Burnout

This tune was in my head when I woke up this morning. I don’t precisely know why, I haven’t thought… Read more Burnout

And So It Went

I have the venerable STEVEFORTHEDEAF to thank for introducing me to this track on his wonderful blog (go Follow it… Read more And So It Went

Skyfall

This Adele song has been stuck in my head for a while, echoing in the corners. I’m in no position… Read more Skyfall

Gojira – Fortitude

Massive sound, excellent songwriting… it all feels like an earthquake shifting the ground of your mind. Melody and riffs collide,… Read more Gojira – Fortitude

The Wind Cries Mary

Pure beautiful Sunday mood. Happy Mother’s Day, y’all.

Sister Luck

I was playing with the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb blonde amp yesterday, as one does. Quite by accident, I… Read more Sister Luck

dAgmál

There’s a pull quote on a sticker on my copy of Sólstafir’s Ótta CD that nails it completely: “At times… Read more dAgmál

New Year’s Day

We got the snow tires off the car a while back, and I had a mix of all the U2… Read more New Year’s Day

The One In Which I Admit I Am A Slow Learner But This Time I Think I’m Getting There And Maybe This Time It’ll Stick

James and I have been blogging here since 2006, and I’ve had a ton of different series and other ideas.… Read more The One In Which I Admit I Am A Slow Learner But This Time I Think I’m Getting There And Maybe This Time It’ll Stick

Black Crowes – Wiser For The Time

First off, May The 4th be with you! Today’s album title is appropriate for the situation, as I am now… Read more Black Crowes – Wiser For The Time

How The Postal Service Can Make Aaron A Very Very Happy Man On A Rainy Dreary Monday Afternoon

Black Crowes – Brothers Of A Feather DVD/CD

I skipped over this 2007 set in the chronology, so here it is now. This was the first live set… Read more Black Crowes – Brothers Of A Feather DVD/CD

Black Crowes – Croweology

The info: “Croweology is an acoustic-based album by American rock band The Black Crowes, released on August 3, 2010. The… Read more Black Crowes – Croweology

Black Crowes – Before The Frost… Until The Freeze

The Black Crowes’ 8th studio album dropped in 2009, recorded live before a studio audience at Levon Helm’s Woodstock studio… Read more Black Crowes – Before The Frost… Until The Freeze

Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde

The Amp Chronicles If you follow this blog, even casually, we thank you! And you’ll know I’ve been on a… Read more Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde

365 & Grail

In The News Today: Today is my 365th day in a row posting here. Not a record I sought, but… Read more 365 & Grail

Black Crowes – Warpaint Live

This 2CD companion contains live versions of all the songs from Warpaint, plus some other Crowes tunes and covers (including… Read more Black Crowes – Warpaint Live

Black Crowes – Warpaint

The Crowes’ first new studio album in 7 years, at this point (2008). New members included Luther Dickinson and Adam… Read more Black Crowes – Warpaint

Black Crowes – The Lost Crowes

“The Lost Crowes… comprises material composed and recorded during the Tall and Band sessions in 1993 and 1997, respectively. Many of… Read more Black Crowes – The Lost Crowes

Black Crowes – Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Window Sill… The Movie (DVD)

This video collection is from 1992, but my copy here is a 2006 re-issue. Great tunes interspersed with interviews, it’s… Read more Black Crowes – Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Window Sill… The Movie (DVD)

Black Crowes – Freak ‘N’ Roll… Into The Fog: Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillmore, San Francisco

Recorded on the second night of a five-night stand at the The Fillmore in August 2005, here’s the Crowes letting… Read more Black Crowes – Freak ‘N’ Roll… Into The Fog: Black Crowes All Join Hands, The Fillmore, San Francisco

Black Crowes – Live

For some reason, I do not own a physical copy of this album, at the moment. But I used to… Read more Black Crowes – Live

Black Crowes – Lions

Let’s look at the Crowes during this period of their 6th album (their only to include Audley Freed): They’d left… Read more Black Crowes – Lions

Black Crowes – Live At The Greek

They say you should never meet your heroes. I don’t know who ‘they’ are, but in this case they were… Read more Black Crowes – Live At The Greek

Black Crowes – By Your Side

Have you ever been cautiously excited about an album, and then loved it when you heard it? And then when… Read more Black Crowes – By Your Side

Black Crowes – Live (Sho ‘Nuff Boxed Set Bonus EP)

The Sho ‘Nuff boxed set was a glorious way to collect the first four Crowes albums, with bonus tracks on… Read more Black Crowes – Live (Sho ‘Nuff Boxed Set Bonus EP)

Black Crowes – One Mirror Too Many

Here’s a wee three-song single, in a simple cardboard sleeve (see grey cover on Pimper’s video, below). First up is… Read more Black Crowes – One Mirror Too Many

Black Crowes – Three Snakes And One Charm

The Black Crowes were riding high (ahem) following three solid albums and promoting their fourth when they rolled into Toronto’s… Read more Black Crowes – Three Snakes And One Charm

Black Crowes – High Head Blues / A Conspiracy

Here’s some Crowes single fun. This 2CD set comes in a nice fold-out digipak with space for both CDs, even… Read more Black Crowes – High Head Blues / A Conspiracy

Black Crowes – Amorica

I’ve made enough noise about this album, over the years, that I suppose this post is somewhat anticipated by people… Read more Black Crowes – Amorica

Black Crowes – The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion

Point Of Order: I am running through these first few albums as they are found in the Sho’ Nuff boxed… Read more Black Crowes – The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion

Black Crowes – Hard To Handle 7″

This is a fun 7″, complete with picture cardboard sleeve. And if you needed any further proof of Stones influence,… Read more Black Crowes – Hard To Handle 7″

Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker

Here’s a series on a band woven deep into the fabric of my own music listening history, for better and… Read more Black Crowes – Shake Your Money Maker

Elvin Bishop – Hog Heaven

The southern-friend country rock continues, and my LP copy of this album is in mighty damn fine shape. I don’t… Read more Elvin Bishop – Hog Heaven

Elvin Bishop – Struttin’ My Stuff

I’m a bit out of alphabetical order again, so what’s this? My lovely old LP copy of some brilliant 1975… Read more Elvin Bishop – Struttin’ My Stuff

Big Rude Jake – Big Rude Jake

Part of the fun of going through this collection in series is noticing gaps in the collection, especially of artists… Read more Big Rude Jake – Big Rude Jake

Bjork – Biophilia

I have this copy here because it is a beautiful 2LP set, glossy package with glossy inner sturdy cardboard sleeves… Read more Bjork – Biophilia

Guided By Voices – Keep It In Motion 7″

Preamble: I’m always on about Community. People finding cool things for others. Hell, that’s why the KMA Master Grail List (see… Read more Guided By Voices – Keep It In Motion 7″

Björk – Greatest Hits

Here is an excellent primer for Bjork’s unique work, full of songs you know. It covers 1993-2002, which some might… Read more Björk – Greatest Hits

Björk Gudmundsdóttir And Tríó Gudmundar Ingólfssonar – Gling-Gló

Back in 1990, before her solo career rocketed into the stratosphere, Bjork put out this jazz album. I love it.… Read more Björk Gudmundsdóttir And Tríó Gudmundar Ingólfssonar – Gling-Gló

Birthday Party – Hits

Here we have 19 brilliant tracks of Aussie post-punk 1980-1983. This is a band, formed by Nick Cave, Mick Harvey,… Read more Birthday Party – Hits

Billie Joe + Norah – Foreverly

Collaborations in music happen all the time. Sometimes they come out of left field (like Lou Reed and Metallica) but… Read more Billie Joe + Norah – Foreverly

Big Sugar – Hit And Run: The Best Of Big Sugar

Sometimes a compilation is what you need, a collection of the hits all in one go. This disc satisfies that… Read more Big Sugar – Hit And Run: The Best Of Big Sugar

Big Sugar – Heated

Big Sugar’s fourth album rocks, of course, and was aimed at the US market as well. The US release contained… Read more Big Sugar – Heated

Site Update, er, Update

Thank you all for your patience as our site gets a new look. Feedback has been positive, so far, so… Read more Site Update, er, Update

Big Sugar – Hemi-Vision

Big Sugar’s third album, with new players not on the first two albums, boldly continues the battle plan of kicking… Read more Big Sugar – Hemi-Vision

Big Sugar – Dear M.F. EP

This 5-song EP kicks all sorts of ass. Big Sugar has a sound, and it’s on full display here, as… Read more Big Sugar – Dear M.F. EP

Site Theme Update

Recently I’ve started having issues with the KMA on my iMac, slow responsiveness in the page and it won’t even… Read more Site Theme Update

the Katherine presents El Seven Nite Club featuring Big Sugar with Guest Vocalists

“The first Tuesday of every month finds the Rivoli magically transformed: tablecloths, candlelight and a gorgeous sparkling backdrop. Big Sugar… Read more the Katherine presents El Seven Nite Club featuring Big Sugar with Guest Vocalists

Yamaha THR30ii

I have a new amp! Call it a gift to myself for being in quarantine for a whole year. It’s… Read more Yamaha THR30ii