Lonnie Smith - Move Your Hand (1969)

Lonnie Smith - Move Your Hand , 1969 Blue Note Records

  A fews years back I totally got into Lonnie Smith after hearing live at Club Mozambique which totally blew me away.  Recorded live in New Jersey's Club Harlem on August 9th 1969 this album totally grooves and grooves with a funky jazz that few live album can hold a candle to.  This album was kindly remastered and released on the limited run of Blue Note's Rare Groove Series which are worth hunting for.   Lonnie Smith is a jazz organist who loved funk as much as jazz and on "Move Your Hand" you will definitely need to move your feet . 

Ween - Chocolate And Cheese (1994)

Ween - Chocolate And Cheese (1994) Elektra Records

  Ween are truely the most creative band in the world...Gene and Dene are it !   If you have not heard Chocolate and Cheese then you have not survived the 90's...or the 80's !  or the 70's.....or the 60's......These cosmic goof'sters maxed out of this album with a huge album pretty much full of everything!   Chocolate And Cheese will make you carve out a pumpkin and rely on your destiny !  I dont know......thats the way the song goes !     UUUgh........This album is a brilliant fusion of pop and gonzo humor and is arguably Ween's finest moment (next to The Mollusk).   A Tear For Eddie is fine enough  to appeal to all Pink Floytd Lovers while I can't Put My Finger On it will appeal to fans of the Nazz.....

  Simply a crazy crazy album that all all but too much Ween !

Ween 4 Life !

Songs from the Street

Songs from the Street, 2003 Sony Legacy Records (3 CD Set)\

    ....Can you tell me how to get......how to get to Sesame Street...........

  Ok who did not just love this show as a kid ?    Well I sure did and this little cd set is a wonderful mix of guest appearances and original cast members music from over the 35 years this show aired.  There are some absolute gems and big surprises on here.....BB King grooving with Oscar.....Billy Joel'age, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Pete Seeger, James Taylor, Lena Horne, Pointer Sisters, Johnny Cash, Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Los Lobos and tons more....What a TRIP this set is........and then you get your favs like "C is for Cookie" and People In Your Neighborhood and Rubber Duckie........

Dungen - Tio Bitar

Dungen - Tio Bitar, 2007 Kemado Records

  Swedish psych'sters Dungen captivated my ears a wee while ago when my pal Douggie gave me "Ta Det Lungt".    And here we have their third album Tio Bitar (which translates as "Ten Pieces/Songs") which continues thier exploration and progression into the depths of your mind.  And just like their earlier albums Tio Bitar combines a wide range of elements ......the trippy, heavy psych, traditional Swedish folk eland even that dredded one........Prog Rock !  Vocals and drumming are right out of the 60's psych scene for sure.......I love this album..........Oh yeah lyrics are in Swedish......but very well done......Check these dudes out........

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. 

Duran Duran (1981)

Duran Duran - S/T (1981) - Holland CD Remastered Version (Vinyl replica)

  Duran Duran you ask ?   Come on dude.......... Well it is true.....yes this was one of the 80's albums that I just fell in love with ....  I was a bigger fan of this album than Rio to be honest and loved it punk'ish edge.   My first exposure to Duran Duran was Rio but I snagged this album in the height craze of Duran Duran.  Careless Memories is simply one of the best pop rock songs of the 80's IMHO and I think the whole album is solid.   This version is the UK version of the album which does not include "Is There Something I Should Know? which was on the US version in lieu of "To The Shore".  In true form EMI did a great release here with this replica vinyl CD remaster which brings back just so many Careless Memories for me ........

Lets Dance !

Blonde on Blonde - Bob Dylan (SACD)

Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde , 1966 (SACD)  

  In sharp contrast to Highway 61, Dylan's double album "Blonde on Blonde" brought together a rockier more bluesy edge to his music.  With the assistance of Robbie Robertson this album is one of the most powerful studio albums from Dylan's vast catalogue IMHO.  The album cover is blurred as is the music on this album with Dylan's sharp and angular lyrics with an overall surreal feeling.  The last side of the 2nd album is totally devoted to perhaps Dylan's finest song in Lady Of The Lowlands which sounds even more spectacular in high res SACD.