Alice Cooper - Old School: 1964-1974 (Part 3) - #107

Alice Cooper - Old School: 1964-1974 (Part 3)

What I said about this item being overpriced (by a long shot actually, see here)

http://thepracticerocks.blogspot.ch/2011/07/alice-cooper-old-school-1964-1974-part.html

holds even more true, now that i found a 4 CD set in one of my usual hunting grounds, selling for just around EUR 32.00 (at today's rate of exchange). Of course, there's no vinyl (which is a rehash of one of the CDs anyway) and there's maybe one or the other printing material not included. Apparently, the yearbook is there), but frankly, you're better off with this very much cheaper release.

And this is from the keyboard of a major Alice Cooper fan. I've seldom wasted my money on a more useless and overpaid item and I'm actually thinking of buying this new version and selling the big box on an auction platform.

Cheers

Devon

Wilko Johnson on "Dr. Feelgood" - #106

Wilko Johnson on "Dr. Feelgood"

Another one I found, Wilko Johnson about today's "Dr. Feelgood"

QUOTE
What he does regret, he confides, is the ‘embarrassment’ of the ‘third generation’ of musicians – no original members among them – carrying on the Dr Feelgood name.
UNQUOTE

For the original, see here: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/music/punk-rock-legend-wilko-johnson-295739

Whistling all the way home.

Cheers

Devon

Alice Cooper - AVO Session - Basel, November 4, 2012 - #105

Alice Cooper - AVO Session - Basel, November 4, 2012

Here's just a few pictures of last night's Alice Cooper gig at the AVO Session in Basel.

 

Cheers

Devon

Cherry Tess And Her Rhythm Sparks - You Can't Plan A Thing - #104

Cherry Tess And Her Rhythm Sparks - You Can't Plan A Thing

There are female Rockabilly singers who are o.k., some are good, some are even excellent ... and then there's Cherry Tess whose on the very top, where the air is getting thin. This is, at least by my count, her third full longplay release. And it's the third on an equally high level. Released in 2012, this CD offers Class A Rockabilly. It's not very often you hear such an excellent singer and you could be forgiven for thinking that Rockabilly originates in the Swedish hinterland.

But make no mistake, the Rhythm Sparks are not to be outdone and come through as a very competent band with a lot of drive. But to me, the icing on the cake is Cherry Tess' voice. There's presence there and none of the girlie stuff that you can sometimes hear on Rockabilly records. Not unlike Rhythm Sophie a couple of entries back, or a subdued Wanda Jackson. On second thought, disregard "subdued". Here's 15 tracks for the connaisseur, alternating between orginals and cover versions.

I need to warn you, if you listen to this CD, you're going to buy the two previous ones as well. Guaranteed! This here is released on Enviken Records (EnRec 159).

Cheers

Devon

Wilko Johnson on BBC 2 - #103

Wilko Johnson on BBC 2

Wilko Johnson can be heard on Bob Harris Sunday (aired October 28, 2012). Wilko talking with Bob Harris and playing some of his favourite records. The serious stuff starts at around 1:14. Enjoy!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ng0xg

Cheers

Devon

Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist - #102

Danny Boy et ses pénitents - Twist

Here's another cover picture of Danny Boy et ses pénitents. There are four Twist tracks on offer, but again, I've really bought this for the cover. Although I have to say, the music is very good, make no mistake about that.

Cheers

Devon

Rhythm Sophie - #101

Rhythm Sophie

Unfortunately, this lady doesn't have a record release on the market so far. I only found out about her, by checking tons of videos and, voilà, there she was. A virtually unknown singer in the Rockabilly corner. I believe Rhythm Sophie hails from Hungary and nowadays lives in Germany, trying to cut a career out of her talents. And that she has, no shortage. Excellent voice, strong delivery and a good presence.

There are lots of videos of her available, I leave you just with this one, a cover version of "Finders Keepers". Apparently, she's the lead vocalist for several bands and is far from stuck with one outfit. I can just shake my head, wondering why this singer hasn't got a deal with a label as of yet. I'm going to be the first to queue up for a gig and her first record release.

Cheers

Devon

Dave Hunter - The Fender Telecaster, The Life & Times Of The Electric Guitar That Changed The World - #100

Dave Hunter - The Fender Telecaster, The Life & Times Of The Electric Guitar That Changed The World

I don't know who pointed me towards this coffee table book, might have been Roberto or Julian. Sorry, can't really remember, I'm just getting older and ... what did I set out to say?

The real reason I bought this here, is the fact, that Mr. Johnson has written the foreword and, yes, you could say, I got this only on the strength of this fact. Actually there are a total of five pages dedicated to the master of the Telecaster (including a fullpage class A photograph I haven't seen anywhere else).

Around 240 pages, excellent printing, interesting layout and quite heavy, I believe somewhere around 1.5 kilos. No doubt, this is not a book you'll be sitting down with and start reading from cover to cover, no, this is a coffee table book in the truest sense of the word. You'll have it in your living room, ready to pick up and browse a few pages. And, it's a conversation starter. This has been released by Voyageur  Press in 2012. If you're still making up your wishlist for christmas, here's a thought.

Cheers

Devon