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Roy Orbison – The Very Best Of Roy Orbison (2006)

Roy Orbison - The Very Best Of Roy Orbison (2006)

The very best of Roy Orbison’, for the first time, features tracks from roy’s entire career; from the early days at monument records through to the resurgence of his career in the 1980s with the travelling wilburys. The collection is released on april 23rd 2006 on what would have been the big o’s 70th birthday. Continue reading “Roy Orbison – The Very Best Of Roy Orbison (2006)”

Bob Seger – Discography (1969-2006)

Bob Seger - Discography (1969-2006)

Originally a hard-driving rocker in the vein of fellow Michigan garage rockers the Rationals and Mitch Ryder, Bob Seger developed into one of the most popular heartland rockers over the course of the ’70s. Combining the driving charge of Ryder’s Detroit Wheels with Stonesy garage rock and devotion to hard-edged soul and R&B, he crafted a distinctively American sound. While he never attained the critical respect of his contemporary Bruce Springsteen, Seger did develop a dedicated following through constant touring with his Silver Bullet Band. Continue reading “Bob Seger – Discography (1969-2006)”

The Kinks – Kinks (You Really Got Me) & Kinda Kinks (1964) {1996, MFSL, Remastered}

The Kinks - Kinks (You Really Got Me) & Kinda Kinks (1964) {1996, MFSL, Remastered}

The Kinks – Kinks (You Really Got Me) & Kinda Kinks (1964) {1996, MFSL, Remastered}
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Label: MFSL UltraDisc II | USA | Cat#: UDCD 679 | Genre: Classic Rock, Rock & Roll

Mobile Fidelity reissued the Kinks’ first two albums, You Really Got Me and Kinda Kinks, on one gold CD. Although they have their moments, these records are uneven, and most casual fans will prefer to hear the highlights on hits collections. Continue reading “The Kinks – Kinks (You Really Got Me) & Kinda Kinks (1964) {1996, MFSL, Remastered}”

The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}

The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}

The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}
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Label: MFSL UltraDisc | Japan | Cat#: UDCD 521 | Genre: Rock & Roll, Surf Rock

The real breakthrough, as Brian Wilson asserts himself in the studio as both songwriter and arranger on a set of material that was much stronger than Surfin’ Safari. Besides the hit title track and its popular drag-racing flip side (“Shut Down”), this has a lovely, heartbreaking ballad (“Lonely Sea”) and a couple of strong Brian Wilson originals (“The Noble Surfer” and “Farmer’s Daughter”). Continue reading “The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A. / Surfer Girl (1963) {1989, MFSL, Remastered}”

John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

John Mellencamp - John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]

First off, this 19-disc box is not a complete recorded works of John Mellencamp. It excises his earliest years as Johnny Cougar — a Main Man-inspired moniker that resulted in three albums he’s disowned, but which really aren’t that bad at all — beginning the story with 1979’s John Cougar, the album where he truncated his name and toughened up his sound. It still took him a while until he scored a real breakthrough, and it arrived when he tightened up his attack with the assistance of producer Don Gehman and came up with the often-excellent American Fool Continue reading “John Mellencamp – John Mellencamp 1978-2012 (2013) [19CDs Box Set]”

Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists - Ultimate Rock 'N' Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}

Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}
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Label: Oner Day Music | EU | Cat#: DAY3CD081 | Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Oldies

Lovers can often be tongue-tied when attempting to express their feelings. Luckily, generations of songwriters have provided ready-made examples of what to say or sing when affairs of the heart have us at a loss for words. With three discs full of timeless rock’n’roll love songs, there is sure to be a ‘special song’ here in this compilation for everyone to enjoy. Truly, this is the soundtrack of our lives. Continue reading “Various Artists – Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Love Songs (2015) {3CD-Set}”

The Everly Brothers – The Everly Brothers Collection (1986)

The Everly Brothers - The Everly Brothers Collection (1986)

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Little Richard – King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]

Little Richard - King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]

Little Richard was not the only original rock & roller to attempt a comeback in the late ’60s and early ’70s, but he may have been the one to take the greatest musical risks. Fats Domino merely updated his sound (albeit in a charming fashion), Jerry Lee Lewis refashioned himself as a hardcore country singer, and Chuck Berry pandered with “My Ding-A-Ling,” but Little Richard pushed himself on his three albums for Reprise, all of which were collected — along with his contributions to Quincy Jones’ 1972 Dollar$ soundtrack album, non-LP singles, session outtakes, and a complete unreleased Continue reading “Little Richard – King of Rock and Roll: The Complete Reprise Recordings (2004) [3CD-Set]”

Carl Perkins – Blue Suede Shoes: His Greatest Hits (2008)

Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes: His Greatest Hits (2008)

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Dion & The Belmonts – The Very Best of Dion & The Belmonts (2012)

Dion & The Belmonts - The Very Best of Dion & The Belmonts (2012)

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Various Artists – Pure… 50s (2012) [4CD Set]

Various Artists - Pure... 50s (2012) [4CD Set]

Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley - The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}

Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}
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Label: Valentine Records | UK | Cat#: 47772 | Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll

Limited-edition 4 CD set comprising the complete Presley singles and EPs released in the USA up to 1962 presented in the order in which they were issued. This edition comes with a comprehensive booklet full of discographical information, rare photos and memorabilia. Eight tracks have been added as a bonus making 100 songs recorded by Elvis in his prime. Continue reading “Elvis Presley – The Complete 1954-62 U.S.A Singles (2015) {4CD Set}”

The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)

Brian Setzer released Boogie Woogie Christmas in 2002 and the live DVD Christmas Extravaganza in 2005, the same year as his second Christmas LP, Dig That Crazy Christmas — that’s a lot of holiday music in a short span of time and it’s all condensed on two 2008 compilations, Christmas Rocks! The Best Of Collection and The Ultimate Christmas Collection. Continue reading “The Brian Setzer Orchestra – The Best of Collection: Christmas Rocks! (2008)”

Jerry Lee Lewis – Rock & Roll Time (2014)

Jerry Lee Lewis - Rock & Roll Time (2014)

There’s a different feel to 2014’s Rock & Roll Time, the third album Jerry Lee Lewis has made with benefactor and producer Steve Bing. Once again, superstar drummer Jim Keltner co-produces (he sat out 2010’s Mean Old Man), and the pair bring the Killer back where he belongs right at Sun Studios. In case anybody missed the point, Jerry Lee is placed directly in front of the old Sun building itself on the cover of Rock & Roll Time, underscoring a point the music makes perfectly plain: Jerry Lee is once again singing some of that old-time rock & roll Continue reading “Jerry Lee Lewis – Rock & Roll Time (2014)”

Little Richard – Just About As Good As It Gets! (2013)

Little Richard - Just About As Good As It Gets! (2013)

Of all the original 50s rock ‘n’ roll stars, none was more flamboyant than Richard Wayne Penniman. Now a game octogenarian still intermittently performing (he headlined a Las Vegas weekender in March 2013), Richard has had a chequered career peppered with retirements and comebacks, fluctuations between God and Mammon and many a misjudged recording; his latter years dogged by a dodgy hip. At his peak he was the most dynamic rock ‘n’ roll extrovert on record and stage, which obscures the fact he was also the most mellifluous vocalist of the pack when he calmed down enough to sing a blues, gospel or soul ballad Continue reading “Little Richard – Just About As Good As It Gets! (2013)”