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Cratedigger: David Ackles, “American Gothic”
David Ackles released his masterpiece, "American Gothic," in 1972. Critics loved it, but the public didn't get it. Ken Shane remembers this lost classic
Read More »Cratedigger: Elvis Costello and the Attractions, “Get Happy”
Whether he was atoning for racial intolerant comments or simply following his muse, Elvis Costello's 1980 album "Get Happy" remains among his finest efforts
Read More »Cratedigger: The Beach Boys, “Surf’s Up”
With a new manager hired to make the Beach Boys back relevant again, the band's 1971 album "Surf's Up" proved to be a powerful artistic statement
Read More »Cratedigger: Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses, “Junky Star” – Win Vinyl!
Back in September, I wrote about the Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses album Junky Star. I think it’s fair to call my review a rave. To quote, you know, me, here’s part of
Read More »Cratedigger: The Young Rascals, “The Young Rascals”
In 1966 the Young Rascals rocked the world with their #1 hit "Good Lovin'." The single spurred their debut album into the upper reaches of the charts
Read More »Cratedigger: The Blues Project, “Projections”
The classic lineup of the Blues Project, led by Al Kooper and Steve Katz, made just one studio album. Fortunately, that album was the '60s classic "Projections."
Read More »Cratedigger: Elton John, “Madman Across the Water”
Following up his rustic classic "Tumbleweed Connection" was no easy task for Elton John, but in 1971 he released another dusky gem. Ken Shane remembers
Read More »Cratedigger: Ben Folds and Nick Hornby, “Lonely Avenue” (Win a Copy!)
"Lonely Avenue" is a collaboration between two of our favorite artists, Ben Folds and Nick Hornby. We have a free vinyl copy for one lucky reader
Read More »Cratedigger: The Clash, “The Clash”
The self-titled debut album from the Clash knocked the music world on its ass in 1977, but it took two more years to reach US shores
Read More »Cratedigger: Grateful Dead, “Workingman’s Dead”
In 1970, the Dead threw the music world a curveball. Workingman's Dead was a complete musical departure for the band, and among their new fans was Ken Shane
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