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Traffic always stretched musical boundaries. Their album Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (released today in 1971 on Island) was Traffic at their most adventurous – and agitated. The album’s famous swirling, near-mystical title track is something of a protest song against the music industry.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Traffic always stretched musical boundaries. Their album Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (released today in 1971 on Island) was Traffic at their most adventurous – and agitated. The album’s famous swirling, near-mystical title track is something of a protest song against the music industry.
Tupelo Honey (1971) feels like Van Morrison traded his scowl for overalls and a sun hat. It’s his “I bought a farmhouse and now I ‘talk about the land a lot’ album. It’s a good Sunday morning album. Not essential, but essential to understanding Van Morrison. #Vinyl #VanMorrison
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Tupelo Honey (1971) feels like Van Morrison traded his scowl for overalls and a sun hat. It’s his “I bought a farmhouse and now I ‘talk about the land a lot’ album. It’s a good Sunday morning album. Not essential, but essential to understanding Van Morrison. #Vinyl #VanMorrison
Dressed To Kill (1975) May sound tinny, but it’s the blueprint: short songs, sharp riffs, big melodies, and the prelude to Alive! when the bottom end finally matched their ambition. Proof that impact isn’t about fidelity, it’s about connection. Tin today, thunder tomorrow. #KISSArmy #Vinyl
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira Demos (2024) aren’t replacements, they’re revelations. The album is the polished novel; these demos are proof that even her rough drafts are masterpieces. Every chord a choice, every line a confession - together they complete the journey. #JoniMitchell #RSD
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira Demos (2024) aren’t replacements, they’re revelations. The album is the polished novel; these demos are proof that even her rough drafts are masterpieces. Every chord a choice, every line a confession - together they complete the journey. #JoniMitchell #RSD
Todd Rundgren’s collaborations on White Knight (2017) aren’t gimmicks, they’re reminders he’s made a career out of defying categorization- the musical equivalent of a Rubik’s Cube. Uneven, brilliant, baffling, unmistakably Todd. Cohesion is for cowards; chaos is for artists. #ToddRundgren #Vinyl
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Todd Rundgren’s collaborations on White Knight (2017) aren’t gimmicks, they’re reminders he’s made a career out of defying categorization- the musical equivalent of a Rubik’s Cube. Uneven, brilliant, baffling, unmistakably Todd. Cohesion is for cowards; chaos is for artists. #ToddRundgren #Vinyl
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A poet & performance artist by night, an employee of a small bookstore by day, Patti Smith’s life changed on this date in 1975 when her debut album Horses was released on Arista. One of the most influential albums of the decade, “Redondo Beach” & “Birdland” are two of the many key tracks on Horses.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A poet & performance artist by night, an employee of a small bookstore by day, Patti Smith’s life changed on this date in 1975 when her debut album Horses was released on Arista. One of the most influential albums of the decade, “Redondo Beach” & “Birdland” are two of the many key tracks on Horses.
The Kinks’ Lola vs Powerman (1970): It isn’t a rock opera, it’s a rock autopsy of the music biz. Ray Davies harmonized his grievances. Each track a chapter in disillusionment that slices through fame with melody as its weapon. A Trojan horse of catchy tunes and industry takedown. #TheKinks #Vinyl
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The title Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1959) wasn’t marketing, it was prophesy. Some albums age, this one marinates. It’s a masterclass in restraint and resonance. The kind of album that makes you lean in, not turn up. It doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. #Jazz #BillEvans #Vinyl
November 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The title Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1959) wasn’t marketing, it was prophesy. Some albums age, this one marinates. It’s a masterclass in restraint and resonance. The kind of album that makes you lean in, not turn up. It doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. #Jazz #BillEvans #Vinyl
Something Else By The Kinks (1967) -the hinge between distortion and concept albums. A bookshelf in disguise, full of Ray Davies’ character studies of domestic melancholy. You can hear the kettle boiling between verses. It’s like showing up to a psychedelic party in a tweed jacket. #Kinks #vinyl
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Idiot is the hidden gem from Bowie and Iggy Pop's Berlin era.
It's easy to masquerade Pop as the title, but this made Low and Heroes possible, while being essential listening in itself.
It was the result of a new world for its creators, all while sounding like the end too.
#MusicSky #VinylSky
It's easy to masquerade Pop as the title, but this made Low and Heroes possible, while being essential listening in itself.
It was the result of a new world for its creators, all while sounding like the end too.
#MusicSky #VinylSky
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
You don’t find Brief Encounter’s 1977 debut, it finds you. If Earth, Wind & Fire had a quiet cousin who recorded at Muscle Shoals, it’d be Brief Encounter. Same soul. Less spectacle. All groove. This album doesn’t walk, it glides, nods, and hands you a drink. #vinyl #funk #soul
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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I wasn't a big fan of Eric Carmen's solo career but I loved The Raspberries. For some reason, I always compared them to Big Star: '70s power pop group with a real gift for strong hooks, started recording the same year as Big Star. Two underrated bands that deserved more recognition. RIP Eric Carmen.
November 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I wasn't a big fan of Eric Carmen's solo career but I loved The Raspberries. For some reason, I always compared them to Big Star: '70s power pop group with a real gift for strong hooks, started recording the same year as Big Star. Two underrated bands that deserved more recognition. RIP Eric Carmen.
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There’s a Riot Goin’ On – Sly & Family Stone’s 5th studio album – was released today in 1971 on Epic. It should have been a peak moment for the band, but Sly Stone’s personal well-being was quickly deteriorating – there is a melancholic feel to the lp. Nevertheless, it reached #1 on U.S. lp charts.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
There’s a Riot Goin’ On – Sly & Family Stone’s 5th studio album – was released today in 1971 on Epic. It should have been a peak moment for the band, but Sly Stone’s personal well-being was quickly deteriorating – there is a melancholic feel to the lp. Nevertheless, it reached #1 on U.S. lp charts.
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War’s biggest selling lp – The World is a Ghetto – was released today in 1972 on United Artists. Buttressed by two top-10 singles – “Cisco Kid” (#2 pop) & the title track (#7 pop) – this lp climbed to #1 on both the pop/rock & the R&B album charts. The World is a Ghetto likely is War’s masterpiece.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
War’s biggest selling lp – The World is a Ghetto – was released today in 1972 on United Artists. Buttressed by two top-10 singles – “Cisco Kid” (#2 pop) & the title track (#7 pop) – this lp climbed to #1 on both the pop/rock & the R&B album charts. The World is a Ghetto likely is War’s masterpiece.
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OK, regardless of source, credit where due: That's a great headline.
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
OK, regardless of source, credit where due: That's a great headline.
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Rust Never Sleeps. The first acoustic side is contemplative and quite splendid. But the electric side is where things get really good. Powderfinger alone is worth the price of the LP. One of Young's best works and a landmark rock album. Period. Still stunning in 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Rust Never Sleeps. The first acoustic side is contemplative and quite splendid. But the electric side is where things get really good. Powderfinger alone is worth the price of the LP. One of Young's best works and a landmark rock album. Period. Still stunning in 2025.
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The Steve Miller Band 'Sailor' UK 1969 stereo.
One of those often forgotten gems.
#SteveMillerBand #psychedelic #rock #Blues #1960s #rockmusic #vinyl #Music #Musicsky #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity
The Steve Miller Band 'Sailor' UK 1969 stereo.
One of those often forgotten gems.
#SteveMillerBand #psychedelic #rock #Blues #1960s #rockmusic #vinyl #Music #Musicsky #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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The Steve Miller Band 'Sailor' UK 1969 stereo.
One of those often forgotten gems.
#SteveMillerBand #psychedelic #rock #Blues #1960s #rockmusic #vinyl #Music #Musicsky #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity
The Steve Miller Band 'Sailor' UK 1969 stereo.
One of those often forgotten gems.
#SteveMillerBand #psychedelic #rock #Blues #1960s #rockmusic #vinyl #Music #Musicsky #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity
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The 1st Crosby, Stills & Nash LP is a bona fide classic. The thought of it always bring me back to my record-selling job in the early '90s. It's clearly a product of its time but the quality of the material and the lovely vocal harmonies transcend a few dated elements. Judy Blue Eyes is a highlight.
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The 1st Crosby, Stills & Nash LP is a bona fide classic. The thought of it always bring me back to my record-selling job in the early '90s. It's clearly a product of its time but the quality of the material and the lovely vocal harmonies transcend a few dated elements. Judy Blue Eyes is a highlight.
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RIP to one of the all-time greats... Jack DeJohnette has passed away at age 83. The legendary drummer is pictured here at the September 24, 1965 recording session for Jackie McLean's "Jacknife," which marked his first appearance on a Blue Note record.
October 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
RIP to one of the all-time greats... Jack DeJohnette has passed away at age 83. The legendary drummer is pictured here at the September 24, 1965 recording session for Jackie McLean's "Jacknife," which marked his first appearance on a Blue Note record.
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Starless and Bible Black. Sandwiched between Larks Tongues in Aspic and Red, it is harder hitting and more "vocal" than the former and weirder, more ambitious than the latter. In hindsight, it's arguably KC's most balanced LP. Superb performances all around. Bruford is especially impressive here.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Starless and Bible Black. Sandwiched between Larks Tongues in Aspic and Red, it is harder hitting and more "vocal" than the former and weirder, more ambitious than the latter. In hindsight, it's arguably KC's most balanced LP. Superb performances all around. Bruford is especially impressive here.
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Hejira. For some, this LP is Joni's Taj Mahal. The high point of her career. For me, it's a spacious, comfy hotel room. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Not her most melodic work. Takes a few spins to warm to it; a real grower. Love the jazz elements and the presence of the great Jaco Pastorius.
October 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Hejira. For some, this LP is Joni's Taj Mahal. The high point of her career. For me, it's a spacious, comfy hotel room. Metaphorically speaking, of course. Not her most melodic work. Takes a few spins to warm to it; a real grower. Love the jazz elements and the presence of the great Jaco Pastorius.
Superfly (1972) is a blaxploitation flick where the soundtrack is the moral compass. Curtis Mayfield was the Greek chorus in bell bottoms. The film said “Priest’s got a plan.” Curtis said, “Sheeet, get wise mofo, that Cadillac don’t come with a conscience. Soul with a warning label. #Vinyl
October 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Superfly (1972) is a blaxploitation flick where the soundtrack is the moral compass. Curtis Mayfield was the Greek chorus in bell bottoms. The film said “Priest’s got a plan.” Curtis said, “Sheeet, get wise mofo, that Cadillac don’t come with a conscience. Soul with a warning label. #Vinyl
At 22, most people are just figuring out laundry, Dylan was calling out senators. The Times They Are A-Changin’ (1964) is Dylan’s most direct album, the closest he came to journalism, before the masks multiply. He doesn’t rage, he judges like someone who knows how the story ends. #BobDylan #vinyl
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Matt Andersen’s voice on Halfway Home by Morning (2019) is so rich it should come with a cholesterol warning. He doesn’t need autotune, he needs a mic, a groove and enough room for his voice to knock the walls down. If you get the chance to see him live, go. He’s a force of nature. #MattAndersen
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Matt Andersen’s voice on Halfway Home by Morning (2019) is so rich it should come with a cholesterol warning. He doesn’t need autotune, he needs a mic, a groove and enough room for his voice to knock the walls down. If you get the chance to see him live, go. He’s a force of nature. #MattAndersen
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#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #bobdylan
Bob Dylan - Tempest
2012 Columbia CD
urge to listen to some "recent" bob.
it's 13 years old already! sigh
old timey sound vocals skillfully croaked
crack band enables it all
Bob Dylan - Tempest
2012 Columbia CD
urge to listen to some "recent" bob.
it's 13 years old already! sigh
old timey sound vocals skillfully croaked
crack band enables it all
October 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#nowspinning #nowplaying #musicsky #bobdylan
Bob Dylan - Tempest
2012 Columbia CD
urge to listen to some "recent" bob.
it's 13 years old already! sigh
old timey sound vocals skillfully croaked
crack band enables it all
Bob Dylan - Tempest
2012 Columbia CD
urge to listen to some "recent" bob.
it's 13 years old already! sigh
old timey sound vocals skillfully croaked
crack band enables it all