All of the albums featured on The ’59 Sound, in alphabetical order by artist: Sound & Color – Alabama Shakes Voodoo – D’Angelo Black Messiah – D’Angelo & The Vanguard Funeral – … Continued
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Show #116: A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory
Easily one of hip hop’s defining albums, The Low End Theory is A Tribe Called Quest’s masterpiece, blending intelligent lyrics, otherworldly flow and stripped down beats into a sublime listening experience. Setlist … Continued
Show #115: Go’on Gunslinger’s Go’on Gunslinger
The’ 59 Sound is proud to debut Go’on Gunslinger’s debut EP; an exhilarating mix of outlaw rock and roll attitude. This show precedes the group’s CD Release Extravaganza at The … Continued
Show #114: T. Rex’s The Slider
One of the best glam rock records ever made, T. Rex’s The Slider builds on the winning formula Marc Bolan established with Electric Warrior, flawlessly fusing strings, guitar boogie and unforgettable pop melodies. … Continued
Show #113: Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions
Stevie Wonder has always had musical talent to spare, and Tamla’s 1973 Innervisions is no exception. Wonder plays most of the instruments on this classic himself, making this one of the … Continued
Show #112: Captain Beyond’s Captain Beyond
Released on Capricorn Records in 1972, Captain Beyond one of that decades best forgotten hard rock albums, bringing together members of Deep Purple and Iron Butterfly in a supergroup that blend space … Continued
Show #111: The Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream
Released in 1993, The Smashing Pumpkin’s Siamese Dream is one of the defining alternative albums of the 90s, melding influences from shoegaze, metal and punk into a sonic attack that … Continued
Show #110: Seafair’s The Querencia
Premiering on The ’59 Sound almost a week before its public release, The Querencia is Seafair’s self-released, debut record; a glorious melding of elements of classical, rock and indie pop … Continued
Show #109: Dum Dum Girls’ Only In Dreams
Responsible for much of the resurgent popularity in female-fronted indie rock and pop, Dum Dum Girls’ Only In Dreams is a personal favorite record with sublime pop melodies and infinite washed-out guitar echo. … Continued
Show #108: Dan Fogelberg’s Nether Lands
Released in 1977, Nether Lands is Dan Fogelberg’s creative apex, with lush musical arrangements and some of his best lyrics. Setlist (“Song Name” – Artist – Album) “The ’59 Sound (Acoustic)” – The … Continued