In My Life
Artist: Judy Collins
Community Score: 7.50

Judy Collins' musical ambitions often seemed to be a bit broader (and her style a shade more theatrical) than most of her contemporaries on the East Coast folk scene of the early '60s, and with her sixth album, 1966's In My Life, she made a clear break from interpreting the favorites of the singer/songwriter community into a broader and more... Read More

Live at McCabes
Artist: Paul Siebel

Recorded in an intimate concert setting, it includes some of his signature tunes, such as "Louise," and along with perrenials like "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, " and "In the Jailhouse Now." ~ Richard Meyer, All Music Guide Read More

California Bloodlines/Willard
Artist: John Stewart

This German import contains some of Stewart's most powerful work. California Bloodlines offers 12 original tunes backed by Nashville's finest studio musicians. Willard Minus 2, though not so powerful as Bloodlines, still features many great snogs (two tracks missing from the original) and a good cast of musicians. Highly recommended. ~ Chip... Read More

Complete Phoenix Concerts
Artist: John Stewart

A great collection of live music covering Stewart's first five albums. ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide Read More

Cannons in the Rain/Wingless Angels - BEAR FAMILY
Artist: John Stewart

In this two-fer (Cannons in the Rain/Wingless Angels) the Wingless Angels release is the stronger collection of music, featuring Robert "Waddy" Wachtel on guitar and a guest appearance by John Denver. Cannons ... is a nice collection of ballads and folk-rock. ~ Chip Renner, All Music Guide Read More

Dream Babies Go Hollywood
Artist: John Stewart
Community Score: 5.00

After folk-based Kingston Trio veteran John Stewart had a Top Five single with "Gold" from the Top Ten album Bombs Away Dream Babies in 1979, he largely repeated the pop/rock formula the next year with Dream Babies Go Hollywood. This time, Stewart didn't have the assistance of Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks (who were likely... Read More

Now We Are Six
Artist: Steeleye Span
Community Score: 6.33

With Nigel Pegrum added permanently as drummer, the group rocks out for the first time, and from the thumping tom-toms and snare on the opening track, "Thomas the Rhymer," and Bob Johnson's power chords, it's clear that this is a record with balls. Actually, Now We Are Six is still a folk-rock album, albeit with a beat. This was the first... Read More

Woodsmoke and Oranges
Artist: Paul Siebel

Jac Holzman's (of Elektra Records) assessment of Paul Siebel proved right: Siebel really didn't have the ambition necessary to make it in show business. That, however, didn't mean he couldn't make a great album, so Elektra matched the songsmith with producer Peter K. Siegel and turned them loose in the studio. With a shoestring budget, the two... Read More

Precious Friend
Artist: Arlo Guthrie

Recorded in late summer of 1981, Precious Friend, the second of Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger's live collaborations, is pretty much what you would expect. Seeger is his usual folksy self, leading the crowd through a series of folk tunes ranging from the traditional African chant "Wimoweh (Mbube)" to Harry Chapin's "Circles," while Guthrie mixes... Read More

Bucket of Songs
Artist: Happy Traum
Community Score: 8.00

This pleasing collection of covers and instrumentals was performed along with some of the Mud Acres Gang, Andy Robinson, Pat Alger and Rolly Sally. This is a compilation up to earlier Kicking Mule LPs. The album has an enjoyable feel to it. ~ Richard Meyer, All Music Guide Read More