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  | DAVID CROSBY ~ KING BISCUIT FLOWER HOUR KING BISCUIT FLOWER HOUR 707108800722 (Barcode: 707108800722) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1989 Released: 1996
This is the second live album by legendary American singer / songwriter David CrosbyFind albums by this artist, recorded during the tour promoting his second studio album "Oh Yes I CanFind albums with this title". It was recorded at The Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA on April 8, 1989 but released only seven years later in 1996, which technically means it was in fact Crosby´s first live recording, but the second live release. Crosby was supported by a great group, which included guitarist Dan DugmoreFind albums by this artist, keyboardist Michael FinniganFind albums by this artist, bassist Davey FarragherFind albums by this artist and drummer Jody CortezFind albums by this artist. The album presents fourteen songs spanning the first two solo albums and earlier recordings with Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungFind albums by this artist.
Following his jail sentence in 1986 Crosby was finally clean from his drugs and alcohol addictions and was in absolute top form with his voice strong and clear and his personal life back on track. As a result his solo performances on this album are considered as some of his best ever.
Crosby´s songs are among the most remarkable and revered anthems of the generation born after WWII and they managed to withstand the test of time leaving millions of other songs behind and forgotten. That great talent to weave heartbreaking ballads and ass-kicking rockers, always accompanied by straight to the heart lyrics is something that keeps Crosby among the great icons of our generation. This album is a Classic Rock gem and a must to all David Crosby many fans!
| Updated: 19/01/2019Posted: 19/01/2019 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | GRAHAM NASH ~ SONGS FOR SURVIVORS ARTEMIS 5099750850022 (Barcode: 5099750850022) ~ UK ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 2000 Released: 2002
This is the fifth solo album by British singer / songwriter Graham NashFind albums by this artist, one of the greatest Classic Rock icons of all times. Nash maintained a more or less steady solo career in parallel to his activity as a member of Crosby & NashFind albums by this artist, Crosby, Stills & NashFind albums by this artist and Crosby, Stills, Nash & YoungFind albums by this artist and with this album, released after sixteen long years of silence, he enters the new Millennium with rejuvenated powers. The album presents ten original songs, most written (music and lyrics) by him or co-written with long time collaborators like drummer Russell KunkelFind albums by this artist (who also plays on the album and co-produced it), Joe VitaleFind albums by this artist and others. Other players include keyboardist Matt RollingFind albums by this artist, bassist Viktor KraussFind albums by this artist, guitarists Dan DugmoreFind albums by this artist, Steve FarrisFind albums by this artist and Dean ParksFind albums by this artist and percussionist Lenny CastroFind albums by this artist. David CrosbyFind albums by this artist and Sydney ForestFind albums by this artist sing vocal harmonies.
The songs are all absolutely exquisite and mark a glorious return of Nash´s personal songwriting style as defined three decades earlier. Combined with superb instrumental work and excellent production and sound, this album is an instant classic, as was his debut album. Nash proves again that his "Englishness" prevails and his unique song weaving talent remains as strong as ever, paralleled but just a few of his peers. The songs are mostly very introspective, lyrical and melancholic, with elegant and refined acoustic accompaniment, which is his natural habitat.
The fact that the release of this album slipped almost completely under the radar, unnoticed by the critics and the fans alike, is nothing short of criminal and as usually completely tasteless. Nash and his troubadour friends still manage to produce some of the best Classic Rock the human race is capable of, and the fact that our generation is slowly dying off is of course part of the natural process of Culture disappearing, but as long as we still are able to hear great music, we should definitely let others know about it.
For all the numerous fans of Nash and his music, which missed this album at the time of its release, please do yourself a favor and grab a copy, although these are not easily available any more. You are in for a huge and delightful surprise and are about to hear Nash at his very best. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| Updated: 18/11/2018Posted: 18/11/2018 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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