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The results of a “session” between Duke Ellington and Conny Plank is enjoyable, even if it isn’t exactly a very important meeting. Read more
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A lovely little late-period number with a Jeff Lynne-style production, and one interesting backstory. Read more
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British indie-pop band BOB may have released but one full-length album, but they did release a number of excellent singles, all of which are gathered here on this enjoyable compilation. Read more
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British indie-pop band BOB may have released but one full-length album, but they did release a number of excellent singles, all of which are gathered here on this enjoyable compilation. Read more
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A fun song from Pet Sounds, and an even more enjoyable promotional film that was made for it! Read more
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The sole album by British progressive rockers Spring show a band that never realized its full potential. Thankfully, this reissue–with a second disc of post-album recordings–shows the world just what was missed. Read more
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The sole album by British progressive rockers Spring show a band that never realized its full potential. Thankfully, this reissue–with a second disc of post-album recordings–shows the world just what was missed. Read more
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Here is a rare treat for those of you in warmer climes…one of the rarer singles from the Beach Boys, a 1974 Christmas confection that nobody heard. Read more
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A rare jewel of a song taken from the last you’d expect to find it, one of brother Carl’s nicest later-era performances. Read more
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Brian Wilson’s wife’s project, The Honeys, often served as an outlet for Brian’s production skills. This 1969 single is a lovely little number, if not slightly anachronistic for the times. Read more
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