Category Archives: Roots Rock

JOHN SEBASTIAN – The Four of Us – (Reprise) – 1971

Checkout my other blog entry for some detail on why I like John Sebastian. I didn't really link much of a biography on him so for those of you who cant be bothered clicking here in an annotated biography. Wiki[edia: … Continue reading

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FRED GERLACH – Songs My Mother Never Sang – (Takoma) – 1967

I’m not a guitarist. Sure, I learnt how to play basic guitar with the Sisters of Mercy nuns on Given Terrace in Paddington as a kid. Sure, I fooled around with the guitar. I’m not a guitarist. I never played … Continue reading

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NICK LOWE and his Cowboy Outfit – The Rose of England – (Columbia) – 1985

In my (probably) myopic view of rock 'n' roll Nick Lowe is one of the holy ten of English acts who have practiced that distinctly American idiom over a lengthy time with any conviction. He knows how to rock out, … Continue reading

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DAVE EDMUNDS – Tracks on Wax – (Swan Song) – 1978

Edmunds' immersion and love of 50s and 60 straight ahead rock 'n' roll  meant he has kept the spirit of that music alive in times when it had very little commercial potential.   And, importantly, he did it with incredible … Continue reading

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JESSE COLIN YOUNG – Together – (Warner Brothers) – 1972

It's hard to put on a finger on why Jesse Colin Young never had a more successful solo career. He had all the right attributes to be a successful singer songwriter in the 70s… He was an ex folkie who … Continue reading

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JOHNNY RIVERS – Blue Suede Shoes – (UA) – 1973

Johnny does a covers album. Well, Johnny was never adverse to covers anyway. Normally, three quarters(or more) of the songs on any of his albums are covers. He wrote, but rarely. What he does is add his “go go” beat … Continue reading

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DAVE EDMUNDS – D.E. 7 – (Arista) – 1982

Not another Dave Edmunds album I hear you say. Tough. I like Dave Edmunds and you should do. That’s not an order but a suggestion. If we had more Dave Edmunds in this world we would have less James Blunts … Continue reading

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WILLIE AND THE RED RUBBER BAND – We’re Comin’ Up – (RCA) – 1969

  This has been sitting around my place for many years but I haven't listened to it in quite a while. The jury was out then and it's still out now, though I must admit the band is off the wall … Continue reading

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CHRISTIE – Self Titled LP – (Pronit) – 1970

 what Frank is listening to #14 – CHRISTIE – Self Titled LP – (Pronit) – 1970   Surprisingly Christie had a #1 hit in the UK in 1970 and then disappeared . I had not heard the hit track before. … Continue reading

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SEATRAIN – Self Titled – (Capitol) – 1970

what Frank is listening to #13 – SEATRAIN – Self Titled – (Capitol) – 1970 I didn't know what to make of this when I found it .   I liked the cover, where the band look a less hairy … Continue reading

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