Thursday, October 8, 2026

Elvis Presley



Artist:  Elvis Presley
Birth Name:  Elvis Aaron Presley 
Born:  January 8, 1935.  Tupelo, Mississippi, USA.
Died:  August 16, 1977 (Aged 42).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Occupations:  Musicians, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Elvis Presley was an American Singer and Actor.  One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, and often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll".  He is the Best-Selling Solo Artist in the History of Popular Music and has been inducted into music Halls of Fame.




 























Title:  At The Movies (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Label:  New Continent

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side A:


Loving You (1957):


 1.  (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear (1:45)

 2.  Loving You (2:12)

 3.  Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do (2:31)

 4.  Mean Woman Blues (2:15)


King Creole (1958):


 5.  King Creole (2:08)

 6.  Hard Headed Woman (1:53)


Love Me Tender (1956)


 7.  Love Me Tender (2:41)


G.I. Blues (1960):


 8.  Wooden Heart (2:02)

 9.  Tonight Is So Right For Love (2:14)

10. G.I. Blues (2:36)

11. Blue Suede Shoes (2:05)


Side B:


Blue Hawaii (1961):


 1. Blue Hawaii (2:36)

 2.  Can't Help Falling In Love (2:59)

 3.  Rock-A-Hula Baby (1:57)


Follow That Dream (1962):


 4.  Follow That Dream (1:37)

 5.  What A Wonderful Life (2:26)


Kid Galahad (1962):


 6.  King Of The Whole Wide World (2:06)


Flaming Star (1960):


 7.  Flaming Star (2:25)


Wild In The Country (1961):


 8.  Wild In The Country (1:52)


Girl! Girl! Girl! (1962):


 9.  Girl! Girl! Girl! (2:34)

10. Return To Sender (2:06)


Jailhouse Rock (1957):


11. Jailhouse Rock (2:26)


At The Movies is the movie compilation album by Elvis Presley, released on September 18, 2026 by New Continent.  22 Great Songs from his films, 180 Gram Red Vinyl.  For Fans of Elvis Presley and Music Collectors.











Wednesday, October 7, 2026

he Beatles


 




















Artist:  The Beatles 
Origin:  Liverpool, England
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Merseybeat, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop

Classic line-up:

John Lennon:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Paul McCartney:  Vocals, Bass
George Harrison:  Vocals, Lead Guitar
Ringo Starr:  Vocals, Drums

The Beatles were an English Rock Band from Liverpool formed in 1960 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.  They became the greatest and most influential act of the Rock Era, with several Genres from Pop, Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock.  Their first hit single "Love Me Do" in the late 1962.  They acquired the Nickname "The Fab Four" as Beatlesmania and in early 1964 they had become international stars, leading "The British Invasion" of the USA Pop Market.  From 1965 The Beatles produced and released many finest materials and widely influential albums such as Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (The White Album in 1968),  and Abbey Road (1969).  After their break-up in 1970.  They each enjoyed successful musical careers.  John Lennon was shot and killed in December 1980, and George Harrison died of Lung Cancer in November 2001.  Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr still remain musically active.  The Beatles are the Best-Selling Band in USA with 177 million certified units according to the RIAA.  They have had more No. 1 albums on the British Charts and sold more singles in the UK than any other artists.  In 2008, the group topped Billboard Magazine's list of the All Time Most Successful "Hot 100" Artists.  They have received 7 Grammy Awards, The Best-Selling Band in the History, The 20th Century's 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine, and estimating sales of over one billion units by EMI Records.  In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked The Beatles as The Greatest Artist Of All Time.


























Title:  Rubber Soul (Half-Speed) (2026)
Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Merseybeat, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Rock
Label:  Capitol
Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Drive My Car (2:25)
 2.  Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown) (2:05)
 3.  You Won't See Me (3:18)
 4.  Nowhere Man (2:40)
 5.  Think For Yourself  (2:16)
 6.  The Word (2:41)
 7.  Michelle (2:40)

Side Two:

 1.  What Goes On (2:47)
 2.  Girl (2:30)
 3.  I'm Looking Through You (2:23)
 4.  In My Life (2:24)
 5.  Wait (2:12)
 6.  If I Needed Someone (2:20)
 7.  Run For Your Life (2:18)

Personnel:

John Lennon:  Lead, Harmony, Backing Vocals, Rhythm, Acoustic, Lead Guitars, Organ on Track 1/5, Tambourine
Paul McCartney:  Lead, Harmony, Backing Vocals, Bass, Acoustic & Lead Guitars, Piano, Maracas
George Harrison:  Lead, Harmony, Backing Vocals, Lead, Rhythm, Acoustic  Guitars, Sitar on Track 1/2, Maracas, Tambourine
Ringo Starr:  Drums, Tambourine, Maracas, Cowbell, Bells,Cymbals, Hammond Organ on Track 2/3, Lead Vocals on Track 2/1

Additional Musicians:

George Martin:  Piano on Track 2/4, Harmonium on Tracks:n 1/6, 2/6
Mal Evans:  Hammond Organ on Track 1/3


Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by The Beatles, originally released on December 3, 1965 by Parlophone, remastered and reissued on October 2, 2026 by Capitol Records/UMe.  180 Gram, Half-Speed Mastered Vinyl, For Fans of The Beatles and Music Collectors.













Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Alice in Chains


 



















Artist:  Alice In Chains
Origin:  Seattle, Washington, USA.
Genre:  Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Jerry Cantrell:  Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Sean Kinney:  Drums, Percussion, Piano
Layne Staley:  Lead and Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Mike Starr:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Alice In Chains is an American Grunge Band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by Jerry Cantrell (Guitar, Vocals), Layne Staley (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Sean Kinney (Drums) and Mike Starr (Bass).  They play in Grunge Music, Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.












Title:  Unplugged (2026) 

Genre:  Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Label:  Legacy Recordings

Rating:  *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


Side One:


 1.  Nutshell (4:57)

 2.  Brother (5:27)

 3.  No Excuses (4:57)

 4.  Sludge Factory (4:36)


Side Two:


 1.  Down In A Hole (5:46)

 2.  Angry Chair (4:36)

 3.  Rooster (6:41)


LP 2:


Side Three:


 1.  Got Me Wrong (4:59)

 2.  Heaven Beside You (5:38)

 3.  Would? (3:43)


Side Four:


 1.  Frogs (7:30)

 2.  Over Now (7:12)

 3.  The Killer Is Me (5:23)


Personnel:


Jerry Cantrell:  Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar on Track 4/3, Lead and Backing Vocals

Layne Staley:  Lead and Backing Vocals,  Acoustic Guitar on Track 2/2

Mike Starr:  Acoustic Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sean Kinney:  Drums


Additional Musician:


Scott Olson:  Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass on Track 4/3


Unplugged  is a live album by Alice In Chains, originally released on July 30, 1996 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on September 25, 2026 by Legacy Recordings/Columbia Records, in 2 LP in Standard Black Vinyl.







Monday, October 5, 2026

Jason Aldean


Artist:  Jason Aldean
Birth Name:  Jason Aldine Williams
Born:  February 28, 1977.  Macon, Georgia, USA
Origin:  Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Genre:  Country, Country Rock, Contemporary Country, Bro-Country
Occupation:  Singer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Jason Aldean is an American Country Singer.  He has released seven albums and 24 singles.  His 2010 album My Kinda Party is certified Triple-Platinum by RIAA, and his 2012 Night Train is certified Double-Platinum.  His singles, 15 have reached No. 1 on either The Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay Charts, and eight more of his singles have reached the Top 10.








Title:  They Don't Know (2026)
Genre:  Country, Country Rock, Contemporary Country, Bro-Country
Label:  BMG
Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Lights Come On (3:14)
 2.  A Little More Summertime (3:39)
 3.  This Plane Don't Go There (2:59)
 4.  Comin' In Hot (2:59)
 5.  First Time Again (with Kelsea Ballerini) (3:24)
 6.  Bad (3:33)
 7.  They Don't Know (3;15)

Side B:

 1.  One We Won't Forget (3:17)
 2.  Whiskey'd Up (3:11)
 3.  In Case You Don't Remember (3:00)
 4.  All Out Of Beer (3:18)
 5.  Any Ol' Barstool (3:23)
 6.  The Way A Night Should Feel (3:04)
 7.  Reason To Love L.A. (3:22)
 8.  When The Lights Go Out (3:26)

Personnel:

Jason Aldean:  Lead Vocals
Kurt Allison:  Electric Guitar
Blake Bollinger:  Drum Programming
Jaron Boyer:  Drum Programming
Perry Coleman:  Background Vocals
Tony Harrell:  Hammond B3, Piano, Synthesizer
Mike Johnson:  Steel Guitar
Tully Kennedy:  Bass
Rob McNelley:  Electric Guitar
Danny Rader:  Bouzouki, Acoustic Guitar, Hi-String Guitar, Tres
Rich Redmond:  Drums, Percussion
Adam Shoenfield. Electric Guitar
Russell Terrell:  Background Vocals
Neil Thrasher. Background Vocals
John Willis:   Acoustic Guitar, Hi-String Guitar
Jonathan Yudkin:  Cello
Kelsea Ballerini:  Duet Bro-Country on Track A5




They Don't Know is the seventh studio album by Jason Aldean, originally released on September 9, 2016 by Broken Bow Records, remastered and reissued on September 18, 2026 by BMG.






David Bowie


 



















Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals


David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.
















Title:  ThTitle:  The Shel Talmy Recordings (2026)

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Parlophone

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  You've Got A Habit Of Leaving (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:31)

 2.  I Want Your Love (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:32)

 3.  Cupid (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:05)

 4.  I Pity The Fool (The Manish Boys) (2:12)

 5.  Baby Loves That Way (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:00)

 6.  Keep Up With The Jones (Instrumental) (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:02)

 4.  I'll Follow You (David Jones And The Lower Third) (1:59)

 5.  Take My Tip (The Manish Boys) (2:13)

 6.  Glad I've Got Nobody (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:28)

 7.  Leave Her To Me (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:48)

 8.  I'll Follow You (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Early On 1964-1966) (1:59)

 9.  You Gotta Tell Her (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:37)

10. Take My Tip (The Manish Boys) (2:13)

11. Certain Woman (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:31)

12. Glad I've Got Nobody  (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Early On 1964-1966) (2:28)

13. Today (Davie Jones) (Uuissued) (2:26)

14. I Want My Baby Back (Davie Jones) (Early On 1964-1966) (Unissued) (2:38)

15. I Live In Dreams (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:56)

16. Bars Of The Country Jail (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:06)

17. That's Where My Heart Is (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:40)

18. I Do Believe I Love You (Davie Jones -Unissued) (2:10)

19. You've Got A Habit Of Leaving (Alternative Overdub/Vocal) (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Making Time:  A Shel Talmy Production) (2:32)

20. I Pity The Fool (Alternative Vocal) (The Manish Boys - Early On 1964-1966) (2:11)

21. Baby Loves That Way (Alternative Vocal) ((David Jones And The Lower Third) (Unissued) (3:04)

22. Take My Tip (Alternative Vocal) (The Manish Boys - Early On 1964-1966) (2:18)


The Shel Talmy Recordings is a compilation album by David Bowie,  released on September 18, 2026 by Parlophone/Rhino.  CD Edition 22-Track containing 10 previously unreleased recordings/alternative takes from his 1965 sessions as Davie Jones., For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.








Sunday, October 4, 2026

The Teen Kings


 




















Artist:  The Teen Kings

Origin:  Wink, Texas, USA

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock


Original Line-up:


Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums

Richard "Head" West:  Piano

Charles "Slob" Evans:  Upright Bass


The Teen Kings were an American Rockabilly and Country Band from Wink,Texas, formed by Roy Orbison (Lead Guitar, Vocals), James Morrow (Electric Mandolin), Jack Kennelly (Bass), Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis ( Drums), Richard "Head" West (Piano), and Charles "Slob" Evans (Upright Bass), called The Wink Westerners, and transitined to Rhythm & Blues, and Rock & Roll, renaming themselves The Teen Kings in 1956.  Signed with Sam Philips at Sun Records in 1956 and released the Hit Single "Ooby Dooby".  Split up  in late 1956 due to disputes over royalties and writing credits, prompting Roy Orbison to pursue a Solo Career.











Title:  Are You Ready? (2026) 

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock

Label:  Rollercoaster Rcords

Rating:   *****


Format:  CD


Tracks:


 1.  Ooby Doody (2:01)

 2.  Racker Tacker (2:08)

 3.  Blue Suede Shoes (1:55)

 4.  Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:17)

 5.  St Louis Blues (1:54)

 6.  All By Myself (1:56)

 7.  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:17)

 8.  Jam (2:00)

 9.  Rock House (1:54)

10. Singing The Blues (2:07)

11. pretend (2:12)

12. Rip It Up (3:03)

13. Trying To Get To You (2:33)

14.  TK Blues (2:21)

15. Go! Go! Go! (1:32)

16. Bo Diddley (1:58)

17. Do You Remember? (Interview) (38:38)


Personnel:


Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums


Are You Ready? the collection album by The Teen Kings, released on September 4, 2026 by Rollercoaster Records.  For Fans of Roy Orbison and Music Collectors.














Friday, October 2, 2026

Dream Theater


 


















Artist:  Dream Theater
Origin:  Long Island, New York, USA
Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Neo-Progressive, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Art Rock

Original line-up:


John Petrucci:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Myung:  Bass
Mike Portnoy:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Dream Theater is an American Progressive Metal Band from Long Island, New York, formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci (Guitar), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Portnoy (Drums), while they attended Berklee College Of Music in Massachusetts.  They subsequently dropped out of their studies to concentrate further on the band and become Dream Theater.  The band is well known for the technical proficiency of its instrumentalists  Though a number of lineup changes followed, the three original members remained together along with James LaBrie (Vocals) and Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), until September 8, 2010 when Mike Portnoy left the band and replaced by Mike Mangini in 2011.  John Petrucci won many awards from music instruction magazines.  John Myung was voted the greatest Bassist of all time in a poll conducted by Music Radar in August and September 2010.  Mike Portnoy has won 26 awards from Modern Drummer Magazine and to be inducted into the Rock Drummer Hall of Fame.  Jordan Rudess is considered to be one of the greatest Keyboards Players of All Time by Music Radar.  The band's highest-selling album is the Gold-Selling Images and Words (1992).  Metropolis Pt. 2:  Scenes From A Memory was ranked 95 on the October 2006 issue of  Guitar World Magazine's list of The Greatest 100 Guitar Albums Of All Time.

















Title:  Parasomnia (2026)  
Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Neo-Progressive, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Art Rock
Label:  InsideOut Music
Rating:   *****


Format:  CD  

Tracks:


 1.  In The Arms Of Morpheus (5:22)
 2.  Night Terror (9:55)
 3.  A Broken Man (8:30)
 4.  Dead Asleep (11:06)
 5.  Midnight Messiah (7:58)
 6.  Are We Dreaming? (1:28)
 7.  Bend The Clock (7:24)
 8.  The Shadow Man Incident (19:32)

Personnel:

James LaBrie:  Lead Vocals
John Petrucci:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Myung:  Bass
Jordan Rudess:  Keyboards
Mike Portnoy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Parasomnia is the 16th studio album by Dream Theater, originally release February 7, 2025 by InsideOut Music, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by InsideOut Music.