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February 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The James Hunter Six: Whatever It Takes
The James Hunter Six Whatever It Takes Daptone Records I’ve always loved the sound James Hunter makes – a mix of ska-inflected R’n’B with jazzy horns and bluesy guitar licks; he’s got the Sam Cooke sound down vocally and he sting those strings like Robert Cray. I’ve always worried about how James Hunter is doing […]Archive
August 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Lincoln Barr: Trembling Frames
Lincoln Barr Trembling Frames Showpony Records Lincoln Barr was at the helm of the great Red Jacket Mine (I loved that super-sharp, power-pop combo) and here he is, erm, steppin’ out in a way that completely makes sense with regard to his musical heroes. Where Red Jacket Mine explored the dynamic pop and roots-rock of […]Archive
December 8, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Five Songs For Friday: # 4 – Five Great Tracks From Five Great Live Albums
Not all live albums are created equally – many are built in the studio after with overdubs, some just feature crowd-noise endlessly, Neil Young’s brand new live album has him substituting out the crowd for animal noise. There are some great, great live albums out there – where the energy of the crowd is so […]Archive
November 3, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 797
Sam Cooke, Sam Cooke At The Copa (1964) I love Sam Cooke. I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t. I would probably end friendships with people that told me they didn’t like him. How can you not like that voice? That voice! I’ve owned the wonderful Live at The Harlem Square Club, 1963 album a few […]Archive
September 7, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
L.C. Cooke: The Complete SAR Records Recordings
L.C. Cooke The Complete SAR Records Recordings Abkco Here we have Sam Cooke’s little brother. Yep, such a curse huh? Good ole Sam the man – one of the world’s greatest ever singers, that voice that just soothes – recorded his brother among other acts on his label. The more famous of the Cooke brothers […]Archive
June 15, 2014 by Simon Sweetman