What song are you listening to right now? (Page 370 of 392)

I lied, one more that I really like with another great solo towards the end

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLoA2zC3n8k

So, I don’t know about you guys, but while we’re in the “start-of-the-year” doldrums, that lull between looking back over the old stuff and anticipating the new stuff, I like to have a look outside the box, often under it….

That’s sort of explains how I came over these guys, Luka Šulić & Stjepan Hauser, a pair of Classically trained Croatian musicians who make the cello not only Rock’n'Roll but also, dare I sat it, a bit sexy…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT3SBzmDxGk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKX_NedAjs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMTPHiDcIyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGggAGITwg

Unfortunately, looks like this year 2Cellos are calling it a day, so no chance of seeing them unless a trip to Wembley SSE later in the year.

Jethro Tull - The Zealot Gene (2022)

Well, I suppose the ABBA fans waited 40 years, so 19 isn’t that much of an ask for the Tull-sters. Except, is it a Tull album? Certainly, there’s no mistaking Ian Anderson’s vocals & prowess on the flute, but after being the backbone of 21 of the previous 22 albums, it has to be said that Martin Barre is a miss in the soundscape though a big thumbs up to Florian Ophale who had the hardest job in trying to preserve the “Tull” guitar sound while not slavishly copying Barre’s particular style - well handled sir. Overall, the sound is brisk and light but seems to lack the air of theatricality that the band formerly had.

Subject-wise, Anderson has lost none of his touch and lyrical sparkle as for this album he seems to have turned to religion for inspiration; rather than turning on religion as in the past. some ways though, tying the piece to current events, there are parallels to Stormwatch. It’ll be interesting whether that bodes as to how well Zealot gene will be received down the line.

Personally, I think its a misstep to have resurrected the Jertho Tull banner, even if Tull.com wasn’t the best place to leave off (for all original material), a bit too much water has passed under the bridge.

not their greatest version ever but it's really good to see them reunited after all these years. I am glad that both Micks decided to bury the past. No Bobby Keys on the sax but it's decent enough. RIP Charlie and Bobby

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpwsTyD6XQg

Metallica: Fixxxer (San Francisco, CA - December 17, 2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCwcjfxvOCU

  is this Greeny?

Hands up anybody here who’s heard of Harlis Sweetwater..... That’s the band and not some new soft drink. I've checked back through the forum archive, but couldn't find anything.

The other night, my gig-buddy Michael passed on a couple of CDs that he tried but just couldn’t hook into but thought might rattle my tin ears. And you know what, they did.

So who, or what is Harlis Sweetwater? Well, he hails from Huntington County, CA, belied by the rich, raucous Stax/Memphis sound of the band; a thumping five-piece,  Led by deep-voiced, broad-shouldered, sideburn-sporting Harlis Sweetwater, the group play honest-to-goodness, sweaty, soul music, and invariably features a horn section. Harlis has been recording/playing for almost 30 years now, starting out with the soul band Barrelhouse before stepping out in 2012 with his own band and cracking debut EP Lights Goin’ Down., one of the discs I was given.

Fast forward 5 years to the 2nd disc, and while the line-up may have changed a little (sax replacing trombone), the message stays the same and is the title of the album - Holler Stomp & Growl. You could easily draw a parallel with NJ’s Billy Walton Band, certainly for the “Friday night party” vibe.

Evil Spirit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RhHpgNzhfg
Just Want To Be Your Lover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjDfGDnwWBk
Under The Moonlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdL9-1uBKqw

Goodbye June - Universal Mega Love

https://youtu.be/M4Lk5L5HJgQ

celebrating all things Eric Gales now with the release of Crown let's go back in the time machine to 2001. This is with Manuel on additional guitar and Eugene on bass, Eric on lead guitar and vocals. So it's still the Gales Brothers just not released as such, and I suspect but don't know for sure that it's Hubert HBomb Crawford on the drums

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WX9_p4hcuQ