The Blasters - American Music - 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. Album Tracks 1. Marie Marie 2. No Other Girl 3. I'm Shakin' 4. Border Radio 5. American Music 6. So Long Baby Goodbye 7. Hollywood Bed 8. Never No Mo' Blues 9. This Is It 10. Highway 61 11. I Love You So 12. Stop the Clock

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. Album Tracks 1. Red Rose 2. Barefoot Rock 3. Bus Station 4. One More Dance 5. It Must Be Love 6. Jubilee Train 7

The 20-song set includes the legendary Americana band's best-known tracks from their first four albums, alongside deep cuts and two songs originally featured on the soundtrack to director Walter Hill's 1984 cult film, Streets of Fire. From the outset of their career, with such songs as Marie Marie to Border Radio, it was clear Grammy® winner Dave Alvin would be a songwriter to be reckoned with, and brother Phil brings an unparalleled knowledge of American roots music, giving the band a rock-solid musical foundation. Mandatory's track list was chosen with the full cooperation of the band and will be available on CD and digital. Renowned music journalist Chris Morris has contributed new liner notes, calling Mandatory a definitive sampling of The Blasters' recorded work from their 1980-1985 heyday. Album Tracks 1. American Music 2. Real Rock Drive 3. Flat Top Joint 4. Marie Marie 5. No Other Girl 6. I'm Shakin' 7. Border Radio 8. So Long Baby Goodbye 9. Hollwood Bed 10. Blue Shadows 11. One Bad Stud 12. Red Rose 13. Jubilee Train 14. Long White Cadillac 15. Trouble Bound 16. Dark Night 17. Little Honey 18. Samson and Delilah 19. Help You Dream 20. Common Man 21. Kathleen