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I agree with DTTD, Albert Cummings, JST, and Oli. I'll add Albert Castiglia's "Living the Dream". It's hard to pick a favorite, and maybe because it's his last, but "Show of Strength" by Michael Burks is stunningly rich with guitar and vocals as only Michael could create. Such a loss 
Cathy
The Whippoorwill is light years better than anything I've heard in a long, long time. They've been compared to all the great southern rock bands, but with this album ALL the stars lined up and guess what? Their music has evolved into a sound totally their own. Maybe ten albums in my lifetime can lay claim to being perfectly constructed. This is one of them. Every song can stand alone and when was the last time your favorite song changed with the next one, from beginning to end?
I agree with some already posted - Joe, Walter, Oli, Nimmo Bros but I have got to add the new album "House in the Woods" by Henrik Freischlader Band. Bought it in Munich on Monday and cant stop playing it - perfectly captures his live experience but its 10 studio tracks.
Just back from the second concert of the new tour with the new album "House in the Woods" and the DVD "Show No 47" as well.
Too early to comment the album. Too impressed from the show. The band rocked at its best. Setlist was absolutely amazing (maybe 4 songs from former albums, everything else was a stunning surprise). Sound was incredible good. Audience was great. A great evening.
Chapeau!
The one from the Outlaws "It's About Pride" deserves mention on any top of the year list. Absolutely stunning.
Picked up Three Skulls and the Truth yesterday. Goes to the top of my list.
Picked up Three Skulls and the Truth yesterday. Goes to the top of my list.
Ihave been curious about this cd.I would love to hear more about it.
Kenny wrote:I agree with some already posted - Joe, Walter, Oli, Nimmo Bros but I have got to add the new album "House in the Woods" by Henrik Freischlader Band. Bought it in Munich on Monday and cant stop playing it - perfectly captures his live experience but its 10 studio tracks.
Just back from the second concert of the new tour with the new album "House in the Woods" and the DVD "Show No 47" as well.
Too early to comment the album. Too impressed from the show. The band rocked at its best. Setlist was absolutely amazing (maybe 4 songs from former albums, everything else was a stunning surprise). Sound was incredible good. Audience was great. A great evening.
Chapeau!
Love Henrik.Liked Recorded By better over all than Still Frame Replay.SFR still an excellent cd, specially the title track with Joe.I was wondering. How the new one will compare in styles.SFR was more varied,recorded By more Blues/ rock.
Picked up Three Skulls and the Truth yesterday. Goes to the top of my list.
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Great Cd...I just got it last week too....A+++++
The more I listen to it, the deeper it gets under my skin;
Richard Hawley - Standing At The Sky's Edge
Warren Haynes Band - Live at the Moody Theater
Gwyn Ashton - Radiogram
Mitch Laddie - Burning Bridges
Royal Southern Brotherhood
Bex Marshall - House Of Mercy
Dani Wilde - Juice Me Up
The Motives ft MAtt Taylor
Ron Sayer Jr - Better Side
24 Pesos - When The Ship Goes Down
Cherry Lee Mewis - Heard It Here First
Rosco Levee - Final Approach To Home
New nominee from me:
Rush - Clockwork Angels
I'm really digging this album.
Joe Stump - Revenge of the Shredlord
Blues Sissi wrote:Kenny wrote:I agree with some already posted - Joe, Walter, Oli, Nimmo Bros but I have got to add the new album "House in the Woods" by Henrik Freischlader Band. Bought it in Munich on Monday and cant stop playing it - perfectly captures his live experience but its 10 studio tracks.
Just back from the second concert of the new tour with the new album "House in the Woods" and the DVD "Show No 47" as well.
Too early to comment the album. Too impressed from the show. The band rocked at its best. Setlist was absolutely amazing (maybe 4 songs from former albums, everything else was a stunning surprise). Sound was incredible good. Audience was great. A great evening.
Chapeau!Love Henrik.Liked Recorded By better over all than Still Frame Replay.SFR still an excellent cd, specially the title track with Joe.I was wondering. How the new one will compare in styles.SFR was more varied,recorded By more Blues/ rock.
The Recorded by ... is my favourite too. Will be hard to top that album.
The new album House in the woods is a good one but some of the songs could be a bit longer - just like they played them live. Some good grooves and very rocky.
Love Henrik's first and self produced DVD Show No 47. Hot stuff.
I love Henrik, but the new album is disappointing. I've found myself listening more to Gregor Hilden and prefer his playing style.
I love Henrik, but the new album is disappointing. I've found myself listening more to Gregor Hilden and prefer his playing style.
Heard the new album yesterday again and think that the songs were much better live. When the band played the songs live they played them longer and got into a real good groove with fine solos of Henrik and Mr. Mo on hammand as well as some good tribal drumming of Björn Krüger. And if I hear the songs from the album the song is about to end when I get into it. Live is very often hard to top.
Saw Gregor Hilden a few times live with different musicians. He's not bad. But he doesn't rock me if I see/hear him play. Actually I can't really remember his voice or a special song. So it seems, Gregor Hilden is not my cup of tea.
Curby wrote:I love Henrik, but the new album is disappointing. I've found myself listening more to Gregor Hilden and prefer his playing style.
Heard the new album yesterday again and think that the songs were much better live. When the band played the songs live they played them longer and got into a real good groove with fine solos of Henrik and Mr. Mo on hammand as well as some good tribal drumming of Björn Krüger. And if I hear the songs from the album the song is about to end when I get into it. Live is very often hard to top.
Saw Gregor Hilden a few times live with different musicians. He's not bad. But he doesn't rock me if I see/hear him play. Actually I can't really remember his voice or a special song. So it seems, Gregor Hilden is not my cup of tea.
To my knowledge Gregor does not sing and usually employs other to do the vocals. I know you love high energy music and Hilden falling under the jazzier soulful side of the blues wouldn't meet that criteria. His music fits my mood these days though. Henrik will no doubt come back with a killer album...he's too good.
gary wrote:Blues Sissi wrote:Just back from the second concert of the new tour with the new album "House in the Woods" and the DVD "Show No 47" as well.
Too early to comment the album. Too impressed from the show. The band rocked at its best. Setlist was absolutely amazing (maybe 4 songs from former albums, everything else was a stunning surprise). Sound was incredible good. Audience was great. A great evening.
Chapeau!Love Henrik.Liked Recorded By better over all than Still Frame Replay.SFR still an excellent cd, specially the title track with Joe.I was wondering. How the new one will compare in styles.SFR was more varied,recorded By more Blues/ rock.
The Recorded by ... is my favourite too. Will be hard to top that album.
The new album House in the woods is a good one but some of the songs could be a bit longer - just like they played them live. Some good grooves and very rocky.
Love Henrik's first and self produced DVD Show No 47. Hot stuff.
Thanks for your opinoin on House in the Woodss..I guess I have been hoping for something that will be as good as Recorded By.
Lots of great albums already mentioned. I'm going to add this one, Wilson T.King 'The Last of the Analogues'. This was recommended to me on Friday, I downloaded it from Bandcamp and it's a stunning album in my opinion. Features Wayne Proctor from Oli Browns Band on drums.
http://wilsontking.bandcamp.com/
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