Otis Taylor – Hey Joe Opus/Red Meat SACD
Ry Cooder & V.M. Bhatt ‘A Meeting By The River’ Analogue Productions 180g, 45RPM 2LP
I was expecting the sound to be exceptional, but I was wrong. It was breathtaking, it was like I was there or they were there in person performing for me.....that is how good it is. And the music, nothing else to say but it is real....... I wanted to get the test pressing after listening to this and may do so in the near future.
45 RPM mastering and 200-gram pressing by Quality Record Pressings!
Must have vinyl. Sound 5.5/5 ; Music 6/5
Sara K. – Hobo – Chesky Records 180G Vinyl LP
Seamlessly blending the acoustic rootsiness of folk with the harmonic subtlety of jazz, the earthy fire of the blues, and the confessional lyricism of singer/songwriter rock, Hobo is a 1997 award-winning album that showcases the genre blurring brilliance of Dallas singer-songwriter Sara K.
Alongside ten original numbers – including the poignant ‘Moving Big Picture’ and the gorgeously meditative title track – Sara K. covers Rodgers & Hammerstein’s perennial show tune favorite ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ and a surprising revamp of ‘Brick House,’ ‘The Commodores’ ’70s funk classic. A stunning showcase for Sara K’s unique artistry.
This audiophile classic is reissued on 180gram One Step Pressing LP
Sara K. – Hobo – Chesky Records Hybrid Stereo SACD
Immerse yourself in the warm, crystal-clear sound of Hobo by Sara K., now available on Chesky Records' Hybrid Stereo SACD. Known for her distinctive four-string acoustic guitar and emotionally charged vocals, Sara K. delivers a spellbinding performance that shines in high-resolution audio. This Hybrid SACD format ensures exceptional playback on both SACD and standard CD players, making it a must-have for audiophiles and collectors. Recorded with Chesky Records' renowned binaural+ recording technology, this release captures every nuance, offering a deep, immersive soundstage unlike any other.
Experience Sara K.'s Hobo in stunning clarity—order your Hybrid Stereo SACD today!
Shakey Jake – Mouth Harp Blues – Analogue Productions 45RPM 180g Vinyl
The late James Harris earned the moniker "Shakey Jake" due to his proficiency at dice, but he was equally adept at the blues game. The Arkansas-born, Chicago-based singer and harmonica blower traveled to Rudy Van Gelder's New Jersey studio in November 1960 to record Mouth Harp Blues.. Jake brought along Jimmie Lee Robinson, the brilliant, fast-fingered guitarist best known for his work with Little Walter's band. Also making tasty contributions to the session was Robert Banks, the New York R&B and gospel studio organist who, in this case, ably appointed himself as a two-fisted blues piano stylist. Among the 10 selections is the distinctively loping "Easy Baby," a tune also associated with Jake's nephew Magic Sam.
T-Bone Walker – T-Bone Blues – Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series) 180g 45rpm 2 LP Vinyl
Analogue Poductions (Atlantic 75 Series) (Mono) Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records! An indispensable release for T-Bone Walker fans! 180-gram 45 RPM double LP Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at Cohearent Audio from the original master tape Pressed at Quality Record Pressings Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing
T-Bone Walker’s T-Bone Blues, was recorded during three widely separated sessions in 1955, 1956 and 1957 and released by Atlantic Records in 1959. AllMusic calls the album “the last truly indispensable disc of the great guitar hero’s career” and says the tracks on the album (5 Stars) “boast magnificent prescence, with T-Bone Walker’s axe so crisp and clear it seems as though he’s sitting right next to you as he delivers a luxurious remake of ‘Call It Stormy Monday.'”
The Groundhogs – Scratching The Surface – Pure Pleasure Records 180G Vinyl
The Groundhogs' debut album is a long way from the "classic" sound of the better-known Thank Christ for the Bomb/Split/Who Will Save the World? trilogy.
Indeed, the mellow classic blues through which the band pursues its nine tracks offer the unsuspecting listener little more than a direct blast from the peak of the British blues boom past.
