The Yardbirds were an English rock band that emerged in London’s R&B–beat boom and released twelve 1964–68 singles. Their sonic innovations include harpsichord riffing (“For Your Love”), sitar-guitar tones (“Heart Full of Soul”), and explosive reverb (“Happenings Ten Years Time Ago”). They launched the careers of three guitar legends: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy […]
Renaissance is the debut album by the English symphonic-folk quintet of the same name, released in 1969 on the Island and Elektra labels. Tracklist: A1. Kings & Queens (10:56) A2. Innocence (7:07) B1. Island* (5:58) B2. Wanderer (4:02) B3. Bullet (11:20) 7″ version b/w The Sea Credits: Louis Cennamo — bass Jim McCarty — percussion, […]
Scarlet and Other Stories is the second album by English art-pop/folk band All About Eve, released in 1989 on Mercury. Tracklist: 1. “Road to Your Soul” (5:16) 2. “Dream Now” (3:06) 3. “Gold and Silver” (3:56) 4. “Scarlet” (3:45) 5. “December” (7:25) 6. “Blind Lemon Sam” (3:04) 7. “More Than the Blues” (3:29) 8. “Tuesday’s […]
All About Eve is the debut album by the namesake English art-pop/folk band, released in 1988 on Mercury. Tracklist: 1. “Flowers in Our Hair” (4:18) 2. “Gypsy Dance” (3:57) 3. “In the Clouds” (3:28) 4. “Martha’s Harbour” (3:07) 5. “Every Angel” (3:56) 6. “Like Emily” (5:16)* 7. “Shelter From the Rain” (5:20) 8. “She Moves […]
