Dog Hill Music awards its album of the year superlative for 2023 to "Yellow Peril" by Nat Myers. The acoustic blues album demonstrates Myers' thoughtful songwriting, superb fingerpicking, and weathered voice. Myers demonstrates mastery of a variety of pre-war blues idioms, which he reworks in a way that feels personal and fresh.
Eddie Floyd’s “Down to Earth”
In 1971, two of soul music’s most important musicians coproduced one of the genre’s wildest albums. Despite its unassuming title, on Down to Earth singer-songwriter Eddie Floyd and guitarist-songwriter Steve Cropper took soul music to new frontiers.
“Hackney Diamonds” by the Rolling Stones
I know it's only rock and roll. But I like it! In this case, the rock and roll at issue is the new 2023 album by The Rolling Stones. Studded with guest appearances and great riffs, this post discusses the music and the standard vinyl pressing of the LP.
Thanksgiving Music Playlists
Three different Thanksgiving playlists for your celebration ranging from the abstract to the literal. The first is a playlist of songs about home and family that I created for my Dog Hill radio show. The second focuses on songs about Thanksgiving menu staples. The third includes songs about being thankful.
DIY Rock and Roll 