The Blasters - 4-11-44 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Blasters - The Blasters - The Blasters - The Blasters - The Blasters took the group's tough, heartfelt music and put it on plastic for the ages in near flawless form. The Blasters wasn't the only great album this group would make, but it was certainly their best, catching them when they were still fresh but with just enough seasoning to bring out their best performances; it's practically impossible to imagine the roots rock scene of the '80s and onward existing without this album as a roadmap.

CD reissue. The Blasters are the ultimate all American Roots band fronted by the brothers Dave and Phil Alvin. Their music is a blend of rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, rhythm and blues and country. American Music was their debut studio album. It was released in 1980 and features the future classic InchMarie MarieInch.

The Blasters - Non Fiction - Legendary Americana band's third studio album from 1983 re-released with brand new liner notes, band interviews, rare photos and memorabilia images - The legendary Americana band's 1983 album re-released with brand new liner notes and band interviews written by Chris Morris with rare photos and memorabilia images. The recreates the band's third studio album complete with a replica of the inner sleeve with songwriter Dave Alvin's lyrics. The 11-track set features the four core band members-Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, John Bazz and Bill Bateman accompanied by Gene Taylor, Lee Allen and Steve Berlin. Includes band classic cuts- InchLong White CadillacInch (a hit for Dwight Yoakum in 1989), InchJubilee TrainInch, InchRed RoseInch along with deep track covers of InchBarefoot RockInch and InchTag AlongInch, sung by piano player Gene Taylor. The album was critically acclaimed with positive reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Trouser Press, The Village Voice, Goldmine, and many others. The San Diego Union named it the eighth best album of the 1980s. The album marked a shift in their sound as the band incorporated more diverse influences, blending rock, rockabilly, blues, and country elements. While still maintaining the energetic roots rock style they were known for, InchNon-FictionInch also explored a more polished and mature production compared to their earlier albums. The album stands out for it's mix of upbeat tracks with thoughtful lyrics and a more reflective tone than their earlier, more raw recordings. The album is praised for it's strong songwriting, and although it didn't achieve major commercial success, it remains a beloved album among fans.