Showing posts with label Punk Blues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Punk Blues. Show all posts

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Eddie 9V


 




















Artist:  Eddie 9V

Birth Name:  Brooks Mason Kelly

Born:  June 1996.  Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Soul Blues

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Instruments:  Multi-Instruments, Vocals, Guitar


Eddie 9V is an American Blues Rock Singer, Songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.  He specializes in conjuring the sounds of the 1960s his testifying with stabs of Horns and lets Electric Piano lay down the groove, trying everything together.














Title:  Little Black Flies (2024)

Genre:  Blues, Rock, Blues Rock, Punk Blues, Electric Blues, Soul Blues

Label:  Ruf Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  Little Black Flies (3:14)

 2.  She Got Some Money (3:04)

 3.  Dog Me Around (2:56)

 4.  Don't Come Around This House (6:08)

 5.  Travelin' Man (3:03)

 6.  Columbia Zoo Blues (5:06)


Side B:


 1.  3AM In Chicago (3:36)

 2.  Reach Into Your Heart (5:05)

 3.  Miss James (4:06)

 4.  Back On My Feet (3:24)

 5.  Puttin' The Kids To Bed (3:43)

 6.  You Don't Have To Go (4:21)


Personnel:


Eddie 9V:  Lead Guitar except B6,Vocals, Drums on Track A1

Lane Kelly:  Bass on Tracks:  A4, 5, B1, 5

Cody Matlock:  RhythmGuitar except A1, 4, B4, 6, Bass on Track A1, Lead Guitar on TrackB6

Brandon Boone:  Bass on Tracks:  A2, 6, B3, 6

Marvin Mahanay:  Bass on Tracks:  A3, B3, 6

Chad Mason:  Organ, Fender Rhodes except B4

Jackson Allen:  Harp on Tracks:  A3, 4, 6, B3, 6

Aaron Nambrick:   Drums except A1

Mandi Strachota:  Background Vocals on Tracks:  A1, B1

Sam Nelson:  Saxophone on Track A1


Little Black Flies is the debut album by Eddie 9V, originally released on May 28, 2021 by Ruf Records, remastered and reissued on November 22, 2024 by Ruf Records.  Excellent Musicians, Excellent Album, Highly Recommended.









Friday, May 31, 2024

Jim Jones All Stars


 



















Artist:  Jim Jones All Stars

Origin:  London, England

Gerne:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Garage Rock Revival, Punk Blues, Garage Punk, Blues, Rhythm & Blues


Original line-up:


Jim Jones:  Vocals, Guitar

Carlton Mounsher:  Guitar

Gavin Jay:  Bass

Stuart Dace:  Tenor Saxophone

Tom Hodges:  Baritone Saxophone

Chuchi Malapersona:  Baritone Saxophone

Chris Ellul:  Drums

Elliot Mortimer:  Piano

Ali Jones:  Backing Vocals


Jim Jones All Stars is the latest project from Garage Godfather Jim Jones (Thee Hypnotics, The Jim Jones Revue), Gavine Jay (Bass from The Heavy), Elliot Mortimer (Piano from The Heavy), Chris Ellul (Drums from The Heavy), Carlton Mounsher (Guitar from The Swamps), Stuart Dace (Tenor Saxophone), Tom Hodges (Baritone Saxophone), Chichi Malapersona (Baritone Saxophone), and Ali Jones (Backing Vocals).













Title:  Ain't No Peril (2024)

Gerne:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Garage Rock Revival, Punk Blues, Garage Punk, Blues, Rhythm & Blues

Label:  AKO-LITE

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Devo's Kiss (3:10)

 2.  Gimme The Grease (2:41)

 3.  It's Your Voodoo Working (2:51)

 4.  Your Arms Will Be The Heavens (5:23)

 5.  I Want You (Any Way I Can) (2:19)

 6.  Hot Sauce (2:49)


Side Two:


 1.  Troglodyte (5:50)

 2.  Chingon (1:52)

 3.  You Got The Best Stink (I Ever Stunk) (3:20)

 4.  Ain't No Peril (3:09)

 5.  Drink Me (2:28)

 6.  Evil Eye (3:07)


Personnel:


Jim Jones:  Vocals, Guitar

Carlton Mounsher:  Guitar

Gavin Jay:  Bass

Stuart Dace:  Tenor Saxophone

Tom Hodges:  Baritone Saxophone

Chuchi Malapersona:  Baritone Saxophone

Chris Ellul:  Drums

Elliot Mortimer:  Piano

Ali Jones:  Backing Vocals 


Ain't No Peril is an album by Jim Jones All Stars, released on September 29, 2023 by AKO-LITE.  Cool and Great Album!.











Friday, February 2, 2024

Jack White


 




















Artist:  Jack White
Birth Name:  John Anthony Gillis
Born:  July 9, 1975.  Detroit, Michigan, USA
Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock, Country Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instruments, Producer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Mandolin, Bass

Jack White is an American Musician, Singer, Songwriter.  He formed The White Stripes in 1997 with his sister Meg White, played Garage Rock Underground Music.  He has been ranked No. 70 on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists, and he also played with other renowned musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Bob Dylan, Alicia Keys, Beck and more!.
















Title:  Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016 (2024)

Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock, Country Rock

Label:  Sony Music

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side A:


 1.  Sugar Never Tasted So Good (2:56)

 2.  Apple Blossom (2:13)

 3.  I'm Bound To Pack It Up (3:11)

 4.  Hotel Yorba (2:15)

 5.  We're Going To Be Friends (2:23)

 6.  You've Got Her In Your Pocket (3:41)

 7.  Well It's True That We Love One Another (2:43)

 8.  Never Far Away (3:40)


Side B:


 9.  Forever For Her (s Over For Me) (3:16)

10. White Moon (4:02)
11. As Ugly As I Seem (4:11)

12. City Lights (4:54)

13. Honey, We Can't Afford To Look This Cheap (3:57)

14. Effect & Cause (3:01)


LP 2:


Side C:


15. Love Is The Truth (1:39)

16. Top Yourself (4:40)

17. Carolina Drama (5:51)

18. Love Interruption (2:39)

19. On And On And On (3:56)

20. Machine Gun Silhouette (3:04)


Side D:


21. Blunderbuss (3:07)

22. Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy (3:03)

23. I Guess  Should Go To Sleep (2:37)

24. Just One Drink (4:08)

25. Want And Able (2:35)


Acoustic Recordings 1998-2016 is the compilation album by Jack White, originally released on September 9, 2019 by Third Man/Columbia, remastered and reissued on January 26, 2024 by Sony Music, in 2 LP.







Saturday, December 16, 2023

The White Stripes


 




















Artist:   The White Stripes

Origin:  Detroit, Michigan, USA

Genre:   Garage Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock


Original line-up:


Jack White:  Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Piano, Bass, Percussion

Meg White:  Vocals, Drums, Percussion


The White Stripes were an American Rock Duo from Detroit, Michigan, formed in 1997, consisted of Jack White (Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Mandolin and his one-time wife Meg White (Drums, Percussion, Vocals).  After releasing several singles and three albums within the Detroit Music Scene as part of the Garage Rock Revival Scene.  Their last three albums each won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.  In 2015, Rolling Stone's named them the sixth Greatest Duo of all time.














Title:  The Complete John Peel Sessions (2023) 

Genre:   Garage Rock, Garage Rock Revival, Blues Rock, Alternative Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock

Label:  Sony Music

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


Vol. 1//Maida Vale//July 25, 2001:


 1.  Let's Shake Hands (2:00)

 2.  When I Hear My Name (1:59)

 3.  Jolene (3:33)

 4.  Death Letter (6:12)

 5.  Cannon (2:19)

 6.  Astro/Jack The Ripper (3:00)

 7.  Hotel Yorba (2:07)

 8.  I'm Finding It Hard To Be A Gentleman (2:47)

 9.  Screwdriver (3:29)

10. We're Going To Be Friends (2:20)

11. You're Pretty Good Looking (1:45)

12. Boll Weevil (3:00)

13. Hello Operator (1:39)

14. Baby Blue (3:22)


Vol. 2//Peel Acres//November 8, 2001:


15. Lord Send Me An Angel (3:16)

16. Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground (3:07)

17. I Think I Smell A Rat (2:28)

18. Let's Build A Home/Goin' Back To Memphis (4:13)

19. Little Room (0:56)

20. The Union Forever (3:39)

21. The Same Boy You've Always Known (3:54)

22. Look Me Over Closely (2:26)

23. Looking At You (2:25)

24. St. James Infirmary Blues (2:06)

25. Apple Blossom (2:19)

26. Do (2:23)

27. Rated X (2:43)

28. Jumble Jumble (1:25)

29. Little People (1:55)


Personnel:


Jack White:  Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards

Meg White:  Vocals, Drums, Percussion


The Complete John Peel Sessions is a live album by The White Strips, originally released on April 16, 2016 by Third Man Records, remastered and reissued on October 6, 2023 by Sony Music.








Friday, February 3, 2023

Alabama Shakes



 

Artist:  Alabama Shakes 

Origin:  Athens, Alabama, USA

Genre::  Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Soul, Roots Rock, American Trad Rock, Punk Blues, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock


Original line-up:


Brittany Howard:  Vocals, Guitar

Heath Fogg:  Guitar

Zac Cockrell:  Bass

Steve Johnson:  Drums


Alabama Shakes  was an American Rock Band from Athens, Alabama, formed in 2009 by Brittany Howard (Vocals, Guitar), Heath Fogg (Guitar), Zac Cockrell (Bass), and Steve Johnson (Drums).  The album's Hit Single "Hold On" was nominated for three Grammy Awards.  After a long touring cycle, the band recorded its second record, Soul & Color, which was released in 2015, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and won four Grammy Awards.
















Title:  Boys & Girls (2022)

Genre::  Blues Rock, Southern Rock, Soul, Roots Rock, American Trad Rock, Punk Blues, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label: Rough Trade

Rating:  *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Hold On (3:46)

 2.  I Found You (2:59)

 3.  Hang Loose (2:24)

 4.  Rise To The Sun (3:08)

 5.  You Ain't Alone (4:44)

 6.  Goin' To The Party (1:45)

 7.  Heartbreaker (3:47)

 8.  Boys & Girls (3:25)

 9.  Be Mine (4:14)

10. I Ain't The Same (2:55)

11. On Your Way (3:05)


Duluxe Edition Live At KCRW


12.  Hang Loose (2:20)

13. I Found You (3:22)

14. Be Mine (4:05)

15. I Ain't The Same (3:19)

16. Mama (1:32)

17. Goin' To The Party (1:50)

18. Hold On (3:53)

19. Boys & Girls (3:48)

20. Always Alright (3:48)

21. Rise To The Sun (3:07)

22. Heavy Chevy (2:40)


Personnel:


Brittany Howard:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Percussion

Heath Fogg:  Guitar,Backing Vocals, Percussion

Zac Cockrell:  Bass, Backing. Vocals, Guitar

Steve Johnson:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals


Additional Musicians:


Paul Horton:  Farfisa Organ, Rhodes Piano on Track "Rise To The Sun", Piano & Organ on "I Ain't The Same"

Micah Hulscher:  Piano & Organ on "I Found You" "Hang Loose"

Mitch Jones:  Organ on "Heartbreaker"

Ben Tanner:  Piano & Organ on "Be Mine"


Boys & Girls is the debut studio album by Alabama Shakes, originally released on April 9, 2012 by ATO, remastered and reissued on December 9, 2022 by Rough Trade Records.

















Monday, July 25, 2022

Jack White


 












Artist:  Jack White
Birth Name:  John Anthony Gillis
Born:  July 9, 1975.  Detroit, Michigan, USA
Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock, Country Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instruments, Producer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Mandolin, Bass

Jack White is an American Musician, Singer, Songwriter.  He formed The White Stripes in 1997 with his sister Meg White, played Garage Rock Underground Music.  He has been ranked No. 70 on Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists, and he also played with other renowned musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Bob Dylan, Alicia Keys, Beck and more!.
















Title:  Entering Heaven Alive (2022)

Genre:  Rock, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Blues Rock, Folk Rock, Punk Blues, Indie Rock, Country Rock

Label:  Third Man Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  A Tip From You To Me (2:42)

 2.  All Along The Way (3:52)

 3.  Help Me Along (4:46)

 4.  Love Is Selfish (2:52)

 5.  I've Got You Surrounded (With My Love) (4:24)

 6.  Queen Of The Bees (2:30)

 7.  A Tree On Fire From Within (2:59)

 8.  If Die Tomorrow (2:59)

 9.  Please God, Don't Tell Anyone (4:00)

10. A Madman From Manhathan (4:26)

11. Taking Me Back (Gently) (4:36)


Personnel:


Jack White:  Vocals on All Tracks, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  1-4, 8-11, Percussion on Tracks:  1, 2, 6, 7, Drums on Tracks:  2, 7, 8, 10, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  2, 5, 8, Bass on Tracks:  2, 4, 7, 8, Ukele Bass on Track 2, Hammond Organ on Track 2, Vibraphone on Track 3, Wurlitzer Piano on Track 3, Additional Percussion on Tracks:  3, 5, Chamberlin Drum Machine on Track 5, Mellotron M4000D on Track 6, Hammond Solovox  on Track 6, Piano on Track 7, Analog Mellotron on Track 8, Septavox Synthesizer on Track 8


Session Misicians:


Ben Swank:  Drums on Tracks:  1, 9

Dominic Davis:  Bass on Tracks:  1, 5, 9, Upright Bass on Tracks: 6, 11

Mark Watrous:  Piano on Track 1, Additional Keyboards on Track 3, Wurlitzer Piano on Track 9

Olivia Jean:  Tic-Tac Bass on Track 2, Electric Guitar on Track 2, Live Percussion on Track 3, Shakers on Track 11

Patrick Keeler:  Drums on Tracks:  3, 6, 11

Fats Kaplin:  Violin on Tracks: 3, 11, Viola on Track 3, Strings on Track 3

Dean Fertita:  Wurlitzer Piano Solo on Track 3

Cory Younts:  Live Piano on Track 3. Piano on Track 11

Quincy McCrary:  Piano on Tracks:  3, 5, 9, 10

Pokey LaFarge:  Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  3, 11

Daru Jones:  Drums on Track 5

Dan Mancini:  Acoustic Guitar on Track 6

Jack Lawrence:  Bass on Track 10













Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  A Tip From You To Me (2:42)

 2.  All Along The Way (3:52)

 3.  Help Me Along (4:46)

 4.  Love Is Selfish (2:52)

 5.  I've Got You Surrounded (With My Love) (4:24)

 6.  Queen Of The Bees (2:30)


Side B:


 1.  A Tree On Fire From Within (2:59)

 2.  If Die Tomorrow (2:59)

 3.  Please God, Don't Tell Anyone (4:00)

 4.  A Madman From Manhathan (4:26)

 5.  Taking Me Back (Gently) (4:36)


Entering Heaven Alive is the fifth studio album by Jack White, released on July 22, 2022 by Third Man Records.