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Has Anybody Walked Beside Me - Hasil Adkins

60's One-man rock’n’roll fury, straight from West Virginia

Sound d'Afrique II: Soukous [Mango, 1982] "Soukous" is a word understood throughout French-speaking Africa (the source of this album). It simply means: going out, checking the music, dancing and, cool or passionate, having the Best Time." As in juking, say. But also as in the slang term for the Congolese style that dominates the continent's pop--which this features, thus avoiding the eclectic distractions of Mango's first Afropop collection. Salsafied stuff with vocals that sometimes float sweet and high and sometimes twist and shout, none of it by big-name stars. In short, an African disco compilation. Nice. A-

You're Pushing Too Hard (Alternate take) - The Seeds

1968

Rare alternate take of a garage rock masterpiece

I lreally like how the rhythm section holds down that hypnotic groove while Sky Saxon lets loose.

A masterclass in garage rock simplicity.

Kind Treatment Blues - Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe

1931

A beautifully fragile blues cut

She's Fine She's Mine - Thee Headcoats

1991

Vintage rhythm & blues meets scrappy garage rock

Taking inspiration from one of rock 'n' roll's great innovators, Thee Headcoats deliver a cover bursting with grit, groove, and infectious enthusiasm.

1955

Twist and Shout - The Shangri-Las

1964

A frantic spin on a rock’n’roll staple

This version doesn’t glide — it rushes forward breathlessly, turning a familiar classic into something messy, urgent, and exciting.