Summer Dreaming: Grapefruit Collects Sunshine Pop Sounds of Tony Rivers and the Castaways, Harmony Grass

By Joe Marchese | May 16, 2023 | 1 Comment

Tony Rivers' name occupies a special place in the heart of sunshine pop aficionados.  The singer born Douglas Anthony Thompson in Shildon, County Durham, England began his career with The Castaways in a beat mode - even supporting The Beatles on a 1963 Piccadilly gig - before discovering The Beach Boys and taking his already-impressive […]

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Two Alice Cooper Classics Get Killer Reissues in June

By Joe Marchese | May 15, 2023 | 9 Comments

School's in on June 9 when Rhino revisits two early classics from Alice Cooper in 2-CD or 180-gram 3-LP expanded editions.  Both 1971's Killer and 1972's School's Out will be reissued with bonus studio and live material. Killer, released in November 1971, was the fourth album from the original Alice Cooper band line-up of singer […]

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The Weekend Stream Extra: Legacy Announces Doris Day Digital Campaign

By Joe Marchese | May 14, 2023 | 2 Comments

Last April, the Doris Day centennial celebration kicked off.  It's since encompassed a rarities collection on CD and the vinyl premiere of Doris' final studio album, My Heart, from Real Gone Music as well as a beautiful coffee table book from Hermes Press, various film and television screenings on Turner Classic Movies, and a flurry […]

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The Weekend Stream: May 13, 2023

By Mike Duquette | May 13, 2023 | 1 Comment

Welcome to The Weekend Stream, a relaxing weekly review of notable digital-only catalogue titles. There may be no CD or vinyl, but there's plenty of great new/old music to usher you into the weekend. Two soul legends, a soundtrack from one of Hollywood's greatest composers, and a never-before-heard single from the ZTT vaults are all […]

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The Line-Up: Stand Up! Records Reissues Three Richard Pryor Classics on Vinyl

By Joe Marchese | May 12, 2023 | 1 Comment

55 years ago, Richard Pryor (1940-2005) made his debut on records.  His self-titled album was an auspicious introduction for the man who would be recognized as one of the most significant and influential stand-up comedians of all time as well as a genuine film superstar, an accomplished writer, an Emmy Award recipient, Kennedy Center Mark […]

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