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Tag Archives: 1985
TOM T. HALL – Song in a Seashell – (Mercury) – 1985
I love Tom T. Hall but I approach this album with some trepidation. 1985 was not a good aural year for the mainstream country music industry. And, Tom T. Hall was a big seller and definitely mainstream. Between 1969 and … Continue reading
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
THE RAVE-UPS – Town + Country – (Fun Stuff) – 1985
Cowpunk. A silly name perhaps, but when I was 18 I thought it pretty cool. And in the early to mid-80s all the new music I seemed to be listening to was Californian or with predominantly Californian roots: … Continue reading
RICHARD LLOYD – Field of Fire – (Moving Target) – 1985
Lloyd was punk at the dawn of punk. Wikipedia bio (abridged): Richard Lloyd (born 25 October 1951, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Television…. During his … Continue reading
WAVES OF GRAIN – The West Was Fun – (Stonegarden) – 1985
I bought this because; It was $1; it was an indie release; from the 80s; from California; and it vaguely looked like it could be rootsy rock or cowpunk given the bands name, the album title, the B&W photos … Continue reading
THE WATERBOYS – This is the Sea – (Island) – 1985
what Frank is listening to #95 – THE WATERBOYS – This is the Sea – (Island) – 1985 I remember "The Waterboys" from the 80s though I didn't have a clue about their music. As it turns out its … Continue reading
