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06/11/2026

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More Sounds from the 1980s Elvis Costello punch the clock for sale ** Review by Michael Montero** favorite albums.com -O...
06/11/2026

More Sounds from the 1980s Elvis Costello punch the clock for sale ** Review by Michael Montero** favorite albums.com -One of my favourite EC albums, even if he himself isn’t a big fan. Artists are so picky about their own work, even when it comes to a really fun amazing album like this

Musically it’s his most ’80’s sounding, which dates it slightly (although as an 80’s kid I love it!), but as fun as it is, this isn’t a throwaway album at all – the lyrics are as shrewd and cutting as any other of his albums, with songs like the anti Thatcher anthems Ship Building and Pills and Soap or the literary puns of Everyday I Write the Book.

Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (Madness, Teardrop Explodes, Dexy’s Midnight Runners) it was always going to be his most pop sounding album, and this is also probably the most accessible EC album for people who want to check out his music.

And don’t even get me started on the most underrated rhythm section on the planet, or we could be here for a while!At times more ear-rending than the much maligned Goodbye Cruel World--thank the blaring horns, which augment an uneven bunch of songs--Punch the Clock nonetheless has its great moments. The searing political statements "Shipbuilding" and "Pills and Soap" are obvious high points (as is Chet Baker's solo on the former), while on the poppier side "Everyday I Write the Book" is sweetly distressed, "Let Them All Talk" definitively defiant, and "The World and His Wife" high-level sneering wordplay.Sounds from the 1980s Elvis Costello punch the clock for sale ** Review by Michael Montero** favorite albums.com -One of my favourite EC albums, even if he himself isn’t a big fan. Artists are so picky about their own work, even when it comes to a really fun amazing album like this

Musically it’s his most ’80’s sounding, which dates it slightly (although as an 80’s kid I love it!), but as fun as it is, this isn’t a throwaway album at all – the lyrics are as shrewd and cutting as any other of his albums, with songs like the anti Thatcher anthems Ship Building and Pills and Soap or the literary puns of Everyday I Write the Book.

Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley (Madness, Teardrop Explodes, Dexy’s Midnight Runners) it was always going to be his most pop sounding album, and this is also probably the most accessible EC album for people who want to check out his music.

And don’t even get me started on the most underrated rhythm section on the planet, or we could be here for a while!At times more ear-rending than the much maligned Goodbye Cruel World--thank the blaring horns, which augment an uneven bunch of songs--Punch the Clock nonetheless has its great moments. The searing political statements "Shipbuilding" and "Pills and Soap" are obvious high points (as is Chet Baker's solo on the former), while on the poppier side "Everyday I Write the Book" is sweetly distressed, "Let Them All Talk" definitively defiant, and "The World and His Wife" high-level sneering wordplay.

Open today Thursday at 10:00
06/11/2026

Open today Thursday at 10:00

Sounds from the 1980s for sale. The Saints all Fool's Day .Released in 1986, All Fools Day is a stunning, refined guitar...
06/10/2026

Sounds from the 1980s for sale. The Saints all Fool's Day .Released in 1986, All Fools Day is a stunning, refined guitar-rock masterpiece that marked a major commercial breakthrough for Australian rock legends, The Saints. While early fans initially known for their raw, 1977 punk anthems like (I’m) Stranded might have been startled by the change, critics and contemporary reviews highlight it as an inspired, incredibly mature collection of songs,Led entirely by the charismatic songwriting and haunting vocals of Chris Bailey, the album leaves behind raw garage punk in favour of lush, sprawling blues rock. Not unlike something that the Waterboys were doing in '87.Just Like Fire Would": The absolute crown jewel of the album. It is a quintessential, gripping rock anthem driven by an infectious, horn-fueled melody that earned widespread airplay on MTV."Temple of the Lord": A powerful, driving track that highlights the band's brilliant eye for mainstream hooks without losing their alternative. https://youtu.be/Ty75aSbPINo?si=Ao_oHpmwuI_ZdWh6 credibility."Celtic Ballad": An incredibly grabbing piece that demonstrates Bailey's peak confidence as both a vocalist and a storyteller.All Fools Day stands out as a triumph of artistic evolution. It proves that a band can grow out of its rebellious punk roots into something deeply literate and commercially accessible without losing its soul. For anyone tracking the history of 1980s alternative rock, this album remains an essential, highly rewarding listen.All Fools Day Review by John Dougan
Call this the second coming of the Saints, but the only thing this record has in common with previous Saints recordings is Chris Bailey. Still, it's a sharp, tuneful, and (ahem) mature work that shows Bailey's increasing confidence as a singer and songwriter. One listen to songs as grabbing as "Celtic Ballad" or the great "Just Like Fire Would" (which is kind of a neat pun) will convince you that despite the differences, the new Saints were a good band for completely different reasons than the old Saints.

Open today Wednesday till 4:00
06/10/2026

Open today Wednesday till 4:00

Opening today Wednesday at 10:00
06/10/2026

Opening today Wednesday at 10:00

Blues rocking sounds from the 1990s for sale Released in 1998 on Fat Possum Records, R.L. Burnside's Come On In is a gro...
06/09/2026

Blues rocking sounds from the 1990s for sale Released in 1998 on Fat Possum Records, R.L. Burnside's Come On In is a ground-breaking, highly polarizing experiment that aggressively bridges the gap between traditional North Mississippi hill country blues and modern electronic music. It remains one of the most audacious crossover projects of the late 1990s.The Core Concept: Juke-Joint Meets Electronic BeatsHistorically, R.L. Burnside was known for his raw, hypnotic, and repetitive guitar riffs played in gritty Southern juke joints. Come On In shatters purist traditions by introducing sampling, looping, turntable scratching, and trip-hop programming into his music.Producer Tom Rothrock (famed for his work with Beck) and Alec Empire of Digital Hardcore took Burnside's raw. https://youtu.be/s0HgIYXr9wA?si=Nb3Eh8iQhdYZR5sg material and engineered a "happy collision of styles". The logic behind the fusion relies on the fact that both hill country blues and electronic dance music rely heavily on hypnotic repetition to get audiences moving.Key Tracks and HighlightsThe album shifts dynamically between heavily manipulated electronic tracks and stripped-down, traditional blues:"It's Bad You Know": The undeniable standout of the album, featuring a infectious, relaxed house-hip-hop beat laid over a hauntingly repetitive guitar groove. It gained massive popularity after being featured on The Sopranos."Let My Baby Ride": A roaring success that uses a stomping, looped drum beat to amplify—rather than drown out—Burnside's signature driving rhythm."Rollin' Tumblin' (Remix)": A rough, modern take on a timeless classic, packed with aggressive slide guitar and filtered 4/4 high-hat effects."Come On In (Live)" and "Been Mistreated": Essential breathers for purists, these tracks showcase Burnside's untampered, raw finger-picking and soaring vocals without the digital layers.Come On In Review by Matthew Hilburn
You have to give a guy credit for trying. In an age when most of the old blues players are either dead or too old to play, R.L. Burnside, the 71-year-old Mississippi native, can still rip dirty juke-joint blues in convincing fashion. Come On In attempts, with some success, to bring one of America's oldest musical forms into the 21st century by adding sampling and looping techniques to Delta blues. Come On In is a collaboration with Beck mixmaster Tom Rothrock and Alec Empire of Digital Hardcore. Seldom does one see the words "dub," "remix" and "programming" on a Delta blues album, but R.L. Burnside is no ordinary bluesman. Come On In is a risky move to say the least, and unfortunately, it doesn't always pay off. The best tracks in the album are the least techno-fied. "Come On In," a solo shot, and the down-and-dirty "Just Like a Woman" has a non-trip-hopped Burnside mining tough riffs for all their emotion.Let My Baby Ride" with a stomping, looped beat, is still recognizable as Burnside and works well. On the other hand, "Don't Stop Honey" and "It's Bad You Know" is definitely a modern take on the Chicago blue style, experimentation and blues. It's a pretty wild mix.

Open today, Tuesday until 4:00. Back in tomorrow, Wednesday at 10:00
06/09/2026

Open today, Tuesday until 4:00. Back in tomorrow, Wednesday at 10:00

Now open today 10:00 till 4:00
06/09/2026

Now open today 10:00 till 4:00

Open today Tuesday at 10:00
06/09/2026

Open today Tuesday at 10:00

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