mellow my mind

what can you say about neil young that hasn't already been said. whether he's rocking electric with crazy horse or strumming his six string acoustic and alone, he's one of the true rock and roll gods still with us. i love his early stuff, especially 'tonight's the night' and 'on the beach'. here are a few gems for your listening pleasure.

neil young (link to four songs)

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king of the rodeo

southern rock outfit kings of leon have some new tunes brewing. i don't think they've ever matched the raw energy of their first lp, 'youth and young manhood', but 'only by the night' is sounding pretty dagum good and it drops september 23. check 'em out.

kings of leon (link to three songs)

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one wing

wilco at lollapalooza 2008! tweedy unveils a new one (wip), enjoy!

wilco (links to one song)

hey negrita

the rolling stones black and blue album was recorded at musicland studios in munich, germany between december 1974 & april 1975. and best of all, ronnie wood makes his debut. below are links to some demo's that capture the bluesy reggae infused spirit of the studio album.

rolling stones (links to 4 songs)

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don't wake the scarecrow

the felice brothers are a bluesy folky rock band from upstate new york. they conjure the band and bob dylan but also bring something new to the table. organs, accordions and banjos. mandolins and snares tapped with brushes. good stuff indeed.

felice brothers (links to three songs)

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jah nyabinghi

rass michael is a rastafarian reggae nyabinghi specialist. his band, the sons of negus were known for their pulsating drumming. ras michael's lyrics are centered around reconnecting jamaicans with their african roots.

"Ras Michael is a roots master and a Nyabinghi specialist. He tells you like it is." -- Bob Marley

ras michael and sons of negus (link to four songs)

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