The Parlor Mob - And You Were A Crow (2008)

The Parlor Mob - And You Were A Crow (2008)

  The Parlor Mob's "And You Were A Crow' will bring you right back to the 70's with Uriah, Zepp, Deep Purple and Captain Beyond.  Lead vocalist Mark Melicia has got one of those heavy 70's rock voices that fits the music to perfection......either you will love these guys or not.   Basically this is a guitar driven album with great heavy bass and drum interplay.  In many ways this album reminds me of Jack White's approach with its hard guitar driven riffs not unlike the White Stripes.  Fans of Led Zep will likely love this album too with its straight forward classic 70's rock vibes and imaging.  An excellent album that sounds good cranked up to 11 ! 

Suitcase Pimps - Love Is Grand (2003)

Suitcase Pimps - Love Is Grand (2003) - Hybrid SACD

   This power-pop quartet released this beauty back in 2003 which got them recognized and topped the Indie Music Awards that year and then they broke up.  The only remains we have is this excellent concept album that tells the tortured story of a rock musicians life.   Musically the Suitcase Pimps blend the power pop prowess of NRBQ with the Funky Grooves of the Spin Doctors and the urban vibes of Radiohead.  This album is simply amazing....highly recommended. 

Annie Lennox - Bare (2003)

Annie Lennox - Bare (2003)

  The music of Annie Lennox has always held a special place in my heart......she defies pop and was the reason why the Eurythmics ever held a slot in my 80's vinyl collection.   Bare is an excellent collection of personal and deeply soulful tracks that has that huge Lennox sound.   

  "Loneliness" is just an incredible song which carries my soul into the stratosphere........