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VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Kingsmen-Mississippi Live (1987)
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June 26, 2024
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Kingsmen-Mississippi Live (1987)
The Kingsmen – Mississippi Live (1987) On April 17, 1987, the Kingsmen returned to Jackson, Mississippi to finally record the…
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – Hits (1989)
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November 8, 2023
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – Hits (1989)
The Hemphills – Hits (1989) The last recording the Hemphills released before coming off the road is this wonderful culmination…
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – Ready to Leave (1974)
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August 2, 2023
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – Ready to Leave (1974)
After signing with Heartwarming Records in the latter half of 1973, the group immediately began work on a new studio…
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – In Action! (1973)
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July 26, 2023
VINYL RECORD REVIEW: The Hemphills – In Action! (1973)
The Hemphills – In Action! (1973) 1973 was a bit of a transitional year for the Hemphills, as they had…
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Sweet Zion’s Song (1972)
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July 19, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Sweet Zion’s Song (1972)
The Hemphills – Sweet Zion’s Song (1972) Though the Hemphills did not release a new album in 1971, they made…
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Make Mine Gospel (1972)
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July 12, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Make Mine Gospel (1972)
“Make Mine Gospel” was the first album the Hemphills released in 2 years, as the group did not release a…
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Old Brush Arbor Days (1970)
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July 5, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills – Old Brush Arbor Days (1970)
The Hemphills – Old Brush Arbor Days (1970) The Hemphills enjoyed a good measure of success with their first album,…
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills Pt. 2
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June 28, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills Pt. 2
The Hemphills – The Country Gospel Style of Joel & LaBreeska (1967), In Gospel Country (1968) & Take Us Home…
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills
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June 21, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Hemphills
The Hemphills I’m sure it’s very apparent by now, that I tend to lean toward mixed groups. I love male…
Vinyl Record Review: The Inspirations…Their First 13 Albums
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June 14, 2023
Vinyl Record Review: The Inspirations…Their First 13 Albums
Before I move on to the next group in my discography review series, I want to talk about this batch…