I’m going to get to Zappa, but first let’s talk a little about Adam Carolla.
Here’s the Good Zappa, Ace
James Stafford
From The Stacks: McKendree Spring, ‘Spring Suite’
Few bands are more closely associated with their album cover artists than Yes is.
From The Stacks: ‘8 On the Lam’ Soundtrack
Who cares about the soundtrack to a long forgotten Bob Hope movie?
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Victor Feldman’s Generation Band, ‘Smooth’
Artist: Victor Feldman’s Generation Band Title: Smooth Year: 1986 Label: TBA Photographer: Pierre Kopp/West Light Graphic Design: Barry C. Ridge For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album Cover Gallery.
Deep Cuts: Live Tracks Better Than Their Studio Cousins
My daughter can’t stand live recordings of her favorite songs. For her, it’s studio versions or bust.
Hipgnosis Cover of the Week: T. Rex, ‘Electric Warrior’
Artist: T. Rex Title: Electric Warrior Year: 1971 Label: Reprise For more great sleeves, visit the The Hipgnosis Album Cover Gallery.
Jethro Tull In A Thunderstorm
“Why would you pay good money to see Jethro Tull?” That’s the first question people asked me
From The Stacks: ‘Dickie Goodman’s Greatest Hits’
This one is all about my weird fetish for early Rhino records.
From the Stacks: Iggy and the Stooges, ‘Live in Detroit’
This sexy slab of picture vinyl dates to 2013.
Cheesecake Cover of the Week: Ferrante and Teicher, ‘Our Golden Favorites’
Artist: Ferrante & Teicher Title: Our Golden Favorites Year: 1967 Label: United Artists Cover Artist/Designer/Photographer: Unknown, presumed in house art department For more great sleeves, visit the Cheesecake Album Cover Gallery.
