Foghat - Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities CD

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities songs All songs written or co-written by Lonesome Dave Peverett except "My Babe" (Bobby Hatfield/Bill Medley) and "Terraplane Blues" (Robert Johnson). Undoubtedly Foghat's finest album, 1975's FOOL FOR THE CITY, could cruise along on the strength of the band's biggest and best single, "Slow Ride," alone. In addition to that choogling stoner classic, however, the record also finds the bluesy British rock group offering up the fist-pumping, arena-worthy title track and a oddly funky version of Robert Johnson's "Terraplane Blues," not to mention the uncharacteristically melancholy "Take It or Leave It." Throughout the eclectic song selection, frontman Lonesome Dave Peverett leads the ensemble with assurance, making sure that even the lesser-known tunes are engaging (see the rollicking "My Babe"). Although DEFINITIVE ROCK is the best Foghat collection, this disc is the group's true calling card. Digitally remastered by Bill Inglot and Ken Perry (K-Disc). Foghat: Lonesome Dave Peverett (vocals, guitar), Rod "The Bottle" Price (guitar, slide guitar, vocals), Nick Jameson (bass, keyboards, guitar, ...

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities buy CD music With CORNERSTONE, Styx entered the '80s primed to continue their run of phenomenal success. While it was one of their biggest-selling albums, it also saw the beginning of a rift between the gritty rock tendencies of Tommy Shaw and James Young and the pure pop romanticism of Dennis DeYoung. The latter's ballad "Babe" hit Number One and gave the band even more popular appeal than before, but it stood in stark contrast to the less sugary offerings of Young and Shaw. Despite the presence of the aforementioned blockbuster single, CORNERSTORE bears some less heralded gems. Young's blazing "Eddie" is one of his most effective compositions ever. Shaw's "Lights" picks up where PIECES OF EIGHT's "Sing for the Day" left off, and his "Love in the Midnight" is a moody, atmospheric treat for hardcore Styx fans. Photographer: Aaron Rapoport. Arrangers: Ed Tossing; Arnie Roth. Personnel: Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, autoharp, mandolin); James Young (vocals, guitar, autoharp, synthesizer); Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboards); Chuck Panozzo (vocals, bass guitar); John Panozzo (vocals, drums, percussion); Arnie Roth (strings); Steve Eisen (saxophone); Ed Tossing (horns). Recording information: Pumpkin Studios, Oak Lawn, IL.

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities album for sale CRYSTAL BALL marks a major turning point for Styx. Original member John Curulewski was replaced by young guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tommy Shaw whose rock energy and pop smarts would soon help lead the group to superstardom by contributing some of Styx's most memorable tunes. He debuts auspiciously enough here, co-writing a couple of songs with Dennis DeYoung and James Young. Predictably, though, his solo compositions are the most effective, including the folky, introspective ballad that gives the album its title, and the gritty rocker "Shooz." For his part, DeYoung contributes a couple of ingratiating romantic paeans ("Jennifer," "Ballerina") and a somewhat overwrought tribute to the working man ("This Old Man"). With Shaw on board, however, Styx was clearly ready for the big time. Recorded at Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago, Illinois. Personnel: Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); James Young (vocals, guitar); Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboards, synthesizer); Chuck Panozzo (vocals, bass guitar); John Panozzo (vocals, drums, percussion). Recording information: Paragon Recording Studios, Chicago, IL. Styx: Tommy Shaw (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars); James Young (vocals, guitar); Dennis DeYoung (vocals, keyboards, synthesizer); Chuck Panozzo (vocals, bass); John Panozzo (vocals, drums, percussion).

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities CD music REPEAT WHEN NECESSARY is the second release that Dave Edmunds recorded with the band Rockpile (the first was TRACKS ON WAX 4). Though Rockpile only released one album under its own name, it also functioned as the backup band for a handful of releases by both Edmunds and Nick Lowe. One of the finest rock bands to come out of the '70s, Rockpile was a powerful quartet of guitarists Edmunds and Billy Bremner, bass player Lowe and drummer Terry Williams. On this album, Edmunds shows a keen sense for picking the right songs for his voice and for the band's sound. The production is crisp and powerful, with the ensemble sound taking precedence over the framing of individual instruments. REPEAT WHEN NECESSARY is full of great songs and great players--Williams in particular is an underrated marvel throughout. Live Recording Personnel: Dave Edmunds (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards); Billy Bremner (vocals, guitar); Nick Lowe (vocals); Albert Lee (guitar); Huey Lewis (harmonica); Roger Bechirian (piano); Terry Williams (drums).

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities buy CD music After establishing a new level of credibility on record with 1974's Energized, Foghat cranked out another album of boogie rock before the year ended. The result, Rock and Roll Outlaws, is not as consistently inspired as its predecessor but remains a worthwhile listen for the group's fans. This time out, the group settles for a more straight-forward boogie sound that downplays the experiments that spiced up Energized. As a result, the songs are often solid but uninspiring: "Trouble in My Way" has some pleasant acoustic guitar work but feels like a throwaway tune while the title track cruises along in an amiable fashion but never catches fire the way a song with a title like "Rock and Roll Outlaw" should. However, when the band is firing on all four cylinders, Rock and Roll Outlaws is a joy: "Eight Days on the Road" is a hard-charging tune about the touring life that became a live favorite, and the good-time raver "Chateau Lafitte '59 Boogie" is one of the most exhilarating rockers in the Foghat catalog. "Blue Spruce Woman" is another crafty rocker, benefiting from a witty lyric about a nature-loving woman and some of the gutsiest guitar riffs on the album. It should also be noted that these high points are given an additional shot in the arm by Nick Jameson's sympathetic production, which manages to bring out a sharpness of detail in the sound without cutting back on its heaviness. Overall, Rock and Roll Outlaws probably has limited appeal to the casual listener but offers enough energetic boogie rock to make it worthwhile for anyone into Foghat. ~ Donald A. Guarisco

Girls to Chat & Boys to Bounce/In the Mood for Something Rude/Zig-Zag Walk/Rarities songs As longtime Uriah Heep fans know, the band could really tear it up on stage during their '70s prime--and their 1973 release LIVE perfectly captures the band's in-concert excitement. Recorded at a tour stop in Birmingham, England during January of '73, the band cranks out high decibel renditions of many of their prog-metal masterpieces. "Sunrise" proves to be just as intense and emotional in concert as the original studio version, while both "Sweet Lorraine" and "Easy Livin'" rock with the best of them. Uriah Heep's LIVE is a solid example of the whole early '70s in-concert hard rock experience. 2003 expanded deluxe edition reissue of 1973 live album includes one bonus track on the main disc, 'Rock 'N' Roll Medley', & a bonus disc with 12 additional tracks, 'Something Or Nothing', 'I Won't Mind', 'Look At Yourself', 'Gypsy', 'Easy Livin'' (film mix used for radio), 'So Tired' (film mix used for radio), 'I Won't Mind' (film mix used for radio), 'Something Or Nothing' (film mix used for radio), 'The Easy Road' (film mix used for radio), 'Stealin'' (film mix used for radio), 'Love Machine' (film mix used for radio), & 'Rock 'N' Roll Medley' (film mix used for radio). Slipcase. Castle. Recorded live in England, January, 1973. Uriah Heep: David Byron (vocals); Mick Box (guitar); Ken Hensley (keyboards); Gary Thain (bass); Lee Kerslake (drums). Audio Mixers: Pavel Salgado; Peter Gallen; Robert M. Corich; Ashley Howe; Ian Herron. Audio Remasterers: Mike Brown; Robert M. Corich. Liner Note Authors: Robert M. Corich; Dave Ling. Recording information: England (01/1973). Photographer: Fin Costello.