Flamin' Groovies

 

Artist:  Flamin' Groovies

Origin:  San Francisco, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Power Pop, Proto-Punk, Rock & Roll, Detroit Rock

Original line-up:

Roy Loney:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Tim Lynch:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Ron Greco:  Drums

2nd line-up:

Roy Loney:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Tim Lynch:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Danny Mihm:  Drums

Flamin' Groovies are an American Rock Band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1965 by Roy Loney (Lead Vocals, Guitar), and  Cyril Jordan (Guitar, Vocals), along with Tim Lynch (Guitar), George Alexander (Bass), and Danny Mihm (Drums), best known for pioneering Power Pop and paving the way for Punk Rock.  They consistently rejected the prevailing Psychedelic Music.

Title:  Shake Some Action (Deluxe Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Power Pop, Proto-Punk, Rock & Roll, Detroit Rock

Label:  Rhino/Warner Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  Original Album Remastered

 1.  Shake Some Action (4:34)

 2.  Sometimes O2:21)

 3.  Yes, It's True (2:29)

 4.  St. Louis Blues (2:39)

 5.  You Tore Me Down (2:50)

 6.  Please Please Girl (2:04)

 7.  Let The Boy Rock 'N' Roll (2:18)

 8.  Don't You Lie To Me (2:27)

 9.  She Said Yeah (2:38)

10. I'll Cry Alone (2:15)

11. Misery (1:39)

12. I Saw Her (2:41)

13. Teenage Confidential (2:45)

14. I Can't Hide (3:12)

Disc 2:  Bonus Tracks:

 1.  Shake Some Action (Alternate Mix)

 2.  Sweet Little Sixteen

 3.  I Can't Hide (Alternate Mix)

 4.  I Got Mine

 5.  Sometimes (Alternate Version)

 6.  I Saw Her (Alternate Mix)

 7.  Yes It's True (Alternate Mix)

 8.  Teenage Confidential (Alternate Mix)

 9.  I'll Cry Alone (Alternate Mix)

10. Please Please Girl (Alternate Mix)

11. She Said Yeah (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976)

12. Let The Boy Rock 'N' Roll (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

13. House Of Blue Lights (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

14. I'm A Lover, Not A Fighter (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

15. Under My  Thumb (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

16. Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey (Back To Birmingham) (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976) **

17. Please Please Me (Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976)**

Previously Unreleased

**(Live At The Roxy Hollywood, CA, 8/12/1976), Previously Unreleased

Personnel:

Cyril Jordan:  Guitar, Vocals

Chris Wilson:  Vocals, Guitar

James Ferrell:  Guitar

George Alexander:  Bass

Danny Mihm:  Drums on Tracks:  1, 5

David Wright:  Drums

Shake Some Action is the fourth studio album by Flamin' Groovies, originally released on June 1976, remastered and reissued on July 17, 2026 by Rhino Records/Warner Records.  Deluxe Edition in 2 CD,  one original album remastered and Bonus Tracks CD.

Cheap Trick

 

Artist:  Cheap Trick
Origin:  Rockford, Illinois, USA
Genre:  Rock, Power Pop, New Wave, Punk, Hard Rock Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Rick Nielsen:  Lead Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals
Bun E. Carlos:  Drums
Randy Hogan:  Lead Vocals
Tom Petersson:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Classic line-up:

Rick Nielsen:  Lead Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals
Robin Zander:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Tom Petersson:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Bun E. Carlos:  Drums

Cheap Trick is an American Rock Band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973.  They have often been referred to in the Japanese press as the "American Beatles".  Their biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You To Want Me", "Dream Police" and "The Flame".  The band was also ranked No. 25 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock and the was elected for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2015.

Title:  In Color (Limited Edition) (2026) 

Genre:  Rock, Power Pop, New Wave, Punk, Hard Rock Contemporary Pop

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Hello There (1:41)

 2.  Big Eyes (3:10)

 3.  Downed (4:12)

 4.  I Want You To Want Me (3:11)

 5.  You're All Talk (3:36)

Side Two:

 1.  Oh Caroline (2:59)

 2.  Clock Strikes Ten (2:59)

 3.  Southern Girls (3:44)

 4.  Come On, Come On (2:41)

 5.  So Good To See You (3:37)

Personnel:

Robin Zander:  Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Rick Nelsen:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

Tom Petersson:  Bass,Vocals

Bun E. Carlos:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Jai Winding:  Keyboards

Jay Graydon:  Guitar on Track 1/4

In Color is the second studio album by Cheap Trick, originally released on September 1, 1977 by Epic, remastered and reissued on July 3, 2026 by Music OnVinyl.  Limited Edition of 2000 Individual Numbered Copies on Purple Colored Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

 

The Muffs

 

Artist:  The Muffs

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Pop Punk, Power Pop, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Kin Shattuck:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Occasional Keyboards

Melanie Vammen:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Ronnie Barrett:  Bass, Occasional Backing Vocals

Criss Crass:  Drums, Backing Vocals

The Muffs were an American Pop Punk Band based in South California, formed in 1991.  Led by Kim Shattuck (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar Ex The Pandoras), and Melanie Vammen (Rhythm Guitar Ex The Pandoras), along with Ronnie Barrett (Bass), and Criss Crass (Drums).

Title:  Blonder And Blonder (2026)

Genre:  Pop Punk, Power Pop, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Omnivore Recordings

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Agony (2:27)

 2.  On Nina (2:39)

 3.  On And On (1:45)

 4.  Sad Tomorrow (2:09)

 5.  What You've Done (1:57)

 6.  Red Eyed Troll (3:45)

 7.  End It All (1:49)

Side 2:

 8.  Laying On A Bed Of Roses (2:11)

 9.  I Need A Face (2:14)

10. Won't Come Out To Play (1:51)

11. Funny Face (3:20)

12. Ethyl My Love (2:39)

13. I'm Confused (3:41)

14. Just A Game (1:59)

Personnel:

Kim Shattuck:  Guitar, Vocals

Ronnie Barrett:  Bass

Roy McDonald:  Drums

Blonder And Blonder is the second album by The Muffs, originally released on April 11, 1995 by Reprise Records, remastered and reissued on June 19, 2026 by Omnivore Recordings.  Pressed on Opaque Red Vinyl.

The Who

 

Artist:   The Who  
Origin:  London, England
Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Original line-up: 

Roger Daltrey:  Vocals
Pete Townshend:  Guitar
John Entwistle:  Bass
Keith Moon:  Drums

The Who are an English Rock Band formed in 1964, consisted of Roger Daltrey (Vocals), Pete Townshend (Guitar), John Entwistle (Bass) and Keith Moon (Drums).  The Who is one of the three most important British Rock Band along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and one of The World's Best Selling Bands of All Time, having sold more than 100 million records.  The band has many single hits such as "I Can't Explain", "My Generation", "Substitute", "Happy Jack" and many more! and have many Masterpieces albums:  My Generation, Tommy, Who's Next, The Who By Numbers, The Who Live At Leeds and many more!.

Title:  Live At Eden Project (Deluxe Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock, British Invasion

Label:  earMusic

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Overture (6:09)

 2.  1921 (3:03)

 3.  Amazing Journey (5:18)

 4.  Sparks (2:33)

 5.  The Acid Queen (3:51)

 6.  Pinball Wizard (3:25)

 7.  We're Not Gonna Take It (8:40)

 8.  Who Are You (8:12)

 9.  Eminene Front (6:39)

10. The ids Are Alright (2:25)

11. You Better You Bet (6:24)

12. Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere (2:28)

Disc Two:

 1.  Substitute (3:54)

 2.  I Can't Explain (2:47)

 3.  My Generation (3:18)

 4.  Cry If You Want (3:17)

 5.  Won't Get Fooled Again (9:23)

 6.  Behind Blue Eyes (3:56)

 7.  The Real Me (4:01)

 8.  I'm One (3:07)

 9.  5:15 (6:43)

10. The Rock (6:49)

11. Love, Reign O'er Me (9:10)

12. Baba O'Riley (5:12)

Personnel:

Roger Daltrey:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica

Pete Townshend:  Guitars, Backing & Co-Lead Vocals

The Tour Band:

Zak Starkey:  Drums

Simon Townshend:  Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals

Jon Button:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Loren Gold:  Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Billy Jacoby:  Lead Violin

Orchestra:

The Heart Of England Philharmonic Orchestra

Live At Eden Project is a live album by The Who, released on May 29, 2026 by earMusic, recorded in July 2023.  Deluxe Edition 2 CD Digipak. 

The Knack

 

Artist:  The Knack
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA.
Genre:  Rock, New Wave, Power Pop, Punk

Original line-up:

Doug Fieger:  Vocals, Guitar
Berton Averre:  Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Prescott Niles:  Bass
Bruce Gary:  Drums

The Knack was an American New Wave Band formed in Los Angeles in 1977 by Doug Fieger (Vocals, Guitar), Berton Averre (Lead Guitar, Keyboards), Prescott Niles (Bass) and Bruce Gary (Drums).  The band was released the debut album Get The Knack in 1979, was one of the year's best-selling albums, holding the No. 1 on Billboard's Album Chart for 5 weeks and was released hit single "My Sharona", was the No. 1 hit in USA, also in Canada.

Title:  Knackology:  The Zen Recordings (2026)

Genre:  Rock, New Wave, Power Pop, Punk

Label:  Omnivore Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Let Me Out (Live In Los Angeles, 1978) (2:41)

 2.  Pop Is Dead (3:49)

 3.  (She's So) Selfish (Live At Mountain View, California, June 10, 1994) (4:27)

 4.  Ambition (4:30)

 5.  That's What The Little Girls Do (Fieger/Averre Demo) (2:49)

 6.  Les Girls (3:22)

 7. Rock & Roll Is Good For You (Fieger/Averre Demo) (3:33)

 8.  Can I Borrow A Kiss (4:05)

 9.  Oh Tara (Live From The Rock 'N' Roll Fun House) (3:09)

10. Normal As The Next Guy (3:21)

11. Shine (Live At Leeds, 1991) (3:48)

12. Good Girls Don't (Live From The Rock 'N' Roll Fun House) (3:19)

13. No Matter What (2:51)

14. Love Is All There Is (4:15)

15. One Day At A Time (Live From The Rock 'N' Roll Fun House) (4:31)

16. Seven Days Of Heaven (4:46)

17. Harder On You (Demo) (3:13)

18. Baby Talks Dirty (Live From The Rock 'N' Roll Fun House) (4:11)

19. My Sharona (Live At Mountain View, California, June 10 1994) (5:04)

Knackology:  The Zen Recordings is a 19-track retrospective collection by The Knack, released on May 8, 2026 by Omnivore Recordings.  The album spans studio tracks, rare demos and explosive live performances.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Sugar

 

Artist:  Sugar

Origin:  Brooklyn, NY, Boston MA, Athens GA, USA

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Jungle Pop, Grunge, Power Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Original line-up:

Bob Mould:  Vocals,Guitar

David Barbe:  Bass

Malcolm Travis:  Drums

Sugar are an American Alternative Rock Band, formed in 1992 by Bob Mould (Vocals, Guitar Ex Husker Du), David Barbe (Bass Ex Mercyland), and Malcolm Travis (Drums Ex Human Sexual Response).

Title:  File Under:  Easy Listening (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Jungle Pop, Grunge, Power Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Gift:  (4:14)

 2.   Company Book (3:45)

 3.  Your Favorite Thing (3:51)

 4.  What You Want It To Be (4:13)

 5.  Gee Angel (3:56)

Side B:

 1.  Panama City Motel (4:07)

 2.  Can't Help You Anymore (3:29)

 3.  Grammy Cool (3:33)

 4.  Believe What You're Saying (3:56)

 5.  Explode And Make Up (4:54)

Personnel:

Bob Mould:  Vocals,Guitar

David Barbe:  Bass,Vocals

Malcolm Travis:  Drums

Additional Musician:

James SK Wan:  Bamboo Flute

File Under:  Easy Listening is the second album by Sugar, originally released on September 6, 1994 by Rykodisc, remastered and reissued on February 20, 2026 by BMG.  Pressed on Blue Vinyl.