Hoosier Vinyl

The Rivieras - Let's Have A Party (U.S.A. 102 - Mono)

2010-06-28T19:19:00.000-07:00

I used to have a fascination with The Rivieras because of shredding covers of their song "California Sun" by great bands like the Dictators and the Ramones. Then I learned they were from LaPorte, Ind - where my wife's family is from - and where I usually spend Sunday evenings. Jen's dad and mom saw the Rivieras multiple times around town in LaPorte, which kind of blows my mind.

I was psyched to find this LP in South Bend, Ind. Around 30 miles from LaPorte. Anyway, none of this stuff appears to be on CD aside from the hit -- so enjoy the Rivieras in glorious monophonic sound!

Listen to California Sun (MP3)
Listen to H.B. Goose Step (MP3)

Or just DOWNLOAD / DESCARGA The Rivieras "Let's Have A Party" LP!!

01 - California Sun
02 - Danny Boy
03 - Twist & Shout
04 - Little Donna
05 - Church Key
06 - Killer Joe
07 - Let's Have A Party
08 - Rockin Robin
09 - H.B. Goose Step
10 - Keep A Knockin'
11 - Oh, Boy
12 - When The Saints (sic)

The Louvin Brothers (Ira and Charles) - (MGM M/MS-598) - 1956

2010-06-08T18:05:00.001-07:00

Very rare, unavailable on CD from what I can tell. The first record the Louvin's put out (on MGM-Metro, 1956) before they were told "You can't sell tobacco with gospel music" -- and slid their way into harmonic history. This record contains their nuclear classic "The Great Atomic Power," (a different version that Capitol put out, I believe) as well as other ominous, prescient tracks like "Insured Beyond the Grave" (AIG) and "Do You Live What You Preach" (Ted Haggard).

01 - The "Get Acquainted" Waltz
02 - Weapon of Prayer
03 - They've Got The Church Outnumbers
04 - Do You Live What You Preach
05 - You'll Be Rewarded Over There
06 - (I'm Changing the Words To) My Love Song
07 - Robe of White
08 - The Great Atomic Power
09 - Insured Beyond the Grave
10 - The Gospel Way

Download the first ever Louvin Brother's record
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Sample
Insured Beyond the Grave (MP3)

Wool - ABC Records (1969)

2010-03-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

Larry Grogan, proprietor of the mighty Funky 16 Corners and Iron Leg blogs recently posted a 45 of "The Boy with the Green Eyes," which inspired me to pull out this rekkid of funky ass honkies. Always an excellent, fonkay listen! Also, my 5 year old is fascinated with the album cover.

For a sample, check out the dynamic >>
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE (Mp3)

Or just DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE WOOL ALBUM NOW!!!!!!

01 - Love, Love, Love, Love, Love
02 - Combination Of The Two
03 - If They Left Us Alone
04 - To Kingdom Come
05 - I Don't Like You Anymore
06 - Any Way That You Want Me
07 - It Was Such A Lovely Night (Loving You Tonight)
08 - The Boy With The Green Eyes
09 - Funky Walk

Lloyd Green

2010-02-14T16:53:00.000-08:00

Great little record by shredding pedal steel session demon Lloyd Green, on his own Little Darlin' label.

Download Lloyd Green - Green Country now!!!

Cold Blood -- from Sisyphus LP

2010-02-14T16:43:00.001-08:00

These honkies from San Francisco were a rock-funk hybrid before getting totally funky on their legendary Thriller LP later on. This is their second LP (1971) and kicks in with the awesome hardcore funk of Shop Talk, before turning into a Janis Joplinesque snoozefest. Anyway, GREAT OPENING TRACK! Intense drum break at 5:02

Download!!!
Cold Blood - Shop Talk

Les Paul & Mary Ford

2010-02-14T16:38:00.001-08:00

Great 7" inch EP by techno-artist Les Paul, manipulating the geetars, Mary's vocals, basically everything in the room.

01 - The World is Waiting for the Sunrise.mp3
02 - Meet Mister Callaghan.mp3
03 - Tiger Rag.mp3
04 - Tennessee Waltz.mp3

Roosevelt Nettles

2010-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:00

The B-side of this Chess 45 by a one Roosevelt Nettles, "Drifting Heart," kind of blows my mind. The almost slow motion singing sounds like it's on the the wrong speed -- and the long delay before the band comes in...I think this is what you would call beautiful music. The A-side Mathilda was later covered by the Texas Tornados with Freddy Fender on vocals. Totally a Freddy Fender style song! Pardon if you will the campfire crackles

Side A - Mathilda
Side B - Drifting Heart

New Colony Six!

2010-02-14T16:10:00.000-08:00

I found three 45s by seminal Chicago garage-rock band the New Colony Six, including two on the Centaur label (I Lie Awake and I Confess!). This one is on the very similarly named "Sentar" label. I'm only posting one single because I have to admit they are a tidge too popous crackulous. No idea which is the A-side on this.

A - You're Gonna Be Mine
B - Woman

Modern Country Friends!

2010-02-14T15:58:00.000-08:00

Every once in awhile you're gonna wanna pay fifty cents for a budget record on the odd chance there's a track where the session musicians got super drunk and weird for their paycheck while the producer is asleep or getting a happy ending massage down the street. This isn't crazy like that -- but these guys have a genuine groove and actually pull off a "country soul" thing that's definitely more soul than country.

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Organized
Nashville Detroit Spiritual
Saxy

more Hank Ballard and the Midnighters!

2010-02-14T15:14:00.000-08:00

More great sides from one of my favorite R&B singers, who I'm thankful I got to see live on a number of occasions. Always stirring and fun at the same time.

Side A - Buttin' in

Side B - I'm Learning

Out of Print Buck Owens!

2010-02-14T15:11:00.001-08:00

Great album featuring the Buck, Don and the rest of the Buckaroos in their prime.

Download Roll Out the Red Carpet now!!

The Beau Brummels Vol 2

2010-02-10T13:44:00.000-08:00

I love this record. Their second album of 1965. They really started the whole San Fran thing innit? Just when you're about to accuse them of being a Byrds ripoff, you find they were before the Byrds. Ahem. Brummels rule.

Download The Beau Brummels Vol 2 Now!

Neil (Batman Theme) Hefti - Hefti in Gotham City

2009-04-24T18:25:00.001-07:00

This record by Neil "Batman/Odd Couple Theme" Hefti is really kind of great. The production is loud, the musicians are excellent and heavy, the grooves are here if you stay with it.

DOWNLOAD - Neil "Batman Theme" Hefti - Hefti in Gotham City - NOW!!!

Found at S&J Stereo in Highland, Ind.

Hank Ballard & the Midnighters - SPOTLIGHT! on Hank Ballard (King)

2009-04-24T18:20:00.000-07:00

Can't think of any singer-songwriter I have more respect for. I once saw him at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC and after playing a few of his great hits, he told a story that his "wife was hit by a Taxi Cab last night and died early this morning." Then I realized he was wearing dark sunglasses. He went on with the show, playing one legendary R&B tune he wrote after another (including his song "The Twist" that Chubby Checker ruined). One of the most memorable nights of music I've ever seen/heard.

This record is a little POPOUS -- what do you want from thick LP from 1961? What do you want for nothing!!?!? I have multiple FAKE-KING LPs by Hank. This is my first original and I'm really happy to have it. No, you cannot have it for $100.

DOWNLOAD - Hank Ballard & the Midnighters - SPOTLIGHT on Hank Ballard - NOW!!

Found at S&J Stereo in Highland, Ind.

Dr. John - "Featuring the Night Trippers"

2009-04-22T05:30:00.002-07:00

This is a really strange compilation on "Springboard International Records," a Central New Jersey label with reputed Mafia ties...and one which was shut down by the feds in the 1980s. Wasn't that Uncle Junior and his friend Hesh's racket on the Sopranos? Maybe the Springboard story informed the plot.

Anyway, some AMAZING stuff on here. Obviously this is a collection of 45s, given all the "Part 1, Part 2" and "Vocal" and "Instrumental" versions of the same songs. Hell, it even has a Christmas song.

The most interesting tracks are the 2 by "The Night Trippers" -- not sure when they were recorded, and I don't feel like Googling it. These are "Did She Mention My Name" and "The Grass is Greener."

"Della" is also phenominal, as is the classic "Zu Zu Man"

Enjoy. Think about old Hesh.

DOWNLOAD - Dr. John - Featuring the Night Trippers NOW!!!

Found at S&J Stereo in Highland, Ind.

Gun - Gun Sight

2009-04-22T05:30:00.001-07:00

The first album by Brit-Jew acid rock soldiers GUN is as legendary as can be. This is not that record. In fact, I've never heard that one so I can't really guage the acclaim -- but this second album of theirs is heavy as fuck. This is that guy Adrian Gurwitz who played with Ginger Baker ("Baker-Gurwitz Army"). Only on this album he goes by the name "Adrian Curtis" to cover up his Jewiness. Same with his Gurwitz'n brother Paul.

Dig the Jewfros on the cover...and the heavy, drugged out sounds of 1969, done just about right. Definitely a Cream influence way out in front -- but thank God this is sloppier and more raw. Great Kinks cover (Situation Vacant). Too bad Cream didn't think of that.

Out of print on CD, blah blah blah.

DOWNLOAD Gun - Gun Sight NOW!!!

Found at S&J Stereo in Highland, Ind.

Hawkwind - Quark Strangeness & Charm

2009-04-22T05:29:00.001-07:00

You wouldn't think that Hawkwind would be making good records in 1977 -- but somehow they made a few: this and PXR5. Eno seems to play a strong influence here (Rob Calvert and he worked together on Captain Lockheed record a few years earlier, not recommended). The title track is killer Roxy-ism. Hassaan I Sahba is train wreck but hilarious.

Yeah, get over the corniness -- and groove to the heavy-yet-sometimes light dynamic space rock. It appears the CD of this is out of print -- so this might be your only chance, hooray!

DOWNLOAD Hawkwind - Quark Strangeness & Charm NOW!!

Found at S&J Stereo in Highland, Ind.

Fucked Up - Misc 7-Inches

2009-02-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

Got these at the AV-aerie in Chicago at the Fucked Up show on 2/14/09 -- Valentine's Day.

Litany 7" EP (Havoc Records)
01 - Litany
02 - What Could Have Been
03 - Colour Removal
04 - Reset the Ride

Dance of Death 7" (Deranged Records)
01 - Dance of Death
02 - Zezozose

Crooked Head 7" (Matador Records)
01 - Crooked Head (alt version)
02 - I Hate Summer

Download some FUCKED UP 7-Inches now!

Pink Eyes from Fucked Up's Armpit at Av-Aerie, smell the magic.

Roly Stokers - Aftermaath and Betweeen the Butttons in Mono

2008-12-06T21:29:00.000-08:00

The only way to listen to the early Stones is in mono. They rechanneled that shit in stereo so bad, it was a real shame. The stereo vinyl was bad enough -- but the CDs...holy shit bad. So anyway, this is a temporary post so you can grab before I remove (don't want ABKKKCO coming after me). Remember what happened to the Verve, right?

Yeah, these are my two favorite Stones albums and I believe there is no better way to listen to them than in mono.

Found them in NYC at street dealer across from Lincoln Center in late 1980s.

Download Aftermaath and in FUCKIN MONO
Betweeen the Butttons in FUCKIN MONO

The Shoes - Okay / Tomorrow Night

2008-12-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

More great guitar pop from Zion, Illinois natives The Shoes on Bomp! Rekkids.

Download The Shoes - Okay / Tomorrow Night

The Oblivians - Popular Favorites

2008-12-06T21:16:00.000-08:00

The Oblivians were one of the greatest live spectacles I've ever seen. Greg Oblivian is still keeping it real with Reigning Sound. Eric Oblivian runs Goner Records of Memphis, TN and Gonerfest and all that cool stuff. While their records never quite lived up to their live shows, it's always great to hear classics like "Guitar Shop Asshole" and "Bad Man"

Also love the photo of Sabbath fans at a concert holding up a t-shirt that says "Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll"

Download The Oblivians Popular Favorites

The Mummies - (You Must Fight To Live) On the Planet of the Apes

2008-12-06T21:10:00.000-08:00

Title says it all

Sympathy for the Record Industry

Download "(You Must Fight to Live) On the Planet of the Apes

World of Distortion - Let's Go / Welcome Home

2008-12-06T21:03:00.000-08:00

Classic Boston Rock 7-inch on Stanton Park Records

Download World of Distortion

Go To Blazes - Hating You / Casa Diablo

2008-12-06T21:01:00.000-08:00

Ever thought you'd hear the 4 words "excellent Johnny Paycheck cover" together? NYC's Go To Blazes delivered. They also delivered an amazing photo of Paycheck being hauled away in cuffs on the cover.

Diesel Only Records

Download "(And it Won't Be Long and I'll Be) Hating You" by to Go To Blazes

Monoshock - Model Citizen (Nitroglycerine)

2008-12-06T20:58:00.000-08:00

This is one of the creepier records in my collection. Creepy cover, creepy lo-fi apocalyptic sound. Not bad at all.

Download Monoshock - "Model Citizen (Nitroglycerine)" - "Hawkwind Show" and "Everything Near me"

Speed Bumps Way Way Way

2008-12-06T20:54:00.000-08:00

You know that feeling when you go see friends bands (or they play you their demo) you really think they suck and you are always in that awkward situation where you have to lie to be nice to people you are usually very open with?

Well, that's not a problem with west coast pop maestro Steve Folta. Here is, uh, mid-90s 7-inch of way way way catchy way way way and hanging in the sky. way.

Download Way Way Way Now by Speed Bumps!

The Neats (Ace of Spades)

2008-12-06T20:50:00.000-08:00

Got this at Amoeba in LA for 4 bux a few months ago while partying with my friend Chris Duffy of the Detroit, Michigan Duffy's. What a bargain! Great jangle-strangle from Boston. Hard not to flashback to seeing them open for R.E.M. at the MIT gym in 1985.

Download The Neats - The Neats on Ace of Spades Records Now!!

The Bags - I Know / Hide and Seek

2008-12-06T20:44:00.000-08:00

"When one has dealings with scholars and artists it is easy to miscalculate in opposite directions: behind a remarkable scholar one not infrequently finds a mediocre man, and behind a mediocre artist often—a very remarkable man." - Frederich Nietzche

Following this theme, I think The Bags (from Boston, not LA) might very well be remarkable men.

Stanton Park Records

Download the Bags "Hide and Seek/I Know" 7inch

for President-Elect Obama

2008-11-23T07:26:00.000-08:00

Lulu Reed (sic, her name was Lula) and blues legend Freddy King get together for a political variation on the Twist craze.

Download "Do the President Twist" now!!

Quincy Jones - Walking In Space

2008-11-23T07:17:00.000-08:00

Spacey jazz meets the MSC (mainstream composer) with an excellent band featuring everyone from Grady Tate and Berard Purdie on drums to Chuck Rainey and Ray Brown on bass to Roland Kirk as team player. Great female chorus vocals in vein of Eddie Gale and Larry Young.

Download Quincy Jones' Walking in Space NOW!!!

First Assocation LP in Mono

2008-11-23T07:13:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine was told me this was an essential LP -- but I could never find it. I finally can see what he was talking about! The Free Design could have never existed without these guys -- but their first album is more of a cross of Sunshine Pop and mid-60s fuzz (sounding almost like the Music Machine at times)

This copy is a little crackly, sorry.

Download "And then along comes...The Association" now!!!

WFMU's Country Fuzz

2008-02-09T14:42:00.000-08:00

Grady Martin, creator of the fuzz tone

Ok, the theme of this blog is officially shot. While I'm sure it's possible that some of this vinyl was procured in Indiana -- I really just downloaded it from the WFMU Blog.

This is one of the best sets/themes I've heard in ages. Country songs all lumped together with one common theme: fuzz tone guitar! Too good to be true, actually -- and I bow to FMU for compiling all this great stuff. However, jeers to the person encoding the trax, who could not be bothered to enter the actual artist name and song title into the MP3's IDE tags.

But since beggers can't be choosers, I did the chore myself -- and was a good use of time in my estimation. This is an amazing set that was in desperate need of a playlist.

And so ya'll won't have to do it. Here is a a one-file ZIP download of the entire set! You can now easily make a playlist because I changed the album to "WFMU Country Fuzz"

DOWNLOAD WFMU'S COUNTRY FUZZ SET NOW!!!!!

For the full article and song list, click dis

Jack Hoppes

2008-01-19T14:32:00.001-08:00

Jack Hoppes - Little Nashville Opry
Found: Antique Mall, Chesterton, Indiana

Indie-Country Hoosier and helmet-head Jack Hoppes is a strange man. From "Nashville, Indiana" -- Jack's songs are all hopped up...and the guitar player is excellent. If you find yourself thinking, "yeah, this is pretty corny" -- stay with it. Each of the 4 tracks below has its own money-shot. From off-kilter guitar licks to a 70s, Indiana variation on the Appalachian EEFING phenomenon.

1) I Guess, I Left Her Lonely Too Long
2) Rollin in My Sweet Baby's Arms
3) East Bound and Down
4) Little Nashville Opry

DOWNLOAD NOW!!!!!

The Tea Company

2008-01-19T14:23:00.001-08:00

"Come and Have Some Tea with The Tea Company"
Found: Garage Sale, Chesterton, Indiana

What a weird thing to find this classic NYC psych LP in the burbs of Indiana. Check out the definite early-Floyd and even Velvet Underground influence at times...and the heavy New Yawk accent on some tracks (Love Could Make the World Go Round). And any band that can pull off a cover of "You Keep Me Hangin On" (I hate both Diana Ross and Vanilla Fudge versions), is alright by me.

1) Come and Have Some Tea With Me
2) Flowers
3) Love Could Make the World Go Round
4) You Keep Me Hangin' On
5) Don't Make Waves (Water Sound Effects)
6) As I Have Seen You Upon the Wall
7) Make Love, Not War

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"Rusty Dean" (aka Clarence White & Gary Paxton)

2008-01-19T13:48:00.000-08:00

Wailin' Time - by "Rusty Dean"
Found: junk shop, Beverly Shores, Indiana

This budget-bin country LP is easy to pass by. What looks like an indie-country Olivia Newton John, "Rusty Dean" is actually a psuedonym for eccentric pop, country and Christian artist Gary Paxton (the man behind "Allie Oop" and "Monster Mash")-- and flashy country-rock guitar slinger Clarence White from the Byrds (among others).

White's guitar is soo great as usual -- and check out the wild song titles like "The Chokin' Kind" and great cover of M-M-Mel T-T-Tillis' "Sweet Mental Revenge"!

1) Chokin Kind
2) Sweet Mental Revenge
3) You Make Me Remember
4) Walk on Out of My Mind
5) A Million Tears Ago
6) Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line
7) Time to Bum Again
8) When A Fool Loves A Fool
9) Your Broken Heart Is Showin' Through
10) The Price of Lovin' You

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"Clarence White is the Jimmy Page of Cuntree-Rock" - John "Blues" Rahmer

Digging in the Crates in NW Indiana

2008-01-19T10:45:00.000-08:00

This blog shall be dedicated to some of the better LPs found scattered around the NW Indiana "region"