Paul Weller – 22 Dreams – 2LP Vinyl Record
Paul Weller – 22 Dreams – Expansive 2LP Audiophile Vinyl Edition
This expansive 2LP edition of 22 Dreams highlights Paul Weller’s creative versatility. The album’s blend of rock, folk, soul and experimental textures is presented with warm, detailed analogue sound. Standout tracks like “Have You Made Up Your Mind” and “Sea Spray” feel particularly engaging on vinyl. The double-LP layout gives the album’s varied arrangements room to breathe. A rewarding and well-crafted addition to any Weller or modern British rock collection.
Pearl Jam – Alive (RSD 2021 – USA) Vinyl LP
Peter Frampton “Frampton’s Camel” – Intervention Records 180g Vinyl
A showcase for Peter Frampton’s growth as a songwriter and guitar player, Frampton’s Camel is named after his touring band, honoring the groove this collective had reached in 1973.
Prominently featuring Mick Gallagher’s superlative keyboards, the hard-rocking hooks and catchy melodies here lay the foundation for the superstardom that would come just a couple albums and tours later with Frampton Comes Alive.
Camel includes the smash hits “Lines On My Face,” “Don’t Fade Away” and a majestic cover of Stevie Wonder’s “I Believe (When I Fall In Love With You It Will Be Forever).”
Peter Frampton “Frampton’s Camel” – Intervention Records SACD
Peter Frampton “Frampton” – Intervention Records SACD
Peter Frampton “Wind of Change” – Intervention Records 180g Vinyl
Peter Frampton “Wind of Change” – Intervention Records SACD
Peter, Paul & Mary – Album 1700 – Analogue Productions 180g 45 RPM Vinyl
This is a phenomenal reissue of a significant album for the famed folk rock trio. Album 1700, released in 1967, yielded the group's final hit single (and only No. 1), "Leaving on a Jet Plane." It also yielded graceful folk-rock trappings for their repertoire of originals and covers by, among others, Bob Dylan and Eric Anderson, writes David Wolf for Amazon.com.
Petteri Iivonen: J.S. Bach Partita No. 2 in D Minor 180g 45RPM Vinyl
After living a number of years in the United States, GRAMMY® and ICMA Nominated Finnish violinist Petteri Iivonen returned to Europe where he became concertmaster of the Finnish Opera orchestra in Helsinki before moving to Paris to serve as concertmaster for the Paris Opera. Petteri's ability to play in many styles with sincerity and his natural lyrical facility with his instrument made him the ideal candidate to work with luminary conductors such as Esa-Pekka Salonen in Helsinki and now Gustavo Dudamel at Paris Opera.
Pharoah Sanders – Live – Theresa Records 180 Vinyl 2 LP Gatefold Sleeve
This album features Pharoah Sanders playing some no-nonsense tenor in a quartet with pianist John Hicks, bassist Walter Booker, and drummer Idris Muhammad. Sanders performs “It’s Easy to Remember” (in a style very reminiscent of early-’60s John Coltrane), an original blues, and two of his compositions, including the passionate “You’ve Got to Have Freedom.”
The musicianship is at a high level and, although Sanders does not shriek as much as one might hope (the Trane-ish influence was particularly strong during this relatively mellow period), he is in fine form. Review by Scott Yanow/AMG
Pharoah Sanders : Live – Pure Pleasure Records 180g 2 LP Vinyl
