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8-Trackin’: ‘Logan’s Run’ (Soundtrack & Film, 1976)

Cherry Stereo Posted on April 4, 2019 by Andrew TonkinApril 4, 2019

‘LOGAN’S RUN’ (SOUNDTRACK AND FILM, 1976) 16 fun facts about the campy sci-fi classic and the stunning Jerry Goldsmith score that brings it to life. 1. Goldsmith created themes for the sinister City and the liberated lovers. For scenes of … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1976, 8-Track, Jerry Goldsmith, Logan's Run | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’: The Kinks, ‘The Kink Kronikles’ & More (1971-73)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 28, 2019 by Andrew TonkinMarch 28, 2019

THE KINKS, ‘THE KINK KRONIKLES’ (1972), ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ (1971), ‘GREAT LOST KINKS ALBUM’ (1973) Three tapes rich with stories, characters, and music-hall sounds from the late-’60s Kinks. The Kinks went through many phases in their long career; after just eight … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1971, 1972, 1973, 8-Track, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, The Kinks | 2 Replies

8-Trackin’: Tomita, ‘Snowflakes Are Dancing’ (1974); Yellow Magic Orchestra (Self-Titled, 1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 21, 2019 by Andrew TonkinMarch 21, 2019

TOMITA, ‘SNOWFLAKES ARE DANCING’ (1974); YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA (SELF-TITLED, 1979) Two pioneering works of Japanese synthpop bring together Debussy, Martin Denny, and Afrika Bambaataa. With Japan’s keen grasp on technology, you’d think the country would have been on the cutting … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1979, 8-Track, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tomita, Yellow Magic Orchestra | 3 Replies

8-Trackin’: Paul McCartney, ‘Cold Cuts’ (Custom 8-Track, 1971-79)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 14, 2019 by Andrew TonkinMarch 14, 2019

PAUL MCCARTNEY, ‘COLD CUTS’ (CUSTOM 8-TRACK, 1971-79) Paul’s own collection of ’70s gems slipped through the cracks to become a bootleg and a homemade 8-track. Who’s the artist? Sir Paul McCartney, CH, MBE, ex-Beatle, pop half of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1971, 1978, 1979, 8-Track, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Wings | 3 Replies

8-Trackin’: The Records, ‘The Records’; Bram Tchaikovsky, ‘Strange Man, Changed Man’ (1979)

Cherry Stereo Posted on March 7, 2019 by Andrew TonkinMarch 9, 2019

THE RECORDS, ‘THE RECORDS’; BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY, ‘STRANGE MAN, CHANGED MAN’ (1979) Two shining moments of British power pop and the very nice 8-tracks that came with them. In fall 1979, there was a flurry of British new wave gems on … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: Cat Stevens, Sonny & Cher, Bee Gees Reissues (1971-78)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 28, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 28, 2019

CAT STEVENS, SONNY & CHER, BEE GEES REISSUES (1971-78) In which enterprising labels exploit ’70s superstars by repackaging their ’60s recordings — some good, some bad. Cat Stevens, Very Young and Early Songs (1971). At the end of 1971, Cat … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1971, 1972, 1978, 8-Track, Bee Gees, Cat Stevens, Cher, Sonny Bono | 2 Replies

8-Trackin’: Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 21, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 21, 2019

Big Star Custom Tape, ‘#1 Record’ (1972), ‘Radio City,’ (1974) 45 years later, the cult Memphis band’s first two albums finally make it to 8-track (sort of). A wrong set right: Here it is, the one tape (or two) that … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1972, 1974, 8-Track, Alex Chilton, Big Star, Chris Bell | Leave a reply

8-Trackin’: Four Tapes On Groove Merchant (1974-76)

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 14, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 14, 2019

FOUR TAPES ON GROOVE MERCHANT (1974-76) Striking obscure ’70s jazz-funk gold on a cult label approved by the Beastie Boys. In Beastie Boys Book, Adam Horovitz describes visiting obscure Midwestern book-and-record shops because they “almost always have at least one … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1974, 1975, 1976, Chick Corea, Groove Merchant, Jimmy McGriff, Lonnie Smith | 2 Replies

8-Trackin’: Cart Shopping In Los Angeles!

Cherry Stereo Posted on February 7, 2019 by Andrew TonkinFebruary 7, 2019

CART SHOPPING IN LOS ANGELES! During a family trip to LA last weekend, I sneaked out to a few stores in search of 8-tracks. Here’s what I found! Amoeba Music: First stop after hitting town on Thursday. I was pretty … Continue reading →

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8-Trackin’: The Beatles: ‘Live! At The Star-Club, 1962’ (1977)

Cherry Stereo Posted on January 31, 2019 by Andrew TonkinJanuary 31, 2019

THE BEATLES: ‘LIVE! AT THE STAR-CLUB, 1962’ (1977) We wrap up our Beatles month with a raucous but rewarding live album from early in the band’s career. Is this a bootleg? In 1977, It was a semi-legal release and widely … Continue reading →

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Posted in 8-Trackin' | Tagged 1977, George Harrison, Germany, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles | 1 Reply

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