Anthology - Stiff Little Fingers

Advantages: JUMPIN TUNES
Disadvantages: HARDLY ANY

...Another great Rhythm & Blues artist is the unforgettable BB King, who is indeed the King of Rhythm and Blues. The electric guitar just seems to sing when his fingers stroke the strings, I’ve always been a fan of BB King since I became a rhythm and blues fanatic, what I really want to do is go to his café in New Orleans and listen to him jam personally. Now that would be unforgettable. He has a bass voice, very deep and husky. I can’t really say much about the King Of Rhythm and Blues apart from no-one will beat him and he’ll always retain that figure. This is a great album for the serious Rhythm & Blues listener, even if you’re not a fan or a bit of the uneducated side when it comes to the creation of music.. have a listen… this is how music began! Tracks on the Anthology album include: How Blue Can... Read review

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Advantages: cheap and awesome punktastic!
Disadvantages: you have to like punk i guess

...Stiff Little Fingers, a band held by most true punk fans to be one of the better bands of its day. Although it doesnt have the current popularity of the clash or sex pistols, which is probably a good thing, this band really do capture the punk attitude and do it very well. The album has some absolute classics on it such as alternative ulster (yes they're irish - perhaps an old day version of flogging molly?) which is not only really good punk music, but yes, has some darn polotics in it too! there are 13 tracks and 2 more bonus tracks AND a fairly lengthy interview by Alan Parker with Jake Burns (lead singer) giving you an even better feel and understanding of the band. If its just the music your after, I am guessing you are looking at this album because you like punk. If thats the case you'll definately not be let down, its... Read review

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Advantages: "Ya'll know what al' the fuss is about"
Disadvantages: Populist anthology which doesn't represent the breadth of her output

...There's a great little noticeboard at Dollywood in Seiver County, Tennessee that refers to the resident magician's career "B.D." i.e. before Dollywood. I cannot imagine life before I knew Dolly Parton's records but, if I could, I should imagine it would be summed up in the words of love lorn heroine of "Two Doors Down". "Two doors down They're laughing and drinkin', and having a party Two doors down They're not aware that I'm around" If you're still before Dolly - and can accept that a compilation won't give you an idea of her current recording directions or even reference significant portions of her output - this is a lively introduction. Songs like 'The Seeker' and 'Potential New Boyfriend' are very dated but were incredibly popular in their time. Others, 'Joshua', 'Jolene' and '9 to 5' will sound instantly familiar... Read review

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