As an overview of Crayton's work for Modern from 1948-51, this might not be ideal, as only about half of it appeared on singles during that time; the rest was mostly unissued until the 1980s and 1990s, some making their first appearance on this CD. It also means that some of his Modern singles, including his biggest hit for the label (the ballad "I Love You So"), aren't here, as they were saved for another Ace volume of Crayton's Modern sides. Those considerations aside, this is superi...   [ read more ]

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JSP is a reissue label sent by angels to alleviate suffering and dispel ignorance in the world. We know this because JSP has done a fantastic job of compiling remastered blues, jazz, gospel, country, Cajun and western swing recordings in reasonably priced four-CD sets packed with loads of discographical information and insightful liner notes. Released in 2007, JSP's 100-track intensive tribute to Chicago blues harmonica legend John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson (1914-1948) zer...   [ read more ]

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Burning out with a speed that astonished both bandmembers and supporters alike, the original Sex Gang Children issued just one studio album and a handful of genre-forging singles before disintegrating piecemeal during 1983-1984. That album, 1983's Song and Legend, is rightly regarded among the milestones as the post-punk melee morphed into goth; the one new single that followed it, "Maurita Mayer," was a sign that the Children had a lot more to offer than they ultimately were able. {^The ...   [ read more ]

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