Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... read moreCD
Certainly a more pop-based effort than some of Yello's previous albums, but still a great little record – filled with playful electronics and a really unique sense of rhythm and groove! Even at the height of their fame, Yello never abandoned the spare analogue-heavy styles that made their ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Thank John Hughes & Ferris Beuller for the fame of this one – the album that pushed Yello over the top with the perennial favorite "Oh Yeah" – a tune that's been used countless times over the years since that famous soundtrack, and which still resonates on TV commercials ... read moreCD
Amazing is right – as Timi Yuro's one of the most soulful voices of the 60s, but a singer who's often overlooked because her work fell into a unique space between jazz and soul! The CD offers a much-needed look at Timi's mid-60s years on the Mercury label – a key point of maturity, and ... read moreCD
One of the greatest albums ever cut by Swedish vocalist Monica Zetterlund – a landmark album that has her singing with the Bill Evans Trio! The album was recorded in 1964, with a spare sound that's quite different from most of Monica's other work. As usual, her vocals are wonderfully cool ... read moreCD
(2002 Japanese pressing with 6 bonus tracks – includes obi.)
One of the few truly great albums by one of the hippest guitarists we can think of! Zoller was a fantastic talent of the European scene – with an approach to the guitar that's unlike anyone else we've heard. Unfortunately, though, he didn't always make that many albums as a leader in a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy original German pressing! Vinyl has a short click in one spot, but is nice and clean. Cover is nice.)
An incredible album of early 60s soul tracks from South Africa – issued here in the US by Mercury! The record's got some amazing stuff – including at least 2 tracks that seem to be directly ripped off later by Hugh Masekela for "Grazing in the Grass". Titles include "Bro ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy! Cover has a very small cutout hole.)
Features multiple tracks from Sippie Wallace, Julia Lee, Dinah Washington, Alma Mondy, Joyce Jackson, Ella Johnson, Violet Hall, Zilla Mays, Myra Taylor, Vivian Green & Helen Humes – that's 57 songs on two CD's! CD
Music from the Viscounts, the Cashmeres, the Del Vikings, the Dreamers, Tina Robin with group, the Medallionares, the Admirations, the Paramours, the Blenders, Eddie Holland with group, and more – 25 songs in all. CD
A killer collection of previously-unissued jazz from Mercury Records – with material by Roland Kirk, Ben Webster, Dinah Washington, Bob James, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Farmer, Cannonball Adderley, and others! LP, Vinyl record album
(Great Japanese pressing, with obi, book and the bonus 7" single!)