#vinylfinds — Public Fediverse posts

Julian Lennon, The Secret Value of Daydreaming, 1986 on Atlantic

This was Julian Lennon's sophomore album, following Valotte. Billy Joel joins on piano on "You Get What You Want." It was recorded at Compass Point in the Bahamas and produced by Phil Ramone (who also produced his debut). Was startled to see the twin towers on the inner sleeve so close to the 25th anniversary of 9/11 - not sure what that image has to do with the this album and thought for a moment someone had changed the inner liner. You can see other photos from the shoot on Timothy […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/19/julian-lennon-the-secret-value-of-daydreaming-1986-on-atlantic

Julian Lennon, The Secret Value of Daydreaming, 1986 on Atlantic

This was Julian Lennon's sophomore album, following Valotte. Billy Joel joins on piano on "You Get What You Want." It was recorded at Compass Point in the Bahamas and produced by Phil Ramone (who also produced his debut). Was startled to see the twin towers on the inner sleeve so close to the 25th anniversary of 9/11 - not sure what that image has to do with the this album and thought for a moment someone had changed the inner liner. You can see other photos from the shoot on Timothy […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/19/julian-lennon-the-secret-value-of-daydreaming-1986-on-atlantic

Carole King, Tapestry, 1971 on Ode

Sophomore album from Carole King (her debut album was called Writer), this album is often cited on shortlists of the greatest albums of all time. It was produced by Lou Adler, and won four grammy awards in 1972. It's been certified 14x platinum. You can find a copy of Rumours in just about any record store, but they ought to have a bunch of copies of this too. My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs, CA—is a Monarch Pressing on the ODE labels without the 7 in front of their logo […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/18/carole-king-tapestry-1971-on-ode

Carole King, Tapestry, 1971 on Ode

Sophomore album from Carole King (her debut album was called Writer), this album is often cited on shortlists of the greatest albums of all time. It was produced by Lou Adler, and won four grammy awards in 1972. It's been certified 14x platinum. You can find a copy of Rumours in just about any record store, but they ought to have a bunch of copies of this too. My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs, CA—is a Monarch Pressing on the ODE labels without the 7 in front of their logo […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/18/carole-king-tapestry-1971-on-ode

Carole King, Tapestry, 1971 on Ode

Sophomore album from Carole King (her debut album was called Writer), this album is often cited on shortlists of the greatest albums of all time. It was produced by Lou Adler, and won four grammy awards in 1972. It's been certified 14x platinum. You can find a copy of Rumours in just about any record store, but they ought to have a bunch of copies of this too. My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs, CA—is a Monarch Pressing on the ODE labels without the 7 in front of their logo […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/18/carole-king-tapestry-1971-on-ode

Carole King, Tapestry, 1971 on Ode

Sophomore album from Carole King (her debut album was called Writer), this album is often cited on shortlists of the greatest albums of all time. It was produced by Lou Adler, and won four grammy awards in 1972. It's been certified 14x platinum. You can find a copy of Rumours in just about any record store, but they ought to have a bunch of copies of this too. My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs, CA—is a Monarch Pressing on the ODE labels without the 7 in front of their logo […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/18/carole-king-tapestry-1971-on-ode

Carole King, Tapestry, 1971 on Ode

Sophomore album from Carole King (her debut album was called Writer), this album is often cited on shortlists of the greatest albums of all time. It was produced by Lou Adler, and won four grammy awards in 1972. It's been certified 14x platinum. You can find a copy of Rumours in just about any record store, but they ought to have a bunch of copies of this too. My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs, CA—is a Monarch Pressing on the ODE labels without the 7 in front of their logo […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/18/carole-king-tapestry-1971-on-ode

John Prine, John Prine Live, 1988 on Oh Boy

Recorded live at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, except for the "Angel From Montgomery" with Bonnie Raitt, which was taken from the Steve Goodman tribute concert, and "Souvenirs" which comes from an Austin City Limits episode. It's mostly Prine and his guitar, telling stories and singing songs - a bit of a filler perhaps between studio albums but worth it as all his recordings are. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is the 2020 reissue, which unfortunately is quite a noisy […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/17/john-prine-john-prine-live-1988-on-oh-boy

John Prine, John Prine Live, 1988 on Oh Boy

Recorded live at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, except for the "Angel From Montgomery" with Bonnie Raitt, which was taken from the Steve Goodman tribute concert, and "Souvenirs" which comes from an Austin City Limits episode. It's mostly Prine and his guitar, telling stories and singing songs - a bit of a filler perhaps between studio albums but worth it as all his recordings are. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is the 2020 reissue, which unfortunately is quite a noisy […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/17/john-prine-john-prine-live-1988-on-oh-boy

The Beat, The Beat at the BBC, 2025 on Rhino/BBC

I can't help but still think of them as The English Beat, since that's how I came to know them. The spine credits this as "The Enlgish Beat / The Beat at the BBC." Proofreading is hard, y'all. Collects all the BBC sessions, including three different sessions with John Peel, but also Mike Read and the Evening Show with David Jensen. My copy—via Newbury Comics at the North Shore Mall—is the 2025 Record Store Day limited edition in clear vinyl. Apologies on the blurriness of some of the […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/16/the-beat-the-beat-at-the-bbc-2025-on-rhino-bbc

The Beat, The Beat at the BBC, 2025 on Rhino/BBC

I can't help but still think of them as The English Beat, since that's how I came to know them. The spine credits this as "The Enlgish Beat / The Beat at the BBC." Proofreading is hard, y'all. Collects all the BBC sessions, including three different sessions with John Peel, but also Mike Read and the Evening Show with David Jensen. My copy—via Newbury Comics at the North Shore Mall—is the 2025 Record Store Day limited edition in clear vinyl. Apologies on the blurriness of some of the […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/16/the-beat-the-beat-at-the-bbc-2025-on-rhino-bbc

Waylon Jennings, Songbird, 2025 on Son of Jessi

This is a posthumous release, based on material Jennings had recorded between 1973 and 1984 in his home studio with band members from the Waylors. The recordings were selected by Shooter Jennings and overdubs added to flesh out the production, but he has said the production was very minimal. There's a great episode of The Vinyl Guide podcast( Ep514: Waylon's Lost Tapes - Shooter Continues the Jennings Legacy ) which you should check out if you're interested in how the album came to be and […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/15/waylon-jennings-songbird-2025-on-son-of-jessi

Waylon Jennings, Songbird, 2025 on Son of Jessi

This is a posthumous release, based on material Jennings had recorded between 1973 and 1984 in his home studio with band members from the Waylors. The recordings were selected by Shooter Jennings and overdubs added to flesh out the production, but he has said the production was very minimal. There's a great episode of The Vinyl Guide podcast( Ep514: Waylon's Lost Tapes - Shooter Continues the Jennings Legacy ) which you should check out if you're interested in how the album came to be and […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/15/waylon-jennings-songbird-2025-on-son-of-jessi

Billy Bragg, Billy Bragg, 1988 on Amiga

This is actually the album released as Talking With the Taxman About Poetry in the US and UK, but retitled for behind the iron curtain. When I found it in the store I thought it was some kind of bootleg live album, not recognizing the tracklist (which I should have recognized). Not sure if Mayakovsky was out of favor or self-titled just made more sense for the market behind the iron curtain. From what I can tell (discogs) this was the only Bragg album Amiga issued. Fun to read (google […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/14/billy-bragg-billy-bragg-1988-on-amiga

Billy Bragg, Billy Bragg, 1988 on Amiga

This is actually the album released as Talking With the Taxman About Poetry in the US and UK, but retitled for behind the iron curtain. When I found it in the store I thought it was some kind of bootleg live album, not recognizing the tracklist (which I should have recognized). Not sure if Mayakovsky was out of favor or self-titled just made more sense for the market behind the iron curtain. From what I can tell (discogs) this was the only Bragg album Amiga issued. Fun to read (google […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/14/billy-bragg-billy-bragg-1988-on-amiga

The Blow Monkeys, Wicked Ways, 1986 on RCA

The Blow Monkeys were a really interesting UK pop / new-wave band in the 80s, and "Digging Your Scene" was their big hit in the US. This single was also from the Animal Magic LP that hit was from. Fronted by the self-titled Dr. Robert (Bruce Howard), the band included Mick Anker (bass), Neville Henry (sax), and Tony Kiley (drums) plus many guests. The cover on the b-side ("It's Not Unusual") was recorded in 1984 at the Hammersmith Palais in Paris. My copy—via Lifebridge thrift shop in […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/13/the-blow-monkeys-wicked-ways-1986-on-rca

The Blow Monkeys, Wicked Ways, 1986 on RCA

The Blow Monkeys were a really interesting UK pop / new-wave band in the 80s, and "Digging Your Scene" was their big hit in the US. This single was also from the Animal Magic LP that hit was from. Fronted by the self-titled Dr. Robert (Bruce Howard), the band included Mick Anker (bass), Neville Henry (sax), and Tony Kiley (drums) plus many guests. The cover on the b-side ("It's Not Unusual") was recorded in 1984 at the Hammersmith Palais in Paris. My copy—via Lifebridge thrift shop in […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/13/the-blow-monkeys-wicked-ways-1986-on-rca

John Prine, Aimless Love, 1984 on Oh Boy

Prine's eighth album and his first on Oh Boy, which Prine formed with manager Al Bunetta and friend Dan Einstein. Some classic Prine songs here: "Unwed Fathers," "The Oldest Baby In the World," and "People Puttin' People Down" among them. Co-writers here include Spooner Oldham, Shel Silverstein, Bobby and Linda Whitlock, and Bobby Braddock - reflecting the time Prine spent writing for others in Nashville in the early 80s. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is the 2022 reissue on […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/12/john-prine-aimless-love-1984-on-oh-boy

John Prine, Aimless Love, 1984 on Oh Boy

Prine's eighth album and his first on Oh Boy, which Prine formed with manager Al Bunetta and friend Dan Einstein. Some classic Prine songs here: "Unwed Fathers," "The Oldest Baby In the World," and "People Puttin' People Down" among them. Co-writers here include Spooner Oldham, Shel Silverstein, Bobby and Linda Whitlock, and Bobby Braddock - reflecting the time Prine spent writing for others in Nashville in the early 80s. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is the 2022 reissue on […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/12/john-prine-aimless-love-1984-on-oh-boy

Pet Shop Boys, Actually, 1987 on Gong / Parlophone

Secodn studio LP from Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant aka Pet Shop Boys, released in 1987 on Parlophone in the UK and EMI America in the US. Wonderful collection of songs, including "Shopping" and "What Have I Done To Deserve This" as well as "It's a Sin" which was a hit single. Production duties split between Julian Mendelsohn, Steven Hague, David Jacob, Shep Pettibone, and Pet Shop Boys across different tracks. My copy—via Wave Music in Budapest Hungary—is a Hungarian pressing on orange […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/11/pet-shop-boys-actually-1987-on-gong-parlophone

Pet Shop Boys, Actually, 1987 on Gong / Parlophone

Secodn studio LP from Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant aka Pet Shop Boys, released in 1987 on Parlophone in the UK and EMI America in the US. Wonderful collection of songs, including "Shopping" and "What Have I Done To Deserve This" as well as "It's a Sin" which was a hit single. Production duties split between Julian Mendelsohn, Steven Hague, David Jacob, Shep Pettibone, and Pet Shop Boys across different tracks. My copy—via Wave Music in Budapest Hungary—is a Hungarian pressing on orange […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/11/pet-shop-boys-actually-1987-on-gong-parlophone

Old & In The Way, Old & In the Way, 1975 on Round Records

Old & In The Way were a bluegrass band that included Jerry Garcia and David Grisman along with Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, and John Kahn. This was their debut album, put out in 1975 - which would become one of the best selling bluegrass albums of all time. (The soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? eventually displaced it). It was recorded live at The Boarding House in San Francisco October 8, 1973. This is not just for Garcia fans but really shows his depth and breadth, working with […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/10/old-in-the-way-old-in-the-way-1975-on-round-records

Old & In The Way, Old & In the Way, 1975 on Round Records

Old & In The Way were a bluegrass band that included Jerry Garcia and David Grisman along with Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, and John Kahn. This was their debut album, put out in 1975 - which would become one of the best selling bluegrass albums of all time. (The soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? eventually displaced it). It was recorded live at The Boarding House in San Francisco October 8, 1973. This is not just for Garcia fans but really shows his depth and breadth, working with […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/10/old-in-the-way-old-in-the-way-1975-on-round-records

The Touch with Terrence Trent D’Arby, Early Works, 1989 on IMP

Introducing the Hardline According To Terrence Trent D'Arby was one of my favorite albums of the late 80. Sananda Francesco Maitreya, as he came to call himself, was such a fascinating and compelling performer and writer. Having served in the US Army, D'Arby was stationed in West Germany. When he left the army in 1983 he found The Touch and german producer Frank Farian (later known for working with Milli Vanilli). The Touch's EP Love On Time was recorded in Farian's studio (Far Studios) and […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/09/the-touch-with-terrence-trent-darby-early-works-1989-on-imp

The Touch with Terrence Trent D’Arby, Early Works, 1989 on IMP

Introducing the Hardline According To Terrence Trent D'Arby was one of my favorite albums of the late 80. Sananda Francesco Maitreya, as he came to call himself, was such a fascinating and compelling performer and writer. Having served in the US Army, D'Arby was stationed in West Germany. When he left the army in 1983 he found The Touch and german producer Frank Farian (later known for working with Milli Vanilli). The Touch's EP Love On Time was recorded in Farian's studio (Far Studios) and […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/09/the-touch-with-terrence-trent-darby-early-works-1989-on-imp

Leonard Cohen, Live Songs, 1973 on CBS

This was Leonard Cohen's first released live album, on Columbia in the US but CBS in Europe. It was recorded in 1970 and 1972 (you can see the musicians and cities listed on the cover). The vocalist "Jennifer Warren" in the 1972 band would later be known as Jennifer Warnes who released a full album of Cohen covers called Famous Blue Raincoat. The "Tonight Will be Fine" is from the Isle of Wight 1970, from which a DVD was later released. Fascinating era for Cohen who was a famously reluctant […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/08/leonard-cohen-live-songs-1973-on-cbs

Leonard Cohen, Live Songs, 1973 on CBS

This was Leonard Cohen's first released live album, on Columbia in the US but CBS in Europe. It was recorded in 1970 and 1972 (you can see the musicians and cities listed on the cover). The vocalist "Jennifer Warren" in the 1972 band would later be known as Jennifer Warnes who released a full album of Cohen covers called Famous Blue Raincoat. The "Tonight Will be Fine" is from the Isle of Wight 1970, from which a DVD was later released. Fascinating era for Cohen who was a famously reluctant […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/08/leonard-cohen-live-songs-1973-on-cbs

John Prine; For Better, Or Worse; 2016 on Oh Boy

This was Prine's 17th studio album and one of my favorites from his late career: a series of duets with great female singers, including Iris DeMent, Alison Krauss, Amanda Shires, Morgane Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack, Susan Tedeschi, Holly Williams, Kathy Mattea, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves - plus Fiona Prine! It's basically a follow up to 1999's In Spite of Ourselves which was also a set of duets with famous female singers. Prine is such a gifted writer, and though none of these […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/07/john-prine-for-better-or-worse-2016-on-oh-boy

John Prine; For Better, Or Worse; 2016 on Oh Boy

This was Prine's 17th studio album and one of my favorites from his late career: a series of duets with great female singers, including Iris DeMent, Alison Krauss, Amanda Shires, Morgane Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack, Susan Tedeschi, Holly Williams, Kathy Mattea, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves - plus Fiona Prine! It's basically a follow up to 1999's In Spite of Ourselves which was also a set of duets with famous female singers. Prine is such a gifted writer, and though none of these […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/07/john-prine-for-better-or-worse-2016-on-oh-boy

The Dream Academy, Remembrance Days, 1987 on Reprise

Sophomore album from Nick Laird-Clowes, Kate St. John, and Gilbert Gabriel aka "The Dream Academy." Most well known for "Life in a Northern Town" from their debut album. This second release got less attention, but I love it - "Indian Summer" and "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime" in particular. Guests here in Lindsey Buckingham, who played on and produced two songs plus Nicky Holland (who played with Fun Boy Three and Tears for Fears). My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs CA—is an […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/06/the-dream-academy-remembrance-days-1987-on-reprise

The Dream Academy, Remembrance Days, 1987 on Reprise

Sophomore album from Nick Laird-Clowes, Kate St. John, and Gilbert Gabriel aka "The Dream Academy." Most well known for "Life in a Northern Town" from their debut album. This second release got less attention, but I love it - "Indian Summer" and "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime" in particular. Guests here in Lindsey Buckingham, who played on and produced two songs plus Nicky Holland (who played with Fun Boy Three and Tears for Fears). My copy—via Music Heals in Palm Springs CA—is an […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/06/the-dream-academy-remembrance-days-1987-on-reprise

Natalie Cole, Inseparable, 1975 on Capitol

Debut album from Natalie Cole, with "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love" and "Inseparable," her two big breakout hits. Songs written mostly by Chuck jackson and Marvin Yancy who also produced. (Cole married Yancy in 1976). She was the first African American woman (and first R&B act) to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, in 1976. Unfortunately Natalie Cole passed in 2015. My copy—via private sale—is a Winchester pressing on red Capitol labels. I love finding these R&B / Soul gems from […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/05/natalie-cole-inseparable-1975-on-capitol

Natalie Cole, Inseparable, 1975 on Capitol

Debut album from Natalie Cole, with "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love" and "Inseparable," her two big breakout hits. Songs written mostly by Chuck jackson and Marvin Yancy who also produced. (Cole married Yancy in 1976). She was the first African American woman (and first R&B act) to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, in 1976. Unfortunately Natalie Cole passed in 2015. My copy—via private sale—is a Winchester pressing on red Capitol labels. I love finding these R&B / Soul gems from […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/05/natalie-cole-inseparable-1975-on-capitol

Q-Tip, Kamaal/The Abstract, 2009 on Arista

This album was recorded in 2001 and was supposed to be released in 2002, but was shelved by Arista until 2009 (as Kamaal the Abstract - no / between them) with a different cover. Self-produced. Fantastic album that would have done quite well in 2002 (it did achieve gold record status in 2009) and one of my favorite reissues by Vinyl Me, Please, from the relatively short-lived VMP Hip-Hop track. My copy—via the new Vinyl Me Please—is the 2023 club edition on yellow, white, and black […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/04/q-tip-kamaal-the-abstract-2009-on-arista

Q-Tip, Kamaal/The Abstract, 2009 on Arista

This album was recorded in 2001 and was supposed to be released in 2002, but was shelved by Arista until 2009 (as Kamaal the Abstract - no / between them) with a different cover. Self-produced. Fantastic album that would have done quite well in 2002 (it did achieve gold record status in 2009) and one of my favorite reissues by Vinyl Me, Please, from the relatively short-lived VMP Hip-Hop track. My copy—via the new Vinyl Me Please—is the 2023 club edition on yellow, white, and black […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/04/q-tip-kamaal-the-abstract-2009-on-arista

Q-Tip, Kamaal/The Abstract, 2009 on Arista

This album was recorded in 2001 and was supposed to be released in 2002, but was shelved by Arista until 2009 (as Kamaal the Abstract - no / between them) with a different cover. Self-produced. Fantastic album that would have done quite well in 2002 (it did achieve gold record status in 2009) and one of my favorite reissues by Vinyl Me, Please, from the relatively short-lived VMP Hip-Hop track. My copy—via the new Vinyl Me Please—is the 2023 club edition on yellow, white, and black […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/04/q-tip-kamaal-the-abstract-2009-on-arista

Q-Tip, Kamaal/The Abstract, 2009 on Arista

This album was recorded in 2001 and was supposed to be released in 2002, but was shelved by Arista until 2009 (as Kamaal the Abstract - no / between them) with a different cover. Self-produced. Fantastic album that would have done quite well in 2002 (it did achieve gold record status in 2009) and one of my favorite reissues by Vinyl Me, Please, from the relatively short-lived VMP Hip-Hop track. My copy—via the new Vinyl Me Please—is the 2023 club edition on yellow, white, and black […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/04/q-tip-kamaal-the-abstract-2009-on-arista

Beck, Mutations, 1998 on Bong Load Records

This was Beck's sixth album, out in the late 90s on Bong Load Records / DGC (Geffen). Beck shares producer credit with Nigel Godrich (who also worked with Radiohead and U2). Beck's such an interesting artist, constantly changing while also remaining identifiably himself. There's a lot more keyboard / synthesizer on this record My copy—via private sale—is the 2017 vinyl reissue with an additional 7" record. The 7" includes "Diamond Bullocks" (which was a hidden track at the end of the […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/03/beck-mutations-1998-on-bong-load-records

Beck, Mutations, 1998 on Bong Load Records

This was Beck's sixth album, out in the late 90s on Bong Load Records / DGC (Geffen). Beck shares producer credit with Nigel Godrich (who also worked with Radiohead and U2). Beck's such an interesting artist, constantly changing while also remaining identifiably himself. There's a lot more keyboard / synthesizer on this record My copy—via private sale—is the 2017 vinyl reissue with an additional 7" record. The 7" includes "Diamond Bullocks" (which was a hidden track at the end of the […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/03/beck-mutations-1998-on-bong-load-records

Carly Simon, Boys in the Trees, 1978 on Elektra

Simon's seventh studio album, with "You Belong To Me" (co-written by Simon with Michael McDonald) and a duet with then-hubbie James Taylor (who also wrote "One Woman Man") on "Devoted to You" (an Everly Brothers cover). Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin / Gordon Edwards / Will Lee on bass, various guitarists plus a horn section and strings. Went platinum in the US back in 1978, selling a million copies. My copy—via private sale—is a PRC Richmond pressing on butterly Elektra labels.

https://goatless.org/2026/09/02/carly-simon-boys-in-the-trees-1978-on-elektra

Carly Simon, Boys in the Trees, 1978 on Elektra

Simon's seventh studio album, with "You Belong To Me" (co-written by Simon with Michael McDonald) and a duet with then-hubbie James Taylor (who also wrote "One Woman Man") on "Devoted to You" (an Everly Brothers cover). Steve Gadd on drums, Tony Levin / Gordon Edwards / Will Lee on bass, various guitarists plus a horn section and strings. Went platinum in the US back in 1978, selling a million copies. My copy—via private sale—is a PRC Richmond pressing on butterly Elektra labels.

https://goatless.org/2026/09/02/carly-simon-boys-in-the-trees-1978-on-elektra

John Prine, The Tree of Forgiveness, 2018 on Oh Boy

John Prine's final studio album, released in 2018. Prine died in April 2020, from complications related to Covid-19. It's one hell of a swan song, with guest vocals from Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Jason Isbell and songs co-written with Pat MacLaughlin, Dan Auerbach, and Phil Spector. Recorded in RCA Studio A in Nashville, with Dave Cobb, Pat McLaughlin, Jason Wilber, Dave Jacques, Ken Blevins, and Mike Webb. Cobb also produced. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is a 2020 […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/01/john-prine-the-tree-of-forgiveness-2018-on-oh-boy

John Prine, The Tree of Forgiveness, 2018 on Oh Boy

John Prine's final studio album, released in 2018. Prine died in April 2020, from complications related to Covid-19. It's one hell of a swan song, with guest vocals from Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Jason Isbell and songs co-written with Pat MacLaughlin, Dan Auerbach, and Phil Spector. Recorded in RCA Studio A in Nashville, with Dave Cobb, Pat McLaughlin, Jason Wilber, Dave Jacques, Ken Blevins, and Mike Webb. Cobb also produced. My copy—direct from Oh Boy Records—is a 2020 […]

https://goatless.org/2026/09/01/john-prine-the-tree-of-forgiveness-2018-on-oh-boy

Peter Wolf, Lights Out, 1984 on EMI America

Debut solo album from Boston's own Peter Wolf, after parting ways with the J. Geils Band. Wolf put out a memoir in 2025: Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses. It's a great read and emphasizes all the unlikely connections and Forrest Gump-like moments where Wolf touched some key artist or milestone. It doesn't get much into how J. Geils Band came to an end. My copy—via Gré Records & Coffee in Palm Springs CA—is a Capitol Jacksonville pressing with […]

https://goatless.org/2026/08/31/peter-wolf-lights-out-1984-on-emi-america

Peter Wolf, Lights Out, 1984 on EMI America

Debut solo album from Boston's own Peter Wolf, after parting ways with the J. Geils Band. Wolf put out a memoir in 2025: Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses. It's a great read and emphasizes all the unlikely connections and Forrest Gump-like moments where Wolf touched some key artist or milestone. It doesn't get much into how J. Geils Band came to an end. My copy—via Gré Records & Coffee in Palm Springs CA—is a Capitol Jacksonville pressing with […]

https://goatless.org/2026/08/31/peter-wolf-lights-out-1984-on-emi-america

The Trammps, The Best Of The Trammps, 1978 on Atlantic

Disco at its height: the Trammps, with two ems. There are actually two different "Best of The Trammps" albums - an earlier one on Philadelphia International Records and this one on Atlantic. Opener "Disco Inferno" is worth the price of admission (and you likely know it from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack) but they are all great jams. My copy—via private sale—is a PRC Richmond pressing on Atlantic labels.

https://goatless.org/2026/08/30/the-trammps-the-best-of-the-trammps-1978-on-atlantic

The Trammps, The Best Of The Trammps, 1978 on Atlantic

Disco at its height: the Trammps, with two ems. There are actually two different "Best of The Trammps" albums - an earlier one on Philadelphia International Records and this one on Atlantic. Opener "Disco Inferno" is worth the price of admission (and you likely know it from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack) but they are all great jams. My copy—via private sale—is a PRC Richmond pressing on Atlantic labels.

https://goatless.org/2026/08/30/the-trammps-the-best-of-the-trammps-1978-on-atlantic

Chaka Khan, I Feel For You, 1984 on Warner Bros.

I suspect this is where I first heard Chaka Khan and knew I was hearing Chaka Khan. The title track was a massive hit, with Grandmaster Melle Mel (of the Furious Five) rapping "Ch-ch-ch-chaka-chaka-chaka Khan" on the intro. Of course Khan also had made many albums with Rufus (some styled as Rufus featuring Chaka Khan) and four previous solo albums - all of which are worth digging into. She'd also guested on so many things and is well known for "I'm Every Woman" (though Oprah used Whitney […]

https://goatless.org/2026/08/29/chaka-khan-i-feel-for-you-1984-on-warner-bros

Chaka Khan, I Feel For You, 1984 on Warner Bros.

I suspect this is where I first heard Chaka Khan and knew I was hearing Chaka Khan. The title track was a massive hit, with Grandmaster Melle Mel (of the Furious Five) rapping "Ch-ch-ch-chaka-chaka-chaka Khan" on the intro. Of course Khan also had made many albums with Rufus (some styled as Rufus featuring Chaka Khan) and four previous solo albums - all of which are worth digging into. She'd also guested on so many things and is well known for "I'm Every Woman" (though Oprah used Whitney […]

https://goatless.org/2026/08/29/chaka-khan-i-feel-for-you-1984-on-warner-bros

Dr. Buzzard’s Original “Savannah” Band, self-titled, 1976 on RCA Victor

This one was great fun to find. Originally released in 1976, this is an album that gets sampled frequently, perhaps most famously (in my collection at least) by A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Fugees, and M.I.A. It's kind of swing / big-band / latin jazz influenced early disco, which led to more interesting rhythms. Two of the members (Thomas Bowder and Andy Hernandez) left in the later 70s to form Kid Creole and the Coconuts. My copy—via private sale—is an RCA Indianapolis […]

https://goatless.org/2026/08/28/dr-buzzards-original-savannah-band-self-titled-1976-on-rca-victor