Album Review: Sonic Youth - Diamond Seas

Sonic Youth 

Diamond Seas

**** out of *****

One of the more intriguing Record Store Day releases this year comes from Sonic Youth who worked with John Oswald for this unique offering. Back in the early 90's Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead approached Oswald about a project using his "plunderphonics" style, the result was Greyfolded, By piecing together various live versions of the Grateful Dead classic "Dark Star" Oswald managed to create something new and exciting (RtBE has been a fan of this since it's release). Now he shifts his talents to SY doing the same thing for their most experimental jam, "The Diamond Sea".

Album Review: Angine de Poitrine - Vol II

Angine de Poitrine

Vol II

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

The viral sensation Angine de Poitrine's second release, directly titled Vol II, refines their unique blend of instrumental madness. The polka-dotted duo use their groove to warp original tunes with delirious energy.  

New Single/Video from HAAi "Ignition (feat Echonomist)"

The London based HAAi (aka Teneil Throssell) has shared a new track, "Ignition (feat Echonomist)".

About the song the artist states:

Album Review: Bequest - On Hills Will Death Play

Bequest

On Hills Will Death Play

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

The Philadelphia, PA based punk outfit Bequest have a new offering out, On Hills Will Death Play. It is a slapping seven song EP and a strong statement from the group, which is made up from members of eX-Tradition, Kinetic Orbital Strike, and The Damage. The trio mixes in sludgy grime laden bass and aggressive riffs as the angst and power is all pushed along by killer drums. 

Dylan Cover #742 The Album Show "Everything is Broken" 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 The Album Show playing "Everything is Broken"

Thoughts on Original:

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

If Bob wasn't the Bard "Everything Is Broken" would just be another tossed off song. However, is anything with Dylan just simply tossed off? Well..yeah...this song certainly feels tossed off to me...sorry. Oh Mercy is a hell of an album, one of Dylan's classics, and this song is fine, it just can't even stand close to any of his all-time gems, not remotely close. One of the reasons I started this cover series was to show how amazing The Bard's songs are in just about anyone's hands, but if the original of this tune was written by Joe Schmo would people think it was great, or is it just the Dylan name that gives it clout?  

Cover:

Thoughts on Cover Artist:

This is the first time RtBE has come across The Album Show who are Sydney, Australia based tribute act.  

Thoughts on Cover:

A bluesy grooving cover of the tune, that sticks pretty close to the original. A fun spin. 

New Single/Video from DJ Spanish Fly “U CAIN’T HIDE (FEAT. CAPT C)”

The Memphis, TN based DJ Spanish Fly has a new single out “U CAIN’T HIDE (FEAT. CAPT C)”

About the song the artist states:

Full Show Friday: The Yawpers 'The Full Session' | The Bridge 909 in Studio

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 Yawpers!

Today we are heading to 2015 and an in-studio performance and interview form The Yawpers. RtBE dug their 2019 album Human Question, even ranking it in our top 5 for the year. They haven't released an album since, but we can dig their live show today.

Album Review: Sam Blasucci - Black Rose

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

It is of Sam Blasucci's newest solo effort, Black Rose.

New Single/Video from Eric Schenkman "Recipe"

The NYC based guitarist/songwriter Eric Schenkman has a new single/video out, "Recipe". 

About the song the artist states:

Album Review: Little Freddie King - Live at BJ's Lounge

Little Freddie King

Live at BJ's Lounge

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

The (just turned) 86-year-old blues legend Little Freddie King fell in love with New Orleans and moved there when he was a young teen. Cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins, Kings connection to the blues runs as deep as possible and for his career (which is still ongoing) LFK called the Bywater establishment BJ's Lounge home, playing there as often as he could over the past thirty years. Now comes his definitive live record, the double album Live at BJ's Lounge and it is the best he has ever sounded anywhere.  

New Single/Video from Rivkah Reyes "Debt Collector"

The NYC based Rivkah Reyes has a new single/video out, "Debt Collector". 

About the song Reyes states:

Album Review: Marco Benevento - Glera

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

It is of Marco Benevento's newest solo release, Glera. 

New Single/Video Strange Plants "What A Time"

The Halifax, Nova Scotia based outfit Strange Plants have a new video/single out, "What A Time".

 

About the song, songwriter Matt Brannon states:

New Single/Video from Kay Oz & The Mojo "Danse"

The Zurich based outfit Kay Oz & The Mojo have a new tune out "Danse". 

Check out the swinging, jazz inspired single below:

Dylan Cover #741 Heinz Notter "With God On Our Side" 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 Heinz Notter playing "With God On Our Side"

Thoughts on Original
From the first time we talked about a cover of this tune:
Perhaps the most poignant and lasting song Dylan has written and that speaks volumes. Lyrically it is perfect; using history, the warping of religion and politics to get across the point that man will rationalize anything, even war. Only played live 30 times since it's debut at Dylan's historic Town Hall show the song has added weight and meaning when it is played.

Morality and War, Religion and Righteousness, all just words when it comes down to it, hold life inside those letters. Musically stark Dylan uses his impressive lyrics to express the confusion perfectly. Should be mandatory listing in every history classroom.

Cover:

New Single/Video from Jess Williamson "Goodbye To All That"

The Los Angeles, CA/Marfa, TX based artist, Jess Williamson has a new video/single out "Goodbye To All That"

About the tune, the artist states that it was inspired by an essay by the same name by Joan Didion:

Full Show Friday: Joan As Policewoman - Live at Paradisio Amsterdam 2006

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...Joan As Policewoman!

Back to 2006 today for Joan As Policewoman in Amsterdam.

Live Review: Jack White - 7/19/26 The Capitol Theatre Port Chester, NY

Jack White

7/19/26 The Capitol Theatre 

Port Chester, NY

The ripping Jack White tour rolls on as he traverses the north east this week. Having caught him just over a week ago in Brooklyn, the same high powered energy graced the smaller stage of The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester this Sunday night. Riding high on the back of back of his recent release, Frozen Charlotte, White and crew mixed ecstatic hire wire electro rock and roll with down and dirty blues.   

Live Review: Bob Dylan - 7/21/26 Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY

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

It is of Bob Dylan's recent show at Forest Hills Stadium, 7/21/26.

Album Review: Grateful Dead - Dave's Picks 58: 12/18/73 Tampa, FL

Grateful Dead

Dave's Picks 58: 12/18/73 Tampa, FL 

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

Standard disclaimer: When reviewing 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 you are new to them, 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, including the ongoing Dave's Picks, the band's selections are running thin when it comes to must own, professionally released concerts.

That said, the Grateful Dead organization still release shows because rabid fans (RtBE included) will listen to everything they put out. So let's dive in...