Stand-out tracks include acoustic versions of “ Make Me Shine ” and “ Nothing Lasts Forever ” along with recordings of “ Killing Moon ” and “ Lips Like Sugar ” from the 2005 Reading Festival . A charming version of the Beatles ’ “ Ticket To Ride ” rounds things out . Demon Records is proud to present the first physical release of this collection , pressed on two 180g clear vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day 2022 . |
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Language . Sex . Violence . Other ? or 1999 ’ s blockbuster Performance and Cocktails .
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the Knack nods to its stateside forebears with an encore of the Monkees ’ “ Last Train to Clarksville .” The band burns the stage down with the aptly-named “( Havin ’ a ) Rave Up ” before Fieger shouts “ rock and roll !” as the band leaves the scene – having come full circle after launching the evening with “ Pop is Dead .” The sound of Live at the House of Blues is perfectly decent as a live document , even if it ’ s apparent it wasn ’ t originally recorded with the intention of release . Henderson ’ s tom-toms occasionally boom out over the mix , and Niles ’ sharp playing could have been mixed louder as the set progresses . The set shows real spark and is great fun for Knack fans , though , even if they ’ ll have to appreciate the historical touchstone while forgiving some sonic imperfections . The set arrives on baby blue vinyl . ( liberationhall . com )
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CHARLES MINGUS The Lost Album • ( Resonance ) The Lost Album from Ronnie Scott ’ s is a never-before-released live recording of jazz icon Charles Mingus from Ronnie Scott ’ s jazz club in London captured in August 1972 . Featuring a stellar band with alto saxophonist Charles McPherson , tenor saxophonist Bobby Jones , trumpeter Jon Faddis , pianist John Foster and drummer Roy Brooks . This 3 LP set is mastered by acclaimed sound engineer Bernie Grundman and pressed on 180-gram vinyl by RTI . Includes an extensive insert with rare photos from Jan Persson , Christian Rose , Jean-Pierre Leloir , Hans Harzheim , among others . Plus , an essay by British jazz author Brian Priestley who saw the band during this run and conducted an interview with Mingus and McPherson at the time . New interviews with Charles McPherson , Mingus ’ friend and author Fran Lebowitz , and bass icons Eddie Gomez and Christian McBride are also included . Limited Edition . |
JONI MITCHELL Blue Highlights • ( Rhino )
Featuring highlights from the second volume of the ongoing Joni Mitchell Archives series , this release consists of extremely rare recordings from Joni ’ s archives associated with her classic album Blue , which celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2021 , and is created with Joni ’ s insight , cooperation and creative input .
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Rain Parade secured their spot at the front of the Paisley Underground pack with the release of their 1984 EP " Explosions in the Glass Palace ," weathering the departure of David Roback with a collection of songs that rivaled their " Emergency Third Rail Power Trip " debut and delving even deeper into the psychedelic vibe of its predecessor . Never reissued on vinyl , and never issued on colored ( magenta ) vinyl , our expanded edition release of " Explosions in the Glass Palace " includes a bonus track (" Sad Eyes ") licensed directly from the band and liner notes by band confidante Pat Thomas . Limited to 2000 copies worldwide ! |
JESSE WARE Devotion : The Gold Edition • ( Island ) Devotion : The Gold Edition commemorates the 10th anniversary of Jessie Ware ’ s breakthrough , Mercury Prize-nominated debut album ( originally released in August 2012 ), featuring the original album plus 10 bonus tracks – most of which are being made available on vinyl for the first time . These include Jessie ’ s collaboration with Sampha (“ Valentine ”), a rework of “ Wildest Moments ” with A $ AP Rocky , a remix of “ Running ” by Disclosure , and a host of cool remixes from the likes of Joe Goddard , Ewan Pearson , and Two-Inch Punch , previously only available digitally . Gatefold jacket features enhanced artwork with new sleeve notes from Jessie on how the album came about and what Devotion means to her ten years on . Limited Edition . |
THE KNACK Live at the House of Blues , Hollywood , 9 / 25 / 2001 ( Liberation Hall )
Check the date in the title of this Record Store Day 2xLP release , and imagine the mood heading into this 2001 return-to-action by America ’ s power-pop heroes . Founding members Doug Fieger , Berton Averre , and Prescott Niles decided to persevere in the wake of terror attacks in hopes that cheeky , Brit-influenced pop could provide relief amid national shellshock . “ In these troubled times , sometimes we need a night of unmitigated joy , and that ’ s why we ’ re here ,” says Fieger before counting off “ Can I Borrow a Kiss .” The Knack was also promoting their sixth ( and final ) album Normal as the Next Guy . Fieger is an enthusiastic frontman throughout , even if he struggles a bit when reaching for notes on the sensitive “ One Day at a Time ” or ode to the band ’ s Los Angeles hometown “ Another Lousy Day in Paradise .” He ’ s solid during caffeinated rockers like “ It ’ s Not Me ” and “ Siamese Twins ( The Monkey and Me ),” gathering vocal power as the set heats up . Underrated as a guitar hero , Averre blazes across his fretboard and earns a place alongside respected pop champs like the Cars ’ Elliot Easton . * Normal as the Next Guy drummer Dave Henderson plays a whip-crack beat while Averre plays stinging leads and sharp rhythm throughout “ That ’ s What the Little Girls Do .” Niles ’ walking bassline careens deliriously through the ( unlisted ) rockabilly rave-up “ Hold on Tight and Don ’ t Let Go ” and locks in hard with Henderson ’ s sledgehammer beat and Averre ’ s indelible riffing during “ My Sharona .” The set features eight of * Get the Knack ’ s 12 tracks including “ Good Girls Don ’ t .” In addition to a cover medley of “ Tequila ” ( a showcase for Averre ’ s slide guitar chops ) and the Doors ’ “ Break on Through ( to the Other Side ),”
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HOODOO GURUS Chariot of the Gods
( Universal / Big Time )
Pandemic lockdown had little in the way of silver lining , but it did force Hoodoo Gurus off the road and back into the studio . The Australian garage-pop heroes return with their first album since 2010s Purity of Essence , and it ’ s a ripper . There ’ s no dust or rust in evidence during glam-stomping opener “ World of Pain ” and its tale of another Friday night brawl at the pub . Founding singer and principal songwriter Dave Faulkner is joined by mainstays Brad Shepherd on lead guitar and Rick Grossman on bass . Drummer Nik Rieth makes his first LP appearance with the Gurus but has been performing with the band since 2015 . The anthemic “ Carry On ” invokes damn-the-torpedoes tenacity like an amps-to-11 take on Tom Petty ’ s “ I Won ’ t Back Down .” Grossman ’ s bass growls alongside Shepherd ’ s snarling guitar during “ Answered Prayers ” and its volatile tale of toxic codependence . At the other extreme thematically is “ Hang with the Girls ,” a barroom barnstormer about a couple of kids who didn ’ t fit conventional stereotypes but found their own way . “ Forget the gender , just love me tender ,” sings Faulkner . The euphoric ba-ba-ba vocal of “ Equinox ” celebrates a happy anniversary and happenstance matched to
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