Music Record Shop Weekly

Welcome to the new weekly feature (look for it every Friday) called MusicRecordShop Weekly.   Here we take a look at new releases and some hard to find vinyl that will easily satisfy even the most serious record collectors.  Here are three vinyl deals that will get any record collectors attention. 

Dream Theater - Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence

Vinyl 2-LP Import 2013 (PRE-ORDER 5-27)

The 6th studio album of Dream Theater is a concept album in its truest form. As the title implies, the albums contains six songs, each dealing with a facet of inner struggle. Themes like alcoholism, loss of faith and self isolation are dealt with in a true virtuoso manner. The second disc contains one 42-minute long song, divided over two sides, telling six stories about various mental illnesses like autism and schizophrenia. This album has never been issued on vinyl before - Music On Vinyl has the distinct honour to present this masterpiece on 180 gram audiophile vinyl!

• Release date: 05/27/2013
• Merchant SKU: LAFMOV2926
• Label Music On Vinyl
• 180 Gram Vinyl Records - 2-LP - Sealed
• First vinyl issue ever!
• Insert

LP1
1. The Glass Prison
2. Blind Faith
3. Misunderstood
4. The Great Debate

LP2
1. Disappear
2. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (part 1)
I. Overture
II. About To Crash
III. War Inside My Head
IV. The Test That Stumped Them All
3. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence (part 2)
V. Goodnight Kiss
VI. Solitary Shell
VII. About To Crash (Reprise)
VIII. Losing Time / Grand Finale

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Mother Love Bone - Mother Love Bone

Vinyl 2-LP Import 2013

When grunge took off in the early nineties, mainstream interest raised in a Seattle based band that had already ceased to exist but was very important in the formation process of Pearl Jam. Mother Love Bone was founded in 1988 by future Pearl Jam's guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament as an outlet for their Punk and Glam urges - citing Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin as their main influences. The band's promising career was primarily cut short by the tragic death of vocalist Andrew Wood in 1990, after having released just one EP called Shine. More material from studio recordings with Wood was released as the Apple album. Riding Pearl Jam's band wagon in 1992, Mother Love Bone was released as a combination of both releases - holding itself together as a seminal album with two bonus tracks: "Capricorn Sister" and "Lady Godiva Blues". First 1500 copies are pressed on heavy weight purple vinyl!

• Label Music On Vinyl
• 180 Gram Vinyl Records - 2-LP - Sealed
• Limited Edition - 1500
• Colored Vinyl - Purple
• First Vinyl Issue Ever
• Poster + Lyric Sheets

LP1
1. This Is Shangri-La
2. Stardog Champion
3. Holy Roller
4. Bone China
5. Come Bite The Apple
6. Stargazer
7. Heartshine
8. Captain Hi-Top
9. Man of Golden Words
10. Capricorn Sister

LP2
1. Gentle Groove
2. Mr. Danny Boy
3. Crown of Thorns
4. Thru Fade Away
5. Mindshaker Meltdown
6. Half Ass Monkey Boy
7. Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
8. Capricorn Sister (Shine Version)
9. Lady Godiva Blues

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Stone Temple Pilots - Purple Vinyl Record

Import 2013 (PRE-ORDER 6-17)

Purple is the second studio album released by the Stone Temple Pilots. The album, building on the foundations laid by the band's debut album Core (soon to be released by MOV) was a huge success for the band, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling over six million copies worldwide. The album's style sees an expansion of the band's sound. They shifted to a more alternative rock-style, incorporating some psychedelic and southern rock influences. It produced a number of successful singles a.o. "Vasoline", "Interstate Love Song" and "Big Empty". Music On Vinyl is proud to add this legendary name to their catalogue. Be quick because the first 1500 copies will be gone in the blink of an eye.

• Label Music On Vinyl
• 180 Gram Vinyl Record - LP - Sealed
• Limited Edition - 1500
• Colored Vinyl - Purple
• Hand Numbered
• Four Page Insert

Side 1
1. Meatplow
2. Vaseline
3. Lounge Fly
4. Interstate Love Song
5. Still Remains
6. Pretty Penny

Side 2
1. Silvergun Superman
2. Big Empty
3. Unglued
4. Army Ants
5. Kitchenware and Candybars

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Musicology 101

Let's have a little fun, so here are some rock and roll nuggets so you can win at music trivia games and become a top musicologist!

Because so many special effects and studio musicans had been used record "This Diamond Ring," Gary Lewis And The Playboys could not re-create their sound when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. In compromise, Lewis sang along with pre-recorded tracks as the Playboys pretended to play their instruments.

The largest group to ever have a hit record on the Billboard Top 40 was The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The 375 voice ensemble reached #13 with "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" in 1959.

The real name of the theme song from the TV show Jeopardy is "Think Music," written by the show's creator, Merv Griffin, who has collected millions of dollars in royalties from the tune since the show went on the air in 1964.

Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale" has been recorded by over 900 other artists. Co-writer Keith Reid told the website www.songfacts.com that he came up with the title after overhearing someone at a party saying to a woman, "You've turned a whiter shade of pale."

Vocalist Peter Kraemer of Sopwith Camel had actually suggested the name "Sopwith Camel" for another newly formed group, but they passed on it and decided on Big Brother and The Holding Company.
　

Roy Orbison's million selling, #2 hit, "Only The Lonely" was rejected by both Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers.

As a child, Brian Wilson's mother told him that dogs could pick up vibrations from people, so that a dog would bark at "bad vibrations." In 1966, Wilson turned that idea into The Beach Boys' number one hit "Good Vibrations".

The title of the Hollies 1969 hit "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" was first used as the title of a column in Kiwanis Magazine, published by Roe Fulkerson in 1924. The phrase later became associated with Father Edward J. Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, who came across a drawing, created by Van B. Hooper, of a young boy carrying his brother in the Christmas 1941 edition of the Louis Allis Messenger. The caption read "He ain't heavy Mister — he's m' brother!" With permission from the magazine, the phrase became the motto of Boys Town.

Lynyrd Skynyrd is most often associated with the song "Sweet Home Alabama", but the band was actually formed in Jacksonville, Florida.

Roger Daltrey's stuttering delivery on The Who's recording of "My Generation" is said to have come about because he had not rehearsed the song prior to the recording and was unable to hear his own voice through the monitors. Daltrey tried to fit the lyrics to the music as best he could, and the band decided the stammering worked well enough to keep. The BBC initially refused to play "My Generation" because it did not want to offend people who stutter, but reversed its decision after the song soared to #2 on the UK charts.


 

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Austra - Olympia (2 LP+CD)

Label: Paper Bag


Olympia is an album of transformation. Though it has only been two years since Austra's 2010 debut Feel It Break, it presents a quantum evolution in the Toronto-based band’s sound, structure and style.

After three years of non-stop international touring with the likes of the XX, Grimes and the Gossip, when it came time to record Olympia, Austra had evolved into a complex collaborative effort between its six members. “Previously, I would flesh out songs before I brought them to the band, but this time I left them bare and let the others fill them in” explains Katie Stelmanis, the principal songwriter/vocalist.

Olympia is also the first confessional record for Stelmanis as evidenced by the heartfelt lyrics of piano driven lead single"Home". "Home" expresses the anxieties of waiting up all night for a lover to return. “I was mad and upset and the song just wrote itself,” says the singer. The album touches on a range of sentiments that stem from a relationship ending, a relationship beginning, and friends' struggles with addiction and motivation. Despite the sometimes dark lyrics written in collaboration with band member Sari Lightman, Olympia is bubbly and buoyant— fundamentally a dance record, which Stelmanis says was the band's aim all along. “We are really into dense harmonies and big beautiful melodies, but I also love techno and dance music. I wanted to bring those elements together.”

We expect this item to be in stock on June 18, 2013

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Boards Of Canada - Tomorrow's Harvest (2 LP)

Label: Warp Records

The idolized and enigmatic duo are back. After considerable speculation by their rabid fan base (not to mention the media following every step of the way), Boards of Canada have revealed that their new album Tomorrow s Harvest will be released on June 11 via their long time home, Warp Records. Musically, the album is somehow dark yet positive, with atmospheric dissonance and mind-bending melodic creations.

Includes download card.

We expect this item to be in stock on June 11, 2013

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Mother Love Bone - Mother Love Bone 

When grunge took off in the early nineties, mainstream interest raised in a Seattle based band that had already ceased to exist but was very important in the formation process of Pearl Jam. Mother Love Bone was founded in 1988 by future Pearl Jam's guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament as an outlet for their Punk and Glam urges – citing Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin as their main influences.

The band's promising career was primarily cut short by the tragic death of vocalist Andrew Wood in 1990, after having released just one EP called Shine. More material from studio recordings with Wood was released as the Apple album. Riding Pearl Jam's band wagon in 1992, Mother Love Bone was released as a combination of both releases – holding itself together as a seminal album with two bonus tracks: "Capricorn Sister" and "Lady Godiva Blues". First 1500 copies are pressed on heavy weight purple vinyl

• 180 gram audiophile vinyl
• Poster / lyric sheet
• First 1500 copies numbered & limited on purple vinyl
• 2 bonus tracks
• First vinyl issue ever!

 
 

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MONDO/The Raid: Redemption Soundtrack on Limited Edition Vinyl

 

Mondo, the collectible art division of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, is excited to announce the release of The Raid: Redemption Motion Picture Soundtrack on limited edition black vinyl with randomly inserted smokey grey vinyl discs.  The limited edition vinyl features the perfectly imposing artwork of Mondo artist Jock in stark shades of black and white along with music from the film by Joe Trapanese and Mike Shinoda. 

 

Joe Trapanese is most well known for his collaboration with Daft Punk on 2009's TRON: LEGACY soundtrack, as well as Mondo's most recent LP release of the soundtrack to OBLIVION.  Joe's work varies from television (DEXTER) to collaborations with M83 on their 2011 album "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming."

Mike Shinoda is perhaps best known as the principal songwriter, guitarist and rapper of Linkin Park.  He has a diverse musical background, producing tracks for everyone from Depeche Mode to Lupe
Fiasco. His collaboration with Joe Trapanese marks his first film score.
 
The Raid: Redemption vinyl will be available for purchase on May 24 at MondoTees.com, follow @MondoNews on Twitter for the exact sale time.  Starting June 26th the limited edition vinyl will be available for purchase from select retail stores.

The Raid: Redemption is an Indonesian martial arts action film written and directed by Gareth Evans.  Set in an apartment block in Jarkarta's slums, The Raid: Redemption is a fast-paced, high-action thriller focused on a police raid aimed to kill a ruthless crime lord.  Released in 2012, the film has been hailed as a breakthrough in martial-arts films.

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 5/06 - 5/12, 2013

Vinyl Top 25:

1. She & Him - Volume 3
2. Deerhunter - Monomania
3. Mikal Cronin - MCII
4. Sigur Ros - Agaetis Byrjun
5. Various - Jean-Luc Godard: Bandes Originales 1959-1980
6. The Civil Wars - Unplugged On VH-1
7. Love - Black Beauty
8. Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
9. The Replacements - Songs For Slim
10. The Features - The Features
11. Phoenix - Bankrupt!
12. Dawes - Stories Don't End
13. Fitz & The Tantrums - More Than Just A Dream
14. Kacey Musgraves - Same Trailer Different Park
15. The Weeks - Dear Bo Jackson
16. Justin Townes Earle - Yuma 10"
17. Frightened Rabbit - Midnight Organ Fight
18. Appleseed Cast - Illumination Ritual
19. Bon Iver - For Emma Forever Ago
20. Savages - Silence Yourself
21. The Flaming Lips - The Terror
22. Shuggie Otis - Introducing Shuggie
23. Kings Of Leon - Rarely
24. David Bowie - The Next Day
25. Phosphorescent - Muchacho

 

Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13, 2013

 

DEAR JERRY: I don't know if I typify music collectors or not, but the last time I bought an album, either LP or CD, was in 2004.

No, I didn't stop collecting my favorite tunes then. Quite the contrary, I have never acquired so much music as in the past 10 years — all via downloads.

How does my transition compare to the rest of the country?
—Chuck Davidson, Madison, Wis.



DEAR CHUCK: You could be the poster boy for a decade of changes in the way most people acquire their music.

Notice I didn't say "purchase" their music, though paying for the product accounts for a great deal of how it changes hands, but the numerous sources for peer-to-peer and otherwise gratis audio files cannot be overlooked.

As for some specifics, the only data reported to the Record Industry Association of America are of transactions resulting in revenue.

Here are those numbers:

In 2004, physical audio products — mostly digital media (CDs), but with some analog (vinyl and tapes) — accounted for roughly 98.5% of music sales. Paid digital downloads, then in its infancy, made up about 1.5%.

Now, physical media and digital downloads are essentially equal, both at approximately 40%. The remaining 20% accounts for miscellaneous income sources, such as from licensing fees and concert revenues.

Missing from the comparatively lonely process of downloading files, at least for me, is the many wonderful face-to-face connections I have enjoyed while record hunting in stores.

Fortunately, an international day now exists for shopping and socializing at authentic brick and mortar record retailers. Read on:



DEAR JERRY: Normally on Record Store Day (April 20) I am buzzing around the Bay area shops, in search of the RSD limited edition vinyl releases.

This year, however, I was in Paris, and was pleasantly surprised to find RSD being celebrated there, with lots of stores participating. They call it Les Pochettes du Disquaire Day (The Covers of Record Day), and they have many French pressings of American stars along with records by their own artists.

How many other countries are on the Record Store Day bandwagon?
—Christian Chappelle, Pittsburg, Calif.



DEAR CHRISTIAN: For Record Store Day, we now know of at least eight countries where it's a big deal. All have one-day exclusives and limited editions of 1,000 or fewer, plus in-store festivities including appearances by artists whose records are on sale.

This year, several hundred RSD albums came out here as well as in Great Britain.

Besides the U.S., France, and the UK, April 20th is also Record Store Day in Canada; Germany; Belgium; Australia, and the Netherlands.

DEAR JERRY: Of the eight current coaches and judges on The Voice and American Idol, how many are themselves Grammy Award winners?
—Dee Dee Fitzsimmons, Deming, N.M.



DEAR DEE DEE: Here are the current National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Grammy totals for each of the singing competition shows:

The Voice coaches (20):
Shakira (9); Usher (8); Adam Levine/Maroon 5 (3); Blake Shelton (0)
Though the Grammy is about the only major award not yet on Shelton's mantle, he has received four nominations from the NARAS.

American Idol judges (10):
Mariah Carey (5); Keith Urban (4); ); Randy Jackson (1); Nicki Minaj (0)
Jackson's award is based on his being co-producer of Gladys Knight's 2001 album, "At Last," though the NARAS does not credit him individually. If he has it, he has it. So we'll count it.
Nicki Minaj, the most entertaining Idol judge since Simon, has been nominated four times but is still waiting on her first Grammy win.



IZ ZAT SO? Keith Urban, who was born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, is among the few from Down Under to win a Grammy. Here are a few other famous Aussies to be so honored in America, and when they won:

Helen Reddy (1972)
Olivia Newton-John (1973, 1974, 1982). Olivia was born in England and raised in Australia.
Barry Gibb/Bee Gees (1977, 1978, 1980). Barry was born in England, but in 1958 the family moved to Australia, where the Bee Gees group was born
Rick Springfield (1981)
Men At Work (1982)
Kylie Minogue (2003)

Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column.  Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368  E-mail: jpo@olympus.net   Visit his Web site: www.jerryosborne.com.

All values quoted in this column are for near-mint condition.

Copyright 2013 Osborne Enterprises - Reprinted By Exclusive Permission

 

Music History ~ May17th

In 1939, nearly 1800 fans crowded into the Glen Island Casino in New Rochelle, New York to attend a dual-network radio broadcast of Glenn Miller and His Orchestra that was heard on both NBC and Mutual.

In 1952, Johnny Horton debuted on "The Louisiana Hayride," an influential radio country music show broadcast from the Municipal Memorial Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Later he was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry but declined for "personal reasons." Horton was married to Hank Williams' widow, Billie Jean, who hated the Opry because they had fired Hank.

In 1958, Connie Francis topped the UK chart for the first of six weeks with "Who's Sorry Now," a song that was first recorded by Isham Jones And His Orchestra in 1923. It also reached #4 on the Billboard charts and earned a Gold record for sales of one million copies.

In 1960, at the Capitol Tower Recording Studio in Hollywood, Dean Martin recorded "Just In Time."

In 1962, at EMI's Abbey Road Studios in London, Frank Ifield recorded "I Remember You."

In 1963, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, The Weavers and Peter, Paul And Mary were the featured acts at the very first Monterey Folk Festival in Monterey, California.

In 1964, Bob Dylan made his first major concert UK appearance when he played at the Royal Festival Hall in London with an afternoon show listed as a ‘Folksong Concert’. Dylan's 18-song set included the live debut of "Mr. Tambourine Man" and took place on a Sunday afternoon.  

In 1964, Buck Owens, Ernest Tubb, Bill Monroe, Webb Pierce, Bill Anderson, Stonewall Jackson, Skeeter Davis, Porter Wagoner, and Leon McAuliffe performed in four shows at New York's Madison Square Garden. WSM-Nashville's Ralph Emery was the emcee.

In 1966, during a UK tour, Bob Dylan appeared at The Free Trade Hall in Manchester. This was the concert where a member of the audience shouted out ‘Judas’ at Dylan unhappy with the singers move from acoustic to rock. Dylan replied with ‘You’re a liar’, the entire concert was eventually officially released in The Bootleg Series by Sony Music in 1999.

In 1967, working at Abbey Road studios The Beatles began recording a new John Lennon song ‘You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)’. The song was not finished until November 1969, and was not released until March 1970 (as the B-side of the ‘Let it Be’ single).

In 1968, the Monkees played the Valley Music Hall in Salt Lake City.

In 1969, it was reported that for the first time ever album sales had overtaken single sales in the UK. 49,184,000 albums were produced during 1968 compared with 49,161,000 singles.

In 1969,  a group calling themselves The Chicago Transit Authority releases their self-titled debut double album. The band was later sued by the real Chicago Transit Authority and was forced to shorten their name to Chicago.

In 1969, Britain's music magazine, The New Musical Express announces that for the first time ever, LP sales and production have outstripped those of singles in Great Britain.

In 1969, for just 35 cents, you could pick up a copy of this month's Rolling Stone magazine with Joni Mitchell on the cover.

In 1970, at the Malaco Studios in Jackson, Mississippi, on the same afternoon, with the same band, and at the same session, Jean Knight recorded "Mr. Big Stuff" and King Floyd recorded "Groove Me."

In 1971, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Elvis Presley recorded "Until It's Time For You To Go."

In 1971, the musical Godspell opened on Broadway.

In 1971, Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney released 'Ram,' in the US, the only album credited to the pair.  Three singles were released from Ram: the American #1 hit "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey," the minor British hit "The Back Seat of My Car," and "Eat at Home," which appeared in Europe, Japan and Australia.

In 1973, the Yes albums "Yessongs" and "The Yes Album" were certified Gold.

In 1974, ABC aired the Elton John TV special "Say Goodbye To Norma Jean And Other Things."

In 1974, NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special" presented another retro tribute, with Frankie Avalon as host and performances by Sam & Dave, Lou Christie, the Fleetwoods, Shirley & Lee, Frankie Ford, and Fabian.

In 1975, Elton John was awarded a Platinum record for his album 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.'  It was the first LP to sell one million copies on its first day of release.

In 1975, Mick Jagger tripped and in an attempt to break his fall, put his fist through the window of a restaurant in Long Island, New York. Jagger required 20 stitches but the Rolling Stones' North American tour proceeded in two weeks as planned.

In 1975, Led Zeppelin played the first of five sold-out nights to 17,000 fans at Earls Court Arena, London England. The set list included: Rock And Roll, The Song Remains The Same, The Rain Song, Kashmir, No Quarter, Going To California, Dazed And Confused, Stairway To Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, and Black Dog. Tickets cost £1 ($1.70) - £2.50 ($4.25).

In 1975, Earth Wind And Fire started a three-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 200 album chart with the soundtrack to That's The Way Of The World, a motion picture which featured several of the band members in cameo roles.

In 1978, ABC-TV aired two music specials, "The Carpenters: Space Encounters," with their guests John Davidson and Charlie Callas, and "Olivia," hosted by Olivia Newton-John, with guests ABBA and Andy Gibb.

In 1979, the Police performed at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California.

In 1980, Paul McCartney appeared with wife Linda as the musical guests on NBC-TV's "Saturday Night Live." They performed their latest single, "Coming Up."

In 1980, Peter Criss dropped out of Kiss and was replaced by drummer Eric Carr. Carr was first heard on the concept album, "The Elder" in 1981. Both Ace Frehley and Criss had been opposed to the idea of "The Elder" and when it bombed, Frehley also quit the band. Criss had co-written Kiss' biggest hit single, "Beth," and the band had to wait until 1990 to return to the US Top 10 when "Forever" made it to #8. 

In 1986, Whitney Houston started a three week run at #1 on the US singles chart with "Greatest Love Of All," the singers third US #1, a #8 hit in the UK.

In 1987, a fire destroys Tom Petty's Los Angeles home and causes $800,000 worth of damage. It was later discovered to be the work of an arsonist.

In 1989, promoters in Montreal announced the cancellation of a July 5th reunion concert by The Who because of poor ticket sales. There was heavy demand for tickets for the other 25 dates on the tour.

In 1989, the first night of a 12-date UK tour for R.E.M. starting at Leicester De Montfort Hall. (Promoting the new single, 'Orange Crush').

In 1990, Nirvana played the last date of a North American tour at the Zoo in Boise, Idaho. This was Chad Channing's final gig with the band, drummer Dave Grohl replaced him in Sept of this year after his band Scream had split-up.

On this day in 1990, "Vogue" by Madonna was the #1 song.

In 1992, champagne music maker Lawrence Welk died at his home in Santa Monica, California at the age of 89. Our generation laughed at his corny music, but The Lawrence Welk Show was on TV for 30 years.

In 1993, Johnny Cash began recording sessions for his 81st album, 'Def American.'

In 1995, after all these years, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Little Richard appear together for the first time at a concert in Sheffield, England.

In 1996, blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Yokohama, Japan. According to eyewitness reports, he collapsed mid guitar solo. His last words were "ain't that a bitch."

In 1999, record producer (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Van Halen, Loverboy, Poison, KISS, the Scorpions, Yes)/trumpeter/Canadian Music Hall of Famer Bruce Fairbairn died at the age of 49.

In 2001, music publishers Helios Music Corporation sues the band Garbage for plagiarism, saying the song "I Think I'm Paranoid" too closely resembles "Bend Me, Shape Me", a 1968, number 5 hit for The American Breed.

In 2001, R.E.M. gave a free outdoor concert for an estimated 20,000 fans in downtown Toronto.

In 2002, songwriter Sharon Sheeley died in a Los Angeles hospital from complications following a cerebral hemorrhage. She was 62. Sheeley wrote "Poor Little Fool" for Ricky Nelson as well as "Dum Dum," a hit for Brenda Lee. Sharon was the girlfriend of Eddie Cochran and was in the London car accident that took Eddie's life on April 17th, 1960.

In 2002, the Barry Manilow special, Ultimate Manilow aired on CBS-TV.

In 2002, blues and soul singer Little Johnny Taylor died at the age of 59.

In 2006, Paul McCartney and his wife Heather Mills admitted that they had given up the fight to save their marriage, saying that after four years together, they were going their separate ways.

In 2008, Madonna was at #1 on the US album chart with her eleventh studio album 'Hard Candy.'  The album reached number one in thirty-seven other countries.

In 2010, ZZ Top made a cameo appearance on the CBS-TV sitcom "Two And A Half Men."

On May 17, 2012, Donna Summer, often called The Queen Of Disco, died of cancer at the age of 63. During a career that peaked in the '70s, she won five Grammys and sold more than 130 million records worldwide.

birthdays today include (among others): Taj Mahal (71),  Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson) (67), Paul Di'Anno (Iron Maiden) (55), Page McConnell (Phish) (50), Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) (48), Dave Abbruzzese (Pearl Jam) (45), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures) (40) and Andrea Corr (Corrs) (39)

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ZZ TOP: THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS (1970-1990)

Warner Bros. Records Salutes The Texas Trio’s Musical Legacy With Boxed Set Featuring Original Mixes Of The Band’s First 10 Albums

The 10-Disc Collection Arrives June 11th

Back in 1969, Billy F Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill joined together in Houston as ZZ TOP. The band that would unassumingly go on to be known as That Little Ol’ Band From Texas soon made rock history with a string of hugely successful record releases and tour dates. Over the next 20 years, the trio went on to critical and commercial acclaim, selling millions of albums and concert tickets around the world, while earning induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and status as one of the only bands to have been awarded an RIAA Diamond (domestic sales of 10 million or more) album.

Warner Bros. Records explores the impressive scope of ZZ TOP’s musical legacy with a boxed set that includes the original mixes for the band’s first 10 albums. ZZ TOP: THE COMPLETE STUDIO
ALBUMS (1970-1990) will be available on June 11.

The set, including the albums initially released on the London label as well as the string of Warner Bros. Hits that followed, includes ZZ Tops’ First Album (1971), Rio Grande Mud (1972), Tres Hombres (1973), Fandango! (1975)*, Tejas (1976), Degüello (1979), El Loco (1981), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985) and Recycler (1990). Each album is presented in a wallet sleeve that faithfully reproduces the original artwork, including the gatefold designs used for Tres Hombres and Tejas. The set presents, for the first time on CD, the original mixes for ZZ Tops’ First Album, Rio Grande Mud and Tejas that have long been on the wish lists of the band’s most fervent fans.

Today, Gibbons, Hill and Beard remain together performing and recording as, they often say, “the same three guys playing the same three chords.” The trio offered a statement regarding the forthcoming release of ZZ TOP: THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS (1970-1990): “We're gratified that the albums from the first 20 years of the band are going to be made available in this set. We're especially delighted to note the restoration of ZZ Top's First Album, Rio Grande Mud and Tejas has been incorporated; it's good to have been made whole again on a certain level.”

The collection spans 100 tracks that follow the band’s journey from the honky tonks of Texas to the stages of the world, starting with the earthy blues and electrifying boogie that defined their ’70s sound — “Just Got Paid,” “La Grange,” “Tush” and “Cheap Sunglasses.” THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS closes with the familiar synthesizers featured on the group’s biggest singles from the ’80s — “Legs” and “Sharp Dressed Man” from the Diamond-certified Eliminator, and the #1 hits “Sleeping Bag” and “Stages” from its multi-platinum follow-up Afterburner.

ZZ TOP will hit the road next month for concert dates in the U.S. and Europe, starting in Newkirk, Oklahoma and ending in Linz, Austria.

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TRUCKER DIABLO's Songs of Iron Out Now on Ripple Music

 

Last week, their single "Drive" beat out the likes of ALICE IN CHAINS, VOLBEAT and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE in Classic Rock Magazine's online Track of the Week poll. This week, they take over the rest of the world. 

Northern Ireland melodic rockers TRUCKER DIABLO have released their sophomore effort,Songs of Iron, today via Ripple Music. A strong contender for Album of the Year, Songs of Ironis available on digital, vinyl and CD formats at the Ripple Music Webstore

Heavy melodies firmly planted on a foundation of steamroller rock n' roll aggression is the fuel behind the latest offering from Northern Ireland export, TRUCKER DIABLO. Songs of Ironpicks up where the breakthrough hit album, The Devil Rhythm left off, blasting listeners with the sonic fury of modern heavy rock mixed with a road worn southern swagger. After releasing two viral videos ("Drink Beer, Destroy," and "Voodoo") taking the stage at Hard Rock Hell, Download, and opening for The Foo Fighters amongst others, TRUCKER DIABLO surged to new heights of popularity in 2012. Now 2013 finds the band upon their international acclaim by cranking out another set of pile-driving melodic rockers. Songs of Iron, ups the ante on heaviness, crunching guitars and sing-along chorus, and is sure to please TRUCKER fans the world over, new and old.

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Music History ~ May16th

In 1953, "Crazy, Man, Crazy" by Bill Haley & His Comets was their first chart entry and also the first rock 'n' roll record to make the Billboard pop music chart.

On this day in 1959, "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison was the #1 song.

In 1960, according to a story in Billboard magazine, Detroit music producer/songwriter Berry Gordy was planning to start three of his own record labels, including one called Motown.

In 1964, 21 year old Mary Wells led the Billboard Pop chart with the Smokey Robinson written "My Guy."  The record was Wells' 9th Top 40 entry and would prove to be her highest charting US single. It made #5 in the UK.

In 1965, while driving away from a gig at the Civic Hall, Long Beach, California, the limo taking the Rolling Stones back to their hotel was besieged by fans who caved in the roof by standing on it. The band attempted to hold the roof up while their chauffeur drove off with bodies falling onto the road.

In 1965, the Beach Boys appear on the Ed Sullivan Show performing their latest hit, "Help Me Rhonda."

In 1966, the Beatles continued working on the George Harrison composition "Taxman," the opening cut on their 'Revolver' album. The initial recording was done an April 20 and the track was completed on June 21.

On May 16, 1966, the Beach Boys released the album 'Pet Sounds' in the US. The album is now regarded as the masterpiece of composer-producer Brian Wilson, and is often hailed as one of the best and most influential albums in popular music.  Paul McCartney picked it as one of his favorite albums of all time.  It was ranked number two in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

In 1968, at the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Tony Joe White recorded his composition, "Polk Salad Annie."

In 1969, Jefferson Airplane bass player Jack Cassady is arrested for possession of marijuana at the Royal Orleans Hotel in New Orleans.  At his trial he gets a 2½ year suspended sentence.

In 1969, John Lennon, declared "an inadmissible immigrant to the US", seeks a visa to visit America. Lennon's standing visa was revoked by the US Embassy in London ten days before because of his drug conviction in November 1968.

Also in 1969, Pete Townshend of The Who spent a night in jail in New York City after being charged with assault. The group was performing at the Fillmore East when a fire broke out at a supermarket next door. A plainclothes policeman leapt onto the stage to warn the crowd and Townshend, thinking the cop was a member of the audience, booted him off.

In 1970, Jefferson Airplane singer Marty Balin is arrested for possession of marijuana and for contributing to the delinquency of minors in Bloomington, Minnesota. Balin's hotel room was raided by police at 5:30am. They found Balin and friends with several girls aged between 12 to 17 years old. He is sentenced to one year's hard labor and a $100 fine. He appeals and ends up paying only the fine.

Also in 1970, lead guitarist Randy Bachman quits the Guess Who.  At the suggestion of Neil Young, Bachman recruited singer/bassist C.F. Turner and they formed the band Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

In 1970, the Who released the album 'Live At Leeds' in North America, one week before it was issued in the UK. Recorded at the University of Leeds on Valentine's Day 1970, it was their first and only live album released while the group was still recording and performing regularly.

In 1972, at the Oakland Coliseum in northern California, Al Green, Etta James and Joe Simon were among the performers at "The Baddest Soul Show Of 1972."

In 1974, at the Bottom Line in New York City, Neil Young made an unannounced appearance and played songs from his new album 'On The Beach.'

In 1975, "The Midnight Special" on NBC-TV was a retro tribute hosted by Chubby Checker and featured performances by Bo Diddley, the Drifters, Lesley Gore, the Tymes, the Angels, and Danny & the Juniors.

In 1980, Dr. George C. Nichopoulous is indicated in Memphis on 14 counts of over prescribing drugs to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and nine other patients.

In 1980, Paul McCartney released his 'McCartney II' album.

In 1981, Kim Carnes started a nine-week run at #1 on the US singles chart with “Bette Davis Eyes,” the singer’s only US #1 and a #10 hit in the UK.  Carnes received a personal thank-you letter for the song from actress Bette Davis, saying that it had impressed her young grandson.

In 1983, the special Motown 25: Yesterday, Today and Forever aired, including the first performance of Michael Jackson's Moonwalk.

In 1984, Ozzy Osbourne was arrested in Dallas for public intoxication while walking down Beale Street.

In 1984, Prince released the single "When Doves Cry."

In 1985, a royalty cheque totaling $6.5 million from the sales of "We Are The World" is handed over to the USA for Africa Foundation by Columbia Records executive Al Teller. The total raised would eventually rise to over $50 million.

In 1986, country singer Johnny Paycheck was found guilty of shooting and wounding a man after an argument in a bar in Hillsboro, Ohio. Paycheck, best known for his 1978 hit "Take This Job and Shove It", was sentenced to 9½ years in prison. Paycheck was pardoned after 22 months in prison.

In 1990, Sammy Davis Jr. died of throat cancer at the age of 64. Davis was a member of The Rat Pack, along with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop and had several US Top 40 hits including "Something's Gotta Give", "Love Me or Leave Me", "That Old Black Magic", "The Candy Man" and his signature tune, "I've Gotta Be Me."

Also in 1990, Jim Henson, the Muppets creator who scored two US Top 30 hits with "Rubber Duckie" in 1970 and "Rainbow Connection" in 1979, died of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome at the age of 53.

In 1993, soul singer Marv Johnson died of a stroke. He had the US Top 10 single “I Love The Way You Love” and the 1969 UK #10 single “I’ll Pick a Rose For My Rose.” Johnson’s recording of Berry Gordy’s song “Come to Me” became Motown Records’ first-ever single release in May 1959.

In 1998, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards fell while reaching for a book in his Connecticut home. The fall broke his ribs, causing the Stones to postpone many dates on their Bridges to Babylon tour.

In 2010, Paul McCartney told Scotland's Sunday Mail newspaper that he is convinced The Beatles would have reformed in recent years if all their members had survived, because they would have signed up for a reunion "just for a laugh". He pointed out that the band was asked to reunite shortly after they split, but said "It wasn't really a good idea then, but I think if this much time had elapsed, I could easily see it happening. Somebody would have said, 'Oh go on. Just for a laugh.'"

In 2010, Ronnie James Dio died from stomach cancer. The 67-year-old metal singer had fronted many bands, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio.

In 2012, singer/guitarist (Bustin' Loose Part 1) Chuck Brown, dubbed the "Godfather of Go-Go," died of multi-organ failure at 75.

In 2012, banjoist/composer/actor (The Andy Griffith Show) Doug Dillard, who with his brother Rodney formed the bluegrass band the Dillards and later worked with Gene Clark and the Byrds, died at the age of 75.

birthdays today include (among others):  Robert Fripp (King Crimson) (67), Roger Earl (Foghat) (67), Richard Page (Mr. Mister) (60), Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) (48) and Janet Jackson (47)

Storming The Base Contest

We want to welcome a new friend to the CVR blog StormingTheBase.com, which is world famous for their selection of industrial and gothic music on the net.

To kick off our freindship, we have a contest that features Haujobb's 2011 release 'New World March' on high-quality 2LP vinyl, which is limited to 250 copies worldwide. The double-vinyl includes two bonus tracks never before released on any Haujobb album (and previously digital only). 

Contestants can enter by sending an email to rbenson30@wi.rr.com with the words "Storming The Base Contest" in the subject line and then swing by and liking the StormingTheBase Facebook Page HERE

Open to residents of the US and Canada only.  Limit one email entry per person.   Winner will be chosen in a random drawing on June 20, 2013, so get your email entires in before then!  Good luck and thanks to Storming The Base for providing a kick ass prize!

Haujobb - New World March (2LP)

Label: Artoffact Records

There has never been a Haujobb album released on vinyl, at least until now.  Artoffact Records, under exclusive license from Basic Unit Productions presents Haujobb's successful 2011 release New World March on high-quality 2LP vinyl, limited to 250 copies worldwide. The double-vinyl includes two bonus tracks never before released on any Haujobb album (and previously digital only).

Includes two bonus tracks never before released on any Haujobb album (and previously digital only).

Side A
 1.Control 05:17
 2.Crossfire 03:54
 3.Let's Drop Bombs 04:51

Side B
 4.More Than Us 04:16
 5.Machine Drum 04:44
 6.Dead Market 03:57
 7.Lost 04:26

Side C
 8.Soul Reader 04:10
 9.Little World 04:35
 10.Membrane 04:13

Side D
11.New World March 05:15
12.Echo 03:45
13.Letting The Demons Sleep 04:44
14.Revolve 04:24 

Artoffact Records is a Canadian label based in Toronto that has released over 100 industrial, synthpop, rock, and metal albums since it was founded in 1999. We are also the in-house label of Storming the Base.


"The duo deliver a very complex and diverse set of songs, without copying themselves." - Bjorn Andersson, Black Vector

"A highlight of electronic music." - Sebastian Huhn, Reflections of Darkness

"This is indeed a splendid return for Haujobb." - Johan Carlsson, Release Magazine

"This is the Haujobb that I fell in love with more than a decade ago." - Neska Lapicki, Coma Online

We expect this item to be in stock on May 31, 2013

You can also pre-order the double vinyl set at StormingTheBase.com