COUNTRY ROCK
Music from Big Pink
Amazon.com essential recordingsMusic from Big Pink stands as one of those rare albums that turned the rock world on its axis. On this record, released in 1968 at the height of the psychedelic revolution, the five members of the Band (along with producer-sideman John Simon) eschewed spacey diversions, opting for an earthier route. Soon... »
The Band – Greatest Hits
Amazon.comIt seems odd that the Band emerged in 1968, defying the counterculture’s extravagant rejections of U.S. culture with literary, often Southern-tinged musical and lyrical vehicles. Hearing this 18-song anthology, with its heavy weighting toward the Canadian quintet’s first three albums–Music from Big Pink (four tunes), The Band (five tunes), and Stage Fright (three tunes)–what... »
The Eagles – Hell Freezes Over
Product DescriptionStudio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 10/03/2006Amazon.com essential videoThe long-defunct, Southern California band regrouped for an album, an expensive tour (expensive for ticket buyers, that is), and this televised special, which features the Eagles in performance. Laid-back but sharp and even stirring during a longish acoustic set, the guys quickly get... »
John Denver’s Greatest Hits
Album DescriptionJohn Denver, John Denver’s Greatest Hits… More >> John Denver’s Greatest Hits »
American Central Dust
Album DescriptionAfter spearheading the alternative country movement with his band Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar pursued his vision with Son Volt, who recorded three landmark albums in the ’90s before the groundbreaking artist put the band on extended hiatus and cut three solo records. Now back with his third Son Volt album of the decade,... »
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Product DescriptionNeil Young’s second solo album, 1969’s Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere cracked the Top 40, went platinum and included three of his most beloved songs, ‘Cinnamon Girl’ and the nearly 10-minute epics ‘Down By The River’ and ‘Cowgirl In The Sand.’ The album also introduced his associated band, Crazy Horse…. More >> Everybody Knows... »
Christmas Island
Product DescriptionFrom \Jingle Bells” to “”Ho Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum”Amazon.comIt never snows in the Florida Keys, but as every Parrothead knows, Jimmy Buffett was born on Christmas Day 1946. His Caribbean folk tunes have always had a festive air to them, and his Coral Reefer Band tackle these holiday songs in... »
Harvest
Product DescriptionA quadruple platinum #1 smash and the best-selling album of 1972, Harvest was Neil Young’s fourth solo effort. With the gold #1 ‘Heart Of Gold,’ Top 40 ‘Old Man,’ powerful ‘The Needle And The Damage Done,’ controversial ‘A Man Needs A Maid’ and ‘Southern Man’ companion ‘Alabama’, Harvest won inclusion in Rolling Stone’s... »
Eagles – Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975
Album DescriptionImport pressing of Their Greatest Hits 1971-75. Vinyl replica CD comes housed in a slipcase. Rhino UK. 2006.Amazon.com essential recordingThe pre-Hotel California years were arguably the best for The Eagles (though there were, thanks to Joe Walsh, some stellar future moments). Their mix of country, folk, and rock had a harder, grittier... »
After the Gold Rush
Product DescriptionNeil Young’s third solo album followed his Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young masterpiece Déjà Vu. Top 10 and double platinum, with the Top 40 ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ and his condemnation of racism in ‘Southern Man,’ 1970’s After The Gold Rush has been ranked among the ‘100 Greatest Albums Of All... »