Compact Capsules for 03/03/06 by Dan Ferguson Guitars, guitars, and more guitars is the focus of five recent collections from Coxsackie, New York-based reissue house Sundazed Music. The latest offerings from the label take us from the country guitar stylings of the likes of Merle Travis […]
Compact Capsules for 02/17/06 by Dan Ferguson Raw music is just one way to describe the down-home, multicultural sounds one can expect to encounter on recordings from El Cerrito, California-based Arhoolie Records. From back roads Americana to releases with a decidedly worldly flavor, Arhoolie continues to […]
Compact Capsules for 02/03/06 by Dan Ferguson Music from Down East, that being the great state of Maine, is in the Compact Capsules spotlight this week. We begin with the latest entry in the terrific Greetings From Area Code 207 series of compilations devoted to music […]
Compact Capsules for 01/20/06 by Dan Ferguson Country music is the modus operandi this week as we zero in on a couple of fine new recordings of the 100-proof honky tonk ilk. BR549 Dog Days Dualtone Records 80302-01226 For the Nashville-based band BR549, the true salad […]
Compact Capsules for 01/13/06 by Dan Ferguson Week Two of 2006 continues last week’s thread, that is catching up on some 2005 releases which for one reason or another fell through the cracks. Historically one of the slowest the months when it comes to new releases, […]
Compact Capsules for 01/06/06 by Dan Ferguson We begin 2006 by catching up on some 2005 releases which for one reason or another we just never got to. Typically being one of the slowest months of the year when it comes to new stuff, January is […]
Compact Capsules for 12/30/05 by Dan Ferguson Welcome to the Compact Capsules Favorites of the Year feature. As far as 2005 was concerned, let’s just say there’s been better years for new music. Frankly speaking, I can think of no recording that truly blew me away. […]
Compact Capsules for 12/23/05 by Dan Ferguson Here at Compact Capsules Central, we have a hard time ignoring the endless number of reissues that flood the CD market. Whereas we typically home in on those of the country variety, this week, while still leaning heavy in […]
Compact Capsules for 12/16/05 by Dan Ferguson Various Artists Night Train To Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues, 1945-1970, Volume 2 CMF/Lost Highway B0005228 Collections like Night Train to Nashville should be essential listening for any music fan who digs vintage rhythm & blues and soul […]
Compact Capsules for 12/09/05 by Dan Ferguson Well folks, ‘tis the season for the annual Compact Capsules roundup of Christmas releases. We keep it short and sweet with the 2005 edition limiting the capsule treatment to a mere four new longplayers each well equipped to tide […]
