The Current Music Blog: October 30, 2009 Archive

Random Vinyl 10/26-10/30

Posted at 11:41 AM on October 30, 2009 by Jill Riley
Filed under: Random Vinyl

Monday: Emmylou Harris, "Elite Hotel" (1975)
Emmylou Harris released two albums in 1975, "Elite Hotel" being the second. It's likely she was keeping busy while grieving the loss of her friend and singing partner Gram Parsons. She does a number of covers on this record, including one she used to sing with Parsons, a tune he wrote, "Ooh Las Vegas."

Tuesday: The Records, "The Records" (1979)
They've been called "the British Big Star," and whether or not that's a fair comparison, The Records made some deliciously sweet power pop in the 70s that's almost completely forgotten on this side of the pond today. This self-titled debut featured their biggest hit, "Starry Eyes," but we went with the equally awesome tune, "Teenarama."

Wednesday: Gene Pitney, "Greatest Hits of All Times" (1966)
Gene Pitney wrote some big bits in the 1960's ("He's a Rebel" for The Crystals and "Hello Marylou" for Ricky Nelson) and enjoyed his own success as a musician/performer. His big hit "Town Without Pity" was the last song he publically performed before he died during his UK tour in April 2006.

Thursday: Pink Floyd, "The Wall" (1979)
Since this album is all about isolation, it's Jill recommendation to listen to it alone and zone out. In fact, pull all the curtains and turn out the lights.
We played "Young Lust."

Friday: Bloodrock, "Bloodrock 2" (1970)
We couldn't think of a better song for Halloween Eve than "D.O.A." And not the 4 minute single version either, the full 8 minute album version. It's so creepy and gory that some stations wouldn't play the single back when it came out.