Title: “Rocks”Artist: AerosmithRelease date: 1976Favorite track: “Last Child” I honestly can’t believe I haven’t featured this in my column yet.“Rocks” is arguably one of Aerosmith’s best.Some consider it a cheap imitation of Aerosmith’s self-titled debut featuring “Dream On” or its 1975 album, […] … Read More
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Record Store Day 2019
Sure, you can buy vinyl records on Amazon, Urban Outfitters, Wal-Mart and probably a slew of other stores online.I wouldn’t know; I never do.Half of the allure in collecting records is crate-digging at a local, independently owned record store. Am I right? I’m right.This year’s Record Store Day on April 13 is designed to celebrate… … Read More
OFF THE RECORD: ‘Alive II’
Off the Record is a music column featuring a new or vintage vinyl record each week.Title: “Alive II”Artist: KISSRelease date: 1977Favorite track: “Calling Dr. Love”I’ve never been a huge fan of live albums, but if you peeked at my record collection you would never know it. I happen to own a lot of ‘em.I love… … Read More
OFF THE RECORD: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore’
Off the Record is a music column featuring a new or vintage vinyl record each week.Title: “I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore”Artist: Nat King ColeRelease date: 1964Favorite track: “You’re My Everything” “I Don’t Want to Be Hurt Anymore” wasn’t Nat King Cole’s most successful album — not commercially, not […] … Read More
OFF THE RECORD: ‘The Doors Absolutely Live’
Off the Record is a music column featuring a new or vintage vinyl record each week.Title: “Absolutely Live”Artist: The DoorsRelease date: 1970Favorite track: “Soul Kitchen”Many listeners have shared a good chuckle about the title of this compilation album. The Doors’ “Absolutely Live” is a tad amusing because the album wasn’t made from […] … Read More
OFF THE RECORD: ‘Commodores Greatest Hits’
Off the Record is a music column featuring a new or vintage vinyl record each week.Title: “Commodores Greatest Hits”Artist: CommodoresRelease date: 1978Favorite track: “Easy”I love owning and featuring greatest hits albums because they typically feature the most catchy songs by an artist. I know it’s going to be a fun listen even before I indulge.… … Read More