Album Review: THE THE - Ensoulment

Hey all, got a new review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here!!!

It is the comeback album from THE THE titled Ensoulment. 

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Happy 35th Anniversary to Bob Dylan's Oh Mercy

Happy 35th Anniversary to Bob Dylan's Oh Mercy.

The twenty sixth studio album from Bob was a good one, some thoughts and tunes below.

Live Review - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band @ Nationals Park 9/7/24 Washington D.C.

Hey all, got a new review up @glidemag which you can read  Right C'Here!!!

It is of the live show from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Washington DC on Saturday September 7th. Bruce and company topped our list of favorite shows last year and they just may again this year. Nothing negative to say as E Street and Springsteen are still on top of their game. 

Support the artist, see them live, read the review and peep some video below:

Album Review: The Heavy Heavy - One Of A Kind

Hey all, got a new review up @glidemag which you can read Right C'here!!!

It is the debut album from The Heavy Heavy titled One Of A Kind. 

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Live Review: Joe Russo's Almost Dead @ Pier 17 NYC 9/6/24

Joe Russo's Almost Dead

Live @ Pier 17 NYC 9/6/24

With summer wrapping up and fall about to start in the Big Apple, Joe Russo's Almost Dead played the first show of a two night stand on Friday September 6th to a sold out crowd at one of the best NYC venues, Pier 17. 

Album Review: Mercury Rev - Born Horses

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It is the newest album from the Mercury Rev, Born Horses.

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Dylan Cover #647 Big Al and the Brothers of the Blues "Million Miles" Live

In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a live cover by Big Al and the Brothers of the Blues playing "Million Miles"

Thoughts on Original:

From the first time we tackled a cover of this tune:

From the barren blues of Time Out Of Mind comes "Million Miles". While not a standout on that album, the song was prophetic, hinting at the fantastic twelve bar blues variations that would dominate Dylan's next two releases. When first heard though it doesn't jump out, just feels like yet ANOTHER solid track from the bard and is ripe for covering. 

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:
This is the first time we are checking out Big Al and the Brothers of the Blues who are a Michigan based blues trio.

Thoughts on Cover:

Yet another reason why we continue this series, this cover kicks ass! The trio strip "Million Miles" down to raw blues essence. Singing with gorgeous passion, playing mean guitar, and keeping a engaged low end; this is a dynamite live version all around. 

Full Show Friday: Simply Red - Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (2023)

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Simply Red!

Simply Red - Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (2023). Pro shot, pro sound, full set list below. Enjoy!

In June 2023, Simply Red took the stage at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, marking their most intimate London performance in nearly two decades. This very special one-off launch show celebrated the release of their latest studio album 'Time'.


00:00 Better With You 03:36 She's Got It Bad 07:09 Thrill Me 12:01 Fake 16:18 Night Nurse 20:08 Shades 22 26:02 You've Got It 30:24 Stars 34:43 Your Mirror 38:58 Come to My Aid 43:21 Ain't That a Lot of Love 47:25 Thinking of You 50:50 Money's Too Tight (To Mention) 56:20 Something Got Me Started 1:00:40 Just Like You 1:08:41 Sunrise 1:12:21 For Your Babies 1:17:08 Nutbush City Limits

Happy 20th Anniversary to The Black Keys Rubber Factory

Happy 20th Anniversary to The Black Keys Rubber Factory. 

The breakthrough album from the Akron, OH duo was released 20 years ago today, and RtBE celebrate it with thoughts and tunes below.

Major Distortion Release New Single "The Lone Sailor"

Thailand's Major Distortion sets sail with new single "The Lone Sailor".

Check out the tunes anthemic alt-rock below:

Bandcamp Fridays Returns Tomorrow September 6th

Bandcamp Fridays returns tomorrow, September 6th.

For those unaware, here is some history from the website:

Bandcamp Fridays began in March of 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic when the shuttering of venues led to a loss of vital tour revenue for artists. Bandcamp Fridays—on which we waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels—has resulted in millions of fans paying over $120 million directly to labels and musicians they love.

This is a great deal for artists, and for fans who are waiting to buy an album. Almost every artist RtBE reviews has a bandcamp page, intrigued by our Max Boogie Overdrive Stoned Again review? We found the band through bandcamp.  

Even my band, Angels & Vagabonds has one if you would like to buy my music and review me! Whoever you like, odds are they have music on bandcamp, so head on over and help out any of the artists. 

Here is one of our tunes just in case you would like to grab one of our two EP's. 

Album Review: Ducks Ltd. - Harm's Way

Ducks Ltd.

Harm's Way

***and1/2 out of *****

The newest album from Ducks Ltd., titled Harm's Way, is a collection of jangling guitar and emo laced pop rock that finds the Toronto duo of Tom McGreevy and Evan Lewis both dreaming and wallowing at the same time. 

New Single/Video from Max Bien Kahn "Whatever You Want"

New Orleans based artist Max Bien Kahn has a new single/video out for his tune "Whatever You Want".

Check out the easy rolling, sweet tune below:

Album Review: Grateful Dead - Dave's Picks 51: 4/13/71

Grateful Dead

Dave's Picks #51:

April 13, 1971 Scranton Catholic Youth Center

** out of *****

Standard disclaimer: When reviewing the Dave's Picks series, and really any Grateful Dead release at this point, it needs to be noted that a lot of the truly great shows from the band have already been professionally released. (If new to the band, check out RtBE's Beginners Guide to The Grateful Dead Part's one and two.) With their vast back catalog on archive.org and all of their previous releases, the band's selections are running thin when it comes to must own, professionally released shows.

That said, this series still exists for a reason, obsessive fans (like RtBE) will always listen to anything from The Grateful Dead as Dave and his team continue to unearth rare gems.

New Single from Spin Klass "Greenfields"

The Manchester based Spin Klass have released a new single "Greenfields".

Check out the electro poppin' indie rockin' track below:

Album Review: Tab Benoit - I Hear Thunder

Hey all, got a new review up @glidemag which you can read Right Chere!!!

It is the comeback album from Tab Benoit, I Hear Thunder. 

Straight ahead, Louisiana-tinged blues rocking with this one. 

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Dylan Cover #646 David Albion "Union Sundown" Live

 In this ongoing Monday Series we will be exploring various artists versions of Bob Dylan song's. Today's tune is a live cover by David Albion playing "Union Sundown"

Thoughts on Original:
From what has become an annual tradition here and here:
Wanted to pick this one for Labor Day as it is Dylan's take on the lack of US manufacturing jobs as well as the increasing flux of capitalism in society and the death of unions.  The idea of greed taking over is nothing new, but this song seems to come from an impulsive Dylan (a lot do) and shows up on Infidel's of which Dylan has commented something along the lines of "Those songs stuck around too long".  

Ideas seem to be a bit jumbled on this disk, but not on this tune, his lament at no good paying jobs for American workers is clear, but he isn't passing the buck.  It is all of HIS products that are foreign made, this isn't a plea for change as a younger Dylan might have done; it is a simple statement of fact...and a sad one at that.  

Having grown up in a extremely pro-Labor house hold I just wanted to point this tune out and the fact that Dylan wrote it over 40 years ago, and things have only gotten worse... Happy Labor Day....

Cover:


Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is the first time we are hearing David Albion.

Thoughts on Cover:

An echoing cool cover from Albion that warps with pedal effects and strong vocals.  

Full Show Friday: The Allman Brothers Band - 07/12/86 - Starwood Amphitheatre

We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...The Allman Brothers!

Summer always makes RtBE think of the Allman's. Here they are from 1986 playing Starwood in Nashville, TN.  

Pro Shot, Pro Sound, Full Set List Below. Enjoy!

The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert Recorded Live: 7/12/1986 - Starwood Amphitheatre (Nashville, TN) More The Allman Brothers Band at Music Vault: http://www.musicvault.com Subscribe to Music Vault: http://goo.gl/DUzpUF 

Setlist: 0:00:00 - Intro by Charlie Daniels 0:00:53 - Statesboro Blues 0:06:13 - Blue Sky 0:11:11 - One Way Out 0:20:37 - In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed 0:32:56 - Ramblin' Man 0:38:41 - Jessica 0:48:24 - Whipping Post (incomplete) 

Personnel: Dickey Betts - guitar, vocals Gregg Allman - organ, vocals Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson - drums Butch Trucks - drums "Dangerous" Dan Toler - guitar Chuck Leavell - piano Bruce Waibel - bass Jerry McCoy - bass

New Single/Video From The D.O.O.D. "Final Girl"

The Sarasota, FL based metal band The D.O.O.D have released a new single "Final Girl".

Check out the tune below:

Album Review: Max Boogie Overdrive - Stoned Again

Max Boogie Overdrive

Stoned Again

**and1/2 out of *****

The debut record from L.A. based hard rockers Max Boogie Overdrive is an ode to the smoke filled '70's heavy metal the band loves, as Stoned Again stomps out of speakers. From the album title and the retro cover art (that probably works under a black light) you know what the band is shooting for, and they deliver.