Post Tagged with: "Eric Carmen"

How 'Fresh' Crowned the Raspberries as Power Pop's Forefathers

How ‘Fresh’ Crowned the Raspberries as Power Pop’s Forefathers

Issued 50 years ago this week, ‘Fresh’ lived up to its title as Eric Carmen and the Raspberries balanced radio-ready pop with muscled rock reflexes.

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Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought

Wearing his heart and influences on his sleeve, Eric Carmen created a cherished debut album that was true to his soul.

Eric Carmen - The Essential Eric Carmen (2014)

Eric Carmen – The Essential Eric Carmen (2014)

This first-time-ever collection of both Eric Carmen’s Raspberries and solo favorites also includes his first new song in some 18 years.

Eric Carmen, Andrew Gold, others - Warmth of the Sun: Songs Inspired by the Beach Boys (2000)

Eric Carmen, Andrew Gold, others – Warmth of the Sun: Songs Inspired by the Beach Boys (2000)

Although countless Beach Boys tribute albums are available, The Warmth Of The Sun was not your typical homage. You May Also Like: On the Beatles’ first listen to the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds: ‘John and Paul made me play it twice’

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Forgotten series: Iron Butterfly, Gene Vincent, Eric Carmen, others – Garagelands Volume Two (1999)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZokODbzZG5k&w=500&h=305] Like its predecessor, Garagelands Volume Two (Bam Caruso Records) salutes long lost songs of the ’60s, where fuzz guitars mingle cordially with chiming tambourines and screeching harmonicas, while the drums thump and pump You May Also Like: Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought Long SongsRead More

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Forgotten series: The Choir – Choir Practice (1994)