theleafs's blog of cool tunes

Steve Howe-Raga of our Times

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:22:01 -0500

The Yes guitar virtuoso jams some electric sitar on this great instrumental track. From the CD " Spectrum".

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Otis Taylor-32nd Time

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:17:27 -0500

Very deep, very heavy blues from the Colorado bluesman. the vibe of John Lee Hooker with a modern twist. From the great CD "Respect the Dead".

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April Wine-Night Life

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:50:35 -0500

Canadian rock icons do a great cover of the Willie Nelson song from their new album " Roughly Speaking".

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Roy Buchanan-Down by the River

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:15:38 -0500

An absolutely killer cover version of the Neil Young classic. I miss that Roy....R.I.P.

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Bill Nelson-Pink Buddha Blues

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:03:42 -0500

Great stratocaster sounds from the former Be Bop Deluxe guitarist overlayed on huge dance beats..."it's a jazz joint"

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King Crimson-The Power to Believe ll

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:51:21 -0400

Usually lumped in as prog rock band, the Crims are almost impossible to label. They are probably one of the most daring and original bands of all time featuring top notch musicians throughout their 30 plus years together. Though the line up has...

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Deep Purple-Rapture of the Deep

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:40:02 -0400

This is the title cut from their new Cd. I can't understand why classic rock radio refuses to play it, because it' great. Steve Morse's guitar playing is outstanding and Ian Gillan still has one of the best shrieks in rock. The bonus CD includes ...

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John Prine-Lake Marie

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:09:46 -0400

One fo the best songs I've heard in years; beautiful, yet tragic like a Neil Young or Bob Dylan song.This live version is better than the studio one. John Prine

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City Boy-The Day The Earth Caught Fire

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:59:47 -0400

Another band that doesn't get the airplay they deserve, City Boy was a great band of the late 70's that made some great albums, the first 5 of which were produced by Mutt Lange-the future Mr Shania Twain?! Their sound is probably closest to Que...

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Captain Beyond-Sufficiently Breathless

nobody@vox.com(theleafs) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:16:29 -0400

One of the great unsung bands of the 70's, with former members of Deep Purple, Johnny Winter's band, and Iron Butterfly. Keyboard player went on to join Stevie Ray Vaughn's Double Trouble. Excellent prog rock for your listening pleasure....

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