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August 18, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 71
Crazy Ed For Governor: Live From Crazy Ed’s (1973) God bless the internet. It always catches up and surpasses your expectations. Sometimes you just have to wait. This album was released in 1973. I’ve owned it since 1997 and I’ve had no idea what it was or why it came to happen despite a few […]Archive
July 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: NOW That’s What I Call Yacht Rock Volume 2
Various Artists: NOW That’s What I Call Yacht Rock Volume 2 NOW As with the first volume this is more a compilation of acceptable cheese than it is ‘Yacht Rock’. Yacht Rock’s dead anyway, it sunk – but not without traces. The wind changed. Maybe as soon as people started making compilations with the words […]Archive
June 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller Present ‘Soul On The Corner’
Various Artists: Martin Freeman and Eddie Piller Present ‘Soul On The Corner’ Acid Jazz Records It’s easy to be a bit cynical about celebrity-endorsed compilations and – for that matter – non-soundtracking compilations altogether. And this ticks both boxes! But this is totally fantastic and there’s real love and care here, and a track-record too…Archive
May 24, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: I Still Play
Various Artists: I Still Play Nonesuch Records I Still Play is a compilation of brand new solo piano compositions by composers across jazz, classical, pop and experimental (modern) music that have recorded for the Nonesuch Records label. The majority of the works are performed by classical pianist and composer Timo Andres (who also contributes a […]Archive
May 21, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 119
V/A, Bunny Lee: Dreads Enter The Gates With Praise (2019) “Striker” – Bunny Lee – one of the architects! Here he is making the selections for one of the Soul Jazz Records label’s fantastic compilations; this a representation of some of the heavy-hitters of the 1970s and is a must-have for reggae-heads. It was recommended […]Archive
May 5, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Mr. Scruff: DJ Kicks
Various Artists DJ-Kicks: Mr. Scruff !k7 Records What’s the point in a compilation or mix these days with streaming content – we make our own playlists now right? Well, every now and then I like to check in with the mixtape sessions and series’ I always valued – either because it’s a trusted series (DJ […]Archive
April 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Ella 100 – Live at the Apollo!
Various Artists: Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! Concord Jazz In 1934 a 17-year old unknown by the name of Ella Fitzgerald took the stage at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem. It was Amateur Night and that nervous first performance launched a career; she’d barely need that surname after.Archive
March 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Songs For Australia
Various Artists: Songs For Australia BMG Australian musician Julia Stone had the idea – create a tribute album with all proceeds going to the bushfire appeal; she called on international acts as well as plenty of her countrymen and women – the songs were all originally by Australian artists, and it will be released soon […]Archive
March 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Sampled Groove
Various Artists: Sampled Groove Wagram In a world where we make our own playlists, are happy enough listening to recommendations on YouTube and carry everything in our pocket – maybe never even owning a stereo – it’s a hard sell to have compilation albums out in this world. But I remain a fan of the […]Archive
January 27, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 182
V/A, The Wonderful Wireless (1982) I love the nostalgia records, the various compilations that tell you about eras and movements from before you were born; comedy records, old radio shows, the bygone era. My record collection is full of them, many inherited, some I have sought out. I’ve always been intrigued by the medium of […]Archive
December 6, 2019 by Simon Sweetman