Win Some Lose Some

I didn’t have this album right away, as a kid. I started with Cuts Like A Knife and Reckless, but… Read more Win Some Lose Some

Lost In Love

Bought because it reminds me of my Mom playing this cassette in the kitchen while she worked, when I was… Read more Lost In Love

San Andreas Fault

It may go underrated in the big lists, but to me, Tigerlily is hands-down one of the best mid-90s albums,… Read more San Andreas Fault

Stop Drop And Roll

I fell HARD for the SNZ with Hot As Hell and kept on going. You know the score, this is… Read more Stop Drop And Roll

Forever And Ever, Amen

Deeper into Randy Travis territory with Greatest Hits Volume Two, and I’m still enjoying the old school feel of these… Read more Forever And Ever, Amen

On The Other Hand

This takes me back. My ex-brother-in-law used to play Travis all the time. But it also reminds me of the… Read more On The Other Hand

In Which Aaron Admits He Went To Two Different Thrift Shoppes (Again) And Found More Goodies (Of Course) And Also Found A Couple Of Cool Magazines Too

I did it again. I found loads more $1 goodness at the thrift shoppes. Will I ever stop? Ha probably… Read more In Which Aaron Admits He Went To Two Different Thrift Shoppes (Again) And Found More Goodies (Of Course) And Also Found A Couple Of Cool Magazines Too

Happy Girl

Another in the stack of New To Me Music attempts, this is a Greatest Hits by another country singer from… Read more Happy Girl

The Pusher

Nina Simone. The Blues. What more do you need to know?

This Guy

In his kitchen. In his robe. In a groove. Sure he’d worked it all out in advance. Sure, his neighbours… Read more This Guy

500

WP tracks streaks, if you post every day. Today marks my 500th day posting in a row. Yup. Maybe it’s remarkable,… Read more 500

Five Minutes

Another in a long list of Try Something New To Me albums, this Hits collection (Reflections: Lorrie Morgan – Greatest… Read more Five Minutes

needtobreathe – Rivers In The Wasteland

The venerable Mr. John Snow of 2loud2oldmusic (go Follow him, I’ll wait) loves this band, needtobreathe, and is a collector… Read more needtobreathe – Rivers In The Wasteland

Burn Your Eyes

Rocket back to old school late 70s/early 80s speed metal NWOBHM-ish style with Sinful. It’s epic right out of the… Read more Burn Your Eyes

In Which Aaron Shares Some Thrift Shoppe Finds From The Past Couple Of Weeks, As Well As Some Targeted Used And New Purchases

From the thrift shoppes: The Avett Brothers – I And Love And You This is pure on spec. I have… Read more In Which Aaron Shares Some Thrift Shoppe Finds From The Past Couple Of Weeks, As Well As Some Targeted Used And New Purchases

The Sorcerer

Herbie Hancock (piano). Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone). Roy Hargrove (trumpet/flugelhorn). John Patitucci (bass). Brian Blade (drums). Celebrating Miles Davis and… Read more The Sorcerer

Jersey Girl

I do love me some Holly Cole (without or without her Trio). This one, The Holly Cole Collection Vol. 1,… Read more Jersey Girl

If Wishes Were Horses

I’ve been waiting to get to this disc, and my anticipation was rewarded with tight, wonderful playing and singing. Maybe… Read more If Wishes Were Horses

Adouma

Bought as a companion to Supernatural, because if one disc of Santana duets is good, two is better! It’s world… Read more Adouma

The Perfect Drug

It’s been long enough since I saw Lost Highway (the film) that I don’t really remember it. Oughta fix that.… Read more The Perfect Drug

What I Got

Pure summery philosophical classic. Cool EP.

Iron Maiden – Senjutsu

First! \m/  🙂  \m/ It’s New Release Day! Pre-order arrived this morning, and I dropped it in the player immediately.… Read more Iron Maiden – Senjutsu

In A Jar

Dinosaur Jr. BBC In session. Super-cool. What else do I need to say?

She’s In Love With The Boy

I’ve been trying out new-to-me things, buying CDs like this for cheap at the thrift shoppe. I’m a sucker for… Read more She’s In Love With The Boy

Rock & Roll Soul

You know these guys, nothing for me to say here. This 10-track Hits set, a sublime taster, will help you… Read more Rock & Roll Soul

Loco Gringos Like A Party

Psychobilly. Rockabilly. Call it whatever you want. This compilation on Hep Cat Records is a ton of fun. Let’s go,… Read more Loco Gringos Like A Party

Easy Living

The years pass, and still I listen to Billie. She’s an old friend, by now, a voice through all that… Read more Easy Living

Walkin’ After Midnight

I am reminded. Of my grandfather, who loved Patsy’s tunes and voice. Of Billie Holiday as, in my mind, the… Read more Walkin’ After Midnight

This Is A Call

Well this is a bit like fish in a barrel, isn’t it. I used to own this album, ages ago,… Read more This Is A Call

In Which Aaron Knows He Doesn’t Need More Musics But, In These Hot Days Of Summer, Places With Air Conditioning (That Aren’t His Own Home) Are Enticing, So He Ended Up In The Thrift Shoppe Yet Again (Go Figure)

I know, I know. Here’s what I found: Bootsauce – Bootsauce I don’t think I’ve ever heard the album all… Read more In Which Aaron Knows He Doesn’t Need More Musics But, In These Hot Days Of Summer, Places With Air Conditioning (That Aren’t His Own Home) Are Enticing, So He Ended Up In The Thrift Shoppe Yet Again (Go Figure)

I Am A Town

Did I ever tell you that I love Mary Chapin Carpenter’s music? I probably have, but it bears repeating. Strong,… Read more I Am A Town

Double Agent

James has conspiracy theories about Amanda Marshall. I’m not sure where they’re at, at the moment, but it has previously… Read more Double Agent

R.I.P. Charlie Watts

Charlie Watts died today, aged 80. He’s a musical hero of mine, in fact, he’s my favourite drummer. He wasn’t… Read more R.I.P. Charlie Watts

American Music Club – Mercury

The mighty J. rated this album highly, and recommended fully we hear it. I found a copy easily, and am… Read more American Music Club – Mercury

In Which I Offer Some Videos Because Lana Was Asking What My New MXR Pedals Do, So These Company Promo Demonstrations Begin To Show Off Examples Of Their Capabilities

Each video starts with a clean tone, just guitar and amp, then they turn on the pedals: MXR Phase 90:… Read more In Which I Offer Some Videos Because Lana Was Asking What My New MXR Pedals Do, So These Company Promo Demonstrations Begin To Show Off Examples Of Their Capabilities

Dont Think Twice, It’s Alright

I don’t envy anyone in 1997 whose job it was to make a 1CD hits set like this. 18 tracks… Read more Dont Think Twice, It’s Alright

In Which Aaron Shares Some New Toys He Got, All Of Which Have Sent Him Into Happy Ambient Heaven

This post will only appeal to the guitar gear nerds (of which I definitely am one). A while ago, I… Read more In Which Aaron Shares Some New Toys He Got, All Of Which Have Sent Him Into Happy Ambient Heaven

Totally Confused

“Stray Blues: A Collection of B-Sides is an album by Beck, released in 2000. It is a collection of B-sides that were only released in Japan. It features… Read more Totally Confused

Move To Memphis

I’ve loved A-Ha since I was a kid, and have tended to believe it’s easy to just pay attention to… Read more Move To Memphis

In Which Brother Craig’s Continued Generosity Amazes Aaron Yet Again

A good friend, whom I’ve mentioned in these pages before, is in a position to get nice things when he… Read more In Which Brother Craig’s Continued Generosity Amazes Aaron Yet Again

Precision Auto

Superchunk make a joyful, captivating noise. Everytime I listen to them, I think ‘man, I need to listen to these… Read more Precision Auto

Wasteland

Our one and only 2loud2oldmusic (go Follow this amazing blog immediately, I’ll wait!) is the reason I’ve even heard of… Read more Wasteland

In Which Aaron Went To The Thrift Shoppe AGAIN But It Was With Good Reason And, Of Course, He Found Some Things

I know, I know. I don’t need more musics. But herein lies a quick tale. It’s been a helluva week.… Read more In Which Aaron Went To The Thrift Shoppe AGAIN But It Was With Good Reason And, Of Course, He Found Some Things

Meet Virginia

I scooped this greatest hits disc of Train to give ’em a try. I didn’t know many songs by title,… Read more Meet Virginia

Well You Needn’t

Thelonious Monk. Greatest Hits. Well you oughta.

For The Good Times

Ray Price is pure classic. Willie Nelson, a classic himself, pays tribute to him. The track I have posted (below)… Read more For The Good Times

Hawksley Workman And The Wolves Live At Lee’s Palace (Live Stream) 2021-08-12

Last night (we were the delicious wolves) we had the honour of watching a Hawksley Workman live stream concert. It… Read more Hawksley Workman And The Wolves Live At Lee’s Palace (Live Stream) 2021-08-12

In Which Aaron Went To The Shoppe To Get Some New Workout Shorts And Ended Up Finding More New Musics Because That’s Just What He Does And Yes I Am Padding The Word Count Here Because I Know Deke Is Counting Lol

Yes, that title is 42 words long. The answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything. So yeah, I got a… Read more In Which Aaron Went To The Shoppe To Get Some New Workout Shorts And Ended Up Finding More New Musics Because That’s Just What He Does And Yes I Am Padding The Word Count Here Because I Know Deke Is Counting Lol

Gratitude Walks

True gent J. recommended this American Music Club album, Mercury, to me. I acquired it on his recommend, because he… Read more Gratitude Walks

Passport

Charlie Parker, another absolute giant. Taken from Bird’s Best Bop On Verve, and, well… with a title like that you… Read more Passport