 Release ]
Electronic / Dance- Alabama 3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
A3, Exile on Coldharbour Lane ( 5 CD ) ( One Little Independent Records )
[ from 1997; The Box Set ] ***
Einstürzende Neubauten, Alles in Allem ( Potomak ) [ 2020 Release ]
Eric Hilton, Infinite Everywhere ( Montserrat House )
[ Founding Member of Thievery Corporation ]
Kiesza, Crave ( Zebra Spirit Records ) [ 2020 Release ]
Zara McFarlane, Songs of an Unknown Tongue ( Brownswood )
Various Artists,
Saint Etienne Present Songs for the Fountain Coffee Room
( Ace Records UK ) [ Saint Etienne Presents ] ***
Rap- Marlowe, Marlowe 2 ( Mello Music Group ) [ Explicit Lyrics ]
*** From the vaults