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Losing The Frequency
 
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Price: $11.00
Artist: Kris Rodgers
 
 
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Known as "rock n' roll's secret weapon", Kris 'Fingers' Rodgers has been a recording & touring sideman in top touring acts like The Connection, Scott Sorry, and the Kurt Baker Band for years. Joining Kris’ backing band the Dirty Gems on this one is the one-and-only man-about-town, Kurt Baker on bass. “Given that I make no apologies for my love of classic rock, it's hardly a shock that I'm so stoked on this album - ten tracks of radio-worthy pop/rock/R & B that take me back to the glorious AOR of my youth. The first thing that came to my mind with this record was how great it sounds. I immediately had to check who produced it. It turns out it was Rodgers himself in the producer's chair! It's likely he will continue to get compared to Elton John for years to come, and not without good reason. But he's probably a little more like the new Leon Russell - a brilliant keyboard sideman who doubles as a formidable singer/songwriter in his own right. He has managed to carve out this very unique space for himself within our underground rock n' roll universe. Several of Rodgers's collaborators on the record are themselves well acquainted with the fine art of pop/rock songwriting. Kurt Baker plays bass, Wyatt Funderburk mixed the album, and the amazing Zach Jones makes a guest appearance on guitar. Now that's a star-studded cast! What you have to admire is how Rodgers incorporates his friends' immense talents in support of a musical vision that's uniquely his. Ably backed by The Dirty Gems (on this release Baker, Craig Sala, and Tom Hall), Rodgers has made a record that can stand toe-to-toe with those of his musical heroes. With just a few notable exceptions, all of the songs here hover right around the four-minute mark. That's right on par for the '70s/'80s era of radio rock from which Rodgers draws so heavily. Yet nothing about what he does sounds stale or bloated. With his booming, soulful voice and hook-laden songwriting style, Rodgers makes classic rock sound timeless instead of dated. Even the grandiose Queen-style epic ‘Who's Gonna Save You Now’ leaves me wanting more - quite a feat for an eight-minute track! I like how there are small touches (the gospel backups on ‘I Know’, the smooth saxophone on ‘Black Widow’) that bring to mind certain excesses of the '80s, yet Rodgers never strays far from a foundation of memorable choruses and strong melodies. ‘Rock N' Roll Radio’ fittingly sounds like a radio hit from an era when the radio still played hits. ‘Black Widow’, the elegant piano ballad gets the full rock treatment here and was a fine choice for the album's lead single. The snappy ‘Overrated’ puts a fresh spin on the '70s heyday of singing piano men. And even when Rodgers gets to show off his tremendous keyboard skills on a number like ‘No Place To Go’, it's completely in service of the song. This is an album that breathes new life into the classic rock form. Simply put, Kris Rodgers has a great voice and writes fantastic songs. Regardless of whatever else changes in the musical landscape, talent never goes out of style. Like label mates Watts, Rodgers creates music that will appeal not only to those of us who were weaned on the classics, but also to a whole new generation of fans.” – LouderThanWar.com GREAT!!

 
All Roads Lead Me Back
Price: $15.00
Artist: Bedsit Poets
Description:

From the heart of England, and the glorious music culture of NYC comes the joint venture of solo recording artists Edward Rogers and Amanda Thorpe, whose songwriting partnership has thus far yielded two critically ... read more »

Solomon's Tump
Price: $16.00
Artist: Blake
Description:

“I was dumped by my f ... read more »

Exhibit B
Price: $14.00
Artist: Brent Seavers
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!   Brent Seavers writes music - music that you can dance to.  Or sit very very still to.  Or eat to. Basically, Brent writes music for any “everyday” occasion.&n ... read more »

Harm's Way
Price: $15.00
Artist: Ducks Ltd.
Description:

Back in 2021, the Tor ... read more »

Rain or Shine
Price: $14.00
Artist: Hanemoon
Description:

Hans Forster (Man Behind Tree, Seaside Stars, Sealevel) is based in Berlin, but for all we know, he may just as well be residing in Glasgow.  Under the alias Hanemoon, he crafts warm, strummy, and jangly power pop reminiscent of Glasgow icons Teenage Fanclub, and Scottish jangle-meisters Dropkick (big time!). &n ... read more »

Leaving Without Saying Goodbye
Price: $13.00
Artist: Hollow Horse
Description: “Leaving Without Saying Goodbye” is the first new music from Scotland’s Hollo ... read more »

Dawn Of A New Error
Price: $15.00
Artist: James Mastro
Description:

Guitarist, multi-inst ... read more »

Byronesque
Price: $14.00
Artist: Janne Borgh Fanclub
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  “Byronesque” is Janne Borgh’s second solo release on the Kool kat label, and followup to 2023’s critically-acclaimed “Fanclub”.  He was raised on poetry and power chords, harmony ... read more »

Sing
Price: $15.00
Artist: John Bromney
Description:

John Bromley's sole album, 1969's "Sing", remains a cherished chapter in the British popsike narrative, five decades on.  Think Like A Key Records’ 25 track reissue, including a cache of bonus tracks - assoc ... read more »

Single Return
Price: $14.00
Artist: John Howard
Description: RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  In 2014, John Howard, Ian Button, Robert Rotifer and Andy Lewis began writing songs for their first album t ... read more »

Jonny Drucker/Sonny Unlimited
Price: $11.00
Artist: Jonny Drucker
Description:

Earlier this year we featured a 2021 release by Philadelphia band Mickey Cake.  Jonny Drucker is the principle singer/songwriter of the band.  In 2016, prior to forming Mickey Cake, he released his self-titled solo EP ... read more »

Natural Magick
Price: $15.00
Artist: Kula Shaker
Description:

“Natural Magick” finds Kula Shaker harnessing the power to cast their most potent spell yet, incorporating blazing psychedelic sermons, raga rave-ups, stardust-coated pop pearls and mood-enhancing mantras.  They reformed pe ... read more »

Live At Sala Z
Price: $10.00
Artist: Kurt Baker
Description:

LIMITED EDITION RELEASE!  Recorded March 4, 2023 at Sala Z in Zaragaza, Spain, “Live At Zara Z” presents Kurt Baker and ultra-tight band (the lineup includes Kris Rodgers, Geoff Palmer and Wyatt Funderburk) in rip-roar ... read more »

Liam Gallagher John Squire
Price: $15.00
Artist: Liam Gallagher John Squire
Description:

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Basement Sparks
Price: $14.00
Artist: Marc Valentine
Description:

Following his acclaimed debut “Future Obscure”, which garnered fervent praise in 2022, Marc Valentine returns with his Wicked Cool Records label debut “Basement Sparks”, a sonic palette that melds Springsteen's anthemic fervor, W ... read more »

Machines Can't Hear You
Price: $18.00
Artist: Mark & The Clouds
Description:

This is the fourth album from this UK-based pop psych outfit.  “A Marco Magnani album is always something to look forward to and the new Mark & The Clouds album doesn't disappoint.  The man will always be a master at psych pop, but just as ... read more »

The Flip Side
Price: $10.00
Artist: Monogroove
Description:

Their most recent re ... read more »

Into The Sun
Price: $10.00
Artist: Monogroove
Description:

Their release from 2021.  “On ‘Into The Sun’, Monogroove delivers another must-listen record, featuring an eclectic mix of pop, rock, psychedelia, punk, folk, and even girl group inspired songs, which are st ... read more »

There's Something Here
Price: $10.00
Artist: Monogroove
Description:

Their release from 2020.  “The music on ‘There’s Something Here’ has a timeless feeling ... read more »

Echoes In The Glass
Price: $10.00
Artist: Monogroove
Description:

Led by vocalist/guitarist Rin Lennon, Monogroove is a retro power pop group from Crescent City, CA. that have been around for over 20 years!read more »

Struck Like Silver
Price: $15.00
Artist: Morning
Description:

Morning was a band with a good combination going for them, good vocalist and musicians and that's a winner in any book. Formed in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1970, their original lineup consisted of Jim Hobso ... read more »

Timelines
Price: $13.00
Artist: Mothboxer
Description:

Featuring 11 brand new songs, “Timeline” is Mothboxer’s brand new album and follow up to “Breathe”.  “There may be a time ... read more »

Fade Out
Price: $13.00
Artist: Nite Sobs
Description:

Austin,TX’s Nite Sobs return with a terrific follow up to their critically acclaimed 2020 debut “Do The Sob!”!  “’Fade Out’ finds Nite Sobs dutifully refusing to fix what wasn't broken.  Again the band deli ... read more »

Deathmates
Price: $11.00
Artist: Odd Robot
Description:

“Deathmates” is the ... read more »

Tell Yourself It’s Pretty
Price: $14.00
Artist: On The Runway
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  On their 2021 debut EP, “All We Have is Ourselves”, On the Runway reveled in the bright jangle of Memphis power-pop.  Dave Norris, former lead singer and songwriter for 90’s/00’s p ... read more »

Not For Sale 1965-1975
Price: $17.00
Artist: Peach and Lee
Description:

NEW RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL - AVAILABLE APRIL 5 - ACCEPTING ORDERS NOW!!  You demanded it - you got it!  Thanks to a persistent, collaborative effort with Tom Sorrells of Titan Records, we’re proud a ... read more »

Gwent Gardens
Price: $16.00
Artist: Pete Ham
Description:

Pete Ham is best known as the founding member of Badfinger, the first act signed to The Beatles' new label, Apple Records, back in 1968. Pete's classic songs include “Day After Day”, “Baby Blue”, “No Matter What” and the all-time ... read more »

The Leopard And The Lamb
Price: $15.00
Artist: Peter Daltrey
Description:

Beloved 60’s psychede ... read more »

Pushbutton Romance/Shiftingears 2fer
Price: $20.00
Artist: Rich Arithmetic
Description: Get both of Rich's Kool Kat releases at a special 2fer price! ... read more »

Escape Scenes
Price: $11.00
Artist: Sea Dramas
Description:

Back with his first new music in nearly four years, Scott Pettersen’s Sea Dramas solo recording project returns with the sophomore “Escape Scenes” album.  Recorded during the lockout 2020–2021 period ... read more »

Shindig! Magazine - Issue #149
Price: $13.00
Artist: Shindig! Magazine - Issue #149
Description:

COMING SOON!  Skip Spence is the cover star: The road to “Oar”. Why Skip turned his back on Moby Grape and entered a period of enormous creativity, offset with wayward be ... read more »

You're A Lighthouse, I'm At Sea
Price: $15.00
Artist: Spencer Segelov & Great Paintings
Description:

Spencer Segelov has b ... read more »

Continue?
Price: $10.00
Artist: Super Cassette
Description:

Super Cassette is an& ... read more »

Tremble
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Asteroid No. 4
Description:

The Asteroid No.4 is ... read more »

Beyond Science
Price: $13.00
Artist: The Blusterfields
Description:

The Blusterfields crank out songs.  The songwriting duo of Mike Nicholson and Todd Jones-Jones have churned out nearly fifty songs since they formed the band in the summer of 2021.  Their first full length “The ... read more »

The Best Of The Cruzados
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Cruzados
Description:

The Cruzados were formed in 1983 in Los Angeles by the members of The Plugz, featuring members Tito Larriva, Tony Marsico, Steven Hufsteter and Chalo Quintana.   The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1985 o ... read more »

Little Miss Lost
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Cynz
Description:

“Little Miss Lost” is the debut album by The Cynz.  A full throttle rock band, formed around the songwriting talents of Cyndi Dawson and Henry Seiz, this might just be their strongest material ever.  They “really sunk t ... read more »

Revival
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Cyrkle
Description:

“Revival” is the first album from '60s hitmakers and Sunshine Pop legends The Cyrkle in over 50 years, and features 13 new tracks in the band's classic style from the 21st Century lineup of the band, anchored by o ... read more »

Thrift Pop
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Dumbanimals
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!  The CD debut of a previously download-only release from 2023!  Vermont-based small group of self-proclaimed “miscreants, madmen, and misanthropes” The Dumbanimals are dee ... read more »

You, Me and Reality
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Galileo 7
Description:

"You, Me and Reality” is the newie from Medway garage-psych outfit led by Allan Crockford.  Since the early 80’s, Allan has been a major figure in Medway's garage rock scene, including playing for The Prisoners, Billy ... read more »

The Rise Of The Glimmer Stars
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Glimmer Stars
Description: “The Rise Of The Glimmer Stars” is a retrospective compilation of tunes from ... read more »

Inside Out & Backwards
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Incurables
Description:

Get ready for a blast of rock and roll energy direct from Detroit: “Inside Out & Backwards” from garage-pop-punk heroes The Incurables that placing the quartet firmly in the lineage of The Ramones and The Clash (with a touch o ... read more »

Clocks Are Out Of Time
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Jack Rubies
Description:

“Clocks Are Out Of Time” is the first new album from reunited English C86/postpunk veterans The Jack Rubies in over thirty year.  The band has returned with their original lineup of Ian Wright (lead vocals and guitar), SD Ine ... read more »

Under The Lampshade
Price: $13.00
Artist: The James Clark Institute
Description:

Under the guise of Th ... read more »

The Jeanies + bonus disc
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Jeanies
Description:

A KOOL KAT EXCLUSIVE!!read more »

Native Sons (Expanded Edition) (3CD)
Price: $32.00
Artist: The Long Ryders
Description:

A 3CD/Expanded edition of The Long Ryders' 1984 debut album, now featuring demos and live recordings from the era.  Musically, the album fuses 60’s style garage rock and folk rock with country rock. Rolling S ... read more »

You, Me & The Make Three
Price: $12.00
Artist: The Make Three
Description: The Make Threeread more »

Running Out Of Time
Price: $14.00
Artist: The Mop Tops
Description:

RELEASE ON THE KOOL KAT LABEL!!  Previously a download-only release, "Running Out Of Time", the fourth and final a ... read more »

Do Your Thaang (The Weemeenit Sessions)
Price: $18.00
Artist: The Mourning After
Description:

Detour Records brings you this album which includes the first ever recordings by the band.  Detour head honcho “Dizzy” Holmes’ love for this band dates back to when he first heard ... read more »

Reviving Spark
Price: $17.00
Artist: The Shambles
Description:

The subtitle of this album states “early tracks, demos & outakes” which gives a pretty clear idea that this is a must-have for the fans, but it also serves as a good introduction of the Shambles’ musical profile for the uninf ... read more »

Burn The Jets
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Treasures Of Mexico
Description:

The Treasures Of Mexico are a collection of long-time Medway musicians, including Mark Matthews and Bob Collins, both ex-members of UK Indie legends The Dentists, with Russ Baxter on drums previously The Discords, The Men With Th ... read more »

Fairweather Friend
Price: $15.00
Artist: The Umbrellas
Description:

The Umbrellas’ debut ... read more »

Raspberry Park
Price: $16.00
Artist: The Weeklings
Description:

Yes, The Weeklings are based in Asbury Park, NJ and while their “Power Pop” sound seemingly departs from the R&B/Rock sound that is often associated with the famous seaside town, those in the know understand that the Asbury P ... read more »

Live and Unlearn
Price: $10.00
Artist: Thrift Store Halo
Description:

Chicago’s Thrift Store Halo are back with their new EP “Live and Unlearn.”  Formed in 1994 by bassist/lead vocalist/songwriter Frank Gradishar and drummer Scott Proce, these Chicago indie pop-rock stalwartsread more »

Explosive Hits Vol. 1
Price: $16.00
Artist: Trans-Canada Highwaymen
Description:

Trans-Canada Highwaymenread more »

Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #64
Price: $12.00
Artist: Ugly Things Magazine - Issue #64
Description:

This issue features a major cover story on British Mod R&B heroes the Artwoods by Mike Stax.  Pop Art paintermen the Creation are the subject of a brilliant new fact-finding mission by Peter Stanfield.  Doug S ... read more »

Sensationalize (2CD)
Price: $24.00
Artist: Used
Description:

The German gu ... read more »

Pushin’ Too Hard: American Garage Punk 1964-1967 (3CD)
Price: $32.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

“Pushin' Too Hard” is a 3CD, 94-track celebration of 1960’s garage punk, a retrospectively named genre first compiled on Lenny Kaye's seminal 1972 collection “Nuggets”.  This is raw, exciting music with tons of attitude - fu ... read more »

New Guitars In Town: Power Pop 1978-1982 (3CD)
Price: $33.00
Artist: Various Artists
Description:

LIMITED STOCK!!   Wow!!  A brilliant 3CD/read more »

Out Of Reach
Price: $14.00
Artist: West Coast Music Club
Description:

“Out Of Reach”, the new album from West Coast Music Club, features 9 new songs of top tunery, heavily influenced by melodic guitar bands old and new…but with the distinctive WCMC fingerprint.  Drawing comparison to artists a ... read more »