Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thin Lizzy


 



















Artist:  Thin Lizzy 
Origin:  Dublin, Ireland
Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, British Metal

Original line-up:

Phil Lynott:  Bass, Lead Vocals
Eric Bell:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Eric Wrixon:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Brian Downey:  Drums, Percussion

Thin Lizzy are an Irish Rock Band formed in Dublin in 1969 by Eric Bell (Guitar), Eric Wrixon (Keyboards), Phil Lynott (Bass, Lead Vocals) and Brian Downey (Drums).  The band's most successful songs, "Whiskey In The Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back In Town".  Thin Lizzy had opened door for many big name of Lead Guitars such as Eric Bell, Gary Moore, Brian Robertson, Snowy White, Scott Gorham and John Sykes, the band later influences included the pioneering Twin Lead Guitars found in Wishbone Ash and American Artists Little Feat and Bob Seger.  











Title:  Thin Lizzy (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Blues Rock, British Metal

Label:  Decca

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:  2026 Remaster


Side One:


 1.  The Friendly Ranger At Clontarl Castle (3:01)

 2.  Honesty Is No Excuse (3:40)

 3.  Diddy Levine (7:04)

 4.  Ray-Gun (3:05)

 5.  Look What The Wind Blew In (3:23)


Side Two:


 1.  Eire (2:07)

 2.  Return Of The Farmer's Son (4:14)

 3.  Clifton Grange Hotel (2:26)

 4.  Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (3:40)

 5.  Remembering (5:59)


LP 2:  2026 Richard Whittaker Stereo Mix


Side Three:


 1.  The Friendly Ranger At Clontarl Castle (3:01)

 2.  Honesty Is No Excuse (3:40)

 3.  Diddy Levine (7:04)

 4.  Ray-Gun (3:05)

 5.  Look What The Wind Blew In (3:23)


Side Four:


 1.  Eire (2:07)

 2.  Return Of The Farmer's Son (4:14)

 3.  Clifton Grange Hotel (2:26)

 4.  Saga Of The Ageing Orphan (3:40)

 5.  Remembering (5:59)


Personnel:


Phil Lynott:  Bass, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Eric Bell:  Lead & Rhythm Guitar, 12-String Guitar,Backing Vocals
Brian Downey:  Drums, Percussion


Additional Musician:


Ivor Raymonde:  Mellotron on "Honesty Is No Excuse"


Thin Lizzy is the debut studio album by Thin Lizzy, originally released on April 30, 1971 by Decca, remastered and reissued on July 10, 2026 by Decca Records.  55th Anniversary Edition in 2-LP.  Limited Edition Green Vinyl.










The Rolling Stones


 



















Artist:  The Rolling Stones 
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Hard Rock

Original line-up:

Brian Jones:  Guitar, Harmonica
Ian Stewart:  Piano
Mick Jagger:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Keith Richards:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dick Taylor:  Bass
Tony Chapman:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Mick Jagger:  Lead and Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion
Keith Richards:  Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Backing and Lead Vocals, Percussion
Brian Jones:  Guitar,, Keyboards, Sitar, Accordion, Mandolin, Saxophone, Backing Vocals, Marimba, Autoharp, Percussion
Billy Wyman:  Bass, Keyboards, Marimba, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Charlie Watts:  Drums, Percussion

The Rolling Stones are an English Rock Band formed in London in 1962.  The band is one the British Invasion that became popular in the US during 1964-1965, and became the World's Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band in the late '60s, the band's influence from the Blues culture by John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf,  and American Blues Music and American Rock such as:  Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry.  The Stones had pioneered of hard-driving Blues-Based Rock 'N' Roll.  The Stones always compared with The Beatles in the different image and in 1966 , The Stones had decided to respond to The Beatles by complex albums to creat to reaction to The Beatles' album "Sgt.Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and The Stones' album "Their Satanic Majesties Request".















Title:  Foreign Tongues (Amazon Exclusive Alt Sleeve Pink Vinyl) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Rock 'N' Roll, Rhythm & Blues, British Invasion, Hard Rock

Label:  Polydor

Rating:   ****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


 1.  Rough And Twisted (4:40)

 2.  In The Stars (4:13)

 3.  Jealous Lover (3:50)


Side B:


 4.  Mr. Charm (4:34)

 5.  Divine Intervention (4:46)

 6.  Ringing Hollow (4:46)


LP 2:

 

Side C:


 7.  Never Wanna Lose You (4:31)

 8.  Hit Me In The Head (2:57)

 9.  You Know I'm No Good (4:54)

10. Some Of Us (4:01)


Side D:


11. Covered In You (4:32)

12. Side Effects (4:35)

13. Back In Your Life (6:13)

14. Beautiful Delilah (3:29)


Personnel:


Mick Jagger:  Vocals on Tracks:  1-9, 11-14, Background Vocals on Tracks:  1-12, Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, Harmonica on Tracks:  1, 8, 9, 11, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  2, 5, 6, 11, Percussion on Tracks:  4, 5, 7, 12

Keith Richards:  Electric Guitar on All Tracks, Background Vocals on Tracks:  2, 4, 6, 11, 12, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks: 4, 9, 10, Piano on Track 8, Vocals on Tracks:  10, 14

Ronnie Wood:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1-13,Bass on Tracks;  1, 2, Background Vocals on Tracks:  4, 10

Charlie Watts:  Drums on Track  8


Additional Musicians:


Steve Jordan:  Drums on Tracks:  1-7, 9-13, Percussion on Tracks:  4, 9

Andrew Watt:  Electric Guitar on Tracks:  1-4, 9, 11, 13, Background Vocals on Tracks:  1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, Percussion on Tracks:  2, 8, 11-13, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks:  3, 12, 13, Piano on Tracks:  3, 4, 9, Synthesizer on Tracks:  3, 5, 7, 12, Bass on Track 8

Matt Clifford:  Piano on Tracks:  1, 2, 11, Organ on Track 1, Synthesizer on Tracks:  3, 11, Rhodes on Tracks:  9, 11

James King:   Tenor Saxophone on Tracks:  1, 5, 9, 13, Alto Saxophone on Tracks:  5, 13, Baritone Saxophone on Track 9

Ben Waters:  Piano on Track 1

Bennmont Tench:  Organ on Tracks:  2, 10

Darryl Jones:  Bass on Tracks:  3-7, 9, 10, 12, 13

Steve Winwood:  Organ on Tracks:  3-6, 9, 12, 13, Rhodes on Tracks:  3, 7, Piano on Tracks:  5-7, 10, 12, 13

Naarai Jacobs:  Background Vocals on Track 4

Robert Smith:  Electric Guitar on Track 5, Background Vocals on Track 7, Synthesizer on Track 7

Ron Blake:  Trumpet on Tracks:  5, 9, 13, Flugelhorn on Track 13

Bruno Mars:  Cowbell on Track 7

Paul McCartney:  Bass on Track 11

Chad Smith:  Concert Bass Drum on Track 14


Foreign Tongues is the 25th British Studio album and 27th American Studio album by The Rolling Stones, released on July 10, 2026 by Polydor Records, in 2LP, Amazon Exclusive Edition Alt Sleeve Pink Vinyl.









Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Armageddon


 




















Artist:  Amageddon
Origin:  England
Genre:  Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Heavy Metal


Original line-up:

Keith Relf:           Vocals
Martin Pugh:       Guitar
Louis Cennamo:  Bass
Bobby Caldwell:  Drums


Armageddon was a Hard Rock band formed in 1974, by Keith Relf (Singer Ex The Yardbirds), Martin Pugh (Guitar Ex The Steamhammer), Louis Cennamo (Bass Ex Renaissance and The Steamhammer) and Bobby Caldwell (Drums Ex Captain Beyond).












Title:  Armageddon (1975)
Genre:  Hard Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  A&M
Rating:   *****

Format:  CD


Tracks:  

1.  Buzzard  (8:16)
2.  Silver Tightrope  (8:23)
3.  Paths and Planes and Future Gains  (4:30)
4.  Last Stand Before  (8:23)
5.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun: (11:31)
     a.  Warning Comin' On (1:00)
     b.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun (3:03)
     c.  Brother Ego (5:10)
     d.  Basking in the White of the Midnight Sun   (2:18)


Personnel:

Keith Relf:  Vocals
Martin Pugh:  Guitar
Louis Cennamo:  Bass
Bobby Caldwell:  Drums


Armageddon was the title album and the  first and debut and final album of the Supergroup-Armageddon, originally released in 1975, by A&M, remastered and reissued on July 3, 2026 by Deko Music.  The lost classic, Armageddon for its 50th Anniversary.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.










Green Day


 





















Artist:  Green Day   

Origin:  East Bay, California, USA.
Genre:  Punk, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Pop Punk, Punk Revival

Origin line-up: 

Billie Joe Armstrong:  Guitar, Vocals
Mike Dirnt:  Bass, Backing Vocals
John Kiffmever:  Drums  (Replaced by Tre Cool in 1990)

Green Day is an American Punk Rock Band formed in 1987 by Billie Joe Armstrong (Guitar and Vocals), Mike Dirnt (Bass and Backing Vocals) and John Kiffmever (Drums), later replaced byTre Cool in 1990.

Green Day has sold over 65 million records worldwide with 25 million in USA alone, and they won five Grammy Awards, Best Alternative Album, Best Rock Album.











Title:  Dookie (Limited Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Punk, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Punk, Pop Punk, Punk Revival

Label:  Reprise Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Burnout (2:07)

 2.  Having A Blast (2:44)

 3.  Chump (2:53)

 4.  Longview (3:59)

 5.  Welcome To Paradise (3:44)

 6.  Pulling Teeth (2:30)

 7.  Basket Case (3:02)


Side Two:


 1.  She (2:13)

 2.  Sassafras Roots (2:37)

 3.  When I Come Around (2:57)

 4.  Coming Clean (1:34)

 5.  Emenius Sleepus (1:43)

 6.  In The End (1:46)

 7.  F.O.D. (5:46)


Personnel:


Billie Joe Armstrong:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Mike Dirnt:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Tre Cool:  Drums  


Dookie is the third studio album by Green Day, originally released ob February 1, 1994. by Reprise Records, remastered and reissued on February, 2026 by Reprise Records.  30th Anniversary Limited Edition pressed on Baby Blue Vinyl.









Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Doobie Brothers


 



Artist:  The Doobie Brothers
Origin:  San Jose, California, USA
Genre:  Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Boogie Rock, Soft Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Tom Johnston:  Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals
Patrick Simmons:  Guitar, Banjo, Flute, Vocals
Dave Shogren:  Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Hartman:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Classic line-up:

Patrick Simmons:  Guitar, Vocals
Tom Johnston:  Guitar, Vocals
Tiran Porter:  Bass, Vocals


John Hartman:  Drums
Michael Hossack:  Drums

The Doobie Brothers are an American Rock Band from San Jose, California, formed in 1970.  One of the most popular bands of the 70s, along with a number of radio hits like "Listen To The Music", "Black Water", "China Grove", "Takin' It To The Street" and "Jesus Is Just Alright".  The band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame in 2004.













Title:  Takin' It To The Street (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Boogie Rock, Soft Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Rhino/Warner Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Wheels Of Fortune (4:54)

 2.  Takin' It To TheStreets (3:56)

 3.  8th Avenue Shuffle (4:39)

 4.  Losin' End (3:39)

 5.  Rio (3:49)

 6.  For Someone Special (5:04)

 7.  It Keeps You Runnin' (4:20)

 8.  Turn It Loose (3:53)

 9.  Carry Me Away (4:09)


Personnel:


Patrick Simmons: Electric Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals
Tom Johnston:  Electric Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals
Tiran Porter:  Bass, Lead & Backing Vocals

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter:  Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Michael McDonald:  Lead & Backing Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano, Clavinet, Synthesizers

John Hartman:  Drums, Percussion
Keith Knudsen:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals


Additional Musicians:


The Memphis Horns:


Wayne Jackson:  Trumpet

Andrew Love:  Tenor Saxophone

James Mitchell:  Baritone Saxophone

Lewis Collins:  Tenor Saxophone

Jack Hale:  Trombone

Bobby LaKind:  Congas on Tracks:  2, 4, 5

Richie Hayward:  Additional Drums on Track 1

Novi Novog:  Viola on Track 4

Jesse Butler:  Organ on Track 2

Maria Muldaur:  Cameo Vocal o n Track 5

Ted Templeman:  Additional Percussion


Takin' It To The Street is the sixth studio album by The Doobie Brothers, originally released on March 19, 1976, remastered and reissued on July 10, 2026 by Rhino/Warner Records.  50th Anniversary Edition, introduced Michael McDonald as Lead Vocalist, features the hits "Takin' It To The Street", "It Keeps You Runnin'".













Bob Dylan


 




















Artist:  Bob Dylan
Birth Name:  Robert Allen Zimmerman
Born:  May 24, 1941.  Duluth, Minnesota, USA.
Origin: Hibbing, Minnesota.
Genre:  Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, Gospel, Folk Rock, Political Folk, Country Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica

Bob Dylan is an American Musician, Singer, Songwriter.  He has been an influential in popular music including Folk, Country, Rock, Blues and Gospel.  A number of Dylan's songs, such as "Blowin' In The Wind", "The Times They Are A-Changing", "Like A Rolling Stone", "It Ain't Me Babe", "Just Like A Woman", "I Shall Be Released", "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", and many more!.  He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and received numerous awards over the years including Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards and he has been inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and more!.



























Title:  House Of The Risin' Sun (Limited Edition) (2026)
Genre:  Folk, Rock, Country, Blues, Gospel, Folk Rock, Political Folk, Country Rock
Label:  Vinyl Passion
Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:  Debut Album - "Bob Dylan":

 1.  You're No Good (1:38)
 2.  Talkin' New York (3:18)
 3.  In My Time Of Dyin' (2:39)
 4.  Man Of Constant Sorrow (3:06)
 5.  Fixin To Die (2:19)
 6.  Pretty Peggy - O (3:22)
 7.  Highway 51 (2:51)

Side 2:


 1.  Gospel Plow (1:44)
 2.  Baby, Let Me Follow You Down (2:35)
 3.  House Of The Risin' Sun (5:18)
 4.  Freigt Train Blues (2:17)
 5.  Song To Woody (2:41)
 6.  See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (2:43)

Personnel:

Bob Dylan:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica

Single Release:

7.  Mixed-Up Confusion (2:23)

Personnel:

Bob Dylan:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
George Barnes:  Guitar
Bruce Langhorne:  Guitar
Dick Wellstood:  Piano
Gene Ramey:  Bass
Herb Lovelle:  Drums

House Of The Risin' Sun is the collection of Bob Dylan classic first album together with the first Electric recording single, relesed on My 22, 2026 by Vinyl Passion.  Limited Edition coloured, 180 Gram Audiophile transparent vinyl.