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Forgotten series: Brownsville Station – Yeah! (1973)

Forgotten series: Brownsville Station – Yeah! (1973)

Formed in 1969 by Cub Koda, who later reaped the title as an honorable music historian, Brownsville Station issued a trio of albums prior to harvesting honey with this disc. You May Also Like: Spencer Davis Group – ‘Gluggo’ (1973): Forgotten Series Aviation Blondes – ‘Edge of Forever’ (2009): ForgottenRead More

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One Track Mind: The Romantics – “Little White Lies / I Can’t Tell You Anything” (1977)

Detroit, Michigan has forever been known for its great music, and the Romantics are just one of many special bands born in the city. You May Also Like: The Singles – ‘L.O.V.E. From the Santa Cruz Archives ’82-’85’ (2022)

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Dan Hazlett – The Corner of My Eye (2013)

Midwesterner Dan Hazlett ambles out on The Corner of My Eye with a gently undulating cadence and an ever-so-comfy vocal on “The Alchemy of Fish,” beginning an album-long connection with every classic 1970s-era singer-songwriter type. You May Also Like: Jonathan Rowden Group – Skyward Eye (2017) Mickey Stephens and theRead More

Jeremy – The Solar King (2013)

Jeremy – The Solar King (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TkW6AhS2Rg&w=500&h=305] I would bet a pepperoni pizza that Jeremy Morris is the most prolific artist in the history of recorded music. The Portage, Michigan resident sings, writes songs, plays a flurry of different instruments and runs his own label. You May Also Like: Jeremy Morris and the Lemon ClocksRead More

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Mondo Topless – Freaking Out (2010)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5_666sEAP4&w=500&h=305] A choice, not-so-obvious all-covers album from Philadelphia’s Mondo Topless, starting with a pretty rockin’ version of The Twilighters’ “Nothing Can Bring Me Down.” Elsewhere, an eclectic bunch of garage and rock bands are represented You May Also Like: The La De Da’s, Blue Stars and others – HowRead More

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SRC – SRC; Milestones; Traveler’s Tale (1968-70; 2012 reissues)

Much was expected of SRC, and for good reason. Aside from being exceptional songwriters and musicians, the Ann Arbor, Michigan band had the support of both the public and a major label. You May Also Like: The Turtles – Present the Battle of the Bands (1968): Forgotten Series The MoveRead More

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Jeremy – Love Explosion (2012)

Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish. Jeremy Morris, however, is blessed with both attributes. You May Also Like: Jeremy – ‘Pop Overflow’ (2019) Jeremy – ‘Dulcimer Dance’ (2018) Jeremy MorrisRead More

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Fred's Country Fried Rock: Whitey Morgan and the 78s, “Where Do You Want It?” (2010)

There are a lot of underground country connections to explore with this song. First off, it’s based on a 2007 incident in which Texas music legend Billy Joe Shaver shot a man at a bar You May Also Like: Billy Joe Shaver, Aug. 17, 2016: Shows I’ll Never Forget BillRead More

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University student suspended for basing essay on Van Halen's "Hot For Teacher"