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#1122: Debbie's Records [VIDEO]

A video sequel to #725:  Mum’s Music RECORD STORE TALES #1122: Debbie’s Records Rediscovering music can be just as good, if not better, than discovering it in the first place. I’m not sure why I segregated these records from my collection.  When we brought “Mum’s” music home with us after she passed, I stuffed these nine albums in my closet, without assimilating them into my proper collection. …

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Road Tunes: Top 11 Albums & Songs to Play with the Windows DOWN! with - CD, vinyl, cassette & 8-track

Friday afternoon and we’re off to the races!  The Summer 2024 season of Grab A Stack of Rock has commenced and Jex Russell was there to ring in this happy tradition.  The theme(s) for this week are:  Top 11 Albums & Songs to Play with the Windows Down!  Summer is the time for rocking the road, and Jex and I brought the thunder with two excellent Nigel Tufnel Top Ten lists! Highlights: Music on…

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Top 11 Albums to Play with the Windows DOWN! 1st Cottage Show of the Season with Jex Russell - CD, vinyl, cassette & 8-track

GRAB A STACK OF ROCK With Mike and the Mad Metal Man Episode 57: Top 11 Albums to Play with the Windows Down – with Jex Russell Show & Tell on four formats:  CD, cassette, LP and 8-track Long we have waited, but Spring is here and the traditional outdoor afternoon Grab A Stack of Rock is back too.*  Jex Russell joins for this happy cottage tradition.  Last year, these afternoon outdoor shows…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault (2018) Final Score, Best Tracks, Worst Tracks & Summary

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Bonus Disk (Disk 11) (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review Disk 6 Review Disk 7 Review Disk 8 Review Disk 9 Review Disk 10 Review             For those keeping score at home, this bonus CD contains tracks 151-165 in the Vault box set, 15 more than originally promised! GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Bonus Disk (Disk 11) (2018…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 10 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review Disk 6 Review Disk 7 Review Disk 8 Review Disk 9 Review             For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 136-150 in the Vault box set.  This time we foray into genres far and wide, from disco to reggae. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 10 (2018…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 9 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review Disk 6 Review Disk 7 Review Disk 8 Review             Welcome back, creatures of the night.  For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 121-135 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 9 (2018 Rhino) Gene wrote “It’s Gonna Be Alright” with Mikel…

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KICK AXE! Grant's Rock Warehaus tackles one of the best Canadian bands with whom you're not familiar enough! All albums ranked!

This weekend on Grant’s Rock Warehaus, we tackled a band that needs and deserves more attention:  Canada’s Kick Axe! “Nobody’s talking about Kick Axe!” said Grant.  We aim to change that with this show.  Please give it a watch!  What are your favourite Kick Axe songs? This is a show I am very proud of.  Our passion for these albums and songs comes through.  This might be the best Kick Axe content…

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HOT OFF THE PRESSES! RECORD STORE DAY 2024 PREVIEW! #RSD2024

HOT OFF THE PRESSES! RECORD STORE DAY 2024 PREVIEW! #RSD2024

Record Store Day is already said and done in Australia, and Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation has returned with reports, and bounty. Peter presents to us some exclusive Thin Lizzy, Motorhead, and some acts that are a little more regional to his neck of the woods.  I show off a bit of my favourites from past years.  We also discuss the value and collectability of RSD releases in general.  Give it…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 8 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review Disk 6 Review Disk 7 Review             Onto Sonic Boom and some other albums.  For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 106-120 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 8 (2018 Rhino) “We Rocked It All Night” is an autobiographical song…

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NEWS: Arkells announce new covers album Disco Loadout Volume 1 - pre-order now for May 17 release

The Arkells are not slowing down!  With last year’s surprise release of the unplanned acoustic album Laundry Pile, not to mention the two Blink albums, the band are back in 2024 with their first full covers album!  Of note, this album includes Abba’s “Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight)”, previously only available on an iTunes EP.  This is its first physical release. Signed “ultra clear”…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 7 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review Disk 6 Review             Some good and bad songs ahead.  For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 91-105 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 7 (2018 Rhino) “No Conscience” comes with a Vinnie Poncia co-writing credit, which probably…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 6 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review Disk 5 Review               Rough waters ahead, as more demos for the Asshole album are up.  For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 76-90 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 6 (2018 Rhino) As if we didn’t get enough on the last disc, we’re back on…

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 5 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review Disk 4 Review             Another “Holy Grail” for Kiss collectors:  the famous (or infamous) Bob Dylan writing sessions.  Let’s take a dive!  For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 61-75 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 5 (2018 Rhino) With these Vault songs,…

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#1121: A Look at the New CD Section at the Old Toys R Us Store

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REVIEW: Gene Simmons - The Vault - Disk 4 (2018)

Previous Reading:  Record Store Tales #600:  The Vault Disk 1 Review Disk 2 Review Disk 3 Review           For those keeping score at home, this CD contains tracks 46-60 in the Vault box set. GENE SIMMONS – The Vault – Disk 4 (2018 Rhino) “Plaster Caster” is one of the most memorable songs from Love Gun.  This Simmons demo features the Demon on all instruments, including drums!  Since he’s not…

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VIDEO: New Grab A Stack of Rock "Faces" shirts available at Teepublic!

Here’s a fun and quick video for you! Thank you to Jex Russell for helping me present this brand new “Faces” shirt from Grab A Stack of Rock!  (Shirt pictured provided by Mike Semeniuk.)  These have been popular, probably due to the handsome mugs on ’em!  This new shirt features some popular guests.  In order:  Mike Slayen, Johnny Clauser, Peter Kerr, Jex Russell, Dr. Kathryn, Spenny Rice and…