Not of This World
Artist: Dash Rip Rock

This is a showcase for the propulsive rockabilly/R&B menu served by the Louisiana rockers. ~ David Szatmary, All Music Guide Read More

The Ventures Play Telstar/Ventures in Space
Artist: The Ventures
Community Score: 4.00
The Kingbees, Vols. 1 & 2
Artist: The Kingbees

Both of the group's early '80s albums are combined onto this single-disc CD collection. Most of the material comes from the pen of Jamie James, although the covers (of Buddy Holly, Charlie Rich, Don Gibson, and Carl Perkins) give a pretty good idea as to their sources of inspiration. It's cheerful, energetic rock revivalism, without much... Read More

Doo Dad
Artist: Webb Wilder
Community Score: 5.00

Living in a swamp would be a much more attractive proposition if Webb Wilder was your next door neighbor. Rather than an icky bog, Wilder's musical bayou is populated by hoodoo witches, crazed landlords, Russian satellites, strange dreams and self-effacing humor. The Mississippi-raised / Nashville-based Wilder and band start from a basic blues... Read More

Kiko
Artist: Los Lobos

Los Lobos had earned a reputation as one of the most intelligent and creative roots rock acts in America with the albums By the Light of the Moon and The Neighborhood, but it was with 1992's Kiko that they really demonstrated the breadth of their sonic ambitions. Produced in collaboration with Mitchell Froom, Kiko exchanged the more... Read More

The Neighborhood
Artist: Los Lobos

In 1987, Los Lobos released their ambitious and contemplative By the Light of the Moon and the surprise-hit soundtrack album La Bamba, while the following year they recorded a low-key set of Mexican folk songs, La Pistola y el Corazon. After making three such disparate albums, it was seemingly anyone's guess what path Los Lobos might follow... Read More

Essential, Vol. 1 (Are You Ready for the Country?)
Artist: Jason & the Scorchers

Essential, Vol. 1 (Are You Ready for the Country) compiles Jason & the Scorchers' first EP, Fervor, and their debut LP Lost & Found, adding four bonus tracks for good measure. It's an excellent way to acquire their best records, yet it was replaced four years later by the nearly identical Both Sides of the Line, which featured the EP and LP... Read More

Bronx Blues: The Columbia Recordings
Artist: Dion

After many hit singles with the Belmonts, Dion went solo and became one of the first rock & roll stars signed to the Columbia label. Although he was only with the label for four years, Dion recorded some of his most adventurous music during this period. Bronx Blues: The Columbia Recordings chronicles this phase in his career, and is the best... Read More

Mama U-Seapa
Artist: Steve Ferguson & The Midwest Creole Ensemble

The second solo album by former NRBQ guitarist Steve Ferguson and his new combo, the Midwest Creole Ensemble, Mama-U-Seapa finds the Louisville, KY-based guitarist reunited with his old bandmates for a couple of songs, including a boogie-woogie Terry Adams instrumental called "Hey Little Brother." (The other two covers are an odd pair: Piano... Read More