real gone music Archive
17 May 2013
Album Review: Blue Öyster Cult — Imaginos
Imaginos has a tortured history. The eleventh studio album released by Blue Öyster Cult (they had by this time released no less than three live albums), Imaginos was comprised of […]
25 Apr 2013
Album Review: Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys — The Street Giveth…and the Street Taketh Away
When it comes to James Marshall Hendrix, there are any number of “fun facts,” little tidbits of trivia that may or may not add to one’s understanding of the man […]
17 Apr 2013
Album Review: Jeremy Steig — Wayfaring Stranger
In the very late 1970s – or perhaps it was the very early 80s; after so many years, I’m not entirely sure – I picked up a used copy of […]
10 Apr 2013
Album Review: Grateful Dead — Dick’s Pick’s Volume 24
Say what you will about The Grateful Dead – heaven knows I’ve been harshly critical of them, and stand by every one of my written remarks – even at their […]
01 Apr 2013
Album Review: Barbara & Ernie – Prelude To…
I truly admire the people at Real Gone Music. They continue to unearth music from ages ago that is in some cases long-cherished. In other cases it’s long-forgotten but worthwhile. […]
26 Mar 2013
Album Review: Freddie King – The Complete King Federal Singles
Freddie King was a big man with a big guitar sound. An important figure in the history of blues, he’s also one of the most accessible artists in the genre; […]
28 Feb 2013
Album Review: Gene Harris – The Three Sounds
The venerable Blue Note label has long been a trademark of quality; even if you’re not familiar with the artist or the recorded work, chances are that if it came […]
20 Feb 2013
Album Review: Sam Samudio – Sam, Hard and Heavy
“Wooly Bully!” Yes, if you remember pop music of the 1960s – fondly or otherwise – you will recall this garage rockin’ classic. With its wheezing Farfisa organ lines, manic-and-stomping […]
13 Feb 2013
Album Review: Bobbi Humphrey – Dig This!
Some jazz purists might look down their noses and sniff at the style known as soul jazz. And while I don’t share their point of view, I understand where they’re […]
04 Feb 2013
Album Review: Rick Wakeman – No Earthly Connection
I had my initial doubts about this one, and with good reason. Among music fans, Rick Wakeman is a polarizing figure. One either loves his work or despises it. For […]