From the opening sweep of strings on “United We Stand” – the cut leading off Elton John’s Spirit In The Sky – there’s little doubt we’re back in the 1960s. It’s sunshine personified and stands in stark contrast to the brooding paranoia that would flow through soon-to-be classics such as “Madman Across The Water” just [...]
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Rock and roll music has an incredibly rich catalog of artists’ first recordings that not only showcase formidable talent but, sometimes, become career-defining moments. Call it beginner’s luck, call it the result for hard dues paid, here are 10 of the greatest rock debut albums. Stay tuned for more great debuts… 1. Guns N’ Roses, [...]
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I blame myself. For more than a decade, I ignored Van Morrison’s The Healing Game, always tuning in instead to other albums such as No Guru, No Method, No Teacher, Veedon Fleece, Beautiful Vision and Back On Top. Let’s face it, Morrison is prolific, and keeping up with his catalog can be challenging. But challenges [...]
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It’s hard to believe that singer Chris Farlowe is two years shy of 70, but his voice still has the soulful energy that’s made him one of the best rock and R&B singers for five decades. His latest album, Hotel Eingang, is a killer blend of plucky R&B numbers and smooth ballads, the perfect platform [...]
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With more than 30 albums to his credit, not including greatest-hits collections, Van Morrison has an ample and incredibly varied catalog. Here are 13 of Van The Man’s best in chronological order spanning 30 years, from the well-known to the worth investigating. 1. Astral Weeks (1969) – His unclassifiable solo debut with songs that hang [...]
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