Vinyl Rhetoric

1978 was the year, covers was the key. Interesting that this sophomore release from George Thorogood and the Destroyers would be all cover songs but if anyone could it would be this artist. Covering the greats is as much fun as a tribute to the likes of Elmore James, Bo Diddly, Hank Williams, Willie Dixon and the legendary Chuck Berry. Have fun with this I say, I say.

Kingcow decided to move into his five to take to the island. But before that he wanted to play side 1 of the first Queen album, having already played side 2. Pretty sure you will get a kick out of this. The Blob has a new found affinity for this foursome with such a wide array of sounds. We are fairly certain this will please your senses.

Here is some serious blues from one of the best. Sadly no longer with us this is a wonderful album highlighting some of his talents at the axe. Blues at its finest.

Well he is one for you, the best of The Art of Noise. Now this is certainly synthetic if I've ever heard it. This British synthpop band enjoyed some success in the mid 1980's and is certainly associated with the MTV icon Max Headroom. We take you back to the video times of MTV and the electronic sounds of the dance floor. Time to get it.

Here is a working band from the east coast. This Americana style music is from a highly talented musicians in the New London area of Connecticut. They are widely regarded in the region and have a solid following due to their live shows. Having played together for some 20 years they are a well oiled machine serving up wonderful harmonies and classic lyrics. This album, some twenty years old now, has some of the best recording and engineering you will hear. Robert Q. Blob wants to say hi Ben and Nancy. HI GUYS!!!!!

We are sad to hear of the passing of Peter Tork of the The Monkees. They were some of the first commercial music we heard. Although that was from the television. They were still a major influence in our early years of audio tastes.

Rest in Peace.

This 1985 release covers a lot of ground. Very much a dance album it features the chart song You Spin Me Round (Like a Record). Created in the Culture Club style it really was only similar in the androgynous features of lead vocalist Pete Burns. Its a solid sophomore release from a group that went through a host of lineup changes leading up to this breakthrough album. We hope you enjoy this. Pretty sure you will.

The first release by this Nashville based outfit reached #40 in the album charts. Compared to Collective Soul, Black Crowes and Lynyrd Skynyrd they created some great music with a unique vocal sound for added strength. Although they have since dissolved as the original lineup they can still be seen occasionally in different combinations. This is a solid album. Give ita listen.

Well, for his eminence this month it is synth pop time. Actually Robert Q wasn't sure this was in Cows wheelhouse. He is wrong again. So for your enjoyment we present ABC's third studio release. The Blob questions the music.

Blob decided to try some hard style rock/funk.Take a gander at Fishbone. Kingcow hated it. Blob wants to know what you think. Hahahahahahahahaha.