the Oblivians
s/t Static Party
(Sympathy 10") (In the Red 7")
rock' n' roll holiday
(Negro live LP)
Although I have yet to hear a recording that does this band's live shows justice, these records are the only way to get a regular fix without moving to Memphis (which isn't a bad idea, actually). But I'LL TELL YA WHAT! Not one track on any Oblivians record has ever failed to get me hoppin' around and screamin' along. You will too. (They also have a number of other 7"s out and an LP on Crypt, and another 10" on Sympathy). --La Suprema.
Impala
Kings of the Strip
(Estrus 10")
One of the many find bands coming out of Memphis today, Impala has the soul and the swank that is missing in bands like the Makers and the Blues Explosion. Not that they sound like either of those bands rather they belt out a beautiful mix of surf/lounge instrumental genius tempered by an uncanny sense of dynamic balance. Whew! [Since I wrote this review, I received the horrible news that this band is no more.] --La Suprema.
Willie Nelson
Red Headed Stranger
(Columbia lp 1975)
This is a classic record. I grew up on it. It's basically a collection of songs arranged into a western opera of sorts. It's beautiful and even has one song where Willie sings jazz. Check out this record if you're into this kind of thing. Look for a really cheap copy at 1/2 Price Books or Goodwill, there are a bunch of stupid fucks out there who ditched this reccord sometime in the late eighties thinking that Willie Nelson wasn't cool anymore or something. Go figure.
--La Suprema.
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