Review: A slice of Australian rock champs AC/DC in action in 1978 in their classic Bon Scott-led line up, on tour in the US in support of their penultimate album before Scott's death in 1980, the often underrated Powerage. Along with staple live favourites that have remained in the band's set for yonks - see 'Rocker', 'Bad Boy Boogie', 'Problem Child' and 'The Jack' - there are rare outings for the groovy but more subdued, bluesy 'Gone' Shootin' and, the final encore here, 'Dog Eat Dog' from 76's massive Let There Be Rock album. You can almost hear the collectors' salivating.
Review: This reissued gem from Sam Cooke stands as his most intimate, soulful and authentic recording. Captured in February 1963 with a small group of studio veterans, it was a low-key session that spotlights Cooke's transcendent voice in a setting free from the heavy orchestration of his other solo material. The album features spirituals, bluesy ballads and gospel classics, all imbued with the legendary singer's unique interpretations and buttery smooth vocal deliveries. Tracks like 'Lost and Lookin' highlight his breathtaking vocals with minimal accompaniment, while 'Mean Old World' and his reimagined 'Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen' reveal his rare songwriting prowess. This is a treasure that is warm and deeply moving and it remains a pinnacle in Cooke's career.
Review: This album captures a legendary live performance by David Berne's marvellous Talking Heads and exhibits the band's famously lively stage presence during their 1978 tour. This limited release offers a snapshot of the band's early electrifying sound right before they reached international stardom. The recording is taken from a performance in Chicago and highlights their signature and singular blend of punk, new wave and funk with Byrne's unique vocals and the band's tight rhythms leading the charge. A thrilling document of Talking Heads' formative years, Chicago Killers 78 is one of many superb records from this artful outfit.
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