Got It

On their new Stuff Like That There, Hoboken's finest mix obscure covers with originals and retakes. Same formula as their beloved Fakebook album, so what can go wrong? Nothing at all of course. Just listen to the dreamy Antietam cover below to hear what I mean.

Yo La Tengo - Naples

About Time

Good news for all aficionados who feared that Diego el Cigala was lost to the world of flamenco, busy as he was exploring the music of South America for the last ten years or so. On this live album, recorded in 2012 in Barcelona but only released last year, the longhaired singer from Madrid finally goes back to his roots, and with often breathtaking results at that. On guitar: the mighty Diego del Morao, son of the late great Moraíto Chico.

Diego el Cigala - El Reloj De Mi Existencia

Burned Like Hell

Free with the new issue of Uncut magazine: a thoroughly enjoyable effort to cobble together the great lost Dead album. In the three years following the 1970 Americana-avant-la-lettre highlights Workingman's Dead and American Beauty, Garcia & co didn't record any new material for some reason or other. The songs they wrote during this period often made appearances in concert however. Some outstanding ones are collected here: 9 prime live tracks from the early seventies and one outtake. Ramble on.

Grateful Dead - Brown-Eyed Women

Dig It

Here comes Donny! Mr. Hathaway's 1970 debut Everything Is Everything is an oft-overlooked soul masterpiece if ever there was one. Sure 'nuff now, sure 'nuff.

Donny Hathaway - The Ghetto

Take A Look

"What you see is for real... " The odd one out on Jello Biafra's legendary Alternative Tentacles imprint, mr. Johns didn't bother with punkrock or hardcore. He did play rather loud though.

Evan Johns & The H-Bombs - Madhouse

Only Chance

"Can I count on you, if I fall apart?" An angular classic.

Mission of Burma - That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate

Blow Your Mind

Back with a bang, as Lloyd Charmers and brethren go wild. "Feeling fine in my mind, baby..."

Hippy Boys - Cloudburst

¡Hasta Luego!

Waving goodbye with a cool no-wave surf track from the early eighties, featuring James White sidemen Harris, Irwin and Christensen. Hang loose! You'll have manage on your own for a while musically, as I'm finally off on my hols mañana. Back early next month I promise, with a suitcase full of new tunes.

Raybeats - Calhoun Surf

Comin' Through

Yesss. Why don't you think about it, indeed. Look in the mirror, what do you see? Say it loud.

The Temptations - Message From A Black Man

Motor Running

A delightful guitar miniature from the Fahey school. The late John Hulburt played in Chicago garage combo the Knaves, and released his solo album Opus III as a private pressing back in '72. Recently re-discovered by Ryley Walker, it will soon get a proper release on the Tompkins Square label.

John Hulburt - The Freak On The Black Harley

Hear Those Angels Cry

Underrated former Faces guy puts the tinder to the timber.

Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance - Anymore For Anymore