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- The Blasters Formed by brothers Phil and Dave Alvin, a critically acclaimed early-1980s band that mixed blues, rockabilly, and roots rock.
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The Blasters. Formed by brothers Phil and Dave Alvin, a critically acclaimed early-1980s band that mixed blues, rockabilly, and roots rock. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s - 2020s. Formed. 1979 in Los Angeles, CA. Genre.
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Kicking of our Blasters songs list is this opening track taken from the band’s fourth album Hard Line which was released in 1985. Dave Alvin left the group after the release of this record. It got to number eighty-six on the Billboard 200. The album was produced by Jeff Enrich who was a school friend of the Alvin brothers.
This next song is the closing track from Hard Line. The album featured guest input from several other musicians and producers. It was met with a positive critical reception with many critics praising Dave Alvin’s song writing abilities. Despite the positive reception, it would seem that Dave’s departure effectively ended The Blaster’s recording car...
Up next we have a song taken from The Blasters third album Non Fiction released in 1983. It got to number ninety-five on the Billboard 200. The band produced the album themselves and intended it to be a concept album about the idea of “lost dreams.” Like all of the bands albums, it received a positive critical reception despite little commercial su...
Here is another track from Non Fiction that is dedicated to one of the band’s idols Hank Williams. This track would make a great soundtrack to a road trip. You can easily imagine on the soundtrack to a classic road movie. It is easy to see why it is dedicated to Hank, as he is clearly the main influence on the sound of the song.
The next song on our list is taken from the band’s second album The Blasters released in 1981. The album was originally released on the independent label Slash Records and was later re-released on Warner Bros after receiving more mainstream success. It was a successful record, receiving good reviews and getting to number thirty-six on the Billboard...
This cut is another taken from the band’s self-titled album. It is a classic slice of rockabilly where Phil really nails it with his vocals and Dave provides his usual Chuck Berry-influenced guitar sound and it also features a brilliant piano solo from Gene Taylor who was a frequent collaborator with the group. The song was recorded in the eighties...
Up next is a cover of a song by Bill Haley and his Comets that was featured on the band’s debut album American Music released in 1981. Other covers of the song that was released in 1952 include versions by Phil Hailey and his Commetts, The Starliters, The Rhythm Hogs, Little Ceaser and Rusty Steel.
Our number three track is from Hard Line and sees the band going in a slightly different folk direction. Featuring use of violins, it a refreshing sound for the Blasters and shows them at their most experimental. The song is quite minimal, featuring no other instrumentation beyond the use of the violins and guitar.
Near the top of this list is a track that is taken from Hard Line and was their last album released for twenty years. The song has gained recognition for its appearances in several films and tv shows with its most famous being in the 1996 vampire movie From Dusk Till Dawn of which it is the main theme.
At the top of our Blasters songs list is this track which has a more well known cover by British singer Shakin Stevens. It is taken from American Music and was then re-recorded for their self-titled second album in 1981. It became more successful after this due to the second record having a wider distribution. Dave Alvin has stated that it was a ve...
Apr 10, 2023 · Seven of the album’s songs were Dave originals. The band’s passion and authenticity came through his lyrics and Phil’s vocal cords and harmonica work. So many of the songs became standards more or less immediately: “American Music,” of course, “Marie Marie,” “Border Radio” and “So Long Baby Goodbye.”.
As the Blasters’ fame grew, they began to draw accolades from artists as diverse as Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton and Queen, and in turn the band encouraged and supported still up-and-coming LA musical peers such as Dwight Yoakum and Los Lobos.
The Blasters discography and songs: Music profile for The Blasters, formed 1979. Genres: Rockabilly, Roots Rock, Rock & Roll. Albums include The Blasters, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Streets of Fire.
The Blasters' self-described "American Music" was a blend of blues music, rockabilly, early rock and roll, punk rock, mountain music, and rhythm and blues. They still have a devoted fan base and have received largely positive critical reviews, but have earned only limited mainstream success.
Nov 14, 2023 · Whether dancing or fighting, The Blasters would always provide the perfect soundtrack. If there was one thing that denim-clad, retro-rocker Shakin’ Stevens knew then it was a good tune. He had a canny ability to take USA songs and turn them into hits on the UK charts, and that’s exactly what he did with The Blasters’ ‘Marie Marie’.
