The Hit Parade - The Golden Age Of Pop

The Hit Parade - The Golden Age Of PopWould be UK pop stars The Hit Parade took fate into their hands early upon formation in 1984, circumventing fame and founding their own imprint JSH records. They operated on their own budgets and schedule, and along the way the long running cult has band earned more than a fair share of critical attention with very little promo. Over their 30+ years they've been described as indie icons, hailed by the NME as "perfect pop", and the UK's Arts Desk has

'For Fats' with it's bow bass and piano intro takes you on a journey

While the new record centers around death (and you bet your ass it's a double-LP concept album)

one transcendent movement at a time

I Wish I Were A Sparrow

Bobby Womack

to be specific

including all of the biggest DC5 hits in the UK

this was a fine attempt to straddle both Bobby's 60s soul-based and pop

With those cassettes now rare collectibles

Layla Revisited (Live at LOCKN') by Tedeschi Trucks Band is an electrifying live tribute to Derek and the Dominos' legendary album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

Gold-Diggers Sound is the 2021 album from Leon Bridges

It's got it all - the early 90s death metal stuff