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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
