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Howler is the brainchild of Jordan Gatesmith. The 19 year old picked up the guitar only 5 years ago, & learned quickly. After being the guitarist for several regionally successful projects, Jordan felt like it was time for his voice to be heard, & wanted to write & sing his own songs. He has always had a natural affinity towards early 60s American rock & pop songs, as well as 80s punk, he makes these influences his own. After starting a new band each week for about 2 ...

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" This turbo-charged rocket from their forthcoming debut LP sounds so bloody massive its already pretty inevitable that theyll pull it off" Radar Band Of The Week NMEAmerica Give Up is the debut album from Minneapolis five-piece Howler, set for release on 13 January 2012 via Rough Trade / Remote Control. The brainchild of the bands 19 year old front-man Jordan Gatesmith, Howler stake their claim as the band to watch in 2012. Jordan describes Howler as an 80s punk band cleaned up just enough so ...

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If Comets on Fire is the soundtrack to a midnight psychedelic bacchanalia, then COF frontman Ethan Millers side project, Howlin Rain, is the house band for the next afternoons stoned soul picnic. The bands 2006 self-titled debut is made up of eight extended classic-rock workouts that recall Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Allman Brothers, & Humble Pie at their jubilant peak. While Howlin Rain can choogle with the best of them, theres a charming, wide-eyed buoyancy to the songs that set ...

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2011 is the centenary of the Blues & to celebtate this historic milestone Universal will be releasing a host of exiting products throughout the year starting with this range of 1CD budget titles from some of the biggest names from the genre. Without the Blues there would be no rock n roll, no rock music nor almost every kind of popular music thats listened to today. The Blues continues to influence contemporary music & has inspired musicians of all generations to embrace its emotion. ...

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Though there are countless others, this is a pretty neat little compilation of Howlin Wolfs best moments from various points in his career. Containing 18 tracks for a budget price, many of the true classics are here, from " Evil" & " Smokestack Lightning" to " Spoonful" & " Back Door Man." There are also a coupe of surprises that dont usually show up on comps of this type, & they include "300 Pounds of Joy, " " Down in the Bottom, " & " The Natchez Burning." Thankfully " How Many More Years" a ...

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His early recordings for Sun. Absolutely landmark stuff. Digipak format, with a 12-page booklet, comprehensive notes & discography. This series is a ready-made history of the early development of the blues, & is a perfect companion piece to Martin Scorseses acclaimed series of films The Blues. ...

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For the casual blues fan with a scant knowledge of the Wolf, this 1971 pairing, with Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman & Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones, Ringo Starr, & other British superstars, appears on the surface to be one hell of a super session. Although thats not really the case, its nowhere near as awful as some blues purists make it out to be. ...

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Howlin Wolf - Chess Box

This, the fifth in the series of Chess boxes, contains 71 tracks sequenced chronologically from 1951-1973. Digitally remastered from original master tapes and 78s, it includes two previously unknown solo acoustic guitar and vocal performances ("Aint Going Down That Dirt Road" and "Im the Wolf"), four segments from HOWLIN WOLF TALKS and 17 tracks either previously unreleased in the US or on LP.Personnel includes: Howlin Wolf (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Willie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin (guita

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This, the fifth in the series of Chess boxes, contains 71 tracks sequenced chronologically from 1951-1973. Digitally remastered from original master tapes & 78s, it

Includes:: two previously unknown solo acoustic guitar & vocal performances (" Aint Going Down That Dirt Road" & " Im the Wolf"), four segments from HOWLIN WOLF TALKS & 17 tracks either previously unreleased in the US or on LP. Personnel
Includes:: Howlin Wolf (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Willie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin (guita

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