Host C.DMartini is in control of his soul…
The first of Dionne Warwick’s Scepter albums that did not directly involve her longtime production and songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David is a well-balanced mix of classic soul and laid-back elegance; a major work in Warwick’s deep catalog, and one worthy of study and appreciation. From 1969 its Soulful.
Host C.D.Martini delivers the South…
This weeks featured vinyl: Lynyrd Skynyrd’s fourth studio album coming after three dynamite albums, was a disappointment to many. It remains the only album by the precrash lineup to have not reached platinum or higher although being certified Gold in 1981. From 1976 its Gimme Back My Bullets.
Host C.D.Martini plays the Hits …and Rhythm Sticks.
This weeks featured vinyl: Although Ian Dury’s albums all had their share of high points, he functioned best as a singles artist, and this is the definitive singles collection. A reissue of Stiff’s ‘Jukebox Dury’ from 1981 its Ian Dury And The Blockheads Greatest Hits.
Host C.D.Martini believes even a sows’ ear gotta hear …
This weeks featured vinyl: The second solo album by Linda Ronstadt was her only ever recorded in Nashville. Capitol Records executives considered the album too ‘country’; but each ‘cover’ is sung so well Linda makes them her own. From 1970 its Silk Purse.
Host C.D.Martini navigates the classic vinyl high seas…
This weeks featured vinyl: The second studio album from The Steve Miller Band finds them at their blues-loving best. A classic recording and a must-have — especially for the more contemporary fan, where it becomes an initiation into a past of mythic proportion. From 1968 its Sailor.
Host C.D.Martini sorts the Sods of the Who…
This weeks features vinyl: In 1973 John Entwistle was put in charge of compiling an album to counter the rampant bootlegging of The Who’s concerts. Consisting of studio outtakes and rarities, two LPs of material were collected but only one was released. From 1974 its Odds & Sods.
Host C.D.Martini’s ritzy endevour for your listening pleasure…
This week’s featured vinyl: This live recording captures bluesman and rock n’ roll pioneer Bo Diddley performing with Ron Wood. Most tracks are Diddley originals with some Wood, Faces and Rolling Stones tunes thrown in. It’s the Japanese pressing of 1988′s Live at the Ritz.
Host C.D.Martini gets shady…
This weeks featured vinyl: Ending the year with an ‘ol favorite. It’s the first official compilation album by The Rolling Stones during their Atlantic Records contract; it draws from 1971′s Sticky Fingers to 1974′s It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll, with no new material. From 1975 it’s Made in the Shade.
Host C.D.Martini has a very shiny red vinyl LP…
Featured vinyl: Drawing inspiration from classic holiday offerings from the likes of the Carpenters, the Beach Boys, and Vince Guaraldi, M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel’s third outing under the She & Him moniker finds the impossibly quirky duo tackling its first collection of Christmas music and its all about the kitsch. From 2011 its A Very She & Him Christmas.
Host C.D.Martini has mono…
This weeks featured vinyl: Released on November 16, 1964 and containing five original songs and seven standards, this seasonal Beach Boys album proved to be a long-running success during subsequent Christmas seasons. Presented in monophonic sound. From 1964 its The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album.
