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The Blasters have a devoted fan base and have received largely positive critical reviews, but have earned only limited mainstream success. Critic Mark Deming wrote of them, "the Blasters displayed a wide-ranging musical style [and] were a supremely tight and tactful band with enough fire, smarts, and passion for two or three groups." [21]
The Blasters is the second album by American rock band the Blasters. Originally released in the United States by the independent label Slash Records , its strong sales performance required a deal for wider distribution with Warner Bros. Records .
Alvin grew up in Downey, California in a music-loving family where he and his younger brother Dave Alvin were exposed to blues, rockabilly, and country.Inspired and influenced by the music they grew up with, Phil and Dave formed the rock and roll band The Blasters in the late 1970s with fellow Downey residents Bill Bateman and John Bazz. [2]
Alvin was in the original lineup until 1986. His departure reflected internal tension in the band, but ultimately he wanted to sing his own songs while his brother Phil Alvin was the established lead vocalist for the group. [5] Alvin has rejoined the Blasters for some reunion tours and live albums with the original lineup.
4-11-44 is an album by the American band the Blasters. [1] [2] It was released in the UK in late 2004, by Evangeline Records, and in the United States in 2005. [3] [4] The band supported the album with a North American tour. [5]
The album was produced by the Blasters; the band intended for it to be a concept album about "lost dreams," and a refutation of their revivalist music party image. [7] [8] "Long White Cadillac" is dedicated to Hank Williams. [9] "Tag Along" is a cover of the Rocket Morgan song. [10]
Hard Line is the fourth album by the American roots rock band the Blasters, released in 1985. [7] [8] Dave Alvin quit the band shortly after the album's release. [9] The album peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200. [10] The song "Dark Night" was featured in the film From Dusk Till Dawn. [11]
Members of the rock band The Blasters. Pages in category "The Blasters members" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.